Sports Authority of India Recruitment 2026

Qualification

Diploma or equivalent in Coaching from SAI NS-NIS Patiala or any recognized Indian / Foreign University. OR Participation in Olympics / Paralympics / Asian Games / World Championship with Certificate Course in Coaching. OR Dronacharya Awardee. Equivalent qualifications (LNIPE, NSU, SGSU, SUOH, IGTAMSU) are recognized as per Annexure-I of notification.

Pay
Scale

Pay Level–6 : Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- (Pay Band-II Rs. 9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4200/-)

Age
Limit

Maximum Age : 30 Years Extra Age As Per Rules As On 01-02-2026

How to
Apply For
SAI
vacancy:

Visit SAI official website: www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in Register with a valid Email ID and keep it active till recruitment completes. Upload scanned passport-size photo (max 80 KB, JPG/JPEG) and signature (max 30 KB, JPG/JPEG). Upload all required documents: age proof, valid Govt. ID, qualification certificate, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), SAI contractual service certificate (if applicable). Pay application fee via NEFT / RTGS / Net Banking / UPI online mode. Submit and download the registration slip with unique registration number and password for future reference.

General
Instructions

APPLICATION FEE UR / OBC / EWS : Rs. 2500/- SC / ST : Rs. 2000/- EXM / Women : Rs. 2000/- Pay the Exam Fee Through NEFT / RTGS / Net Banking / UPI Online Mode Only. Selection Process Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100 MCQs, 2 Hours, 100 Marks (40% weightage). Negative marking: ¼ marks per wrong answer. Stage 2: Coaching Ability Test (CAT) – 40 parameters assessed by ≥10 assessors (60% weightage). Final merit based on CBT (40%) + CAT (60%). Candidates shortlisted for CAT in 1:3 ratio per vacancy per category.

Job
Type

FULL_TIME

Job
Details:

Notification
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