Sports Authority of India has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Coach posts. A total of 323 vacancies are available across different sports disciplines.
This is a great opportunity for candidates who have a background in sports and coaching and want to build a career in the government sports sector. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website within the specified dates.
Eligibility Criteria-Sports Authority of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026
Candidates must have any one of the following qualifications:
- Diploma in Coaching from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
- OR Olympic / International participation
- OR Dronacharya Awardee (in relevant discipline)
- OR Equivalent qualification recognized by SAI
Relevant experience in coaching will be an added advantage.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per government rules
Vacancy Details– Sports Authority of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026
| Sports Discipline | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Swimming | 26 |
| Athletics | 28 |
| Cycling | 12 |
| Gymnastics | 12 |
| Wrestling | 22 |
| Canoeing | 7 |
| Judo | 6 |
| Rowing | 11 |
| Shooting | 28 |
| Boxing | 19 |
| Fencing | 11 |
| Weightlifting | 10 |
| Taekwondo | 11 |
| Archery | 12 |
| Table Tennis | 14 |
| Badminton | 16 |
| Tennis | 8 |
| Basketball | 12 |
| Volleyball | 10 |
| Field Hockey | 13 |
| Football | 12 |
| Handball | 6 |
| Kabaddi | 6 |
| Kho-Kho | 2 |
| Sepak Takraw | 3 |
| Wushu | 6 |
| Total SAI Assistant Coach Posts | 323 |
- Total Vacancies: 323 Posts
Sports Authority of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Application Fee-
| Category | Application Fee (Inclusive of Bank Charges & Service Tax) |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹ 2500/- |
| SC/ST/Women | ₹2000/- |
Salary– Sports Authority of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026
- Pay Scale: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) in Pay Band-II (Rs. 9,300-34,800) with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200.
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Leave, Medical Benefits as per Central Government Rules.
- Additional Benefits: Kit as per SAI rules; promotion path to Coach, Sr. Coach, Chief Coach, and High Performance Coach.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India across SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence, and Training Centres.
Important Dates– Sports Authority of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 01 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 February 2026 |
| Date of Reopening of online application | 23 March 2026 |
| Closing date for submission of online application | 21 April 2026 |
Selection Process– Sports Authority of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting based on eligibility
- Skill Test / Practical Assessment
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply– Sports Authority of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website of Sports Authority of India
- Go to the “Careers” section
- Open the Assistant Coach Recruitment notification
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Fill in all required details carefully
- Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
Important Links–
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Addendum Extention PDF | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
