SAI High Performance Coach Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17 Posts
Sports Authority of India (SAI) · All India – SAI Centres
Total vacancies 17 Posts See official notice for post-wise allocation
- Application window
- Starts 30 Oct 2026 · Last date 1 Dec 2026
- Application fee
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
- Age limit
- Maximum 64 years as on the opening date of applications.
At a glance
| Organization | Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
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| Job | SAI High Performance Coach Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17 Posts |
| Category | Central Government |
| Location | All India – SAI Centres |
| Total vacancies | 17 Posts |
| Qualification | Diploma in Coaching from SAI NS-NIS Patiala or equivalent; alternatively, specified international-level sports participation with a coaching certificate, or Dronacharya Award. Applicants must also satisfy the prescribed government-service experience requirements, including an analogous post or 5 years of regular service in Level 12, as applicable under the notification. |
| Age limit | Maximum 64 years as on the opening date of applications. |
| Pay / salary | Pay Level 13 – ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900 (Last Pay Drawn Minus Pension). |
| Application fee | No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
| Applications open | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date | 1 December 2026 |
| Selection process | Shortlisting based on relevant experience and job requirements, followed by Interview. |
| Application mode | Official website |
Important dates
| Last date | 1 Dec 2026 |
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About this notification
Sports Authority of India (SAI), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has invited online applications for the engagement of 17 High Performance Coaches under Advertisement No. A-12/8/2026-66. Eligible candidates with the prescribed coaching qualifications, sports achievements and relevant government-service experience can apply for these positions. The engagement offers remuneration at Pay Level 13, ranging from ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900, calculated on a Last Pay Drawn Minus Pension basis. The maximum age limit is 64 years. The selection process includes shortlisting based on relevant experience and an interview. The online application process started on 30 October 2026 and the last date to submit applications is 1 December 2026. Candidates should carefully read the official notification and check all eligibility conditions before applying.
Source and update details
| Official website | Open official website |
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| Information updated | 3 November 2026 |