Kickstart your coaching career with the Sports Authority of India (SAI)! Applications are now open for posts across multiple sports disciplines. This is a great opportunity to join India’s premier sports organization and work with top athletes.
📌 Recruitment Summary
- Recruiting Body: Sports Authority of India
- Job Role: Assistant Coach
- Total Openings: 323 Posts
- Salary Range: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
- Job Location: All India
- Application Mode: Online
🏟️ Sports-Wise Job Openings
SAI is hiring coaches in a wide range of sports such as:
- Athletics, Swimming, Wrestling
- Boxing, Football, Hockey
- Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis
- Archery, Shooting, Gymnastics
- Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Wushu & more
📊 Total vacancies: 323 with reservation benefits
🎯 Eligibility Requirements
Age Criteria
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Relaxation available for eligible categories
Qualification Criteria
Applicants must fulfill any one of the following:
- Recognized diploma in sports coaching
- Participation in international sports events + certification
- Award-winning coaching experience
📌 Updated eligibility includes recognized university qualifications
💰 Pay Scale & Benefits
- Level-6 government salary structure
- Allowances (DA, HRA, Travel)
- Medical and leave benefits
- Promotion opportunities to senior coaching roles
🧪 Selection Process Explained
Candidates will be selected through:
- Online Written Test (CBT)
- Coaching Ability Assessment (CAT)
📊 Final merit weightage:
- CAT: 60%
- CBT: 40%
📅 Application Schedule
- 🟢 Start Date: 23 March 2026
- 🔴 Last Date: 21 April 2026
💳 Application Charges
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹2500
- SC/ST/Women: ₹2000
🔗 Useful Links
- 🌐 Official Portal: Click Here
- 📝 Apply Online: Click Here
- 📄 Notification PDF: Click Here
- Addendum Extension : Click Here
⭐ Why This Job is a Great Opportunity
- Work with elite Indian athletes
- Nationwide career exposure
- Stable government job
- Strong career growth in sports coaching