CGST Lucknow Sports Quota Tax Assistant & Havaldar Recruitment 2026 | Apply Offline for 17 Posts
Accepting ApplicationsPrincipal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone
The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise Zone, Lucknow has issued an official recruitment notification under the Sports Quota for meritorious sportspersons. Applications are being invited via offline mode for a total of 17 vacancies across Tax Assistant and Havaldar positions.
Key Recruitment Details
| Particular | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone (CBIC) |
| Quota Type | Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 17 Posts |
| Mode of Application | Offline (By Post or By Hand) |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Extended Deadline | 10 extra days for NE States, J&K, Ladakh, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep |
| Official Websites | cbic.gov.in & ccolkozone.gov.in |
Vacancy & Pay Matrix
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
| Tax Assistant | 03 | Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Havaldar | 14 | Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 23.11.2026)
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Age Range: 18 to 27 years.
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Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories and sportspersons as per DoPT guidelines (up to 5 years for UR/OBC, and 10 years for SC/ST sportspersons).
2. Educational & Skill Qualifications
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Tax Assistant:
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Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
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Data Entry Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.
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Havaldar:
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Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent from a recognized board.
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Must pass mandatory Physical Standards and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
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3. Physical Standards & PET (For Havaldar Post)
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Male Candidates: Height – 157.5 cm; Chest – 81 cm (5 cm expansion); Walking – 1,600 meters in 15 minutes.
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Female Candidates: Height – 152 cm; Weight – 48 kg; Walking – 1 km in 20 minutes.
4. Sports Criteria
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Applicants must have represented the Country, State, University, or Schools in National/International/Inter-University level tournaments in the eligible sports disciplines listed under the relevant DoPT Office Memorandum.
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Form-1 to Form-5 (issued by competent authorities) must be submitted as evidence of sports merit.
Selection Process
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Scrutiny of Applications: Initial evaluation and shortlisting based on sports qualification and achievements.
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Skill / Physical Test:
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Data Entry Speed Test for Tax Assistant candidates.
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Physical Standards & Efficiency Test for Havaldar candidates.
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Document Verification & Medical Examination.
How to Apply Offline
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Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-A) from cbic.gov.in or ccolkozone.gov.in.
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Fill in all personal, educational, and sports details carefully in block letters.
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Affix a recent passport-sized photograph and enclose self-attested copies of:
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Proof of Age (10th standard certificate)
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Educational Qualification certificates
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Relevant Sports Certificates (Forms 1 to 5)
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Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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Send the application envelope titled "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TAX ASSISTANT / HAVALDAR UNDER SPORTS QUOTA" to:
Postal Address:
Additional Commissioner (CCA)
Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Lucknow Zone
7-A, Ashok Marg, Lucknow – 226001