SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 | 100 Vacancies

The Sports Authority of India, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has announced 100 vacancies for Assistant Coach Jobs under the SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026. The official advertisement states that these SAI coaching vacancies are on a deputation basis (including short-term contract) for eligible officers working under the central/State Government or the Union Territories Administration. Eligible officers can submit their offline applications to the SAI Head Office, New Delhi, before the deadline of June 27, 2026, 05:00 PM.

Candidates need to fulfill the minimum qualifications to be shortlisted by SAI: 1) Service Eligibility Criteria: - Option A: Officers working under the central government, state government, or union territories administrations holding an analogous post in their parent cadre or department. - Option B: Officers with at least 6 years of service in Level 5. 2) Essential Qualifications: - Option A: Diploma in coaching from SAI NS NIS, Patiala, or equivalent (as defined by SAI) or from any other recognized Indian or Foreign university/institute. - Option B: Participation in Paralympics/Olympics/Asian Games/World Championship or equivalent with a certificate course in coaching. - Option C: Dronacharya Awardee - Option D: As defined by the governing body of SAI in respect of sports quita recruits.