Sports Authority of India Recruitment 2026: 323 Assistant Coaches Vacancies

Sports Authority of India is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with the mandate of development and promotion of Sports in the country. SAI's main objective today is to achieve excellence in Sports and train & prepare sportspersons to participate in International Competitions. It has International Standard Sports Infrastructure spread across the country along with trained coaches to achieve its objectives.

Sports Authority of India invites online applications from eligible candidates for the direct recruitment of Assistant Coaches on regular basis across a wide range of sporting disciplines.

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies:

Assistant Coaches: 323 Vacancies

Swimming: 26 Vacancies
Athletics: 28 Vacancies
Cycling: 12 Vacancies
Gymnastics: 12 Vacancies
Wrestling: 22 Vacancies
Canoeing: 07 Vacancies
Judo: 06 Vacancies
Rowing: 11 Vacancies
Shooting: 28 Vacancies
Boxing: 19 Vacancies
Fencing: 11 Vacancies
Weightlifting: 10 Vacancies
Taekwondo: 11 Vacancies
Archery: 12 Vacancies
Table Tennis: 14 Vacancies
Badminton: 16 Vacancies
Tennis: 08 Vacancies
Basketball: 12 Vacancies
Volleyball: 10 Vacancies
Field Hockey: 13 Vacancies
Football: 12 Vacancies
Handball: 06 Vacancies
Kabaddi: 06 Vacancies
Kho-Kho: 02 Vacancies
Sepak Takraw: 03 Vacancies
Wushu: 06 Vacancies

Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Application: 01-02-2026
Last Date of Online Application: 15-02-2026

Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must possess a Diploma or equivalent(as Annexure I) in coaching from SAI NS-NIS, Patiala or from any other recognized Indian/ Foreign University.
OR
Participation in Olympics/ Paralympics/ Asian Games/ World Championship with Certificate Course in Coaching.
OR
Candidates must be a Dronacharya Awardee

Age Limit: Candidates must not have crossed the maximum age of 30 years as on 01-02-2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government directives.

Selection Process: Candidates must have to appear in two-stage selection process: a Computer based online written test of weightage 40%, and a Coaching Ability Test (CAT) of weightage 60%.

The written test (CBT) shall be for two (02) hours with a total of 100 marks (Sports-specific knowledge of 65 marks, Sports Science 25 marks, and General Awareness, Reasoning, Aptitude of 10 marks).

Pay Scale: Pay Level 06

Application Fee: Rs.2500, for Unreserved, EWS and OBC category candidates
Rs.2000/- for ST/ SC/ Ex-servicemen/ Women candidates
Candidates are suggested to pay the application fee online.

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the Sports Authority of India at https://sportsauthorityofindia.gov.in

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of the Sports Authority of India at https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/Assistant_Coach_Notification-FINAL_