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Sports Authority of India Assistant Coaches Vacancy 2026 | SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026

About Post- Sports Authority of India (SAI), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), has invited applications from eligible citizens of India for the post of Assistant Coach across 26 sports disciplines on a regular basis. Selected candidates will be posted at SAI’s Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence, and Training Centres spread all over India. The post is a Group ‘B’ entry-level position in the Cadre of Coaches with promotion prospects up to High Performance Coach as per SAI Recruitment Rules. Pay Level–6 : Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- (Pay Band-II Rs. 9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4200/-). Candidates posted anywhere in India.

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Sports Authority of India (SAI)

Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026

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IMPORTANT DATES

  • Notification Date : 15-01-2026
  • Application Re-open : 23-03-2026
  • Last Date Apply Online : 21-04-2026
  • Exam Date : –
  • Admit Card : –

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.
AGE LIMIT As On 01-02-2026

  • Minimum Age : –
  • Maximum Age : 30 Years
  • Extra Age As Per Rules

Vacancy Details Total Post : 323
Sports Discipline UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Swimming 13 7 3 1 2 26
Athletics 13 7 4 2 2 28
Cycling 7 3 1 0 1 12
Gymnastics 7 3 1 0 1 12
Wrestling 11 5 3 1 2 22
Canoeing 5 1 1 0 0 7
Judo 5 1 0 0 0 6
Rowing 7 2 1 0 1 11
Shooting 13 7 4 2 2 28
Boxing 10 5 2 1 1 19
Fencing 7 2 1 0 1 11
Weightlifting 6 2 1 0 1 10
Taekwondo 7 2 1 0 1 11
Archery 7 3 1 0 1 12
Table Tennis 8 3 1 1 1 14
Badminton 8 4 2 1 1 16
Tennis 5 2 1 0 0 8
Basketball 7 3 1 0 1 12
Volleyball 6 2 1 0 1 10
Field Hockey 8 3 1 0 1 13
Football 7 3 1 0 1 12
Handball 5 1 0 0 0 6
Kabaddi 5 1 0 0 0 6
Kho-Kho 2 0 0 0 0 2
Sepak Takraw 3 0 0 0 0 3
Wushu 5 1 0 0 0 6
Total 187 73 32 9 22 323

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.

How To Fill Online Form

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

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.
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Frequently Asked Question

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Total 323 vacancies are notified across 26 sports disciplines.

Q2. What is the application start and last date for SAI Assistant Coach 2026?
Answer: Application Start: 01-02-2026 and Last Date to Apply Online: 15-02-2026.

Q3. What is the application fee for SAI Assistant Coach 2026?
Answer: General / OBC / EWS candidates: Rs. 2500/-. SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Women candidates: Rs. 2000/-. Fee is non-refundable and paid online only.

Q4. What is the pay scale for SAI Assistant Coach post?
Answer: The post carries Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/-) with allowances as per Central Government Rules.

Q5. What is the selection process for SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Selection is through two stages: Computer Based Test (CBT) with 40% weightage and Coaching Ability Test (CAT) with 60% weightage. Final merit is based on the combined score.

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