The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr. CCIT), Delhi Region, functioning under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has officially launched online recruitment notification Ref. F.No. P-342/Pr.CCIT/Sports Quota Recruitment/2026-27/10703 for direct recruitment of 119 Meritorious Sportspersons into the premier revenue service. The recruitment covers three high-demand designations: Tax Assistant (42 Posts), Stenographer Grade-II (18 Posts), and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS - 59 Posts).
Appointed sportspersons enjoy elite Central Government status, comprehensive medical facilities, and full encouragement to train and compete in national and international sports tournaments representing the Income Tax Department. Tax Assistants and Stenographers are placed in Pay Matrix Level-4 (Basic ₹25,500 to ₹81,100) with initial gross salary exceeding ₹52,000 per month in New Delhi (X-Class city with 30% HRA), while Multi-Tasking Staff receive Pay Matrix Level-1 (Basic ₹18,000 to ₹56,900) with initial gross pay around ₹38,000 per month. Online registration begins on 17 October 2026 and closes on 10 November 2026 at incometaxdelhi.org.
| Detailed Notification Released | 01 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starting Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 10 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Age & Qualification | 31 August 2026 |
| Sports Achievement Reckoning Window | 01 September 2022 to 15 October 2026 |
| Document Verification & Field Trials | December 2026 in New Delhi |
| All Candidates (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / Female) | ₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
| Application Fee Notice | No application fee is charged by the Income Tax Department for sports quota recruitment. |
| Payment Mode | Free Online Application |
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Total Posts | Minimum Educational Qualification & Skill Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) | 42 Posts | Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University. Skill Standard: Data Entry Speed of 8,000 Key Depressions Per Hour (KDPH) on Computer. |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) | 18 Posts | Passed 12th Class (Intermediate) from a recognized Board. Skill Standard: Dictation of 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute (WPM); Transcription time: 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi) on computer. |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) | 59 Posts | Passed 10th Class (Matriculation) examination from a recognized Board of Education. |
| Total Income Tax Delhi Vacancies | 119 Central Govt Sports Quota Posts | ||
Athletics (Track & Field), Swimming, Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Shooting (Rifle/Pistol), Weightlifting, Boxing, Wrestling (Free Style), Lawn Tennis, Gymnastics, and Archery. Sportspersons must have represented the Country in International competition, or State in National Championship, or University in Inter-University tournament between 01 September 2022 and 15 October 2026.
| Link Description | Action / Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Income Tax Delhi Portal) | Click Here to Apply Online |
| Download Income Tax Delhi Advt PDF | Download Official Notice PDF |
| Official Income Tax Department Portal | incometaxindia.gov.in |
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The Income Tax Department, Delhi Region (headquartered at C.R. Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi), is the cornerstone of central direct tax collection and financial intelligence. Meritorious sportspersons recruited in the department enjoy an outstanding balance between official service and dedicated sports training. Personnel are granted special duty leave (SDL) to attend national training camps and participate in All-India Civil Services tournaments and international events.
| Pay Component | Tax Assistant / Steno (Level-4) | Multi-Tasking Staff (Level-1) | New Delhi (X-Class) Allowance Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Entry Pay) | ₹ 25,500 | ₹ 18,000 | 7th CPC Pay Matrix Index-1 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA at 53%) | ₹ 13,515 | ₹ 9,540 | Central Government DA Rate |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA at 30%) | ₹ 7,650 | ₹ 5,400 | 30% Rate for New Delhi Metro Posting |
| Transport Allowance (TPTA + DA) | ₹ 5,508 | ₹ 2,754 | Metro City Transport Allowance |
| Estimated Gross Monthly Emoluments | ₹ 52,173 | ₹ 35,694 | Excludes medical and sports reimbursements |
| Statutory Deductions (NPS 10% + CGHS + CGEGIS) | ₹ 4,300 | ₹ 3,100 | Tier-I National Pension System |
| Net In-Hand Monthly Take-Home Pay | ₹ 47,873 | ₹ 32,594 | Directly credited to Central Govt Salary Account |
Staff in the Income Tax Department enjoy accelerated promotion avenues through departmental examinations:
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) [Level-1] → Tax Assistant (TA) [Level-4] → Senior Tax Assistant (Sr. TA) [Level-6] → Income Tax Inspector (ITI - Gazetted / Group B) [Level-7] → Income Tax Officer (ITO - Group B Gazetted) [Level-8/9] → Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (ACIT - IRS Group A) [Level-10]!