SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 323 Posts, Apply Online
Total vacancies: 323
Mar 23, 2026
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Vacancy count, salary, fee, age limit, selection process, and qualification details are included below.
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- SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Overview
- SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- SAI Assistant Coach Vacancy 2026 Details
- SAI Assistant Coach 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- SAI Assistant Coach Application Fee 2026
- SAI Assistant Coach Salary and Pay Scale
- SAI Assistant Coach Selection Process 2026
- Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus
- SAI Assistant Coach Important Links
SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Overview
Sports Authority of India (SAI) has reopened the Assistant Coach recruitment for 323 posts, offering a structured pathway for qualified sports professionals into government coaching roles. This recruitment reflects increasing investment in sports infrastructure and talent development in India.
SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
| Post Name | Assistant Coach |
| Total Vacancies | 323 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6) |
| Selection Process | CBT + Coaching Ability Test |
| Job Location | Across India |
SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Initial Application Start | 1 February 2026 |
| Initial Last Date | 15 February 2026 |
| Reopening Start Date | 23 March 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Final Last Date | 21 April 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| CBT Exam Date | will be updated |
| Coaching Ability Test | will be updated |
SAI Assistant Coach Vacancy 2026 Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 187 |
| OBC | 73 |
| SC | 32 |
| ST | 9 |
| EWS | 22 |
| Total | 323 |
- 33% horizontal reservation for women applicable
- Vacancies spread across 26 sports disciplines
SAI Assistant Coach 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Diploma in Coaching from SAI NS-NIS Patiala or equivalent
OR - Participation in Olympics/Asian Games/World Championships with coaching certification
OR - Dronacharya Awardees
As per addendum, Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Coaching from State Universities is also valid
Age Limit
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
- Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years (as per addendum)
- Others as per government norms
SAI Assistant Coach Age Eligibility Checker (as on 16 January 2026)
| Criteria | Date |
|---|---|
| Minimum Date of Birth | 17 January 1996 |
| Maximum Date of Birth | 16 January 2008 |
Explanation:
Candidates must not be born before 17 January 1996 and not after 16 January 2008 to meet the 18–30 years criteria as on the notification date.
SAI Assistant Coach Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹2,500 |
| SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen | ₹2,000 |
SAI Assistant Coach Salary and Pay Scale
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, TA, Medical Benefits |
- Clear promotion path: Coach → Senior Coach → Chief Coach → High Performance Coach
- Posting across SAI centres nationwide
SAI Assistant Coach Selection Process 2026
Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- 100 MCQs
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking applicable
Stage 2: Coaching Ability Test (CAT)
- Shortlisting ratio: 1:3
- Practical coaching evaluation
Final Merit
- CBT: 40% weightage
- CAT: 60% weightage
Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Sports-Specific Knowledge | 65 |
| Sports Science | 25 |
| General Awareness & Reasoning | 10 |
Preparation Strategy (Expert Insight)
- Sports-specific section dominates (65%): Candidates must focus deeply on their discipline, including rules, techniques, and international standards.
- Sports Science is scoring: Topics like biomechanics, nutrition, and physiology are predictable and can boost marks.
- General section is low weight but decisive: Often used for tie-breaking, so accuracy matters.
Trend Insight:
The higher weightage of CAT (60%) indicates SAI’s shift towards practical coaching ability rather than purely theoretical knowledge. Candidates with real coaching exposure or athlete experience have a clear advantage.
SAI Assistant Coach Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply link |
| Official Notification | Notification link |
| Addendum PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Mar 23, 2026
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<h2>SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Overview</h2><p>Sports Authority of India (SAI) has reopened the Assistant Coach recruitment for 323 posts, offering a structured pathway for qualified sports professionals into government coaching roles. This recruitment reflects increasing investment in sports infrastructure and talent development in India.</p><p> </p><h3>SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Highlights</h3><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Particulars</th><th>Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Organization</td><td>Sports Authority of India (SAI)</td></tr><tr><td>Post Name</td><td>Assistant Coach</td></tr><tr><td>Total Vacancies</td><td>323</td></tr><tr><td>Application Mode</td><td>Online</td></tr><tr><td>Pay Scale</td><td>₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6)</td></tr><tr><td>Selection Process</td><td>CBT + Coaching Ability Test</td></tr><tr><td>Job Location</td><td>Across India</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><hr><h2>SAI Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Important Dates</h2><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Event</th><th>Date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Initial Application Start</td><td>1 February 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Initial Last Date</td><td>15 February 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Reopening Start 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2008</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p><strong>Explanation:</strong><br>Candidates must not be born before 17 January 1996 and not after 16 January 2008 to meet the 18–30 years criteria as on the notification date.</p><hr><h2>SAI Assistant Coach Application Fee 2026</h2><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Fee</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>UR / OBC / EWS</td><td>₹2,500</td></tr><tr><td>SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen</td><td>₹2,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><hr><h2>SAI Assistant Coach Salary and Pay Scale</h2><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Component</th><th>Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pay Level</td><td>Level-6</td></tr><tr><td>Pay Scale</td><td>₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400</td></tr><tr><td>Allowances</td><td>DA, HRA, TA, Medical Benefits</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><ul><li>Clear promotion path: Coach → Senior Coach → Chief Coach → High Performance Coach</li><li>Posting across SAI centres nationwide</li></ul><hr><h2>SAI Assistant Coach Selection Process 2026</h2><h3>Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)</h3><ul><li>100 MCQs</li><li>Duration: 2 hours</li><li>Negative marking applicable</li></ul><h3>Stage 2: Coaching Ability Test (CAT)</h3><ul><li>Shortlisting ratio: 1:3</li><li>Practical coaching evaluation</li></ul><h3>Final Merit</h3><ul><li>CBT: 40% weightage</li><li>CAT: 60% weightage</li></ul><hr><h2>Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus</h2><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Section</th><th>Marks</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sports-Specific Knowledge</td><td>65</td></tr><tr><td>Sports Science</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>General Awareness & Reasoning</td><td>10</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h3>Preparation Strategy (Expert Insight)</h3><ul><li><strong>Sports-specific section dominates (65%)</strong>: Candidates must focus deeply on their discipline, including rules, techniques, and international standards.</li><li><strong>Sports Science is scoring</strong>: Topics like 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