SAI Announces 323 Assistant Coach Vacancies Across 26 Sports Disciplines
Overview of Assistant Coach Vacancies
The Sports Authority of India (SAI), which operates under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), has opened applications for 323 Assistant Coach positions across 26 different sports disciplines. This announcement was made on Friday.
Details on Vacancies and Compensation
Successful candidates will be assigned to various Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOE), or Training Centres throughout India. The salary for these positions falls under Level 6, with a pay scale ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, as stated in a recent press release from SAI. The breakdown of vacancies by discipline is as follows:
| Discipline | Number of Positions |
|---|---|
| Athletics | 28 |
| 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 |
Eligibility Criteria and Reservation Policies
The recruitment will adhere to the Government of India's reservation policies, including a 33% horizontal reservation for women across all disciplines. Applicants must be under 30 years of age and possess either a Diploma in coaching from SAI NSNIS, Patiala, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, or have participated in the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, or World Championships along with a coaching certificate, or be a Dronacharya Awardee in the relevant discipline.
Selection Methodology
Candidates will undergo a two-phase selection process, which includes a computer-based online written examination followed by a Coaching Ability Test (CAT).
Career Advancement Opportunities
The Assistant Coach role is classified as an entry-level position in Group 'B' within the coaching cadre, with opportunities for advancement to Group A roles such as Coach, Senior Coach, Chief Coach, and ultimately High Performance Coach, in line with SAI's Recruitment Rules.
Selected individuals may be assigned to any location in India, and their seniority will be recognized on a national scale.