Income Tax Kolkata Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – 82 Tax Assistant, MTS Posts
Posted: 29-Aug-2026, 04:38 PM
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal & Sikkim Region, has released an official recruitment notification for meritorious sportspersons for the posts of Tax Assistant (TA) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). A total of 82 vacancies are available under this Sports Quota recruitment, including 25 vacancies for Tax Assistant and 57 vacancies for Multi-Tasking Staff.
The recruitment is open to eligible sportspersons who have participated or achieved qualifying performances in recognized national, international, university, school and Khelo India competitions. Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed educational and age requirements for the post they wish to apply for.
The application process is offline. Eligible candidates must complete the prescribed application form and send it along with the required supporting documents to the Office of the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Kolkata. The application must reach the concerned office on or before 30 September 2026. Candidates are also required to submit the supplementary Google Form mentioned in the official notification.
| Organization | Income Tax Department, West Bengal & Sikkim |
| Post Date | 27-Aug-2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 82 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
Quick Overview
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, West Bengal & Sikkim Region, has invited applications from eligible meritorious sportspersons for 82 vacancies of Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff under Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. The vacancies include 25 Tax Assistant posts and 57 MTS posts. The application mode is offline and the completed application must reach the concerned office on or before 30 September 2026.
Important Dates
Candidates applying for Income Tax Department, West Bengal & Sikkim should note the following important dates for this recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notice Date | 27-Aug-2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 30-Sep-2026 |
| Document Verification / Ground-Field Proficiency Test | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
Vacancy Details
A total of 82 vacancies are available under this recruitment, distributed as shown below:
| Post Name | No. of Vacancy |
|---|
| Tax Assistant (TA) | 25 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 57 |
| Total Vacancies | 82 |
Eligibility
Tax Assistant (TA): Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation (Class 10) pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
Sports Qualification: Candidates must be eligible meritorious sportspersons meeting the prescribed participation/achievement criteria in recognized sports and competitions. Eligible sports include Cricket, Football, Athletics, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Kabaddi, Bridge, Chess, Carrom, Body Building, Badminton, Archery, Karate, Lawn Tennis and Para Athletics.
Only sports achievements within the prescribed period from 01-Jan-2022 to 30-Jun-2026 are considered, subject to the conditions specified in the official notification.
Application Fee
The application fee structure applicable to different candidate categories is given below:
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| All Categories | No Application Fee Specified |
Selection Process
Application Scrutiny → Sports Achievement Evaluation → Document Verification → Ground/Field Proficiency Test → Data Entry Skill Test for Tax Assistant → Final Merit
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the official Income Tax Department recruitment notification.
- Read the complete notification carefully and confirm that you satisfy the educational, age and prescribed sports qualification requirements.
- Fill in the application form correctly with your personal, educational and sports achievement details.
- Attach the required self-attested documents and certificates supporting your eligibility and sports achievements.
- Send the completed application along with the required documents to the concerned Income Tax Department office through the prescribed postal/courier mode.
- Ensure that the application reaches the concerned office on or before 30 September 2026.
- After sending the application, submit the supplementary Google Form mentioned in the official notification.
- Keep a copy of the completed application form, supporting documents and dispatch details for future reference.
Candidates should follow the address, document requirements and other instructions specified in the official notification before dispatching the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available in Income Tax Kolkata Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
A total of 82 vacancies are available, including 25 Tax Assistant posts and 57 Multi-Tasking Staff posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The completed application must reach the concerned Income Tax Department office on or before 30-Sep-2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for Tax Assistant and MTS posts?
The age limit is 18 to 27 years for Tax Assistant and 18 to 25 years for Multi-Tasking Staff, calculated as on 01-Jul-2026. Applicable age relaxation is available as per the notification.
Q4. What educational qualification is required?
Tax Assistant applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification. MTS applicants must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
Q5. Is this recruitment open to all candidates?
No. The recruitment is under the Sports Quota and is intended for eligible meritorious sportspersons who satisfy the prescribed sports, educational and age requirements.
Q6. What is the application mode?
The application mode is offline. Candidates must send the prescribed application form and supporting documents by post, speed post, registered post or courier. A supplementary Google Form must also be submitted.
Q7. Is there any application fee?
No application fee is specified in the recruitment notification.
Q8. What is the selection process?
Applications are scrutinized based on eligibility and sports achievements, followed by Document Verification and a Ground/Field Proficiency Test. Tax Assistant candidates must additionally qualify the Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour.
