Particulars | Details |
Organization | Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr.CCIT), Pune Region |
File No. | Pr.CCIT/Pune/SRC/Notification.2026-27 |
Notification Date | 10.08.2026 |
Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment under Sports Quota (Meritorious Sportspersons) |
Posts Name | Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff |
Total Vacancies | 85 Posts |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Start Date | 15.08.2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 15.09.2026 |
Application Fee | ₹200 (online payment only) |
Job Location | Within Pr.CCIT, Pune Region |
Official Website | https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/pune/news-updates; https://www.itsportsrecruitmentpune.com |
Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Schedule of Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Date of Issue of Notification | 10.08.2026 |
Commencement of Online Submission of Application | 15.08.2026 |
Last Date for Online Submission of Applications | 15.09.2026 |
Sports achievements/participation of candidates will be considered only up to the date of this notification, i.e. 10.08.2026. Any sports achievement obtained after this date will not be considered for recruitment under the sports quota.
Income Tax Department Pune Vacancy 2026
S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
1 | Stenographer Grade-II (Steno) | 6 |
2 | Tax Assistant (TA) | 40 |
3 | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 39 |
The total number of posts across all three cadres is 85. A candidate can apply for any one or more than one of the above posts in a single application, indicating their order of preference.
List of Sports/Games for Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026
Applications are invited from meritorious sportspersons belonging to the following 17 sports/games. The table also shows the number of posts allocated by sport and gender.
S. No. | Name of the Sport | Total No. of Players | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Athletics | 20 | 10 | 10 |
2 | Badminton | 2 | 1 | 1 |
3 | Basketball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
4 | Boxing | 2 | 1 | 1 |
5 | Bridge | 4 | 2 | 2 |
6 | Carrom | 2 | 1 | 1 |
7 | Chess | 2 | 1 | 1 |
8 | Cricket | 6 | 6 | 0 |
9 | Hockey | 5 | 5 | 0 |
10 | Kabaddi | 6 | 6 | 0 |
11 | Parasports | 5 | 3 | 2 |
12 | Swimming | 2 | 1 | 1 |
13 | Table Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
14 | Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
15 | Volleyball | 12 | 6 | 6 |
16 | Wrestling | 4 | 2 | 2 |
17 | Yogasana | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- | Total | 85 | 49 | 36 |
Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
The candidate must belong to one of the 17 recognized sports/games listed above and must be able to produce a self-attested certificate of eligibility (Form-1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, as applicable) from a competent authority. A candidate who cannot produce at least one such certificate along with the application need not apply.
The candidate must fulfil the essential educational qualification and age limit prescribed for the post applied for.
Income Tax Department Pune Qualification
Post | Essential Educational & Other Qualifications |
|---|---|
Stenographer Grade-II (Steno) | 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University |
Tax Assistant (TA) | A Degree of a recognized University or equivalent qualification |
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Matriculation or equivalent pass |
Authorities Competent to Award Sports Eligibility Certificates
Form No. | Competition | Competent Authority |
|---|---|---|
Form-1 | International Competition | Secretary of the National Federation of the concerned game |
Form-2 | National Competition | Secretary of the National Federation or Secretary of the State Association of the concerned game |
Form-3 | Inter-University Tournaments | Dean of Sports or other officer in overall charge of sports of the concerned University |
Form-4 | National/Sports/Games for Schools | Director or Additional/Joint or Deputy Director in overall charge of sports/games for Schools in the Directorate of Public Instructions/Education of the concerned State |
Form-5 | Khelo India University Games/Khelo India Youth Games/Khelo India Winter Games/Khelo India Para Games | Officer designated/Officer in charge from Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026 Selection Criteria
Meritorious sportspersons will be selected as per the order of preference prescribed by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) OM No. 14034/1/95-Estt.(D) dated 04.05.1995, read with DoPT OM No. 1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024.
Order | Preference Criteria |
|---|---|
First preference | Represented the country in an International Competition, with clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
Second preference | Represented a State/UT in Senior or Junior level national Championships organized by recognized National Sports Federations, or National Games organized by the Indian Olympics Association, with a medal or position up to 3rd place (Senior National medal winners preferred over Junior National participants) |
Third preference | Represented a University in an Inter-University competition conducted by the Association of Indian Universities/Inter University Sports Board, or Khelo India University Games, with a medal or position up to 3rd place in finals |
Fourth preference | Represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, or Khelo India Para Games, with a medal or position up to 3rd place in finals |
Fifth preference | Represented the State Schools in National sports/games for Schools conducted by the All-India School Games Federation, with a medal or position up to 3rd place |
Sixth preference | Represented a State/UT/University/State Schools team at the levels mentioned in categories (B) to (E) above, but did not win a medal or position, in the same order of preference |
In the event of a tie, candidates who secured a higher position or won more than one medal may be given preference.
Participation in an individual event and a team event/item may be given the same preference.
No additional preference is given for winning more than one medal/position.
Any doubt about the status of a tournament will be decided by the DoPT in consultation with the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Post | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) |
|---|---|
Stenographer Grade-II (Steno) | Between 18 and 27 years |
Tax Assistant (TA) | Between 18 and 27 years |
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Between 18 and 25 years |
As per Government of India instructions for meritorious sportspersons, relaxation of the upper age limit up to a maximum of 5 years (10 years in the case of SC/ST candidates) may be allowed. This relaxation is admissible only to sportspersons who satisfy all other eligibility conditions related to education and sports qualifications, and who furnish a certificate in the prescribed form from a prescribed authority.
Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.
Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Application fee payable: ₹200 (Rupees Two Hundred only).
The fee must be paid through online mode only, and proof of payment must be furnished with the application.
Applications received without payment of the requisite fee will be treated as INCOMPLETE and rejected.
The fee, once paid, shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
The notification does not mention any fee exemption or concession for any category of candidates.
Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026 Salary
Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
|---|---|
Stenographer Grade-II (Steno) | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) |
Tax Assistant (TA) | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) |
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900) |
How to Apply for Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026
Go through the notification, instructions to candidates, and vacancy positions carefully before filling up the application form.
Submit the application online from 15.08.2026 till the last date, 15.09.2026, using the link on the notification/advertisement uploaded at https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/pune/news-updates, or directly at https://www.itsportsrecruitmentpune.com.
Upload all relevant/necessary documents along with the application form.
Indicate the post(s) being applied for clearly in the "Post applied for" column, with your order of preference (first preference, second preference, and so on) if applying for more than one post.
Select the relevant games/sports if you wish to be considered under more than one game/sport, within the same single application.
Upload the SC/ST caste certificate in the prescribed form, if claiming such relaxation.
Pay the application fee of ₹200 through online mode and attach proof of payment with the application.
Submit the application before the last date, 15.09.2026. Only one application is permitted per candidate - submitting more than one application will lead to summary rejection of all such applications.
Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
Applicants must upload self-attested copies of the following documents along with the application form, as per requirement:
Matriculation/SSC or equivalent certificate/Birth Certificate/Aadhar Card/Passport, for proof of age
Educational Qualification Certificates
Caste/Community Certificate, in support of a reservation claim
Sports/Games Certificates
Certificate of Eligibility for Recruitment of Sportsperson (Form-1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, as applicable)
Certificate of PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) and UDID card, if applicable
NOC from the present employer, if the candidate is already employed in a Central/State Government department, organization, or PSU
Copy of Aadhar Card
Copy of a recent passport-size photograph
A declaration of no pending investigation against the candidate regarding doping or use of unfair means to compete or win in any sporting event
Income Tax Department Pune Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
Failure to comply with the instructions/conditions prescribed in the notification will result in rejection of the application, with no intimation served and no communication entertained in this regard.
In the event of any tie or any other case, the decision of the Pr. CCIT, Pune, shall be final.
For any clarification or issue with respect to filing the application, candidates may write to itsportsrecruitmentpune2026@gmail.com.
Any form of canvassing by a candidate will render their candidature liable to summary rejection at any stage of the recruitment process.
The Pr. CCIT, Pune, may cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
Applicants are advised to visit https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/pune/news-updates from time to time for further details and updates.
In case of any discrepancy in the wording of the advertisement, the English version will prevail.
On appointment, the candidate will be posted within the Pr. CCIT, Pune region.
Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years, or such period as per extant Government of India instructions.
Selected candidates for Stenographer Grade-II must qualify a Skill Test: a Dictation test of 10 minutes at 80 words per minute, and Transcription at 50 wpm (English) and 65 wpm (Hindi), on computers only.
Selected candidates for Tax Assistant must qualify a Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour.
Selected candidates must produce relevant original certificates when called for.
Medical fitness of candidates will be ascertained by the Office of the Pr. CCIT, Pune Region, before formal appointment.
Candidates must be clear in all doping tests conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)/National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) or other relevant authorities, with no ongoing investigation regarding doping or unfair means; a declaration to this effect must be furnished.
Appointment is subject to police verification clearance from the candidate's current place of residence.
No Travelling Allowance will be paid to selected candidates for their journey to Pune to join the Department after selection.
If, at any stage during or after the recruitment process, a candidate is found to have furnished wrong information, a false statement or declaration, or misrepresented facts, their candidature or appointment will be liable for cancellation.
The notification is signed by Manish Kumar Singh, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax (Admin. & TPS), Pune, Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune.
Income Tax Pune Tax Assistant, MTS and Stenographer Important Links
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here