# Income Tax department recruits 119 sportspersons in Delhi 2026-10-17T09:02:14+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi, has invited applications from outstanding sportspersons under the sports quota. A total of 119 vacancies are to be filled for the posts of Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, and Multi-Tasking Staff. All positions are based in the Delhi region. The aim is to appoint candidates who have performed well in sports. The application process begins on Saturday, 17 October 2026. ## Indian Opinion Analysis This recruitment drive offers direct government employment to sportspersons without the usual competitive exams. The 119 posts across three levels provide a structured entry point into the tax department. The initiative signals continued government emphasis on sports quotas in central services, potentially benefiting athletes who may not find professional sporting careers. The vacancies are all Delhi-specific, which may limit applicants from other states. Applications opened on 17 October, so candidates need to act quickly. ## Coverage - amarujala.com Straight factual listing of vacancy details and application dates This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Delhi, income tax department, sports quota Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/income-tax-department-recruits-119-sportspersons-in-delhi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/income-tax-department-recruits-119-sportspersons-in-delhi/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/