Income Tax Department Recruitment 2025: Havaldar Posts, 10th Pass, No Exam!
Income Tax & GST Department Recruitment 2025 Overview A new recruitment drive has been announced by the Income Tax Department for 2025. This includes vacancies within the GST Department. The eligibility criteria require candidates to be 10th pass. Notably, this recruitment will be merit-based, with no examination. Both male and female candidates from across India are eligible to apply online. This article provides essential details on how to apply, age limits, and salary.
Organisation and Post Details The recruitment is being conducted by the Central GST & Central Excise department for 2025. Specifically, this recruitment is from the Office of the Principal and Chief Commissioner, GST Central Excise, GST Bhawan, Mumbai Zone. The available post is for Havaldar. There are multiple posts announced in total, with 15 vacancies specifically for the Havaldar position in the Mumbai Zone.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit Candidates must be 10th pass from any recognized board to be eligible for these positions. Applicants should ensure they meet the specific qualification requirements for the post they are applying for. The age limit for the Havaldar post is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 27 years. The age will be counted as of the closing date of application, which is July 31, 2025. Age relaxation for OBC, SC, and ST candidates will be provided as per government rules.
Salary Structure The salary for the recruited positions ranges from ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 per month. The exact salary will be provided as per the post and applicable rules.
Application Process and Fees Interested candidates must apply online. There are no application fees for General, OBC, Female, SC, or ST candidates.
Selection Process: Merit-Based with Sports Quota The selection process for this recruitment will not involve a written examination. Instead, it will be merit-based, followed by document verification. Selection will primarily be based on sports certificates, as this is a recruitment under the sports quota. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to a physical test. Only meritorious sports persons will be considered for appointment based on specific criteria.
Candidates must possess a sports certificate at the state level from one of the qualifying sports. The list of eligible sports includes Athletics, Badminton, Ball Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Body Building, Boxing, Bridge, Carrom, Chess, Cricket, Cycling, Cycle Polo, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Judo, and many others, totaling 65 listed sports. Having a certificate from any of these sports makes one eligible to apply.
Physical Standards and Tests Candidates who are shortlisted will undergo a physical test. The required physical standards are:
- Height: Male Candidates: 157.5 cm; Female Candidates: 152 cm (with a 2.5 cm relaxation provision).
- Chest (Male Candidates): Minimum 81 cm.
The physical endurance tests include:
- Running: Male Candidates: 1600 meters in 15 minutes; Female Candidates: 1000 meters in 20 minutes.
- Cycling: Male Candidates: 8 km in 30 minutes; Female Candidates: 3 km in 25 minutes.
Required Documents for Application Applicants will need the following documents for the application process:
- Applicant’s Aadhaar Card
- Registered Mobile Number
- Passport-sized Photo
- Degree/Qualification documents related to the position applied for.
Important Dates The online application window for these posts opened on July 5, 2025. The last date to apply is July 31, 2025.
How to Apply and Find More Information To apply and get complete details, candidates should visit the official notification. Further information about the vacancies can be found by searching “nexnocy.com” on Google. The first search result provides detailed information including posts from the Income Tax GST Bhawan.

