Sports Authority of India Announces Vacancies for 17 High-Performance Coach Positions
The Sports Authority of India has released a notification for 17 high-performance coach vacancies, with applications open until December 1.

New Delhi, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has exciting news for those looking to work in sports. They have announced the recruitment of 17 high-performance coach positions based on the ‘LPD minus pension’ criteria. The official notification was published on their website.
The application process for these high-performance coach roles began on October 30 at 10 AM and will close on December 1 at 5 PM. Interested candidates can complete their registration on the SAI’s official website before the deadline.
To qualify, applicants must hold a coaching diploma from SAI’s National Institute of Sports in Patiala or an equivalent institution. Alternatively, they can possess a coaching certificate course with participation in the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, or World Championships, or be recipients of the Dronacharya Award. Additionally, candidates should have served in a similar position under the central or state governments or Union Territory administrations for five years at Level-12 (salary range of ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200).
The maximum age limit for applicants is set at 64 years, calculated from the start date of the application process, October 30, 2026.
Selection will be based on the relevant experience and job description, followed by shortlisting and interviews. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900, along with additional benefits.
It is important to note that these appointments will be made on the basis of ‘LPD minus pension’ for a duration of one year or until the candidate reaches the age of 64, whichever occurs first.



