The Income Tax Department Mumbai has released a notification for 97 vacancies under Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. Interested meritorious sportspersons can apply online for Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and other posts from 7th January 2026 to 31st January 2026.

Online registration is available through the dedicated portal at incometaxmumbai.gov.in. Candidates should check eligibility criteria (including sports achievements at national/state/international levels), age limit, educational qualifications (10th/12th/Graduate as per post), selection process (based on sports trials/skill test), and application fee details before applying for Income Tax Dept Mumbai Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.

Income Tax Mumbai Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview

Note: This is a Sports Quota recruitment for meritorious sportspersons only. Apply online via the dedicated portal (link available on the official website). Download the full notification PDF for detailed eligibility, sports list, selection criteria, required certificates (Forms 1–5), documents, and application fee (₹200 online).

Income Tax Mumbai Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Essential qualifications: For Stenographer Grade II (Steno): 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University
• Essential qualifications: For Tax Assistant (TA): A Degree of a recognized University or equivalent qualification
• Essential qualifications: For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation or Equivalent pass

Salary/Stipend

• Stenographer Grade-II & Tax Assistant: Level 4 (Rs.25,500-81,100)
• Multi-Tasking Staff: Level 1 (Rs.18,000-56,900)

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years for Steno & TA, 25 years for MTS with relaxation up to a maximum of 5 years (10 years in case of SC/ST candidates)

Application Fee

• All Candidates (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST) Rs.200/- (Rupees Two hundred only). Fee is to be paid through online mode only.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• The meritorious sportspersons will be considered for appointment based on the following criteria: Order of Preference: Meritorious sportspersons will be selected as per the order of preference contained in the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) OM No. 14034/1/95-Estt. (D) dated 04.05.1995 and as mentioned in the instruction issued by the DoPT vide OM No. 1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024.

General Information/Instructions

While considering the eligibility of the applicant, only the certificates awarded by the authorities mentioned hereunder will be considered as evidence in support of having participated in competitions in any of the above Sports/Games. A candidate, who cannot produce self-attested copies of at least one certificate issued by one of the authorities mentioned hereunder along with the application, need not apply.

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

This relaxation will be admissible only to those sportspersons who satisfy all other eligibility conditions related to education and sports qualifications, and furnish a certificate in the prescribed form, from an authority prescribed in the DoPT OM No. 1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024.

The sports achievements/participation of the candidates shall be considered only up to the date of this notification, i.e. 07.01.2026. Any sports achievement obtained after the said date shall not be considered for the purpose of recruitment under sports quota.

Failure to comply with the instructions/conditions prescribed in the notification will result in the rejection of the application and no intimation will be served. No communication in this regard will be entertained.

In the event of any tie or in any other case, the decision of the Pr.CCIT, Mumbai shall be final.

In the event of any clarification/issues with respect to filing of application, the candidates may communicate their query at 👉👉 [email protected].

How to Apply

• The applicant has to go through the notification, instructions to candidates, vacancy positions, etc. carefully before filling up the application form.
• The willing and eligible candidates should submit their applications by online mode from the date of publishing of this advertisement till the last date of submission. The link for filling up the application form can be accessed from the following website: https://www.incometaxmumbai.gov.in
• All the relevant/necessary documents should also be uploaded along with the application form.
• The candidate can apply for more than one post in a single application, but only one application should be submitted by the candidate. If any candidate submits more than one application, all such applications will be summarily rejected. If a candidate desires to be considered for more than one game/sport, the candidate may select the relevant games/sports while filling the single application form. In no circumstance, the candidate should submit more than one application.
• The applicant should clearly indicate the preference of the posts in the application form to which he/she is applying, as first preference, second preference, third preference etc.
• Failure to indicate the posts in the column “Post applied for” will make the application liable for rejection without any further correspondence.
• Candidates seeking relaxation benefits must ensure that they are entitled to such relaxation as per the eligibility prescribed in the notification and furnish relevant documents.

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Income Tax Mumbai Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. 1. What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Mumbai Sports Quota 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 31 January 2026. The notification was issued on 7 January 2026. Apply before the deadline through the official website incometaxmumbai.gov.in.

Q2. 2. What is the age limit for Income Tax Mumbai Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

As on 01.01.2026: For Stenographer Grade-II & Tax Assistant: 18–27 years, For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 18–25 years, For Meritorious sportspersons get up to 5 years relaxation (10 years for SC/ST candidates).

Q3. 3. What are the educational qualifications required?

For Stenographer Grade-II: 12th class pass or equivalent. For Tax Assistant: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent

Q4. 4. Which sports are eligible for Income Tax Mumbai Sports Quota 2026?

Eligible sports (tentative vacancies): Athletics (26), Football (11), Cricket (10), Kabaddi (7), Swimming (6), Volleyball (5), Badminton/Table Tennis/Chess/Lawn Tennis/Basketball (4 each), Para Sports (4), Billiards/Squash/Yogasan/Boxing (2 each).

Q5. 5. How to apply for Income Tax Mumbai Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

Applications must be submitted online only through https://www.incometaxmumbai.gov.in. Candidates must upload scanned copies of all required documents and pay the fee. Only one application is allowed even if applying for multiple posts/sports.

Q6. 6. What is the application fee and payment mode?

Application fee: ₹200 (Rupees Two Hundred only). Fee must be paid online; offline/manual applications or applications without fee will be rejected. Fee is non-refundable.

Q7. 7. What documents are required for Income Tax Mumbai Sports Quota application?

Mandatory uploads include: Age proof (10th certificate/Aadhaar/Passport), Educational certificates, Sports achievement certificates (Form 1 to Form 5 as applicable), Recent passport-size photo, Aadhaar card
Caste certificate (for SC/ST), NOC (if employed), PwBD certificate (if applicable)