Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone Lucknow (CGST Lucknow) has released the notification for 17 vacancies, including Tax Assistant and Havaldar posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 23 November 2026. Further details are available at cbic.gov.in.

The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone Lucknow (CGST Lucknow) has invited applications from meritorious sportspersons under the Sports Quota for 17 posts: 3 Tax Assistant and 14 Havaldar. Applications must be sent in the prescribed proforma by post or by hand on or before 23.11.2026 (17:00 hrs). The notification does not mention an online application facility.

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Who is recruiting?	Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone Lucknow (CGST Lucknow), 7-A, Ashok Marg, Lucknow-226001
Recruitment Name	Recruitment of Meritorious Sportspersons under Sports Quota
Posts	Tax Assistant, Havaldar
Total Vacancies	17 (Tax Assistant 03 + Havaldar 14)
Sports Disciplines	65 disciplines mentioned in Para A IV of DoPT Office Memorandum No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024
Who can apply?	Meritorious sportspersons who meet the age, educational qualification and sports eligibility conditions
Application Mode	Offline – by post or by hand, in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-A)
Application Start Date	Not specified in the notification
Last Date	23.11.2026 (17:00 hrs)
Job Location	Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere under the jurisdiction of Cadre Control Authority Lucknow (Lucknow Zone and Meerut Zone, spread over Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand)
Official Websites	https://www.cbic.gov.in and https://ccolkozone.gov.in

About CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone Lucknow (CGST Lucknow) has invited applications from meritorious sportspersons in 65 disciplines mentioned in Para A IV of DoPT Office Memorandum No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024. The recruitment is under the Sports Quota for two posts, Tax Assistant and Havaldar.

The advertisement was digitally signed on 08.10.2026 and the detailed instructions on 13.10.2026 by the Additional Commissioner (CCA). The notification states that further details on educational qualifications, the proforma for submission of applications and other eligibility conditions are available on the Central Board of Indirect Taxes departmental website https://www.cbic.gov.in and on the Central Tax website https://ccolkozone.gov.in.

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Important Dates

The notification gives the closing date and the cut-off date for age and eligibility. It does not mention a start date for receiving applications.

Event	Date
Advertisement digitally signed	08.10.2026
Detailed instructions digitally signed	13.10.2026
Application Start Date	Not specified in the notification
Last Date to Send Application	23.11.2026 (17:00 hrs)
Additional time for applicants domiciled in North Eastern states, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh	Another ten (10) days beyond the last date
Cut-off date for age and other eligibility criteria	23.11.2026
Data Entry Test and Physical Efficiency/Physical Standard Test	Date, time and venue to be communicated in due course

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Vacancy 2026

CGST Lucknow has announced 17 vacancies in total. The pay levels are as per the 7th CPC.

Sl. No.	Name of the Post	No. of Vacancies	Pay (As per 7th CPC)
1	Tax Assistant	03	Level 4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)
2	Havaldar	14	Level 1 in the pay matrix (Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900)

Sports Disciplines Covered

The notification invites applications in the following 65 disciplines:

Archery
Athletics
Atya-Patya
Badminton
Ball-Badminton
Baseball
Basket Ball
Billiards & Snookers
Body-Building
Boxing
Bridge
Carrom
Chess
Cricket
Cycling
Cycle Polo
Deaf Sports
Equestrian
Fencing
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Handball
Hockey
Ice-Hockey
Ice-Skating
Ice-Skiing
Judo
Kabaddi
Karate
Kayaking & Canoeing
Kho – Kho
Kudo
Mallakhamb
Motor Sports
Net Ball
Para Sports (For Sports discipline included in Para Olympics and para Asian Games)
Pencak Silat
Polo
Power Lifting
Shooting
Shooting Ball
Roll Ball
Roller Skating
Rowing
Rugby
Sepak Takraw
Soft Ball
Soft Tennis
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tenni-Koit
Tennis
Tenpin Bowling
Triathlon
Tug-of-war
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wushu
Wrestling
Yachting
Tennis Ball Cricket
Yogasana

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, a candidate must satisfy the age limit, the educational qualification for the post applied for, and the sports eligibility conditions. The educational qualification must be held on the closing date of submission of the application form.

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Age Limit

The candidate must be 18 to 27 years of age on 23.11.2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit by five (5) years is allowed in each case. In addition, a further relaxation of five years is allowed only to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) in each case. A total of 10 years of age relaxation is therefore allowed to SC/ST candidates only.

Particulars	Details
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	27 years
Upper age relaxation (in each case)	5 years
Additional upper age relaxation for SC/ST only	5 years (total 10 years for SC/ST candidates)

Although the additional age relaxation is provided to SC/ST candidates, the notification states that no post shall be reserved for any category of candidates. Age relaxation is admissible only to sportspersons who satisfy all other eligibility conditions related to education and sports qualifications, backed by a certificate in the prescribed form from the authority detailed in the notification.

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Qualification

Post	Educational and Other Qualification Required
Tax Assistant	1. Bachelor’s Degree of a recognized University or equivalent. 2. Possess a speed of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour for data entry work.
Havaldar	Matriculation or equivalent from any recognized Board. Candidates must also possess the physical standards and pass the physical tests given below.

Physical Standards and Physical Test for Havaldar

Category	Height	Chest / Weight	Physical Test
Male Candidates	157.5 cm (relaxable by 5 cm in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of the Scheduled Tribes)	Chest: 81 cm (fully expanded, with minimum expansion of 5 cm)	Walking – 1600 metres in 15 minutes
Female Candidates	152 cm (height relaxable by 2.5 cm in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of the Scheduled Tribes)	Weight: 48 kg (weight relaxable by 2 kg in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of the Scheduled Tribes)	Walking – 1 km in 20 minutes

Sports Eligibility

Appointment can be made of a sportsperson considered meritorious with reference to the following criteria. The sportsperson should have represented:

A State or the country in a National or International competition; or medal winners in Junior National Championships; or medal winners in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years); or Khelo India Winter Games; or Khelo India Para Games; or medal winners in Khelo India University Games; or medal winners in School Games Federation of India (SGFI), in any of the games/sports mentioned in the DoPT Office Memorandum No. DOPT-1720781414772 dated 04.03.2024.
Their University in the Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards in any of the sports/games specified in the same DoPT Office Memorandum.
The State School Teams in the National Sports/games for schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation in any of the games/sports mentioned in the same DoPT Office Memorandum.

For Chess: Grand Master (GM) Title, International Master (IM) Title, Chess Olympiad. IM/GM title should be in Open Category like Woman Grandmaster (WGM) etc. While National Open Chess Championship is treated as National Championships, the medal winning performance in National Team Chess Championship will also be considered for recruitment.

Evidence in Support of Merit in Sports Events/Games

Only certificates awarded by the authorities listed below will be taken into account as evidence of participation in competitions. The applicant may submit self-attested copies of at least one merit certificate issued by one of these authorities along with the application. The applicant must submit Forms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (whichever is applicable), complete in all respects. Specimens of these forms are given in Annexure B of the notification.

Sl. No.	Competition	Authority Awarding Certificate	Form in which Certificate is to be Awarded
1	International Competition	Secretary of the National Federation of the Game concerned	Form-1
2	National Competition	Secretary of the National Federation or Secretary of the State Association of the Game concerned	Form-2
3	Inter-University Tournaments	Dean of Sports or other officer in overall charge of sports of the University concerned	Form-3
4	National/Sports/Games for Schools	Director or Additional/Joint or Deputy Director in overall charge of sports/games for Schools in the Directorate of Public Instructions/Education of the State	Form-4
5	Khelo India University Games/Khelo India Youth Games/Khelo India Winter Games/Khelo India Para Games	Officer designated/Officer in-charge from Sports Authority of India (SAI) for Khelo India University/Khelo India Youth Games/Khelo India Winter Games/Khelo India Para Games	Form-5

Certificates of sports achievements submitted in any other form, or from authorities other than those listed above, will be ignored.

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Application Fee

The application fee is not specified in the notification. No fee payment details are mentioned in the provided document.

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Salary

The notification gives the pay level and pay scale as per the 7th CPC for both posts. Details of allowances are not specified.

Post	Pay Level	Pay Scale
Tax Assistant	Level 4 in the pay matrix	Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100
Havaldar	Level 1 in the pay matrix	Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Selection Process

Subject to fulfilling the educational qualification, the applications will be scrutinized and suitable applicants will be shortlisted for the further selection procedure. Shortlisted candidates who applied for Tax Assistant will be called for a data entry speed test. Shortlisted candidates who applied for Havaldar will be called for the Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test.

Stage	Details
1. Scrutiny of applications	Applications are scrutinized and suitable applicants are shortlisted
2. Data Entry Speed Test	For shortlisted candidates who applied for Tax Assistant
3. Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test	For shortlisted candidates who applied for Havaldar
4. Medical fitness	Medical fitness of candidates will be ascertained before their formal appointment

The Data Entry test and the Physical Efficiency/Physical Standard test will be held in Lucknow. Shortlisted candidates must appear at their own expenses, and the date, time and venue will be communicated in due course. Success in the test confers no right to appointment unless the Department is satisfied, after such enquiry as may be considered necessary, that the applicant is suitable in all respects for appointment to the post.

Order of Preference for Merit of Sportspersons

The merit of sportspersons who fulfil the eligibility conditions will be considered/decided in the following order of preference:

First preference to those candidates who have represented the country in an International Competition with the clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Next preference may be given to those who have represented a State/U.T. in the Senior or Junior level national Championships organized by the National Sports Federations recognized by Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports or National Games organized by Indian Olympics Association and have won medals or positions up to 3rd place. Between the candidates participating in Senior and Junior National Championships/games, the candidates having participated and won a medal in Senior National Championship should be given preference.
Next preference may be given to those who have represented a University in an Inter-University competition conducted by Association of Indian Universities/Inter University Sports Board or Khelo India University Games conducted with authorization of Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and have won medals or positions up to 3rd place in finals.
Next preference may be given to those who have represented a State/UT in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years) or Khelo India Winter Games or Khelo India Para Games conducted with authorization of Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and have won medals or positions up to 3rd place in finals.
Next preference may be given to those who have represented the State Schools in the National sports/games for Schools conducted by the All-India School Games Federation and have won medals or positions up to 3rd place.
Next preference may be given to those who represented a State/Union Territory/University/State Schools Teams at the level mentioned in categories 2 to 5 above but could not win a medal or position, in the same order of preference.

Note 1: In the event of a tie, those who have secured a higher position or won more than one medal may be given the preference.
Note 2: Participation in individual and team event/item may be given the same preference.
Note 3: No preference may be given for winning more than one medal/position.
Note 4: In case of any doubt about the status of a tournament, the matter will be decided by the Department of Personnel & Training in consultation with the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Documents Required for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Application

Self-attested copies of the following certificates are to be enclosed/affixed along with the application. No originals are to be enclosed with the application.

Matriculation/SSC or equivalent certificate for proof of age
Education qualification certificate
Relevant Forms for Sports/games certificates as mentioned in Annexure-B (Form-1, Form-2, Form-3, Form-4, Form-5)
NOC from the present employer, if applicable
Identity proof (copy of Aadhar Card/PAN CARD, Driving License, Passport, any other identity card issued by Central/State Government authorities)
Caste certificate issued by Central/State Government authorities (if applicable)
Recent colour Passport Size Photo (to be affixed on the application form)
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) certificate (if applicable)

Selected candidates must produce all the relevant certificates in original for verification when they are called for.

How to Apply for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Apply Online

The notification does not provide an online application link. Eligible applicants may send their applications in the prescribed proforma either by post or by hand. Candidates should check https://www.cbic.gov.in and https://ccolkozone.gov.in regularly for updates.

Steps to Apply Offline

Read the notification, eligibility criteria, instructions to candidates, vacancy positions and other conditions carefully before filling up the application form.
Fill in the application form as per Annexure-A in black ink in capital letters, with all required details.
Affix a recent colour passport size photograph in the space provided on the application form.
Indicate the post applied for (Tax Assistant, Havaldar or Both). If applying for both posts in a single application form, mention the first and second preference of the posts.
Enclose self-attested copies of all the required documents and the relevant sports certificate forms (Form-1 to Form-5, whichever is applicable).
Sign the declaration and put the application in a closed cover superscribed with the words “Application for Meritorious Sportsperson in CGST & Central Excise Lucknow Zone 2026”.
Send the cover by post or by hand so that it reaches the address below by 23.11.2026 (17:00 hrs). Applicants domiciled in North Eastern states, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh get another ten (10) days.

The Additional Commissioner (CCA),
Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise,
Lucknow Zone, 7-A, Ashok Marg, Lucknow-226001

Details Asked in the Application Form (Annexure-A)

The application form in Annexure-A asks for the following details:

Post applied for (Tax Assistant, Havaldar or Both) and the preference for the post, if applied for both
Full name in Hindi and in English; father’s name; gender (Male/Female/Third gender)
Permanent residential address and address for communication
Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) and age as on 23.11.2026
Category (UR/OBC/SC/ST) and whether a PwBD candidate (Yes/No; if yes, the category)
Educational qualification; sports event/game
Level of representation in games/sports (International, National, Inter-University, Khelo India, any other event) with the number of medals awarded and the position earned/represented, along with the latest performance in sports
Documents submitted (self-attested) – tick the enclosed documents
Telephone/mobile number, e-mail ID (if any), Aadhaar number and details of the present employer, if any

The form also carries a declaration that all statements are true, complete and correct, that no other application has been submitted for the post, that there is no ongoing investigation regarding doping or unfair means in any sporting event, and that the applicant fulfils the age, educational qualification and sports eligibility conditions. It must be signed by the applicant with place, date and full name.

Important Instructions for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Applicants

Applications that do not contain the required details/enclosures, or are incomplete and/or unsigned, will not be entertained/considered.
Failure to comply with the instructions/conditions in the recruitment advertisement will result in rejection of the application, and no intimation or communication in this regard will be entertained.
A candidate can apply for more than one post in a single application form, but only one application should be submitted by the candidate. If a candidate submits more than one application, all such applications will be summarily rejected.
If applying for both posts, the candidate should clearly indicate the preference of the posts (first preference, second preference). Failure to indicate the posts in the column “Post applied for” will make the application liable for rejection without further correspondence.
Candidates seeking relaxation benefits must ensure that they are entitled to it as per the eligibility prescribed in the notification and must furnish the relevant documents in support.
A copy of the Caste Certificate for SC/ST and OBC candidates, in the prescribed form (prescribed for appointment under Government of India) from the competent authority, must be enclosed. Formats are given in Annexure-C (SC/ST) and Annexure-D (OBC).
There should be no ongoing investigation against the candidate regarding doping or using unfair means of any nature to compete or win in any sporting event. A declaration to this effect must be given by the candidate.
Sportspersons already employed in Central Government or State Government departments/organizations or PSUs should furnish an NOC from the present employer.
For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): disability conditions falling under the category “likely to improve” (temporary disability) are not eligible for reservation, while the conditions “progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve” are treated as eligible for reservation.

Terms and Conditions

The applicant must possess the requisite educational qualification for the post on the closing date of submission of the application form.
The cut-off date for determining age and other eligibility criteria is 23.11.2026.
Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere under the jurisdiction of Cadre Control Authority Lucknow (Lucknow Zone and Meerut Zone, spread over Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand).
Selected candidates will be under probation for 2 years or such period as per the extant instructions of the Government of India. They will be required to represent the Central GST, Central Excise and Customs, Lucknow Zone including Meerut Zone, in the tournaments/meets as decided by the office.
In the event of any tie, the decision of the appointing authority will be final.
The Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone (CCA) has the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
Any form of canvassing by a candidate will render the candidature liable to be rejected summarily at any stage of the recruitment process.
If at any stage the candidate is found to have furnished any wrong information, statement or declaration, or falsified/misrepresented any facts, the candidature/appointment will be liable for cancellation.
The recruitment is subject to applicable rules for recruitment of meritorious sportspersons issued by the Government of India from time to time.

Enclosures in the Notification

Annexure-A: Application form
Annexure-B: Form-1, Form-2, Form-3, Form-4 and Form-5 (sports merit certificate formats)
Annexure-C: Format of Caste Certificate for SC/ST Category
Annexure-D: Format of Caste Certificate for OBC Category
Annexure-E: Format of PwBD Certificate (Form-VI, Form-VII and Form-VIII Certificate of Disability)

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Link	Details
Official Notification	Click Here
CBIC Official Website	https://www.cbic.gov.in
CGST Lucknow Zone Website	https://ccolkozone.gov.in

CGST Lucknow Tax Assistant & Havaldar Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the organization conducting this recruitment?

The recruitment is conducted by the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone Lucknow (CGST Lucknow) for filling various posts under the sports quota.

Q2. How many total vacancies are available in CGST Lucknow Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 17 vacancies available under this recruitment notification for Tax Assistant and Havaldar positions.

Q3. What are the post names included in this recruitment?

The posts included in this recruitment notification are Tax Assistant and Havaldar under the sports quota.

Q4. What is the last date to submit the application form?

The last date to submit the offline application form is 23 November 2026, which is approximately 10 days from publication.

Q5. What is the mode of application for CGST Lucknow Recruitment?

The mode of application is offline. Candidates must send their applications by post or by hand in the prescribed proforma.

CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 17 Tax Assistant, Havaldar Posts