Assistant Coach – SAI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 8
- 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 inviting applications for 8 Assistant Coach (Tennis) positions. This is a full-time, regular role offering a salary in Pay Level 6, ranging from ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. Candidates with a Diploma in Coaching or a background in international Tennis competitions with a coaching certificate are encouraged to apply, contributing to the advancement of Tennis talent in India.
- There are 8 vacancies for the Assistant Coach (Tennis) role.
- The pay scale for this position is ₹35,400-₹1,12,400 per month, as per Pay Level 6.
- Applicants must have a Diploma in Coaching or equivalent, or a Certificate Course in Coaching with international competition experience.
- The maximum age for applicants is 30 years as of the opening date of submission.
- This is a regular employment opportunity with the Sports Authority of India.
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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: 5
OBC: 2
SC: 1
ST: 0
EWS: 0
TOTAL: 8
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 (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 8 vacancies for the Assistant Coach (Tennis) position at Sports Authority of India.
