Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: Permanent Jobs for MTS, Stenographer & Tax Assistant (Sports Quota)
The Government of India, under the Ministry of Revenue Department, has released an official notification for the recruitment of permanent positions within the Income Tax Department. This recruitment drive aims to fill various roles including Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Stenographer Grade II, and Tax Assistant. This is a unique opportunity specifically for eligible Indian citizens, both male and female, including those from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, who possess the required sports qualifications.
Overview of Income Tax Department Recruitment
This notification is specifically for candidates under the Sports Quota. Applicants must possess valid sports certificates from national, international, district, or state levels to be eligible. Those without the specified sports certificates are not eligible to apply. The recruitment is expected to have low competition due to this specialized requirement, making it a significant opportunity for eligible sportspersons. The selection process will not involve any written examination.
Key Dates to Remember
The official notification was issued on January 7, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their online applications by the last date, which is January 31, 2026. The online application process commenced shortly after the notification was released.
Vacancy Details and Salary Structure
A total of 97 permanent positions are available, with a potential increase to 102 posts. The distribution of vacancies across different roles is as follows:
- Stenographer Grade II: 12 posts
- Tax Assistant: 47 posts
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 38 posts
The salary structure for selected candidates is as per the 7th CPC:
- Stenographer Grade II & Tax Assistant: Selected candidates will be placed at Level 4, with a basic pay ranging from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100. Including all allowances, the total salary is expected to be above Rs. 60,000.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Selected candidates will be placed at Level 1, with a basic pay ranging from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900. Including all allowances, the total salary is expected to be between Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 40,000.
Eligibility Criteria (Nationality & Age Limit)
Candidates must be citizens of India to apply for these positions.
The age limits are calculated as of January 1, 2026:
- Stenographer Grade II & Tax Assistant:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years (for UR/EWS candidates)
- Age Relaxation: 32 years for SC/ST candidates, 30 years for OBC candidates.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
Upper Age Limit Relaxation for Sportspersons:
An upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for sportspersons. For SC/ST sportspersons, the relaxation is 10 years (e.g., up to 35 years for MTS). For other categories of sportspersons, the maximum age limit for MTS would be 30 years. Similar age relaxations apply to Stenographer Grade II and Tax Assistant posts.
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 200 is mandated for all applicants. Payment of this fee is compulsory for the application to be accepted.
Essential Educational Qualifications
The required educational qualifications for each post are as follows:
- Stenographer Grade II: Candidates must have passed the 12th class examination or its equivalent. This includes Intermediate and Diploma qualifications.
- Tax Assistant: Applicants must possess a Degree or a B.Tech qualification. No higher qualification beyond this is required.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Candidates need only a Matriculation (10th class pass) certificate. No higher qualification is necessary for this post.
Important Note: Sports Quota Recruitment
This notification, originating from the Mumbai Zone, is exclusively for candidates under the Sports Quota. Only individuals possessing valid sports certificates from various levels of competition are eligible. Sports certificates must be acquired from International Competitions, National Competitions, Inter-University Tournaments, National or Sports/Games of Schools, Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India Winter Games, or Khelo India Para Games.
Eligible Sports Disciplines and Vacancies
The recruitment covers 16 specific sports disciplines. Candidates must hold a sports certificate in at least one of these categories:
- Athletics: 26 posts
- Swimming: 6 posts
- Badminton: 4 posts
- Table Tennis: 4 posts
- Chess: 4 posts
- Lawn Tennis: 4 posts
- Cricket: 10 posts
- Basketball: 4 posts
- Volleyball: 5 posts
- Kabaddi: 7 posts
- Football: 11 posts
- Billiards: 2 posts
- Squash: 2 posts
- Yogasana: 2 posts
- Para Sports: 4 posts
- Boxing: 2 posts
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website: www.incometax.gov.in. Applicants are advised to complete the online application process before the deadline of January 31, 2026.
Selection Process
The selection process for this recruitment does not involve any written examination. Instead, candidates will be selected based on the following stages:
- Shortlisting: Applicants will be shortlisted based on their sports achievements and preferences.
- Trials: Shortlisted candidates may undergo trials.
- Document Verification: Verification of all submitted documents, including educational and sports certificates, will be conducted.
- Final List: A final merit list will be prepared.
Preference in shortlisting will be given based on the level of sports achievement, starting with international competitions, followed by national, inter-university, and then state/school-level tournaments.
This is a significant opportunity for sportspersons looking for permanent government employment with the Income Tax Department as Tax Assistant, MTS, or Stenographer.