Sports Authority of India Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 323 Posts
Job Description
Sports Authority of India has released the recruitment notification for 323 Assistant Coach (26 Sports Disciplines) posts. The application window runs from 01-Feb-2026 to 21-Apr-2026.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has reopened the Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026 application process for 323 vacancies across 26 sports disciplines such as Athletics, Swimming, Boxing, and more. Although the application window was initially closed, it has now been officially reactivated, allowing eligible candidates with a Diploma in Coaching from NS-NIS Patiala or equivalent qualifications to apply online.
The offered salary is Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) + DA, HRA, Allowances. The selection process may include Two-Stage Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) (40% weightage) + Coaching Ability Test (CAT) (60% weightage)., CBT Details: 100 MCQs (2 hours) covering Sports-specific knowledge (65 marks), Sports Science (25 marks)...
Eligibility Criteria
Important Details (At a Glance)
| Recruitment Board | Sports Authority of India |
| Post Name | Assistant Coach (26 Sports Disciplines) |
| Total Vacancies | 323 (UR:187, OBC:73, SC:32, ST:9, EWS:22) + 33% Horizontal Women Reservation |
| Salary | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) + DA, HRA, Allowances |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in |
| Selection Process | Two-Stage Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) (40% weightage) + Coaching Ability Test (CAT) (60% weightage)., CBT Details: 100 MCQs (2 hours) covering Sports-specific knowledge (65 marks), Sports Science (25 marks), General Awareness/Reasoning/Aptitude (10 marks) with negative marking., CAT Shortlisting: 1:3 ratio (3 candidates per vacancy per sport/category) based on CBT performance., Final Selection: Merit list based on combined CBT+CAT scores followed by document verification and medical fitness., No interview; no re-evaluation/re-checking of answer sheets permitted. |