This recruitment drive is strictly conducted under the Sports Quota for meritorious sportspersons who have represented the country, State, Union Territory, University, or State School teams in recognized tournaments between 01 January 2020 and 15 October 2026. Candidates who possess only the academic qualifications without the prescribed competitive sports achievements are not eligible to apply.
Sports-Wise & Gender-Wise Vacancy Distribution (119 Posts)
As specified in Pages 4 and 5 of the official English advertisement, 119 vacancies across Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, and MTS are distributed among 27 sports disciplines for Men (67) and Women (52).
| S.No. | Game / Sport Discipline | Men | Women | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archery | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Athletics | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 3 | Badminton | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | Basketball | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | Billiards & Snooker | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Bodybuilding | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Boxing | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | Chess | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | Cricket | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Cycling | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Football | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 12 | Golf | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 13 | Gymnastics | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | Hockey | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 15 | Judo | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 | Kabaddi | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 17 | Karate | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 18 | Para Sports (Para Olympics / Para Asian Games) | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | Shooting | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 20 | Squash | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 | Swimming | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 22 | Table Tennis | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 23 | Tennis | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 24 | Triathlon | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 25 | Volleyball | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 26 | Weightlifting | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 27 | Wrestling | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Total Vacancies Across 27 Disciplines | 67 | 52 | 119 | |
*Note: The advertised vacancies are tentative and subject to administrative variations depending on candidate availability, merit in specific games, and department requirements. Vacancies in any discipline may be reallocated or left unfilled if eligible candidates of suitable standard are not found.
Recognised Sports Achievement Categories (Order of Preference)
Sports achievements must have been attained between 01 January 2020 and 15 October 2026 in any of the 27 listed games/disciplines. Shortlisting is conducted strictly according to the official order of preference (Category I to Category VI):
Candidates who represented India in an International Competition with the prior clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Government of India.
Candidates who represented a State or Union Territory in Senior or Junior National Championships conducted by a National Sports Federation recognised by MYAS, and secured positions/medals recognized by the federation. Candidates with medals in Senior National Championships will be given priority over Junior National participants.
Candidates who represented a recognized University in Inter-University tournaments organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or Inter-University Sports Board, or in Khelo India University Games, and secured up to 3rd place (medallist).
Candidates who represented a State or Union Territory in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years age category), Khelo India Winter Games, or Khelo India Para Games conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, and won medals or positions up to 3rd place.
Candidates who represented State School Teams in National Sports/Games for Schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation (SGFI) and secured up to 3rd place (medallist).
Candidates who represented a State, Union Territory, University, or State School Team in the tournaments covered in Categories II through V but did not win a medal or top-3 position. These candidates are evaluated in the subsequent order of preference after medallists.
Accepted Sports Achievement Certificate Formats (Annexure-II)
Only certificates issued in the prescribed formats by the designated competent sports authorities are valid evidence of merit. Certificates issued by unauthorised private clubs or local tournaments will be summarily rejected:
| Form | Competition Level | Designated Competent Issuing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Form 1 | International Competition | Secretary of the National Federation / National Association of the concerned sport. |
| Form 2 | National Competition | Secretary of the State Association of the concerned sport. |
| Form 3 | Inter-University Tournament | Dean of Sports, Director of Physical Education, or other authorised Officer of the University. |
| Form 4 | National School Games | Director / Additional Director / Joint Director of Public Instructions or Education of the State/UT. |
| Form 5 | Khelo India Games (University / Youth / Winter / Para) | Authorised Designated Officer of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports Authority of India. |
Post-Appointment Skill Test Requirements
Selection for appointment is based on sports achievements and document verification. However, selected candidates appointed to Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II cadres must satisfy the statutory post-appointment technical skill requirements:
Tax Assistant Data Entry Skill Test
- Speed Standard: 8,000 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) on a computer keyboard.
- Nature of Test: Qualifying in nature; administered after appointment within the stipulated period set out in the offer of appointment.
- Academic Prerequisite: Graduation Degree from a recognised University as on 31.08.2026.
Stenographer Grade-II Skill Test
- Dictation: 10 minutes duration at a continuous speed of 80 words per minute (wpm).
- Transcription: 50 minutes for English or 65 minutes for Hindi on a computer terminal.
- Nature of Test: Qualifying test to be passed within the prescribed probation timeline.
- Academic Prerequisite: Class 12th pass from a recognised Board as on 31.08.2026.
Reservation Policy & Category Age Relaxations
The official notification explicitly provides that there is no vertical reservation for SC, ST, OBC, or EWS categories in the advertised 119 sports quota vacancies. Appointments are made against unreserved sports quota vacancies based purely on athletic merit and eligibility.
However, meritorious sportspersons belonging to reserved categories are entitled to upper age limit relaxations in accordance with Government of India instructions:
Candidates seeking age relaxation must upload an authentic Community / Caste Certificate in the prescribed Central Government format issued by a competent revenue officer (Tehsildar / SDM).
Posting, Probation & Service Undertakings
Candidates selected under this sports recruitment will be subject to the following statutory terms and conditions:
- Place of Posting: Appointees will be posted within the Delhi Region under the jurisdiction of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi.
- Probation Period: Appointees will remain on probation for a period of two (2) years from the date of joining, during which performance and conduct will be reviewed.
- Mandatory Sports Representation: Selected candidates are required to actively represent the Income Tax Department, Delhi Region, and the Central Revenues Sports Board (CRSB) in sports tournaments and athletic meets.
- Ten-Year Inter-Charge Transfer Ban Undertaking: Selected candidates must submit a formal undertaking agreeing not to seek inter-charge transfer or transfer on loan outside the Delhi Region for a minimum period of ten (10) years.
Common Grounds for Application Rejection
Applications will be rejected without further notice under any of the following circumstances:
- Application submitted without signature or with signature executed in capital/block letters.
- Photograph not uploaded or photograph with cap, dark glasses, covered face, or blurred appearance.
- Failure to fulfill age criteria or educational qualification as on the cutoff date of 31 August 2026.
- Sports achievements falling outside the qualifying period (01.01.2020 to 15.10.2026).
- Sports certificates not issued by the prescribed competent authority or not in the prescribed Annexure format.
- Submission of multiple applications by the same candidate (only one application should be submitted with post preferences).
- Candidate guilty of doping offences or banned by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) / World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
- Name appearing in any debarred candidate roster of UPSC, SSC, or Central/State Government recruiting bodies.
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi, warns all candidates that appointments under the sports quota are made purely on merit and sports achievements. The department does not appoint any private agents, coaching academies, or middlemen to influence selection. Never pay money to anyone claiming to guarantee appointment. Any suspicious approach should be reported immediately to the department helpdesk at delhi.helpdesk.sports@incometax.gov.in or local law enforcement authorities.