Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota Notification 2026 has been released to fill 46 vacancies for Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts under the sports quota. Interested candidates can check vacancy details, important dates, eligibility, selection process, and other information from the article below.
Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2026
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Gujarat) has released the Sports Quota Recruitment Notification 2026 for 46 posts of Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff. The online application process will begin on 31st January 2026 at the official website https://incometaxgujarat.gov.in.
Candidates will be recruited for the following posts under the Sports Quota:
- Tax Assistant (Group C)
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) (Group C)
Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota Notification 2026 PDF Out
The official notification PDF for the Recruitment of Meritorious Sports Persons in the Income Tax Department, Gujarat, for the year 2026 has been released on the official portal with complete details. Candidates holding the required educational qualification and possessing specified sports achievements are eligible to apply.
Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2026 – Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF Release Date | 30th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 31st January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21st February 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 21st February 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be Notified |
Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota Vacancy 2026
The tentative vacancy distribution across various sports is as follows:
| Game/Sport | Vacancy (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Athletics | 08 |
| Badminton | 03 |
| Basketball | 02 |
| Billiards & Snooker | 01 |
| Cricket | 04 |
| Football | 02 |
| Golf | 02 |
| Gymnastics | 06 |
| Hockey | 02 |
| Kabaddi | 01 |
| Shooting | 02 |
| Squash | 01 |
| Swimming | 02 |
| Table Tennis | 02 |
| Tennis | 03 |
| Volleyball | 03 |
| Yogasana | 02 |
Note: Vacancies are tentative. The department reserves the right to re-allocate vacancies among sports/games.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the following criteria:
1. Educational Qualification:
- Tax Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university + Data Entry Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.
- Multi-Tasking Staff: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board.
2. Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027):
- Tax Assistant: 18 to 27 years
- Multi-Tasking Staff: 18 to 25 years
Age Relaxation:
- Up to 5 years for General/OBC sportspersons.
- Up to 10 years for SC/ST sportspersons.
- Departmental candidates: Up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST).
3. Sports Eligibility:
Candidate must have:
- Represented State/Country in National/International competitions, OR
- Won a medal in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (18+), Khelo India University Games, SGFI Games, etc., in specified sports.
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Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 200/- |
- Fee must be paid online.
- No fee exemption for any category.
- Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit Official Website: Go to incometaxgujarat.gov.in.
- Find Notification: Look for “Sports Quota Recruitment 2026” link.
- Register: Use valid email ID & mobile number to generate credentials.
- Fill Form: Enter personal, educational, and sports achievement details.
- Upload Documents:
- Photograph & Signature
- Educational Certificates
- Sports Certificates (Form 1 to Form 5, attested by Gazetted Officer)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Age Proof
- Aadhar Card
- NOC (if employed in Govt./PSU)
- Pay Fee: Pay ₹200 online.
- Submit & Print: Review and submit. Take a printout for future reference.
Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in two stages:
- Scrutiny of Applications: Based on sports achievement, eligibility, and document verification.
- Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test.
Final appointment is subject to verification of original documents, medical fitness, police verification, and a negative doping clearance certificate.
Salary & Probation
- Tax Assistant: Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
- Multi-Tasking Staff: Pay Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900)
- Probation Period: 2 years
- Service Bond: Selected candidates must serve the department and represent it in sports for minimum 10 years. They must also sign an undertaking not to seek transfer/deputation for this period.
FAQs
Q1. When will the online application start for Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2026?
Ans. The online application will start on 31st January 2026.
Q2. What is the selection process for Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota?
Ans. The selection involves Scrutiny of Applications followed by a Written Examination for shortlisted candidates.
Q3. Is there any application fee?
Ans. Yes, a fee of ₹200 is applicable for all candidates.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
Ans. The last date to apply online is 21st February 2026.
