Assistant Coach – SAI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 14
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 - ₹112,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Diploma or equivalent in coaching from SAI NS-NIS, Patiala or any other recognized Indian/Foreign University, OR participation in Olympics/Paralympics/Asian Games/World Championship with a Certificate Course in Coaching, OR Dronacharya Awardee.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - no prior work experience required for this post.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is recruiting for 14 Assistant Coach (Table Tennis) positions, offering a full-time career opportunity in Pay Level 6 with a salary range of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. Applicants should hold a Diploma in Coaching or have participated in major international Table Tennis events with a coaching certificate, providing a pathway for skilled professionals to contribute to sports development.
- A total of 14 Assistant Coach (Table Tennis) positions are open for recruitment.
- The pay scale for this role is ₹35,400-₹1,12,400 per month, corresponding to Pay Level 6.
- Essential qualifications include a Diploma in Coaching or participation in major international competitions with a coaching certificate.
- The maximum age for applicants is 30 years as of the application submission deadline.
- This is a regular, full-time employment opportunity within the Sports Authority of India.
applyforgovt.com is an independent informational platform and is not affiliated with any government organization, PSU, ministry, department, or recruiting authority. Verify details on the official website before applying.
Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 6 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Coaching Ability Test (CAT)
Application Fees
Unreserved, EWS and OBC category: Rs. 2500/-
SC/ST/Ex-servicemen: Rs. 2000/-
Women Candidates: Rs. 2000/-
Reservation
UR: 8
OBC: 3
SC: 1
ST: 1
EWS: 1
TOTAL: 14
How to Apply
- Eligible applicants are required to apply through the online application format available on SAI's website www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in.
- No application through other modes will be accepted.
- Candidates are not required to send any hard copy or supporting documents to SAI at the application stage.
- Before registering/submitting applications, candidates should have a valid E-mail ID that remains active until the recruitment process is completed.
- Candidates should keep scanned copies of their passport size color photograph (jpg/jpeg, not exceeding 80kb) and signature (jpg/jpeg, not exceeding 30kb) for uploading.
- The online registration will be open from 1st February, 2026 to 15th February, 2026.
- After applying online, candidates must download the registration slip with a unique registration number and password for future reference.
- Compulsory documents to be uploaded include proof of age, valid Government of India ID, essential qualification certificates, caste/category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/Ex-serviceman/EWS/meritorious sports person), and certificates showing the period of contract with SAI (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for Assistant Coach (Table Tennis) is in Pay Level 6, ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month, along with other admissible allowances.
Candidates must possess a Diploma in Coaching from SAI NS-NIS, Patiala, or an equivalent recognized Indian/Foreign University. Alternatively, participation in Olympics/Paralympics/Asian Games/World Championship with a Certificate Course in Coaching, or being a Dronacharya Awardee, is also accepted.
There are 14 vacancies for the Assistant Coach (Table Tennis) position at Sports Authority of India.
