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Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 46 Tax Assistant and MTS Posts

Updated 31 January 2026 11:59 AM

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Income Tax Department Gujarat Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 46 Posts

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Income Tax Department has released an official notification for the recruitment of 46 Tax Assistant and MTS Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Income Tax Department website. The last date to submit the application form is 21-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Income Tax Department Tax Assistant and MTS Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

Income Tax Department Gujarat Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Overview

Organization Name Income Tax Department, Office of Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Gujarat), Ahmedabad
Post Name Tax Assistant & Multi-Tasking Staff (Sports Quota)
Total Vacancies 46 Posts (Tax Assistant: 18, Multi-Tasking Staff: 28)
Qualification Tax Assistant: Bachelor's Degree + Data Entry Skill; MTS: Matriculation/Equivalent
Age Limit Tax Assistant: 18-27 years; MTS: 18-25 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Application Fee Rs. 200/- (All candidates - non-refundable)
Apply Start Date 31.01.2026
Apply Last Date 21.02.2026
Apply Mode Online Only
Official Website https://incometaxgujarat.gov.in

Income Tax Department Gujarat Sports Quota 2025 Vacancy Details

Name of Post Number of Vacancies
Tax Assistant 18
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) 28
TOTAL 46

Sport/Game-wise Tentative Vacancy Distribution:

S.No. Game/Sport Tentative Vacancy
1 Athletics 08
2 Badminton 03
3 Basketball 02
4 Billiards & Snookers 01
5 Cricket 04
6 Football 02
7 Golf 02
8 Gymnastics 06
9 Hockey 02
10 Kabaddi 01
11 Shooting 02
12 Squash 01
13 Swimming 02
14 Table Tennis 02
15 Tennis 03
16 Volleyball 03
17 Yogasana 02
TOTAL 46

Note: If suitable candidates not available in some preferred sports/games, Department reserves right to not consider such games and allot vacancies to other preferred games mentioned in the list or other sports mentioned in DoPT OM dated 04.03.2024.

Eligibility Criteria for Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2025

Educational Qualification (as on 01.01.2026):

For Tax Assistant:

  • Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university or equivalent, AND
  • Data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour
  • Note: Candidates will be required to qualify Data Entry Skill Test @8000 key depressions per hour as per recruitment rules

For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS):

  • Matriculation or equivalent pass from a recognized Board/Council

Sports Eligibility Criteria (Any One):

Category 1:

  • Sportspersons who have represented State or Country in 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
  • Medal winners in Khelo India Winter Games, OR
  • Medal winners in Khelo India Para Games, OR
  • Medal winners in Khelo India University Games, OR
  • Medal winners in School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

Category 2:

  • Sportspersons who have represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by Inter-University Sports Boards

Category 3:

  • Sportspersons who have represented State School Teams in National Sports/Games for Schools conducted by All India School Games Federation

Important Note: Candidates must be eligible in all respects (age, educational qualifications, experience) as per Recruitment Rules, except to the extent of relaxations permitted for sports quota.

Age Limit for Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2025 (as on 01.01.2026)

For Tax Assistant:

  • Age Range: 18 to 27 years
  • Born Between: Not before 02.01.1999 and not later than 01.01.2008

For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS):

  • Age Range: 18 to 25 years
  • Born Between: Not before 02.01.2001 and not later than 01.01.2008

Age Relaxation:

Category Upper Age Limit Relaxation
General/OBC Meritorious Sportspersons Maximum 5 years
SC/ST Meritorious Sportspersons Maximum 10 years
Departmental Candidates (3 years continuous Central Govt. service) Up to 40 years
Departmental Candidates (SC/ST with 3 years service) Up to 45 years

Important: Candidates seeking relaxation must ensure they are entitled to such relaxation as per eligibility prescribed on 01.01.2026.

Order of Preference for Selection (as per DoPT OM dated 04.05.1995 & 04.03.2024)

Sportspersons will be selected based on the following order of preference:

1st Preference:

  • Candidates who have represented the country in International Competition with clearance of Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

2nd Preference:

  • Represented State/UT in Senior or Junior National Championships organized by National Sports Federations (recognized by Dept. of Sports) OR National Games organized by Indian Olympics Association
  • Must have won medals or positions up to 3rd place
  • Between Senior and Junior participants, Senior National Championship medal winners get preference

3rd Preference:

  • Represented University in Inter-University competition conducted by Association of Indian Universities/Inter University Sports Board OR Khelo India University Games
  • Must have won medals or positions up to 3rd place in finals

4th Preference:

  • Represented State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years) OR Khelo India Winter Games OR Khelo India Para Games
  • Must have won medals or positions up to 3rd place in finals

5th Preference:

  • Represented State Schools in National sports/games for Schools conducted by All-India School Games Federation
  • Must have won medals or positions up to 3rd place

6th Preference:

  • Represented State/UT/University/State Schools Teams at levels mentioned in categories (2) to (5) but could not win medal/position
  • Same order of preference applies

Tie-Breaking Rules:

  • Candidates who secured higher position given preference
  • Candidates who won more than one medal may be given preference
  • Individual and team events given same preference
  • No preference for winning more than one medal/position

Required Sports Achievement Certificates

Only certificates from the following authorities will be accepted as evidence (as per DoPT OM F. No. 14034/01/2013-Estt(D) dated 03.10.2013):

Competition Authority Issuing Certificate Form
International Secretary of the National Federation of the game concerned Form-1
National Secretary of the National Federation OR Secretary of the State Association of the game concerned Form-2
Inter-University Tournament Dean of Sports or other officer in overall charge of Sports of the University concerned Form-3
National/Sports/Games for School Director/Additional/Joint/Deputy Director in overall charge of Sports/games for schools in the Directorate of Public Instructions/Education of the State Form-4
Khelo India University Games/Youth Games/Winter Games/Para Games Officer designated/Officer in charge from Sports Authority of India (SAI) for respective Khelo India Games Form-5

Important Notes:

  • Sports certificates must be in specified forms (Form 1 to Form 5) as per DoPT OM
  • Certificates must be certified by a Gazetted Officer
  • Forms available at: DoPT Circular
  • Certificates in any other form or from non-competent authorities will be ignored and applications rejected
  • Candidate who cannot upload at least one certificate from competent authority need not apply

Application Fee for Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2025

Category Fee Amount
All Candidates (General/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only)

Payment Mode: Online mode only

Important:

  • Proof of payment must be furnished with application
  • Applications without requisite fee will be treated as INCOMPLETE and rejected
  • Fee once paid shall NOT be refunded under any circumstances

Important Dates for Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2025

Event Date
Online Application Start Date 31.01.2026
Online Application Last Date 21.02.2026
Written Examination Date Will be intimated via email
Document Verification Will be intimated to shortlisted candidates
Medical Examination Before formal appointment

Selection Process for Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2025

Stage 1: Scrutiny of Applications

  • All applications received within prescribed time will be scrutinized
  • Scrutiny based on eligibility criteria/qualification/instructions as per advertisement
  • Scrutiny as per eligibility fixed by Sports Recruitment Committee
  • Candidates will be shortlisted as per order of preference (DoPT guidelines)

Stage 2: Written Examination

  • Shortlisted candidates required to appear in written examination
  • Success in written exam does NOT confer right to appointment
  • Appointment subject to Department's satisfaction after necessary enquiry

Stage 3: Data Entry Skill Test (For Tax Assistant only)

  • Candidates must qualify Data Entry Skill Test
  • Requirement: 8,000 key depressions per hour
  • As per relevant recruitment rules

Stage 4: Document Verification

  • Selected candidates required to produce original certificates
  • All documents will be verified

Stage 5: Medical Examination

  • Medical fitness ascertained by O/o Pr. CCIT, Gujarat Region before formal appointment
  • Candidates must be clear in all Doping tests by WADA/NADA or relevant authorities
  • No ongoing investigation regarding doping or unfair means required
  • Declaration to this effect mandatory

Stage 6: Police Verification

  • Appointment subject to clearance from Police authorities
  • Verification of current place of residence

Final Appointment

  • Based on: Eligibility, Order of Preference, Written Exam, Skill Test (for Tax Assistant), Document Verification, Medical Fitness, Police Clearance
  • Probation period: 2 years
  • Posting: Anywhere in Gujarat region

How to Apply for Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2025

Application Process (Online Only):

Step 1: Visit Official Website

  • Go to https://incometaxgujarat.gov.in
  • Click on Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 link
  • Read complete advertisement and instructions carefully
  • Download certificate formats (Form 1 to Form 5) from DoPT OM link provided

Step 2: Fill Online Application Form

  • Click on "Apply Online" link (available from 31.01.2026 to 21.02.2026)
  • Fill all required details:
    • Personal Information (Name, Father's Name, DOB, Gender, Category, Contact details)
    • Educational Qualifications (with percentage and year)
    • Post Applied For: Indicate preference (1st preference: Tax Assistant/MTS, 2nd preference if applying for both)
    • Sports/Game details (Sport name, Level of competition, Achievement, Certificate details)
    • Employment details (if already employed - NOC required)
  • IMPORTANT: Clearly indicate post preference. Failure to indicate post makes application liable for rejection

Step 3: Upload Documents

  • Upload self-attested copies of all required documents (see list below)
  • All documents must be clear and legible
  • File format and size as per instructions on website

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

  • Pay Rs. 200/- through online mode
  • Save payment receipt
  • Upload proof of payment

Step 5: Submit Application

  • Review all details carefully
  • Submit the application
  • Take printout of submitted application for future reference
  • Save Application Number/Registration Number

Documents Required to Upload (Self-attested copies):

  1. Age Proof: Matriculation/SSC or equivalent certificate
  2. Educational Qualification Certificates:
    • For Tax Assistant: Bachelor's Degree certificate and marksheets
    • For MTS: Matriculation or equivalent certificate
  3. Sports/Games Certificates: In prescribed format (Form 1/2/3/4/5) certified by competent authority and attested by Gazetted Officer
  4. Caste/Community Certificate: SC/ST/OBC certificate in prescribed format for appointment under Government of India (if applicable)
  5. EWS Certificate: Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable)
  6. Age Relaxation Certificate: For Departmental Candidates (if claiming relaxation)
  7. Aadhaar Card: Copy of Aadhaar Card
  8. NOC: From present employer (for candidates already employed in Central/State Govt/PSU)
  9. Recent Passport-sized Photograph
  10. Signature
  11. Proof of Fee Payment

Important Application Instructions:

  • Only ONE application should be submitted per candidate
  • If more than one application submitted: ALL applications will be summarily rejected
  • Candidate can apply for more than one post (Tax Assistant & MTS) in SINGLE application
  • Must clearly indicate preference of posts (1st preference, 2nd preference)
  • Application period: 31.01.2026 to 21.02.2026
  • All communications will be via Email ID mentioned in application
  • Ensure Email ID is active and checked regularly
  • Visit https://incometaxgujarat.gov.in regularly for updates

Important Terms & Conditions

Service Conditions for Selected Candidates:

  • Probation: 2 years or as per Government of India instructions
  • Representation Requirement: Must represent Income Tax Department, Gujarat region in tournaments/meets for at least 10 years from joining
  • Undertaking Required: Not to apply for:
    • Deputation to other departments/regions
    • Inter-charge transfer on loan basis
    • Any other inter-charge transfer arrangement
    • Minimum period: 10 years
  • Leave Management: Strictly subject to DOPT O.M No. 6/1/85-Estt.(Pay-I) dated 16.07.1985
  • Posting: Liable for posting anywhere in Gujarat region
  • Declaration Required: To work at any place under Pr. CCIT, Gujarat Region (during pre-appointment process)

Anti-Doping Compliance:

  • Must be clear in all doping tests done by WADA/NADA or relevant authorities
  • No ongoing investigation regarding doping or unfair means
  • Mandatory declaration required

Medical Fitness:

  • Medical examination by O/o Pr. CCIT, Gujarat before appointment
  • Must meet prescribed medical standards

Background Verification:

  • Appointment subject to police clearance
  • Verification from current place of residence

General Warnings:

  • Any form of canvassing renders candidature liable for summary rejection at any stage
  • Furnishing wrong information/false declaration/misrepresentation: Candidature/appointment will be cancelled
  • Failure to comply with instructions/conditions: Application rejected without intimation
  • No travelling allowance for journey to Ahmedabad for joining after selection
  • Pr. CCIT, Gujarat may cancel recruitment process at any stage without assigning reason
  • Decision of Pr. CCIT, Gujarat is final in unforeseen situations not covered by DoPT OMs

Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2025 Important Links

Link Type Link
Official Notification/Advertisement PDF Click Here
Apply Online Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for Sports Quota recruitment?

Total 46 vacancies: Tax Assistant - 18 posts, Multi-Tasking Staff - 28 posts. Sport-wise tentative distribution: Athletics-8, Cricket-4, Gymnastics-6, Badminton-3, Tennis-3, Volleyball-3, and others. Department reserves right to reallocate vacancies if suitable candidates not available.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota 2025?

The last date for online application submission is 21.02.2026. Applications must be submitted between 31.01.2026 and 21.02.2026.

Q3. What is the age limit for these posts?

Tax Assistant: 18-27 years (born between 02.01.1999 to 01.01.2008). MTS: 18-25 years (born between 02.01.2001 to 01.01.2008). Age as on 01.01.2026. Relaxation: Gen/OBC sportspersons-5 years, SC/ST sportspersons-10 years, Departmental candidates-up to 40/45 years.

Q4. What is the application fee?

Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) for all candidates through online mode only. Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Applications without fee will be rejected.

Q5. What qualification is required for Tax Assistant and MTS?

Tax Assistant: Bachelor's Degree from recognized university + Data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour. MTS: Matriculation or equivalent from recognized Board. Both must meet sports eligibility criteria.

About the Author

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Income Tax Gujarat Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 46 Tax Assistant and MTS Posts