Last Updated: February 1, 2026 7:51 pm
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has released the SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens to fill 323 permanent vacancies. This is a golden opportunity for sports professionals and coaches to work with the premier sports body in India. The recruitment process aims to select candidates for various sports disciplines like Athletics, Archery, Boxing, and Hockey, among others. Interested candidates can apply online starting from February 1, 2026. The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Coaching Ability Test (CAT). Successful candidates will be posted at SAI centers across the country with a lucrative salary package under Pay Level 6. 👉 quick image converter tool
SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026: Important Dates Event Date Notification Release Date January 2026 Application Start Date 1st February 2026 Last Date For Registration 15th February 2026 Last Date For Fee Payment 15th February 2026 Admit Card Release Date To be notified later Exam Date (CBT) To be notified later
Application Fee Category Fee Amount General / OBC / EWS Rs. 2500/- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen Rs. 2000/- Women Candidates Rs. 2000/- Payment Mode Online (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Card)
Age Limit Details Criteria Details Maximum Age 30 Years Cut-off Date for Age As on the opening date of application submission Age Relaxation (SC/ST) 5 Years Age Relaxation (OBC – NCL) 3 Years Age Relaxation (Departmental) Up to 5 Years Age Relaxation (SAI Contractual Employees) Equivalent to the period of service rendered in SAI
SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details Detail Information Total Posts 323 Post Name Assistant Coach (Group B) Employment Type Regular Basis Sports Disciplines Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cycling, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Rowing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Wushu, etc.
SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details Criteria Qualification Required Essential Qualification (Option A) Diploma in Coaching from SAI, NS-NIS, or from any other recognized Indian/Foreign University. Essential Qualification (Option B) Participation in Olympics/Paralympics/Asian Games/World Championship with a Certificate Course in Coaching. Essential Qualification (Option C) Dronacharya Awardee. Nationality Must be a citizen of India.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details Category Number of Vacancies Unreserved (UR) 187 Other Backward Classes (OBC) 73 Scheduled Castes (SC) 32 Scheduled Tribes (ST) 9 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 22 Total 323
State-Wise Vacancy Details Location Details Place of Posting All India (Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence, and Training Centres of SAI). Transfer Liability Candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India.
Important Documents Required Document Type Description Age Proof Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate. Identity Proof Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, or Voter ID (Govt issued ID). Educational Certificates Coaching Diploma, Degree Certificates, Sports Achievement Certificates. Caste Certificate SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format. Experience Certificate Proof of contractual service in SAI (for age relaxation). Photographs Scanned passport-size color photograph (max 80kb). Signature Scanned signature (max 30kb).
SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview Subject Area Weightage / Marks Sports-Specific Knowledge 65 Marks Sports Science 25 Marks General Awareness, Reasoning, Aptitude 10 Marks Total 100 Marks
Exam Pattern Feature Details Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT) Duration 2 Hours (120 Minutes) Total Questions 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Negative Marking 1/4th (0.25 marks) deducted for each wrong answer Language English and Hindi
Selection Process Stage Description Stage 1: Written Examination (CBT) Objective type online test. Weightage: 40% in final merit. Stage 2: Coaching Ability Test (CAT) Shortlisted candidates (1:3 ratio) will undergo this test. Weightage: 60% in final merit. Stage 3: Merit List Based on combined scores of CBT and CAT. Stage 4: Document Verification Verification of original certificates and medical fitness.
SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Salary Details Component Amount/Level Pay Level Level 6 Pay Scale Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/- Grade Pay Rs. 4,200/- (Pre-revised Pay Band-II) Allowances DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical Benefits, etc. as per Central Govt rules.
How to Apply Step Action Step 1 Visit the official SAI website (link provided below). Step 2 Locate the “Recruitment” or “Latest News” section and find the Assistant Coach 2026 notification. Step 3 Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate a unique registration number. Step 4 Log in and fill out the detailed application form with personal and educational details. Step 5 Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents. Step 6 Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, UPI, or Card. Step 7 Submit the form and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links Official Notification Candidates are advised to cross-check the latest information on the official website before applying.
