Sports Authority of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026

Latest Update: 23 March 2026

Sports Authority of India (SAI), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, has announced the reopening of online applications for 323 Assistant Coach positions across 26 sports disciplines. Eligible candidates holding a Diploma in Coaching from SAI NS-NIS Patiala or equivalent are invited to apply. The selection process will involve a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Coaching Ability Test (CAT). Secure your career in a Level-6 pay scale position by applying before the deadline.

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Sports Authority of India (SAI) Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026

Assistant Coach 323 Posts : Short Details

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Important Dates	Application Fee
Application Re-start : 23/03/2026 Last Date to Apply : 21/04/2026 (05 PM) CBT Exam Date : To be Notified CAT Date : To be Notified Total Vacancies : 323 Posts UR Vacancies : 187 OBC Vacancies : 73 SC Vacancies : 32 ST Vacancies : 09 EWS Vacancies : 22 Posts Available Now Horizontal Reservation for WOMEN is 33% across all categories.	General, OBC, EWS : Rs. 2500/- SC, ST, ESM, Women : Rs. 2000/- Payment Mode : Online (Net Banking/UPI) Selection Stages: Computer Based Test (40% Weightage) Coaching Ability Test (60% Weightage) Document Verification Medical Examination

SAI Assistant Coach : Age Limit & Eligibility	Salary
Maximum Age : 30 Years Age Relaxation : As per Rules Education: Diploma in coaching from SAI NS-NIS Patiala/Recognized University OR Olympics/Asian Games participation with Coaching Certificate. ⏰ Official Website	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400)

Sports Discipline Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Discipline ⓘ Check PDF	Total Posts	Other High Vacancy Sports
Athletics / Swimming	28 / 26	Boxing (19), Wrestling (22), Shooting (28), Badminton (16), Table Tennis (14), Football (12), Archery (12), Basketball (12), Cycling (12), Gymnastics (12).

How to Fill SAI Assistant Coach Application Form 2026

Visit the official portal at sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in.
Complete the "Online Registration" between 23 March and 21 April 2026.
Ensure you have a valid "Email ID" active until the process ends.
Upload scanned Passport Photo (max 80KB) and Signature (max 30KB) in JPG format.
Pay the application fee based on your Category online.
Upload necessary documents like ID Proof, Age Proof, and Educational Certificates.
Submit and download the registration slip for future reference.

Important Links for SAI Assistant Coach 2026
Addendum : Extension Notification PDF Apply : Reopened Online Form Link
DIRECT LINKS TO APPLY
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Notification PDF	Click Here
Extension Addendum	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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Summary: The Sports Authority of India has reactivated the application window for 323 Assistant Coach roles. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for coaching diploma holders to work within SAI National Centres of Excellence. Interested individuals should ensure they meet the age and professional qualifications before applying on the official SAI website before April 21, 2026. For regular updates on government job alerts and results, keep visiting Jai Hind Result.