SAI has released the recruitment notification to fill the 323 Assistant Coaches Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/ from 01.02.2026 to 15.02.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the SAI Assistant Coach 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Candidates with a Diploma in coaching are eligible to apply for these opportunities. All Over India is where posts are typically made. 4 to 7 days before the exam. A link to get the online exam hall pass will be sent to registered email addresses of eligible applicants.
SAI Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 323 Assistant Coaches Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 01.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 15.02.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/ |
Current SAI Job Openings:
- Assistant Coaches – 323
Sports Discipline Wise Vacancies:
- Swimming – 26 Posts
- Athletics – 28 Posts
- Cycling – 12 Posts
- Gymnastics – 12 Posts
- Wrestling – 22 Posts
- Canoeing – 7 Posts
- Judo – 6 Posts
- Rowing – 11 Posts
- Shooting – 28 Posts
- Boxing – 19 Posts
- Fencing -11 Posts
- Weightlifting – 10 Posts
- Taekwondo – 11 Posts
- Archery – 12 Posts
- Table Tennis – 14 Posts
- Badminton -16 Posts
- Tennis – 8 Posts
- Basketball – 12 Posts
- Volleyball – 10 Posts
- Field Hockey – 13 Posts
- Football – 12 Posts
- Handball – 6 Posts
- Kabaddi – 6 Posts
- Kho-Kho – 2 Posts
- Sepak Takraw – 3 Posts
- Wushu – 6 Posts
SAI Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for SAI: (As on 15.02.2026)
- Diploma or equivalent in coaching from SAI NS-NIS, Patiala or from any other recognized Indian / Foreign University. OR
- Participation in Olympic Games/Paralympic Games/Asian Games/World Championship with Certificate Course in Coaching. OR
- Dronacharya Awardee
Age Limit for SAI: (As on 15.02.2026)
- Assistant Coaches – 30 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
Pay Scale for SAI:
- Assistant Coaches – Level 6 -Rs.35,400/- – Rs.1,12,400/-
Method of Selection for SAI:
- Written Examination (CBT)
- Coaching Ability Test
Application Fee for SAI:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s Applicants – Rs.2,000/-
- For Other Applicants – Rs.2,500/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the SAI website (https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 01.02.2026 and end on 15.02.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 01.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 15.02.2026
SAI Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of SAI: Website Link |
| Advertisement for SAI: Notification PDF |
| Starting Date for Submission of Application: 01.02.2026 |
| Online Application Form for SAI: |
