Research Associate, Assistant, and Yoga Trainer at Sports Authority of India 2026
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time, Temporary
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in relevant fields such as Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Yoga, or Allied disciplines from a recognised University/Institution. A Diploma Course in Yoga from a recognised Institution/University/Yoga Certification Board is also required for some posts. Relevant experience in yoga-based intervention studies, athlete testing, data collection, SPSS/statistics, clinical studies, research project documentation, or yoga training is desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements differ across posts, covering a mix of professional backgrounds and seniority levels. Candidates should review the official notification for the exact experience criteria before applying.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
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The Sports Authority of India (SAI), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Government of India, is recruiting project human resources for its HRDS-funded research project titled "Role of Yoga Protocol on Faster Recovery and Performance Boosting in Elite Senior Hockey Athletes." This is a temporary and contractual engagement, co-terminus with the project, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to sports science and athlete performance. Eligible Indian citizens are invited to apply for positions that will support cutting-edge research in yoga and sports. Candidates should review the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
- This recruitment offers a chance to work on a significant research project focused on enhancing elite hockey athletes' performance through yoga protocols.
- The engagement is temporary and contractual, providing valuable experience in sports science and research within a government framework.
- Applicants should ensure all required documents, including educational qualifications, experience certificates, and ID proof, are self-attested and ready for submission.
- The selection process involves screening based on qualifications and experience, followed by interviews and practical demonstrations for specific roles.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check their registered email and the official SAI website for updates regarding the recruitment process.
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Additional Salary Information
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Important Dates
Selection Process
Applications will be screened with reference to the essential qualification, relevant experience and project requirements.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and/or skill test/practical demonstration, as applicable to the post.
The interview may be conducted through online mode/video conferencing or physical mode, as decided by the Competent Authority.
For Yoga Trainer and/or Research Assistant (Yoga), a practical demonstration/skill assessment may be included in the selection process.
The final selection methodology, including weightage of qualification, experience, interview and skill test, shall be as approved by the Competent Authority.
Selected candidates shall be required to produce all original documents for verification before joining.
Application Fees
No application fee or interview fee shall be charged.
Reservation
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How to Apply
- Eligible candidates are required to apply in the prescribed application format (Annexure-I).
- The duly filled application form, along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents (educational qualifications, experience certificates, ID proof, etc.), should be submitted through email.
- The email should be sent to ncssr.sai@gov.in within the stipulated time.
- The subject line of the email must clearly mention: "Application for the post of ______ under HRDS Research Project - Yoga & Hockey".
- Applications sent to any other email address or through any mode other than the prescribed email mode may not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project, and does not confer any right to regular appointments or absorption in SAI.
The upper age limit is 35 years for all positions as on the closing date of application, with age relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms.
No application fee or interview fee shall be charged for this recruitment process.
