Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region, Bhubaneswar for the recruitment of 12 Sports Quota vacancies. The recruitment is being conducted for the posts of Tax Assistant (07 posts), Stenographer Grade-II (01 post), and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) (04 posts). Applications are invited from meritorious sportspersons who have represented the State, University, or Country in recognized sports events and fulfill the prescribed educational and sports eligibility criteria.
This is an offline Central Government recruitment process, and eligible candidates must submit their applications through Registered Post or Speed Post in the prescribed format on or before 31 July 2026. Candidates belonging to certain remote areas, including North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Jammu & Kashmir, can submit their applications up to 10 August 2026. Candidates can check vacancy details, age limit, educational qualifications, sports eligibility, salary, selection process, important dates, and application procedure below.
Important: This is an offline Central Government recruitment exclusively for eligible sportspersons. Candidates must fulfill both educational and sports eligibility criteria prescribed in the official notification before applying.
Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region |
| Memo No. | Pr. CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/6981 |
| Notification Date | 5th June 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 12 |
| Posts Advertised | Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Recruitment Type | Sports Quota (Meritorious Sportspersons) |
| Application Mode | Offline — Only via Speed Post/Registered Post |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Last Date | 31st July 2026, 6:00 PM (10th August 2026 for NE States/A&N Islands/Lakshadweep/J&K) |
Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 07 | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) | 18–27 years |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 01 | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) | 18–27 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 04 | Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) | 18–25 years |
| Total | 12 |
Honesty check: This notification does not provide a category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC) breakup of vacancies, since this is purely a sports-quota recruitment based on sporting merit rather than reservation category. Caste certificates are still required for SC/ST/OBC candidates for record purposes, but no specific number of seats is reserved by category in this document.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Post-Wise)
Common to All Posts
- Must be a citizen of India
- Must have represented a State or the country in National/International competitions, or won medals in Junior Nationals, Khelo India Youth/Winter/Para Games, Khelo India University Games, SGFI School Games, Inter-University Tournaments, or State School Teams in National School Games — in one of the 65 eligible sports/games listed in the notification (Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Kabaddi, Wrestling, and many more)
- Must be clear in all doping tests conducted by WADA/NADA or any relevant authority, with no ongoing disqualification, ban, or doping-related investigation
- Sports achievements/participation will be considered only up to 31st March 2026 — anything achieved after this date won’t count
Tax Assistant (7 posts)
- Age: 18–27 years as on 01.08.2026
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
- Skill requirement: Data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour
Stenographer Grade-II (1 post)
- Age: 18–27 years as on 01.08.2026
- Education: 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board/University
- Skill requirement: Dictation for 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute; Transcription within 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi), on computer
Multi-Tasking Staff – MTS (4 posts)
- Age: 18–25 years as on 01.08.2026
- Education: Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized Board
Age Relaxation
Sportspersons get up to 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit (10 years for SC/ST candidates), as per DoPT rules — but only if all other eligibility conditions (education, etc.) are met and a proper certificate is furnished from the prescribed authority.
Not mentioned in the notification: No specific gender restriction is stated in the eligibility section; the application form only provides Male/Female options (unlike some other notifications that also include a third option).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 5th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (General) | 31st July 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply (NE States/A&N Islands/Lakshadweep/J&K) | 10th August 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Skill Test Schedule | Not yet announced — to be published on www.incometaxindia.gov.in |
| Sports Achievement Cutoff | 31st March 2026 (achievements after this date won’t be considered) |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level-1: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Selected candidates will get other benefits admissible to Central Government employees, as per 7th CPC norms.
How to Apply for Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment 2026
- Download the application form as per Annexure-II from the notification or www.incometaxindia.gov.in.
- Fill the form strictly in Block Letters, in English, using a blue or black ball-point pen.
- Mark your post preference clearly using numbers ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ in order of priority, and mark ‘X’ against posts you don’t want to apply for. (Example: applying only for Tax Assistant means marking ‘1’ against it and ‘X’ against the other two.)
- Attach a recent passport-size color photograph in the space provided.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (full checklist below).
- Submit only one application — submitting more than one will get all your applications rejected.
- Place the completed form and documents in a closed envelope, superscribed clearly with: “Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region- 2026”
- Address the envelope to: Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Hqrs.) (Admn. & Vig.), O/o the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, 1st Floor, Aayakar Bhawan, Rajaswa Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751007
- Send it via Speed Post or Registered Post only — no other mode is accepted, and there’s no provision for in-person submission in this notification.
- Ensure it reaches the above address by 31st July 2026, 6:00 PM (10th August 2026 for candidates from NE States/A&N Islands/Lakshadweep/J&K).
Document Checklist
- Self-attested Matriculation/SSC certificate (proof of age)
- Self-attested educational qualification certificates as applicable to the post
- Self-attested Caste certificate (if applicable, for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Self-attested Sports/Games certificate (Form 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 — as applicable, specimens given in Annexure-III)
- Self-attested PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificate and UDID card, if applicable
- NOC from present employer, if applicable
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Signed Self-Declaration (as per the prescribed format covering criminal record, doping clearance, and disciplinary history)
Discrepancy worth flagging: The document checklist (Section 6.2) lists the NOC as something to enclose with the application, but a later clause (Section 8.3) says government/PSU-employed candidates should bring the NOC at the time of Document Verification. The notification doesn’t fully clarify which stage is final, so if you’re currently a government employee, it’s safest to carry your NOC at both stages — with your application, and again at document verification.
Income Tax Department Odisha Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection method is different for the two ministerial posts versus MTS:
Tax Assistant & Stenographer Grade-II (Two-Phase Process)
- Phase 1: Applications are screened and candidates shortlisted based on their sports achievements and application details.
- For Tax Assistant, candidates equal to 4 times the number of vacancies (i.e., up to 28 candidates) are shortlisted for Phase 2.
- For Stenographer Grade-II, 10 candidates are shortlisted for Phase 2.
- Phase 2: Shortlisted candidates must appear for a post-specific skill test at the Income Tax Office, Bhubaneswar, at their own expense (no TA/DA). The test schedule will be published on www.incometaxindia.gov.in.
- A final merit list is prepared combining both phases.
- Waiting list: 10 candidates for Tax Assistant, 5 candidates for Stenographer Grade-II.
Multi-Tasking Staff – MTS (Single-Phase Process)
- Selection is purely based on the merit list prepared from sports achievement scores — no separate skill test.
- Waiting list: 10 candidates.
Merit Scoring & Order of Preference
Sports achievements are scored using a points table — for example, an Olympic/World Championship gold-equivalent win scores 100 points, while a National School Games participation scores 46 points. Within the same score range, the DoPT’s 6-tier order of preference applies — international representation ranks highest, followed by national, university, Khelo India, and school-level achievements, in that order.
Key Rules and Disclaimers
- This recruitment follows applicable Government of India rules for meritorious sportspersons, as issued from time to time.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to summary rejection of the candidate’s application at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Candidates must clear all WADA/NADA doping tests; any ongoing doping investigation must be disclosed.
- Any discrepancy found during certificate verification leads to immediate disqualification, and the next candidate on the waiting list will be considered.
- Selected candidates will be posted in the Odisha Region of the Income Tax Department.
- Selected candidates serve a probation period of 2 years, and their participation in departmental tournaments is a factor in successfully completing probation.
- Selected candidates must represent the Income Tax Department, Odisha in tournaments for at least 5 years after joining.
- The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region can cancel the recruitment process for lack of suitable candidates or any other valid reason.
- In case of a tie, the decision of the appointing authority is final.
- Any dispute related to this recruitment falls under the jurisdiction of courts/tribunals having authority over the Pr. CCIT, Odisha, Bhubaneswar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Department Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026? The last date is 31st July 2026, by 6:00 PM. Candidates domiciled in North-Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Jammu & Kashmir get an extended deadline of 10th August 2026.
2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment? There are 12 vacancies in total: 7 for Tax Assistant, 1 for Stenographer Grade-II, and 4 for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).
3. Is this recruitment open to all candidates, or only sportspersons? This recruitment is specifically under the Sports Quota and is open only to candidates who have represented a State, University, School, or the country in recognized sports competitions, as detailed in the eligibility criteria.
4. Is there an online application process? No. This is entirely an offline recruitment. The application must be sent only via Speed Post or Registered Post — there’s no online portal and no provision for submitting in person.
5. Is there any application fee? The notification does not mention any application fee, so candidates should assume none is required unless the official source confirms otherwise.
6. Will TA/DA be provided for the skill test? No. Shortlisted candidates must appear for the skill test at the Income Tax Office, Bhubaneswar, at their own expense.
7. What is the age limit for these posts? Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II require candidates aged 18–27 years, while MTS requires candidates aged 18–25 years, as on 01.08.2026, with relaxation available for sportspersons and SC/ST candidates.
8. Can I apply for more than one post? Yes — you can apply for multiple posts in the same application form by marking your order of preference (‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’), but you must submit only one application form in total. Submitting more than one separate application will get all of them rejected.