Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026: 85 Sports Quota Posts, Apply Online

Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 85 posts under the sports quota. The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune Region, has invited applications from meritorious sportspersons for Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 15 August to 15 September 2026.

Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026 

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Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age is calculated as on 01 January 2026.

Age Relaxation

Meritorious sportspersons may receive relaxation in the upper age limit of:

• Up to 5 years for eligible candidates.
• Up to 10 years for SC/ST candidates.

The relaxation is available only to candidates who satisfy the required educational and sports eligibility conditions and submit the prescribed certificate.

Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

A total of 85 vacancies have been announced.

Sports Eligibility

This recruitment is specifically for meritorious sportspersons. Applications are invited across 17 sports/games, including Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Bridge, Carrom, Chess, Cricket, Hockey, Kabaddi, Parasports, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling and Yogasana.

The vacancy distribution among sports is:

Candidates must possess valid sports achievement certificates issued by the competent authorities specified in the notification. Certificates from unauthorised authorities or in other formats may be treated as invalid.

Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Selection Process

Selection under the Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is primarily based on the prescribed order of preference for meritorious sportspersons.

The preference order includes:

1. Candidates who represented India in an international competition with the required clearance.
2. Candidates who represented a State/UT in recognised national championships or National Games and secured up to 3rd position.
3. Candidates who represented a University in recognised Inter-University competitions or Khelo India University Games and secured up to 3rd position.
4. Candidates who represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India Winter Games or Khelo India Para Games and secured up to 3rd position.
5. Candidates who represented State Schools in recognised National Sports/Games for Schools and secured up to 3rd position.
6. Candidates who represented State/UT, University or State School teams at the relevant levels but did not win a medal/position.

Post-Specific Skill Tests

Stenographer Grade-II: Selected candidates must qualify the skill test. The dictation test is for 10 minutes at 80 words per minute, followed by computer transcription at 50 wpm in English and 65 wpm in Hindi.

Tax Assistant: Candidates must qualify the Data Entry Skill Test at 8,000 key depressions per hour.

Medical fitness and other prescribed verifications will also be carried out before formal appointment.

Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

How to Apply for Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Read the complete Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment notification.
2. Visit the official Income Tax Department recruitment page or the online recruitment portal mentioned in the notification.
3. Register and fill in the required personal, educational and sports details.
4. Select the applicable sports/games.
5. Candidates may apply for more than one post in a single application.
6. Clearly mention the preference of posts in the application form.
7. Upload all required documents and certificates.
8. Upload the prescribed sports achievement/eligibility certificates.
9. Pay the Rs200 application fee through online mode.
10. Upload/submit the proof of fee payment as instructed.
11. Check all details carefully before final submission.
12. Submit the application before 15 September 2026 and retain a copy for future reference.

Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Matriculation/SSC certificate or other age-proof document
• Educational qualification certificates
• Caste/community certificate, if applicable
• Sports/Game certificates
• Prescribed Form 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, as applicable
• PwBD certificate and UDID card, if applicable
• NOC from present employer, if applicable
• Aadhaar Card
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Declaration regarding doping/unfair means

FAQs – Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

The Income Tax Pune recruitment notification has announced 85 vacancies for meritorious sportspersons: 6 Stenographer Grade-II, 40 Tax Assistant and 39 MTS posts.

2. What is the last date for Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 15 September 2026.

3. What is the application fee for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment?

Candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs200 through online mode. Applications without the prescribed fee will be rejected.

4. What is the age limit for Income Tax Pune Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 18–27 years for Stenographer and Tax Assistant and 18–25 years for MTS, calculated as on 01 January 2026. Eligible meritorious sportspersons may receive prescribed age relaxation.

5. Can I apply for more than one post in Income Tax Pune Recruitment 2026?

Yes. Candidates can apply for more than one post through one application and must clearly indicate their post preferences. However, submitting multiple applications can lead to rejection.