Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone has invited applications from meritorious sportspersons for recruitment under Sports Quota for the year 2026. The recruitment is for 17 vacancies, including 3 Tax Assistant and 14 Havaldar posts. Eligible sportspersons can apply through the prescribed application process within the notified deadline.
The recruitment covers 65 recognised sports and games. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational, age, physical and sports eligibility conditions for the post applied for. The selection process includes scrutiny of eligibility and sports achievements, followed by the prescribed test/interview and physical standards or physical efficiency test for applicable Havaldar candidates.
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Meritorious Sportspersons under Sports Quota |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Post Names | Tax Assistant and Havaldar |
| Tax Assistant Vacancies | 3 |
| Havaldar Vacancies | 14 |
| Qualification | Degree for Tax Assistant; Matriculation/10th pass for Havaldar |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years as on 23 November 2026, subject to applicable relaxation |
| Pay | Tax Assistant: Level-4; Havaldar: Level-1 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 23 November 2026 |
| Selection | Sports achievement/eligibility scrutiny and prescribed selection tests as applicable |
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The detailed notification contains the post-wise vacancies, 65 eligible sports disciplines, educational qualifications, age limit, sports eligibility, physical standards, selection procedure, certificate formats, application form and other instructions.
Download CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Vacancy 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 3 | Level-4 | ₹25,500–81,100 |
| Havaldar | 14 | Level-1 | ₹18,000–56,900 |
| Total | 17 |
The notification's vacancy table specifies 3 Tax Assistant posts and 14 Havaldar posts. The corresponding pay scales are Level-4 for Tax Assistant and Level-1 for Havaldar under the 7th CPC pay structure.
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date for Age and Other Eligibility | 23 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 23 November 2026 |
The prescribed application deadline and the date for determining age and other eligibility conditions are 23 November 2026. Candidates should ensure that the application reaches the prescribed office within the notified period.
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Eligibility 2026
Tax Assistant
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
- Knowledge of computers.
- Minimum typing speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour for data entry work.
- Must also satisfy the prescribed sports eligibility requirements.
Havaldar
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board.
- Must satisfy the prescribed physical standards and physical efficiency requirements.
- Must also satisfy the prescribed sports eligibility requirements.
The educational qualification table in the notification prescribes a Bachelor's Degree and data-entry requirement for Tax Assistant and Matriculation or equivalent for Havaldar. The Havaldar post also carries specific physical standards and physical efficiency requirements.
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Age Limit 2026
The candidate must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on 23 November 2026.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is available for eligible candidates belonging to the prescribed categories, including Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes, as specified in the notification.
The notification also specifies that the applicable relaxation must be supported by the required certificate in the prescribed format from the competent authority.
CGST Lucknow Havaldar Physical Standards 2026
Male Candidates
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 cm |
| Chest | 81 cm unexpanded, with minimum 5 cm expansion |
| Walking | 1,600 metres in 15 minutes |
Relaxation in height is available for specified categories, including candidates belonging to Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes, as prescribed in the notification.
Female Candidates
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height | 152 cm |
| Weight | 48 kg |
| Walking | 1,000 metres in 20 minutes |
The physical standards and physical efficiency requirements are specifically prescribed for the Havaldar post in the notification.
CGST Lucknow Sports Eligibility 2026
Candidates must qualify as a meritorious sportsperson under the sports achievements specified in the notification. The recruitment covers 65 sports and games, including athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, kabaddi, swimming, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting and other listed disciplines.
The notification recognises specified achievements in National or International competitions, including medal-winning performances in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India Winter Games and Khelo India University Games, as applicable.
It also recognises specified representation in Inter-University Tournaments and National Sports/Games for Schools, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
Sports Disciplines Covered
The notification lists 65 sports and games for the recruitment. These include:
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Chess
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Kabaddi
- Kho-Kho
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Weightlifting
- Archery
- Body-Building
- Cycling
- Gymnastics
- Judo
- Karate
- Rowing
- Squash
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Wushu
- Yachting
- And other sports listed in the notification
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Selection Process 2026
The selection process begins with scrutiny of the candidate's eligibility and sports achievements. Candidates who satisfy the prescribed conditions are considered for further selection.
Preference is given according to the sports achievement and level of representation prescribed in the notification. The order of preference includes specified international representation/medals, national-level achievements, Inter-University participation, Khelo India achievements and other eligible performances, subject to the detailed conditions.
For candidates applying for Tax Assistant, the prescribed data-entry/typing requirement applies. Candidates applying for Havaldar are required to undergo the prescribed Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test.
The notification also provides for a sports skill/field test where applicable and states that candidates called for the selection process must produce the original certificates and documents for verification.
Sports Achievement Certificates Required
Candidates must submit the prescribed sports certificates according to the level of competition in which they represented or achieved their sporting performance.
| Competition / Achievement | Certificate |
|---|---|
| International Competition | Form-1 |
| National Competition | Form-2 |
| Inter-University Tournament | Form-3 |
| National Sports/Games for Schools | Form-4 |
| Khelo India University Games / Youth Games / Winter Games / Para Games | Form-5 |
The notification requires the applicable prescribed forms to be submitted for the sports achievements/events being claimed. The competent authority issuing the certificate varies according to the level of competition.
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Application Form 2026
Candidates have to use the prescribed application form given as Annexure-A of the notification. The form requires details including the post applied for, candidate's name, father's name, gender, permanent address, communication address, date of birth, age, category, educational qualification, sports event, level of representation, medals/positions achieved and latest sports performance.
Candidates applying for both posts must indicate their preference for the posts in the application form.
The application form also contains a declaration confirming the correctness of the information furnished by the candidate and compliance with the prescribed age, educational and sports eligibility conditions.
Documents Required for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment
- Educational qualification certificate
- Age proof / SSC or Matriculation certificate
- Relevant sports achievement certificates and prescribed Forms 1 to 5, as applicable
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Passport or other prescribed government identity card
- Caste certificate for eligible OBC/SC/ST candidates
- No Objection Certificate from the present employer, where applicable
- Benchmark Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, where applicable
- Other documents required under the notification
The application instructions require self-attested copies of the prescribed certificates and documents to be enclosed with the application.
How to Apply for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Download and read the complete Sports Quota recruitment notification.
- Use the prescribed Annexure-A application form.
- Select the post for which you are applying.
- If applying for both posts, indicate the required preference.
- Fill in the personal, educational and sports achievement details.
- Affix the latest passport-size colour photograph in the prescribed space.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required educational, age, identity and sports certificates.
- Attach the applicable prescribed sports certificate Forms 1 to 5.
- Attach caste, PwBD or NOC documents wherever applicable.
- Check the application and supporting documents carefully.
- Send the completed application to the prescribed address so that it reaches the office within the notified deadline.
The notification specifies that the application should be submitted in the prescribed format and addressed to the office mentioned in the recruitment instructions. Candidates should ensure that the application is complete and reaches the concerned office before the closing date.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Read the complete recruitment notification before filling the application form.
- Only one application form should be submitted for the recruitment.
- Candidates applying for both posts must clearly indicate their post preference.
- All information and certificates should be complete and correct.
- Sports achievement certificates submitted in an incorrect or unauthorised format may not be considered.
- Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must possess the required valid certificate.
- Candidates already employed in a Central Government, State Government or PSU organisation must furnish the prescribed NOC where applicable.
- The department reserves the right to reject incomplete or defective applications.
- Original certificates may be required at the time of verification/selection.
- Participation in sporting events and the authenticity of sports certificates may be verified by the department.
The notification also contains specific instructions concerning doping, unfair means and verification of sports achievements. Candidates must comply with these conditions while applying.
