Income Tax Recruitment 2026: Apply by Jan 30

• Income Tax Department to close applications on January 30 for Steno Tax Assistant and MTS recruitment 2026
• Recruitment drive fills 97 sports quota vacancies across the Mumbai region through transparent merit-based selection.
• Eligible sportsperson candidates must complete online applications promptly to avoid missing the final submission deadline.

The Income Tax Department (Mumbai Region) has released its 2026 Recruitment drive for Group C and D positions and is now accepting applications for 97 open roles. This recruitment is aimed at filling Stenographer Grade II, Tax Assistants, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) under the Sports quota, specifically for distinguished athletes who participated in approved tournaments.

Candidates must apply online through the official website, incometaxmumbai.gov.in, and prior to the January 30 & 31, and 2026, application deadline.

The vacancies are distributed across three key roles: 12 for Stenographer Grade II, 47 for Tax Assistant, and 38 for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Each position requires specific eligibility requirements which differ from those of other positions. Applicants for the Stenographer Grade II position need to provide proof that they completed their Class 12 education or its equivalent from a recognised educational institution.

 Tax Assistant applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, while those applying for MTS must have passed Class 10 or matriculation.

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 The age requirements for Stenographer and Tax Assistant positions restrict applicants to an age range of 18 to 27 years, while MTS applicants must be between 18 and 25 years as of January 1 2026, and those who achieve exceptional sports performance or belong to protected groups can use government-sanctioned age exemptions.

The selection process chooses athletes according to their sports achievements, according to Department of Personnel and Training guidelines. The highest priority is given to candidates who represented India in international competitions after they received permission from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

 Applicants must pay an online application fee of ₹200, which they must provide as payment proof during the application process. The application process prohibits duplicate applications, but candidates must select their sports preferences through one application form.

This recruitment provides eligible athletes with a chance to obtain government positions at the Income Tax Department through a selection system that bases its decisions on established criteria.