Mumbai Income Tax Recruitment 2026 – 97 vacancies
The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr.CCIT), Mumbai, has released an official notification for Mumbai Income Tax recruitment 2026 under the sports quota.
This recruitment drive is specially for meritorious sportspersons to fill 97 vacancies for Stenographer Grade-II, Tax Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff posts in the Mumbai Region.
This is a great chance for talented athletes to get a secure government job based on their sports achievements, along with basic eligibility.
Vacancy Details & Salary
The 97 posts are distributed across three main categories:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale |
| Tax Assistant (TA) | 12 | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Stenographer Grade II | 47 | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 38 | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Vacancy Distribution by Sport/ Game
The 97 vacancies are distributed across 16 recognised sports as per the tentative allocation below:
| S.No. | Sport/Game Name | Tentative Vacancies |
| 1 | Athletics | 26 |
| 2 | Cricket | 10 |
| 3 | Football | 11 |
| 4 | Kabaddi | 7 |
| 5 | Swimming | 6 |
| 6 | Volleyball | 5 |
| 7 | Badminton | 4 |
| 8 | Table Tennis | 4 |
| 9 | Chess | 4 |
| 10 | Lawn Tennis | 4 |
| 11 | Basketball | 4 |
| 12 | Para Sports (incl. Deaf Sports) | 4 |
| 13 | Billiards | 2 |
| 14 | Squash | 2 |
| 15 | Yogasan | 2 |
| 16 | Boxing | 2 |
| total | 97 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Tax Assistant: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Stenographer Grade II: 12th Class pass or equivalent.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 10th Class (Matriculation) pass or equivalent.
2. Age Limit (as of Jan 2026)
- Tax Assistant & Stenographer: 18 to 27 years.
- Multi-Tasking Staff: 18 to 25 years.
- Relaxation: Up to 5 years for General/OBC and 10 years for SC/ST candidates for sportspersons.
3. Sports Eligibility
Candidates must have achieved one of the following:
- Represented a State or the Country in National or International competitions.
- Represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments (conducted by AIU).
- Represented State Schools Teams in National Sports/Games for schools.
- Awarded National Awards in Physical Efficiency under the National Physical Efficiency Drive.
Important Dates
- Notification Released: January 8, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: January 31, 2026
- Selection Process: Initial screening followed by a Ground/Proficiency Test and a Written Exam (where applicable).
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: incometaxmumbai.gov.in.
- Look for the “Recruitment” or “Whats New” section.
- Fill out the online application form and upload your sports certificates, educational documents, and ID proof.
- The application fee is generally ₹200 (exemptions may apply for certain categories).
