The Income Tax Department, Mumbai circle, has officially notified a recruitment drive under the sports quota for the year 2026, offering 97 positions across three categories — Stenographer, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Tax Assistant. The notification has been published on the department's official portal, inviting applications from qualified sportspersons who meet the prescribed criteria.
Under the sports quota recruitment policy, candidates who have represented India at the international level or have secured notable achievements in national-level sports competitions are given a dedicated set of vacancies. This recruitment drive aims to encourage athletic excellence while providing employment opportunities in government service.
The Stenographer post typically requires candidates to possess typing skills in both English and Hindi along with a minimum educational qualification of 10+2 or equivalent. The MTS category generally seeks candidates with a secondary school certification, while the Tax Assistant position demands a graduate degree along with proficiency in computer applications and shorthand.
Eligible applicants must have competed at recognized levels — including but not limited to the National Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympics, or national championship events — and must hold relevant certificates and medals as proof of their sporting credentials. The age relaxation applicable to sports quota candidates is also a key feature of this recruitment, providing a more inclusive framework compared to the general category recruitment.
Candidates are required to submit their applications through the designated online portal within the stipulated timeline. The selection process typically involves verification of sports credentials, followed by a document verification round and possibly a skill test depending on the post. Shortlisted candidates will be called for further proceedings as per the department's standard recruitment protocol.
