Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply for MTS, Steno & Tax Assistant

A new employment notification has been issued by the department for athletic professionals. The recruitment board officially published the Income Tax Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 advertisement today. Meritorious sportspersons can submit their offline application forms for these prestigious Central Government positions.

They are recruiting for 12 vacancies across three distinct profiles this year. Because this drive is specifically reserved for sports achievers, selection will follow a strict point-based merit system. The process is completely manual and requires physical document submission. Here is what you need to track before compiling your documents.

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Brief Information: The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region is supervising this appointment drive. They intend to fill Group C Non-Gazetted positions including Tax Assistants, Stenographers, and Multi-Tasking Staff. Therefore, qualified athletes with eligible national or international records can submit their profiles.

Order of Preference for Selection

The authorities evaluate applications based on a regulated structure of preference established by DoPT guidelines:

• First Preference: Represented the country in International Competitions with Ministry clearance.
• Second Preference: Represented a State/UT in Senior or Junior National Championships, securing up to 3rd place finish.
• Third Preference: Represented a University in Inter-University or Khelo India University matches, placing up to 3rd position.
• Fourth Preference: Represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth, Winter, or Para Games, finishing up to 3rd position.
• Fifth Preference: Represented State Schools in National School Games (SGFI), securing a podium finish up to 3rd place.
• Sixth Preference: Represented respective teams at any level mentioned above without winning a medal or position.

Documents Required with the Envelope

Candidates must attach self-attested document copies securely. Missing paperwork can lead to immediate cancellation of your application:

• Matriculation/SSC certificate as verified age validation proof.
• Degree, Intermediate, or High School marks cards corresponding to the selected post.
• Valid sports certificates issued by designated authorities (Form 1 to Form 5).
• Caste certificate issued by competent authority (if claiming relaxation).
• Copy of Identity Verification Certificate [Aadhaar Redacted].
• Two recent passport-sized color photographs.

How to Apply Offline

Follow these structural steps to submit your application form via postal service before the final cut-off time:

• Print the application form layout attached as Annexure-II within the official notice document.
• Fill all columns carefully in block letters using a blue or black ballpoint pen.
• Indicate post preferences clearly by assigning ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ or labeling ‘X’ for excluded options.
• Enclose the filled sheets along with self-attested certificate variants inside a secure envelope.
• Superscribe the cover with: “Application for appointment of meritorious sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region- 2026.”
• Send the package using Registered Post or Speed Post only to the destination address: Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Hqrs.) (Admn. & Vig.), O/o the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, 1st Floor, Aayakar Bhawan, Rajaswa Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751007.

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