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Guwahati CBIC Sports Quota Recruitment 2025: CGST, Central Excise & Customs, Guwahati Zone has released a notification for the recruitment of meritorious sportspersons for appointment to the posts of Tax Assistant and Havaldar. As we know, this department is controlled by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), which comes under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Therefore, it is an inspiring career option for the Indian youth. However, Indian nationals belonging to various sports fields are eligible for this recruitment. There are a total of 11 vacancies in this recruitment. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their application form from 23rd August 2025. We have provided all the details of this recruitment below. Candidates should read it before applying for this recruitment.
CBIC Guwahati Sports Quota Recruitment
Important Dates for CBIC Recruitment
If we talk about the important dates of this recruitment, then we can see the notification was issued on 23rd August 2025, so the submission of the application form has already started from this date. If we talk about the last date of submission of the application form, then we can see it will end on 13th September 2025. However, for Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh candidates, it will end on 20th September 2025. To determine the age and other eligibility criteria, the cut-off date will be considered as 13th September 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 September 2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh candidates | 20 September 2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Cut-off date for determining age and eligibility | 13 September 2025 |
CBIC Vacancy Details
If we see the vacancy details of this Customs Sports Quota, then we can find there are only 11 posts in it. Out of these, Tax Assistant has only 1 post and Havaldar has 10 posts. However, for category-wise vacancy details, candidates are advised to read the official notification properly.
Eligibility Criteria
If we talk about the eligibility criteria of CGST Sports Quota recruitment, then we can say only an Indian citizen is eligible for this recruitment. However, other eligibility criteria like educational qualification, age limits, and sports eligibility are discussed below. Candidates are advised to read them properly to know whether they are eligible or not.
Age Limit (as on 13/09/2025)
The age limit of the candidates should be between 18 to 24 years for this recruitment. However, age relaxation will be given up to a maximum of 5 years. For SC/ST candidates, 10 years will be given as per the government guidelines.
Educational Qualification
- Tax Assistant: Candidates must have a degree from a recognized university, basic computer knowledge, and a data entry speed of 8000 key depressions per hour for this recruitment.
- Havaldar: For the Havaldar post, candidates must have passed Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized board for this recruitment.
Sports Eligibility
As we know, candidates will be selected for this recruitment through the sports quota. Therefore, candidates need to have proficiency in any sport given in the official notification. This proficiency will be evaluated based on participation in recognized tournaments/events during 2020 to 2025. Only the best three performances will be considered.
Order of Preference:
- Represented India in International Competition with Sports Department clearance
- Represented State/UT in Senior/Junior National Championships and won medals (up to 3rd place)
- Represented University in Inter-University competition and won medals (up to 3rd place)
- Represented State/UT in Khelo India Games (above 18 years) and won medals (up to 3rd place)
- Represented State Schools in National sports/games for Schools and won medals (up to 3rd place)
- Represented at levels mentioned above but didn't win medals (in same order)
Physical Standards (for Havaldar):
Physical standards and the physical efficiency test are required for the Havaldar post. Male candidates need to have a minimum height of 157.5 cm for this post. However, 5 cm is relaxable for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and ST candidates. The chest of male candidates should be 81 cm (fully expanded) with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. However, for female candidates, the height should be 152 cm, and 2.5 cm is relaxable. The weight should be 48 kg, and again 2 kg is relaxable for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and ST candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (for Havaldar):
As we mentioned above, the physical efficiency test is required for the Havaldar post. Male candidates have to walk 1600 meters in 15 minutes, while female candidates have to walk 1 km in 20 minutes. For more detailed information, candidates should read the official notification.
List of Eligible Sports
If we talk about the list of eligible sports for this recruitment, then we can see there are a total of 65 games/sports, such as Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Chess, Carrom, Boxing, Cycling, Kho-Kho, etc. For the full sports list, candidates should read the official notification.
Selection Process
In this recruitment, candidates do not need to give any written or online exam. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of sports credentials. Then, shortlisted candidates will be called for field trials to check the fitness level. However, for the Tax Assistant post, candidates need to give the data entry speed test. For the Havaldar post, candidates need to appear for the physical standards test and the physical efficiency test, which we mentioned earlier. At last, document verification and medical examination will be conducted for the selected candidates.
- Scrutiny of applications and shortlisting based on sports credentials
- Field trials to check fitness levels and performance in relevant sports
- Data Entry Speed Test (for Tax Assistant applicants)
- Examination of Physical Standards & Physical Efficiency Test (for Havaldar applicants)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
How to Apply
How to apply for this CGST recruitment is a common question among all aspirants. I want to make one thing clear that eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment through offline mode only. They do not need to fill any online application form. First, candidates have to download the application form from the official website. Then, they have to fill this application form, attach all the required documents, and send it to the address of The Additional Commissioner (CCA Cell), O/o The Principal Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Guwahati Commissionerate, Room No. 113/112, 1st Floor, GST Bhavan, Kedar Road, Fancy Bazar, Guwahati-781001. For more detailed information, read the official notification properly.
- Download application form and instructions from www.cexcusner.gov.in or www.cbic.gov.in
- Fill the application form in English using block letters with black ballpoint pen
- Attach all required documents (attested copies)
- Submit physical copy in closed cover super scribed with "Application for Sports Quota Recruitment 2025"
- Send to: The Additional Commissioner (CCA Cell), O/o The Principal Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Guwahati Commissionerate, Room No. 113/112, 1st Floor, GST Bhavan, Kedar Road Fancy Bazar, Guwahati-781001
Documents Required
Eligible and interested candidates need various documents for this recruitment, like matriculation certificate, educational certificates, sports certificates, caste certificate, etc. We have given a list of required documents below. Candidates are advised to check this list properly and collect all the documents before applying for this CBIC Sports Quota Recruitment.
- Matriculation/SSC certificate (age proof)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Sports certificates/forms (Annexure-A: Form-1 to Form-5 as applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- NOC from present employer (if employed)
- Aadhar Card
- Recent passport size photo
Important Links
All the important links of CBIC Sports Quota Recruitment are given below. There is also the link to the application form, which candidates need to download from the official website, fill in, and send to the given address.
Additional Details
- Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years
- Must represent the department in tournaments for at least 10 years
- Cannot seek inter-zonal transfer for 10 years
- Must provide undertaking regarding no doping violations
- Applications received after last date will not be entertained
- Can apply for multiple posts/games in single application
- Must indicate post preference clearly
FAQs – CBIC Sports Quota Recruitment 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 13/09/2025 (20/09/2025 for candidates from Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh).
How many vacancies are available?
There are 11 vacancies in total - 1 for Tax Assistant and 10 for Havaldar.
What is the age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?
SC/ST candidates get age relaxation up to 10 years as per government norms.
Which sports are eligible for this recruitment?
All 65 sports disciplines notified by DoP&T are eligible, including Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Hockey, etc.
