The Income Tax Department, Pune Region, has invited applications under the Sports Quota for 85 posts, including Stenographer (6 posts), Tax Assistant (40 posts), and Multi-Tasking Staff (39 posts), for outstanding sportspersons across 17 recognised sports disciplines. This is a special recruitment drive aimed at bringing talented athletes into government service.
Candidates with proven sporting achievements at the national or state level in disciplines recognised by the department can apply offline along with proof of their sports credentials. This recruitment offers a unique pathway into central government service for athletes.
Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Income Tax Department, Pune Region
Posts
Stenographer, Tax Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff
Total Vacancies
85 (Steno: 6, TA: 40, MTS: 39)
Sports Disciplines
17
Application Mode
Offline
Application Fee
Rs. 200
Official Website
incometaxpune.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the educational qualification prescribed for each post – graduation for Tax Assistant, relevant stenography qualification for Stenographer, and matriculation for Multi-Tasking Staff – along with outstanding representation in national or state-level sports competitions in one of the 17 recognised disciplines such as athletics, badminton, cricket, hockey, and kabaddi.
Selection Process
Scrutiny of application and sports achievement documents
Verification of sporting credentials by a selection committee
Trial/assessment of sporting proficiency
Interview
Final merit list preparation
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 200, payable as per the mode specified in the notification.
How to Apply for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Download the application form from the Income Tax Pune Region website
Fill in personal, educational, and sports achievement details
Q1: How many posts are available under Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 85 posts are available – 6 Stenographer, 40 Tax Assistant, and 39 Multi-Tasking Staff posts.
Q2: How many sports disciplines are recognised for this recruitment?
A: There are 17 recognised sports disciplines under this sports quota recruitment.
Q3: What is the application fee for this recruitment?
A: The application fee is Rs. 200.
Q4: What is the mode of application?
A: Applications must be submitted offline as per the prescribed format.
Q5: Who can apply under this sports quota recruitment?
A: Candidates with outstanding national or state-level representation in one of the 17 recognised sports disciplines, along with the prescribed educational qualification, can apply.
Practical Tip: Candidates should keep certified copies of all sports achievement certificates ready, as the selection committee places significant weight on verified proof of national and state-level sporting performance.
