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SAI Opens 323 Assistant Coach Jobs Across 26 Sports Disciplines

The Sports Authority of India has announced a major recruitment drive to fill 323 Assistant Coach positions across 26 different sports disciplines. The vacancies span popular sports like athletics, badminton, hockey, and shooting, as well as others like canoeing and wushu. Candidates must be under 30 and possess specific coaching qualifications or elite athletic experience. Successful applicants will be posted at SAI centers nationwide and can progress through a defined promotion hierarchy.

Key Points: SAI Recruitment 2025: Apply for 323 Assistant Coach Posts

  • 323 Assistant Coach vacancies
  • 26 sports disciplines including Athletics, Hockey, Shooting
  • Salary as per Level 6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400)
  • Upper age limit is 30 years
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Sports Authority of India invites applications for 323 Assistant Coaches in 26 disciplines

Sports Authority of India invites applications for 323 Assistant Coach vacancies in 26 disciplines. Check eligibility, salary, and apply now.

"The posts will be filled in accordance with the Government of India's standard reservation policies, apart from a 33% horizontal reservation for women in each discipline. - SAI Press Release"

New Delhi, January 17

The Sports Authority of India, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, on Friday invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for filling up 323 Assistant Coach vacancies in 26 disciplines.

The Assistant Coaches will be posted at any of its various Regional Centres or National Centres of Excellence (NCOE) or Training Centres spread all over India and receive salary and emoluments as per Level 6 - Rs. 35400-112400/- Pay Band II (Rs. 9300-34800/-+Grade Pay Rs.4200/-), as per a press release from SAI.

The disciplines in which Assistant Coaches are required are Athletics (28 positions), Archery (12), Badminton (16), Basketball (12), Boxing (19), Canoeing (7), Cycling (12), Fencing (11), Field Hockey (13), Football (12), Gymnastics (12), Handball (6), Judo (6), Kabaddi (6), Kho Kho (2), Rowing (11), Sepak Takraw (3), Shooting (28), Swimming (26), Table Tennis (14), Taekwondo (11), Tennis (8), Volleyball (10), Weightlifting (10), Wrestling (22), Wushu (6).

The posts will be filled in accordance with the Government of India's standard reservation policies, apart from a 33% horizontal reservation for women in each discipline. The upper age limit for each post is 30 years, and the essential qualification for the position is eithera Diploma or equivalent in coaching from SAI NSNIS, Patiala or from any other recognised Indian/Foreign University or Participation in Olympics/Paralympics/Asian Games/World Championship with a certificate course in coaching or Dronacharya Awardee in that particular discipline.

The coaches will be recruited through a structured two-stage process: a computer-based online written test and a Coaching Ability Test (CAT).

The post of Assistant Coach is the entry-level in Group 'B' in the Cadre of Coaches and is eligible for promotion to the next Grade in Group A, i.e., Coach, Sr. Coach, Chief Coach, and then to High Performance Coach, as per the provisions of the Recruitment Rules of SAI. The selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India, and their seniority will be maintained on an India basis.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see the 33% horizontal reservation for women in each discipline. This will bring more diversity and perspective to coaching staff. My only concern is the upper age limit of 30. Many excellent former athletes take a few years after retirement to get their coaching certifications. Maybe a relaxation for international medalists?
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Rohit P
Pay scale seems decent for a Group B entry-level post. The chance to be posted at NCOEs is a big plus for gaining experience. I know a few friends from my sports academy days who will definitely apply. The two-stage selection process (written + CAT) sounds fair to test both knowledge and practical skills.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the mix of Olympic sports and indigenous games. 28 positions for Athletics and 22 for Wrestling shows where the focus is, rightly so. Hope the recruitment is transparent and merit-based. The sports ecosystem needs quality coaches at the grassroots.
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Vikram M
Finally, some concrete job opportunities in sports beyond playing. The qualification criteria are sensible – either a proper diploma or proven high-level competition experience. This should attract the right talent. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
As a sports enthusiast, I'm thrilled! But I hope SAI also provides continuous training and development for these assistant coaches. A good coach needs to keep learning new techniques. Also, posting anywhere in India might be tough for some, but it's part of government service.

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