The Income Tax Department, Delhi Region, has invited online applications for 119 vacancies against the sports quota. The posts are Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade II and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and applications close on 10 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
There is no written exam in this recruitment. Selection is based on your sporting achievements, consistency of performance, age, and educational qualifications, so a 10th, 12th, or graduation pass can be enough to apply if your sports record fits. This post covers the vacancies, eligibility, accepted sports certificates, the selection process, the documents you need, and how to apply.
Read the conditions carefully before applying; multiple applications will be rejected.
Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 44 |
| Stenographer Grade II | 9 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 66 |
The total is 119 vacancies: 67 for men and 52 for women across 27 sports. The vacancies are tentative. The posts are temporary but likely to become permanent, with a probation period of two years. You can apply for one post or more than one in a single application, and you must state your order of preference.
Eligibility
Age and education are counted as of 31 August 2026.
| Post | Age limit | Essential Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 18 to 27 years | Bachelor’s degree |
| Stenographer Grade II | 18 to 27 years | 12th pass |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 18 to 25 years | 10th pass |
- Age relaxation: Up to 5 years for meritorious sportspersons, and up to 10 years for SC and ST candidates. It applies only if you meet all the education and sports conditions and submit the prescribed certificate.
- Skill tests after joining: Tax Assistants must pass a data entry test of 8,000 key depressions per hour. Stenographers must pass a dictation test of 10 minutes at 80 words per minute, followed by transcription in 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on a computer.
- Results awaited: Candidates still waiting for their final exam results should not apply.
- Doping: You must be clear in all WADA and NADA tests, with no ongoing doping investigation, and you must give a declaration to that effect.
Sports Eligibility
The department is considering achievements in competitions held between 1 January 2020 and 15 October 2026. Achievements are ranked in this order of preference:
- Representing India: In an international competition, with clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Representing a State or UT: In Senior or Junior national championships (recognised national federations) or the National Games, and winning a medal or a position up to 3rd place. Senior-level medals get preference over Junior.
- Representing a university: In an Inter-University competition, or the Khelo India University Games, with a medal or a position up to 3rd place in the finals.
- Representing a State or UT: In the Khelo India Youth Games (above 18), Winter Games or Para Games, with a medal or a position up to 3rd place in the finals.
- Representing State Schools: In the national school games, with a medal or a position up to 3rd place.
- Representing a State, UT, university, or State School Team: At the levels in points 2 to 5 without winning a medal or position.
Sports covered (27): Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Billiards and Snooker, Bodybuilding, Boxing, Chess, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate, Para Sports, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
The biggest numbers are in Athletics (15), Hockey (12), Kabaddi (9), and Volleyball (7), followed by Boxing, Football, and Para Sports (6 each).
Who can issue your sports certificate?
Only certificates from the authorities below, in the prescribed format of Annexure II (as per the DoPT OM dated 4 March 2024), are accepted. Candidates who cannot submit one are not eligible to apply.
| Competition | Issuing authority | Form |
|---|---|---|
| International | Secretary of the National Federation of the Game | 1 |
| National | Secretary of the National Federation or the State Association | 2 |
| Inter-University | Dean of Sports or the officer in charge of sports at the university | 3 |
| National school games | Director, Additional or Joint Director, or Deputy Director in charge of school sports in the State | 4 |
| Khelo India (University, Youth, Winter, Para) | Designated officer from the Sports Authority of India | 5 |
Selection process
- Applications are scrutinized, and suitable candidates are shortlisted. There is no written test.
- Selection is based on your sports achievements, consistency, age, and educational qualifications.
- The provisional merit list is prepared only from the information in your online application, so fill it in carefully and accurately. No offline information is entertained.
- Original documents are verified later, and a candidate whose documents do not match can be rejected even after selection.
- No post is reserved for SC, ST, OBC, or EWS. SC and ST candidates need a caste certificate only to claim age relaxation.
Important dates
- Notice dated: 1 October 2026
- Applications open: 17 October 2026
- Last date to apply: 10 November 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Where to apply?
Things to keep in mind
- Selected candidates are posted in the Delhi region only.
- You must represent the Income Tax Department, Delhi Region, in tournaments and meetings for at least 10 years, and your participation counts towards your probation.
- You must give an undertaking not to apply for inter-charge transfer or transfer on loan for at least 10 years.
Source: Income Tax Department, Delhi Region, sports quota recruitment notice dated 1 October 2026, www.incometaxdelhi.gov.in. This post is a summary for information only. Please read the full official notice before applying.