The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Kochi Commissionerate has officially announced the cancellation of the Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 process. The notification was released by the Office of the Commissioner, Central Tax and Central Excise, Kochi, Kerala. Candidates who had applied for the recruitment of meritorious sports persons in the Central Tax, Central Excise and Customs Department are advised to read the latest notice carefully.
According to the official cancellation notice dated 08 April 2026, the recruitment process initiated through the earlier notification dated 30 November 2024 has been cancelled due to administrative reasons. The department has also informed candidates that a fresh notification will be issued in the future whenever the recruitment process is restarted.
This recruitment was highly anticipated among sports candidates looking for government job opportunities under the sports quota category. Many eligible applicants from across the country had shown interest in the vacancies offered by the department. However, with the release of the latest cancellation notice, the ongoing recruitment process now stands cancelled officially.
The notice was issued from the Kochi Commissionerate office located at C.R. Building, I.S. Press Road, Kochi, Kerala. The department stated that future recruitment updates will be published through newspapers and on the official departmental website. Candidates are therefore advised to regularly check the CBIC official portal for the latest announcements.
Although the recruitment process has been cancelled for now, candidates should continue preparing for upcoming sports quota opportunities in various central government departments. Sports certificates, educational documents, identity proof, and other important records should be kept ready for future recruitment notifications.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is one of the major government departments working under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Recruitment under sports quota provides a great opportunity for talented sportspersons to secure stable government employment while representing their achievements in sports.
Applicants who were waiting for admit cards, trial dates, or further updates regarding the selection process should note that all ongoing procedures related to this recruitment have been withdrawn. The department has clearly mentioned that a new advertisement will be released whenever the process begins again.
Candidates are advised not to believe in unofficial information circulating on social media and should rely only on official notices released by CBIC. Future notifications may include revised eligibility criteria, vacancy details, sports disciplines, and application dates.
Interested candidates can visit the official website of CBIC for more information and upcoming recruitment announcements.
Additional Fields
Organization Name
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
Department
Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Recruitment Type
Sports Quota Recruitment
Job Category
Government Jobs
Job Location
Kochi, Kerala
Selection Process
Important Dates
Official Website
Required Documents
How to Check Official Notice
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Kochi Commissionerate has officially cancelled the Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 process due to administrative reasons. Candidates are advised to wait for fresh notification updates through the official website and newspapers.
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