Sports Authority Of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 For 323 Posts

AhmadJunaidJobsJanuary 19, 2026361 Views

Sports Authority of India has released the official recruitment notification for Assistant Coach posts for the year 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 323 vacancies across various sports disciplines. Eligible candidates with the required coaching qualification can apply online through the official Sports Authority of India website.

The online application process will begin from 01 February 2026 and will remain open until 15 February 2026. Details related to eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, and application procedure are provided below. Candidates are advised to review all conditions carefully before submitting the application.

Overview of Sports Authority of India Recruitment 2026

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Sports Authority of India
Post Name	Assistant Coach
No. of Posts	323
Category	Government
Type	Regular
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	CBT and Coaching Ability Test

All the important details related to this recruitment are given below. Read further to know complete information.

Important Dates

Below is the table for the important dates.

Event	Date
Application Start Date	01 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 February 2026
Age Calculation Date	01 February 2026

Vacancy Details of SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026

Post Name	Total Posts
Assistant Coach	323

Discipline-wise Vacancy Details

Sports Discipline	Vacancies
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

Eligibility Criteria of Assistant Coach Vacancies

Post Name	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
Assistant Coach	Diploma or equivalent in coaching from SAI NS-NIS Patiala or any recognized Indian or Foreign University, or participation in Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games or World Championship with Certificate Course in Coaching, or Dronacharya Awardee	Maximum 30 years

Salary Details

The selected candidates will receive pay as per Level 6 of the pay matrix, ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
Unreserved, EWS, OBC	Rs. 2500
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen	Rs. 2000
Women Candidates	Rs. 2000

Selection Process

The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test followed by a Coaching Ability Test. The final merit list will be prepared based on 40 percent weightage for the written test and 60 percent weightage for the coaching ability assessment.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online through the Sports Authority of India website. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. No hard copy of the application is required at the application stage.