The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Region has opened online applications for 119 meritorious sportsperson vacancies across 27 sports disciplines for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle, including 4 dedicated slots for Lawn Tennis across Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade II, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) cadres with 7th CPC Pay Level 4 salaries up to ₹81,100 per month.
Central government sports quota recruitment in the Income Tax Department offers active Indian tennis players long-term financial security, central government allowances (DA, HRA, and transport allowance), and institutional support to continue competing on the national and international circuit. Out of the 119 posts notified by the Delhi Region, 4 vacancies are earmarked specifically for Lawn Tennis players.
| Post / Cadre | Vacancies | 7th CPC Pay Matrix | Age Limit (as on 31 Aug 2026) | Minimum Educational & Skill Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 44 Posts | Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) | 18 to 27 years | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university and data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour |
| Stenographer Grade II | 9 Posts | Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) | 18 to 27 years | 12th Standard pass from a recognized board with prescribed dictation (80 wpm for 10 mins) and transcription speed |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 66 Posts | Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) | 18 to 25 years | Matriculation (10th Standard) pass or equivalent from a recognized board |
In accordance with Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines for meritorious sportspersons, upper age limit relaxation of up to 5 years is admissible for General and OBC candidates and up to 10 years for SC and ST candidates who fulfill all other eligibility conditions.
Only achievements recorded in qualifying competitions between 1 January 2020 and 15 October 2026 are considered valid for shortlisting and evaluation. Applications are screened in order of preference across the standard DoPT sports certificate forms:
| Preference Order | Certificate Form | Qualifying Tennis Representation & Issuing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Preference | Form 1 | Players who have represented India in an International Tournament/Competition (Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, Asian Games, Olympic Games, World University Games, or official ITF/ATP/WTA national representation), certified by the Secretary of the All India Tennis Association (AITA). |
| 2nd Preference | Form 2 | Players who have represented a State or Union Territory in the Senior or Junior National Championships organized by AITA or the National Games conducted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). |
| 3rd Preference | Form 3 | Players who have represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), certified by the Dean of Sports or Director of Physical Education. |
| 4th Preference | Form 4 | Players who have represented State School Teams in the National Games for Schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation (SGFI) or medalists at the Khelo India Youth/University Games. |
- Prepare clear PDF/JPEG scans of your matriculation/degree certificates, age proof, category certificate (if applicable), and duly signed sports achievement certificates in the prescribed Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, or Form 4 format covering tournaments played between 1 January 2020 and 15 October 2026.
- Open the official Income Tax Department Delhi Region portal at incometaxdelhi.gov.in, select the Sports Recruitment tab on the homepage, and complete the online registration for Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade II, and/or Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).
- Pay the ₹200 online application fee (exempted for women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories as per government norms) and submit the final form before 11:59 PM IST on 10 November 2026. Shortlisted players will be called for document verification and field trials in New Delhi.