National Sports University, Imphal, Manipur, a Central University under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, released this recruitment notice on 10 July 2026 on its official website. As per Notice No. F.No.11/NSU/EST-POST(CS)/2026 and Advt. No. 13/2026, applications close on 9 August 2026. This is for candidates looking for a contractual teaching or non-teaching engagement at a specialised central sports university in Manipur.
The university has 11 vacancies in total — 9 teaching posts and 2 non-teaching posts. A full discipline-wise breakdown follows below. The posts are for engagement at the University’s campus in Imphal. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official National Sports University notification No. F.No.11/NSU/EST-POST(CS)/2026 dated 10/07/2026.
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Quick Summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Sports University, Imphal, Manipur (Central University) |
| Posts | Assistant Professor (7 disciplines) + Junior Engineer (Civil) + Public Relations Officer |
| Total Vacancy | 11 (9 Teaching + 2 Non-Teaching) |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual |
| Application Mode | Offline — hard copy by post or by hand |
| Selection Process | Interview (date to be notified later) |
| Place of Posting | NSU campus, Khuman Lampak, Imphal, Manipur |
| Last Date | 9 August 2026 |
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About National Sports University, Imphal
National Sports University is India’s only Central University dedicated entirely to sports. It was set up under an Act of Parliament in 2018 and functions under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The campus sits inside the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal. NSU runs undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in sports coaching, sports science, and physical education. For a candidate, working here means joining a niche, specialised institution rather than a general-purpose university — a distinct kind of academic posting.
Working in Imphal
The NSU campus is inside the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, which also houses the 35,285-capacity Khuman Lampak Main Stadium and a Sports Authority of India regional facility, in the heart of Imphal. Imphal’s Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (also called Tulihal Airport) is about 8 km from the city centre and has direct flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and other major Indian cities. Road links connect Imphal to Guwahati, Kohima, Dimapur, Silchar, and Shillong via national highway, but these are long hill routes, so most candidates from outside the North East will find flying more practical. The local language is Meiteilon (Manipuri). Candidates from sports-science backgrounds may also be familiar with the Manipur University and SAI’s Imphal centre, both located in the same city.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 10 July 2026 |
| Last date for submission of application (by post or by hand) | 9 August 2026 |
| Interview | To be notified later |
The notice specifically says the interview will likely be held on short notice, with the date announced later. Candidates should keep checking the official website regularly after the last date, rather than waiting for a separate call letter timeline.
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Vacancy Details
The notification lists 9 teaching posts and 2 non-teaching posts, all on a contractual basis. Every post is reproduced below exactly as given — no discipline is merged into another.
Teaching Posts (all Assistant Professor, contractual)
| Sl. No. | Post | Subject / Discipline | Department | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Athletics | Sports Coaching | 01 |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | Shooting | Sports Coaching | 01 |
| 3 | Assistant Professor | Weightlifting | Sports Coaching | 01 |
| 4 | Assistant Professor | Badminton | Sports Coaching | 01 |
| 5 | Assistant Professor | Physical Education | Physical Education | 03 |
| 6 | Assistant Professor | Sports Psychology | Sports Psychology | 01 |
| 7 | Assistant Professor | Sports Nutrition | Sports Physiology and Nutrition | 01 |
Teaching posts sub-total: 9
Non-Teaching Posts
| Sl. No. | Post | No. of Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 01 | Not mentioned |
| 2 | Public Relations Officer | 01 | Not mentioned |
Non-teaching posts sub-total: 2
Verified total vacancy: 11
The notification does not state a category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) split for any post, and does not mention pay scale or consolidated remuneration for any of the 11 posts.
Added context: NSU separately ran a regular (non-contractual) recruitment drive earlier in 2026 — Advt. No. 12/2026, dated 22 June 2026 — for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts on a permanent basis, where the regular Assistant Professor grade carries Academic Level 10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. That is a different exercise from this Advt. No. 13/2026 contractual notice, and the pay structure need not be the same for contractual engagement. Confirm actual remuneration for these 11 posts with the university.
Eligibility
The notification does not mention qualification, experience, or age limit for any of the 11 posts. It only describes applicants generally as “eligible candidates.” No post-wise eligibility table is given.
Added context: Assistant Professor posts in similar sports coaching, physical education, sports psychology, and sports nutrition departments at Indian universities typically require a relevant Master’s degree along with NET, Ph.D., or equivalent professional certification (such as a NIS coaching diploma for coaching disciplines) under UGC norms. This is general information, not a stated requirement of this notification. Confirm the exact qualification and experience needed for each post once the detailed notification is available.
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Selection Process
The notice mentions only one selection stage.
- Interview — date and venue to be notified later, on short notice.
No written test, skill test, or document verification stage is mentioned. Candidates should treat the process as interview-only unless the detailed notification (once uploaded) says otherwise.
Application Fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official website for updates.
How to Apply
The notice gives only the submission deadline and mode, not a full step-by-step process. Based on what is stated:
- Obtain and fill the prescribed application form (format not specified in this notice; check the detailed notification on the official website).
- Fill in all required details completely.
- Submit the duly filled-in application form either by post or by hand, so that it reaches the University on or before 9 August 2026.
No online application portal is mentioned. This is an offline, physical-submission recruitment only.
Documents to keep ready Not mentioned in the official notification. As general practice for this kind of application, candidates usually need a covering application, an updated CV, and self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates — confirm the exact list once the detailed notification is published.
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Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official NSU website | Where the detailed notification is stated to be available |
| Apply Portal | Not applicable — application is by post or by hand, not online |
| More North East government jobs | Other current openings in the North East region |
Added context: at the time of writing, the detailed notification and application form for Advt. No. 13/2026 had not yet appeared on the university’s recruitment page. Candidates should keep checking www.nsu.ac.in directly, since this article cannot link to a document that isn’t published yet.
Should You Apply?
This suits candidates with a specialised background in athletics, shooting, weightlifting, badminton, physical education, sports psychology, or sports nutrition coaching, and candidates with a civil engineering or public relations background, who are open to a contractual (not permanent) engagement at a central sports university. It does not suit candidates who need guaranteed long-term job security, since this notice is explicitly for contractual posts, not regular Central Government service.
FAQs
Is this a permanent government job?
No. The notice describes this as “Engagement for the Contractual Posts,” so all 11 posts are contractual, not permanent Central Government positions.
What is the salary for these posts?
Salary is not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official website or contact the university directly for pay details before applying.
How is this different from NSU’s other 2026 recruitment drive?
This is added context, not part of the official notification. NSU separately advertised Advt. No. 12/2026 in June 2026 for regular Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts. This notice, Advt. No. 13/2026, is a separate, contractual-only recruitment with a different set of disciplines and a different application deadline.
How and when should candidates submit the application?
By post or by hand, so that it reaches the University on or before 9 August 2026. No online submission is mentioned in the notice.
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