The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone Lucknow (CGST Lucknow) has invited applications from meritorious sportspersons under the Sports Quota. The CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is for 17 vacancies: 3 posts of Tax Assistant and 14 posts of Havaldar. Applications are offline, by post or by hand, and must reach the office by 23.11.2026 (17:00 hrs).
CGST Lucknow Recruitment 2026 Quick Summary
- Who is recruiting? Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone Lucknow, 7-A, Ashok Marg, Lucknow-226001.
- Which posts? Tax Assistant and Havaldar, under the Sports Quota.
- How many vacancies? 17 (Tax Assistant: 3, Havaldar: 14).
- Who can apply? Meritorious sportspersons in the 65 disciplines listed in Para A IV of DoPT Office Memorandum No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024, who meet the sports eligibility given in the notice.
- Application start date: Not specified in the provided notification.
- Last date: 23.11.2026 (17:00 hrs). Another ten (10) days are allowed for applicants domiciled in North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
- Application mode: Offline, by post or by hand, in the prescribed proforma.
- Job location: Applications are addressed to the Lucknow Zone office. The place of posting is not specified in the provided notification.
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone Lucknow (CGST Lucknow) has released a notice for the recruitment of meritorious sportspersons under the Sports Quota. The key details of the official notification are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone Lucknow (CGST Lucknow) |
| Address | 7-A, Ashok Marg, Lucknow-226001 |
| Recruitment Type | Recruitment of Meritorious Sportspersons under Sports Quota |
| Post Names | Tax Assistant, Havaldar |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Disciplines | 65 disciplines mentioned in the list in Para A IV of DoPT Office Memorandum No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024 |
| Application Mode | Offline, by post or by hand |
| Last Date | 23.11.2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Official Websites | www.cbic.gov.in and ccolkozone.gov.in |
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Important Dates
The notice gives only the last date for receipt of applications. The application start date is not specified in the provided notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | Not specified in the provided notification |
| Last Date to Apply (Post or by Hand) | 23.11.2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Additional Time for Applicants Domiciled in North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | Another ten (10) days. The exact extended date is not printed in the notice. |
CGST Lucknow Vacancy 2026
CGST Lucknow has notified 17 vacancies under the Sports Quota across two posts. Category-wise or discipline-wise vacancy distribution is not specified in the provided notification.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tax Assistant | 03 |
| 2 | Havaldar | 14 |
| Total | 17 | |
CGST Lucknow Tax Assistant and Havaldar Salary
The pay for both posts is as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The Tax Assistant post carries Level 4 in the pay matrix, and the Havaldar post carries Level 1.
| Name of the Post | Pay Level (As per 7th CPC) | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | Level 4 in the pay matrix | Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 |
| Havaldar | Level 1 in the pay matrix | Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 56,900 |
Allowances and other benefits are not specified in the provided notification.
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria
Applications are invited from meritorious sportspersons in the 65 disciplines mentioned in the list in Para A IV of DoPT Office Memorandum No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024. As per the notice, the sportsperson should have represented one of the following.
Sports Eligibility for Consideration
- A State or the country in the National or International competition; or medal winners in Junior National Championships; or medal winners in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years); or Khelo India Winter Games; or Khelo India Para Games; or medal winners in Khelo India University Games; or medal winners in School Games Federation of India (SGFI), in any of the games/sports mentioned above.
- Their University in the Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards in any of the sports/games mentioned above.
- The State School Teams in the National Sports/Games for schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation in any of the games/sports mentioned above.
Eligibility for Chess
For Chess, the notice mentions the Grand Master (GM) title, International Master (IM) title or Chess Olympiad. The IM/GM title should be in the Open Category, like Woman Grandmaster (WGM) etc. While the National Open Chess Championship is treated as the National Championships, the medal-winning performance in the National Team Chess Championship will also be considered for recruitment.
CGST Lucknow Qualification and Age Limit
The newspaper notice does not list the educational qualification or the age limit for Tax Assistant and Havaldar. It states that further details regarding educational qualifications, the proforma for submission of applications and other eligibility conditions are available on the Central Board of Indirect Taxes Departmental official website, www.cbic.gov.in, and on the Central Tax website, ccolkozone.gov.in. Candidates should check the detailed notice there before applying.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (Tax Assistant) | Not specified in the provided notification. See the detailed notice on www.cbic.gov.in and ccolkozone.gov.in. |
| Educational Qualification (Havaldar) | Not specified in the provided notification. See the detailed notice on www.cbic.gov.in and ccolkozone.gov.in. |
| Age Limit | Not specified in the provided notification |
How to Apply for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
CGST Lucknow Apply Online is not applicable for this recruitment, as the notice invites applications in the prescribed proforma by post or by hand. The proforma is available on www.cbic.gov.in and ccolkozone.gov.in.
- Visit the Central Board of Indirect Taxes Departmental official website, www.cbic.gov.in, or the Central Tax website, ccolkozone.gov.in.
- Read the details regarding educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions.
- Get the proforma for submission of applications and fill it in.
- Send the application in the prescribed proforma, either by post or by hand, to the Additional Commissioner (CCA), Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Lucknow Zone, 7-A, Ashok Marg, Lucknow-226001.
- Ensure the application reaches by 23.11.2026 (17:00 hrs). Applicants domiciled in North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh get another ten (10) days.
The list of documents to be enclosed is not specified in the newspaper notice. Candidates should follow the proforma and the detailed notice.
CGST Lucknow Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Employment Notification | Download Official Notification |
| CBIC Official Website | www.cbic.gov.in |
| Central Tax Website | ccolkozone.gov.in |
