CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone, has officially released a recruitment notice for meritorious sportspersons. A total of 17 vacancies will be filled under the Sports Quota: 3 Tax Assistant posts and 14 Havaldar posts. The CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 21 October 2026. Offline form starts on 24 October 2026. Applications must reach the office in the prescribed proforma by November 23, 2026 (5:00 PM).
This recruitment is only for sportspersons who have represented their State, the country, their University, or a State School team in one of the 65 disciplines listed in DoPT’s memorandum. Applications are offline only, by post or by hand, so download the proforma and send it well before the last date.
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone |
| Department Name | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) |
| Post Name | Tax Assistant, Havaldar |
| Advt. No. | Not Mentioned |
| Total Vacancy | 17 |
| Notification Date | October 2026 |
| Category | CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.cbic.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application (Offline) | November 23, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for North Eastern States, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, J&K and Ladakh | December 3, 2026 (10 days extra) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Rs. 0/- |
| Mode of Payment | NA |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is 18-27 Years (18-25 Years for Havaldar). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 23.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assistant | 3 | Graduate + Sports Achievement (details in full notice) |
| Havaldar | 14 | 10th Pass + Sports Achievement (details in full notice) |
Eligible Sports Achievements
You can apply if you have represented any of these in one of the 65 sports listed in DoPT OM dated 04.03.2024:
- A State or the country in a National or International competition.
- As a medal winner in the Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, Khelo India University Games or SGFI events.
- Your University in Inter-University Tournaments.
- A State School Team in the National School Games conducted by the All India School Games Federation.
- For Chess, a GM or IM title (open category), the Chess Olympiad, or a medal in the National Team Chess Championship.
CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Scrutiny of Applications and Sports Achievements
- Skill Test / Physical Standards Test (as applicable)
- Document Verification
How to Apply for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026:
- Download the application proforma from www.cbic.gov.in or ccolkozone.gov.in.
- Fill in the form carefully and attach self-attested copies of your educational certificates, sports certificates and category certificate (if any).
- Write the post name on the envelope.
- Send it by post or deliver it by hand to: Additional Commissioner (CCA), Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone, 7-A, Ashok Marg, Lucknow-226001.
- Make sure it reaches by November 23, 2026 (5:00 PM).
Important Links
| CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification and Form (Soon) | Notification |
| Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Official Website | CBIC |