TN SDAT has released the recruitment notification No: 544573/HR1A/2025 to fill the 34 Coach Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://www.sdat.tn.gov.in/ from 05.01.2026 to 25.01.2026 at 05.00 PM. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the TN SDAT Coach 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Candidates with a Any Degree, Diploma / Certificate in Sports Coaching, PG Diploma in Sports Coaching, PG Diploma in Sports Coaching are eligible to apply for these opportunities. Tamilnadu 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.
TN SDAT Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) |
| Notification No: 544573/HR1A/2025 |
| Job Category: Tamilnadu Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 34 Coach Posts |
| Place of Posting: Tamilnadu |
| Starting Date: 05.01.2026 |
| Last Date: 25.01.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.sdat.tn.gov.in/ |
Current TN SDAT Job Openings:
- Coach – 30 Post
- Coach – Para – 04 Post
Discipline Wise Vacancy:
- Archery – 1 Post
- Athletics – 4 Posts
- Badminton – 1 Post
- Basketball – 1 Post
- Boxing – 1 Post
- Canoeing and Kayaking – 1 Post
- Cycling – 2 Posts
- Fencing – 2 Posts
- Football – 1 Post
- Gymnastics – 1 Post
- Hockey – 1 Post
- Judo – 1 Post
- Kabaddi – 2 Posts
- Para – Athletics – 1 Post
- Para – Badminton – 1 Post
- Para – Powerlifting – 1 Post
- Swimming – 2 Posts
- Swimming – Diving – 1 Post
- Table Tennis – 1 Post
- Taekwondo – 2 Posts
- Tennis – 1 Post
- Volleyball – 1 Post
- Weightlifting – 3 Posts
- Wheel Chair Fencing – 1 Posts
TN SDAT Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for TN SDAT:
- Coach –
- Educational Qualification:
- Any Bachelor’s Degree of not less than 3 years duration from any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission AND
- Professional Qualification (should be in major discipline or sub-discipline for which application is made) One year Diploma / Certificate in Sports Coaching of not less than 10 months duration issued by National Institute of Sports (NIS), Sports Authority of India. OR
- PG Diploma in Sports Coaching obtained from Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University; OR
- PG Diploma in Sports Coaching obtained from Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior. AND
- Must have represented the Tamil Nadu State in National School Games Federation Competitions or National Championships / Competitions at Junior Level or Senior Level organized by the respective National Federations or
- National Games or represented any University in Tamil Nadu in the Inter-University National level competitions in the discipline for which application is made.
- Educational Qualification:
- Coach – Para –
- Educational Qualification:
- Any Bachelor’s Degree of not less than 3 years duration from any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission AND
- Must have represented Tamil Nadu State in the Games / Championships conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) & recognized Federations.
- Educational Qualification:
Age Limit for TN SDAT: (As on 01.07.2026)
- Coach –
- SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs – 21 to 50 years
- “Others” [i.e., applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs] – 21 to 45 years
- Destitute Widow – 21 to 50 years
- Coach – Para –
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (For eligible vacancies only) – 21 to 55 years
Pay Scale for TN SDAT:
- Coach – Level 12 Rs.35,600 – 1,30,800/-
- Coach – Para – Level 12 Rs.35,600 – 1,30,800/-
Method of Selection for TN SDAT:
- Professional Qualification
- Medals received in the sporting discipline
- Coaching Experience
- Tamil Test (Minimum 40% score to be obtained to qualify)
- Sports General awareness
- Discipline specific Performance Evaluation (including viva voice)
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the TN SDAT website (https://www.sdat.tn.gov.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 05.01.2026 and end on 25.01.2026 at 05.00 PM.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 05.01.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 25.01.2026 at 05.00 PM
TN SDAT Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of TN SDAT: Website Link |
| Advertisement for TN SDAT: Notification PDF |
| Online Application Form for TN SDAT: Apply Link |
