The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Central Excise, Lucknow Zone, functioning under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, has invited applications from meritorious sportspersons. Through this sports quota recruitment drive, the department seeks to fill 17 vacancies for the posts of Tax Assistant and Havaldar on a regular basis.
The application process is offline, allowing candidates to submit their forms by post or by hand. Eligible sportspersons who have represented their state, university, or the country in recognized sports disciplines can submit their completed application forms along with necessary certificates on or before November 23, 2026, up to 05:00 PM. Applicants from remote regions are given an additional 10 days to submit their applications.
CGST Lucknow
Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Recruiting Authority | Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone |
| Parent Department | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) |
| Recruitment Quota | Sports Quota (Meritorious Sportspersons) |
| Post Names | Tax Assistant & Havaldar |
| Total Vacancies | 17 Posts |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post or By Hand) |
| Last Date for Normal Areas | November 23, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Remote Areas | December 03, 2026 (10 Days Extra) |
| Official Websites | ccolkozone.gov.in & cbic.gov.in |
CGST Lucknow Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates applying under the sports quota should ensure their physical applications arrive within the prescribed dates:
- Application Start Date: Ongoing
- Closing Date for Submission (General Areas): November 23, 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
- Closing Date for Remote Regions (North East, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, J&K, Ladakh): December 03, 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
- Sports Trials & Document Verification Schedule: To be notified to shortlisted candidates
CGST Lucknow Vacancy and Salary Details 2026
A total of 17 positions are available across two distinct cadres under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay structure:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale |
| Tax Assistant | 03 Posts | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- |
| Havaldar | 14 Posts | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900/- |
| Total | 17 Posts | — | |
Educational Qualification and Age Limit 2026
Candidates must fulfill the minimum academic standards and age criteria by the closing date of application:
- Tax Assistant:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any stream from a recognized university.
- Data Entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on a computer.
- Age Limit: 18 to 27 Years.
- Havaldar:
- Matriculation (Class 10th) pass from a recognized board.
- Must meet the prescribed physical fitness and measurement standards (walking and cycling tests as per CBIC guidelines).
- Age Limit: 18 to 27 Years.
- Age Relaxation: Meritorious sportspersons are entitled to an upper age relaxation of up to 5 years for General/OBC candidates and up to 10 years for SC/ST candidates as per Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines.
Sports Eligibility Criteria for CGST Lucknow Recruitment 2026
The recruitment is open to sportspersons who have competed in any of the 65 sports disciplines listed under the DoPT Office Memorandum dated March 04, 2024. A candidate must have represented one of the following levels:
- Represented a State or the Country in a National or International competition. Medal winners in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, Khelo India University Games, or School Games Federation of India (SGFI) are eligible.
- Represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or Inter-University Sports Board.
- Represented a State School Team in National School Games organized by the All India School Games Federation.
- For Chess: Grandmaster (GM) title, International Master (IM) title, Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in the open category, or participation in the Chess Olympiad. Medals won in the National Open Chess Championship or National Team Chess Championship will also be considered.
How to Apply for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Eligible sportspersons can submit their offline application by following these steps:
- Visit the official portal at ccolkozone.gov.in or cbic.gov.in and download the recruitment notice and application proforma.
- Fill in the application form neatly with personal details, educational qualifications, address, and sports achievements.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph signed across by the applicant.
- Enclose self-attested photocopies of all relevant sports achievement certificates (issued by competent authorities in the prescribed Form 1/2/3/4/5), Class 10th certificate for age proof, educational mark sheets, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- Place the completed application and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TAX ASSISTANT / HAVALDAR UNDER SPORTS QUOTA 2026”.
- Send the application packet by post or submit it by hand to the following official address before November 23, 2026 (05:00 PM):
Additional Commissioner (CCA),
Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone,
7-A, Ashok Marg, Lucknow – 226001, Uttar Pradesh
Important Links
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