The SAI High Performance Coach recruitment is open to retired officers. Sports Authority of India (SAI) has released File No. A-12/8/2026-66, dated 26 October 2026, on sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in. Online applications open on 30 October 2026 and close on 1 December 2026 at 05:00 PM.
SAI will engage retired persons against 17 High Performance Coach posts on a Last Pay Drawn (LPD) minus pension basis. The posting is on an all-India basis, in the centres where SAI schemes run. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Sports Authority of India notification, File No. A-12/8/2026-66 dated 26 October 2026.
Last verified: 27 October 2026.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is engaging retired persons against 17 High Performance Coach posts through File No. A-12/8/2026-66. The last date to apply online is 1 December 2026 at 05:00 PM on sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in. SAI shortlists applications on experience and selects candidates through an interview.
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Quick Summary of SAI High Performance Coach 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
| Post | High Performance Coach |
| Total Vacancy | 17 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level 13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900) |
| Salary Paid | Last Pay Drawn minus Pension |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Maximum Age | 64 years on opening date of applications |
| Eligibility | Retired officer with the service and coaching qualification set in the notice |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and interview |
| Place of Posting | All-India basis, at SAI scheme centres |
| Term | 1 year or till age 64, whichever is earlier |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens who meet the notice criteria |
| Last Date | 1 December 2026 |
About Sports Authority of India
Sports Authority of India (SAI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and is mandated to develop and promote sports in the country.
SAI aims to achieve excellence in sports and to train and prepare sportspersons for international competitions. It has international-standard sports infrastructure across the country, along with trained coaches. The Government of India provides it with funds. This SAI High Performance Coach engagement comes from its Human Resources Division-II.
Place of Posting and Local Context
SAI will post the selected SAI High Performance Coach candidates on an All-India basis, in the centres where its schemes run.
Candidates from North Bengal, Sikkim and the North East should be ready to join a centre in any part of the country. Candidates comparing options can browse the latest All India jobs on this site.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Important Dates
SAI has fixed the schedule below for online applications.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification dated | 26 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 30 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply online | 1 December 2026 (05:00 PM) |
The portal for SAI High Performance Coach applications closes at 05:00 PM on 1 December 2026. Candidates should upload all documents before that time.
High Performance Coach Vacancy Details and Salary
The SAI High Performance Coach notification lists one post with 17 vacancies at Level 13.
| Post | Pay Level | Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Performance Coach | Level 13 | 17 | ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900 |
The total is 17 posts. The notice also lists this level as Pay Band 4, ₹37,400 – ₹67,000, plus ₹8,700 grade pay.
Salary and Allowances
The SAI High Performance Coach salary is a fixed monthly amount, worked out as the last pay drawn minus the basic pension.
- The basic pension is the pension fixed at the time of retirement. If the candidate took the commuted value of pension, SAI also deducts the commuted portion.
- The amount stays unchanged for the whole term. No annual increment, percentage increase or Dearness Allowance applies.
- SAI deducts income tax or any other tax at source and issues TDS certificates where applicable.
- The transport allowance is ₹5,580 or ₹11,160 per month, depending on the place of posting. It also remains unchanged.
- No TA/DA is paid for joining the assignment or on its completion. No DA, accommodation, residential phone, personal staff, medical reimbursement, HRA or LTC is admissible.
- For official tours outside the place of posting, TA/DA is paid as for SAI officers of equivalent level (Pay Level 13).
- Leave is 1.5 days per month in a calendar year, on a pro-rata basis. SAI pays no salary for absence beyond 18 days in a year, and unused leave lapses at the end of the calendar year.
Term of Engagement
The SAI High Performance Coach term is 1 year or till the age of 64, whichever is earlier, based on SAI’s performance review or requirement. SAI considers an extension on periodic review, under DoE O.M. No. 3-25/2020-E.III A dated 09.12.2020.
The notice also sets the maximum tenure for this contract post at the age of 65. In no case does SAI extend the contract beyond it.
The post may continue after a contract ends, but the selected candidate cannot claim continuation. SAI may or may not start fresh recruitment against the vacant post at its sole discretion.
The engagement is purely on contract. It gives no right to regular employment in SAI or to the status of a government employee.
Service Conditions
- Selected candidates must attend office on a regular basis and cannot take up any other assignment during the contract.
- SAI can end the service after 15 days’ notice if performance is not satisfactory. A candidate who wants to leave must give 30 days’ advance notice, or pay one month’s salary in lieu, subject to approval of the competent authority.
- Selected candidates follow the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, and the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923.
- SAI can end the service with immediate effect for misconduct, negligence of duties or unauthorised absence.
- The Director General of SAI is the final authority in any dispute. Employment matters fall under the jurisdiction of courts in Delhi.
Eligibility for High Performance Coach
Applications for the SAI High Performance Coach post are invited only from Indian citizens who meet the service and qualification criteria below.
Age Limit
Candidates must not exceed 64 years of age on the opening date for submission of applications. The online application opens on 30 October 2026. Candidates can check their age with the age calculator tool.
Service Eligibility
Officers must have worked under the Central Government, State Governments or Union Territory Administrations. They must have held one of the following.
- An analogous post in their parent cadre or department.
- Regular service of 5 years in Level 12, ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 (Pay Band 3, ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 plus ₹7,600 grade pay).
Required Qualification
Candidates need any one of the following.
- Diploma in coaching from SAI NS NIS, Patiala, or equivalent (as defined by SAI), or from any other recognised Indian or foreign university or institute.
- Participation in the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, World Championship or equivalent (as defined by SAI), with a certificate course in coaching.
- Dronacharya Awardee.
Desirable Experience
The notice lists 5 years of coaching experience in relevant sports, from any government institute, recognised institute or private organisation, as desirable.
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Selection Process
For the SAI High Performance Coach post, SAI shortlists applications and calls eligible candidates for an interview. A duly appointed Selection/Interview Committee makes the selection.
- SAI scrutinises applications and shortlists them based on relevant experience and the job description.
- Shortlisted candidates attend an interview at their own cost. SAI pays no TA/DA for it.
- The Selection/Interview Committee recommends the candidates.
- Selected candidates produce the original certificates mentioned in the application at the time of joining.
Meeting the criteria does not mean an interview call. Candidature stays provisional at every stage. SAI cancels it if verification, before or after the interview, shows that any eligibility condition is not met. Failing to produce the original certificates at joining also leads to cancellation.
SAI will also draw a panel valid for one year.
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How to Apply
Candidates apply for the SAI High Performance Coach post only online. SAI rejects applications received through any other mode.
- Check that all eligibility conditions in the notice are met. SAI disqualifies candidates who do not meet them at any stage.
- Keep a valid email ID ready. The ID entered in the form must stay active until the recruitment process ends, and it cannot be changed once entered.
- Open the SAI jobs portal on sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in and fill in the online application between 30 October 2026 (10:00 AM) and 1 December 2026 (05:00 PM).
- Upload the self-attested documents listed below.
- Check the email account regularly for updates. SAI puts further notices and corrigenda on its website only.
SAI rejects forms that are not in the prescribed format, are incomplete or unsigned, or come without copies of qualification certificates, experience certificates and Board or University mark-sheets. The candidate carries the responsibility for the genuineness of every certificate, and SAI can discard experience certificates that do not carry correct details.
Candidates should apply only through the official link and should not pay any agent or middleman for a government job.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Proof of date of birth: Aadhaar Card, 10th class mark sheet or 12th class mark sheet.
- Certificates of educational qualification and experience.
- Scanned copy of passport-size colour photograph and signature.
- Scanned copy of No Objection Certificate from the present employer, for candidates working in Central or State Government or Autonomous Organisations.
- Latest Last Pay Drawn certificate.
- Pension Pay Order.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification, File No. A-12/8/2026-66 | Download official notification PDF |
| Online application | Apply online on the SAI jobs portal |
| Recruitment details | Visit the Sports Authority of India website |
Should You Apply?
The SAI High Performance Coach job suits retired officers who already coach at a high level and meet the service rules in the notice. A coaching diploma, a Dronacharya Award, or international participation with a coaching certificate gives the candidate the required qualification. Five years of coaching experience in the relevant sport counts as desirable.
The contract has clear limits. Pay is fixed at last pay drawn minus pension, so the monthly amount depends on each candidate’s own pension. The notice allows no increment or Dearness Allowance, and no accommodation, medical reimbursement or HRA. The term is 1 year or till age 64, whichever is earlier, and the job gives no regular employment in SAI.
Seventeen posts for the whole country can mean tough competition for each posting. Candidates who cannot relocate may find the All-India posting rule hard. Retired officers who still want to coach can compare the SAI High Performance Coach job with other government jobs before applying.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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FAQs
Who can apply for SAI High Performance Coach 2026?
Indian citizens who are retired persons can apply if they meet the service and qualification rules. They need an analogous post in their parent cadre or 5 years in Level 12. They also need a coaching diploma, Olympic-level participation with a coaching certificate, or a Dronacharya Award.
What is the SAI High Performance Coach salary?
SAI pays a fixed monthly amount equal to the last pay drawn minus the basic pension. A transport allowance of ₹5,580 or ₹11,160 per month is also paid, depending on the place of posting. No increment or Dearness Allowance applies during the contract.
How long is the SAI High Performance Coach contract?
The term is 1 year or till the age of 64, whichever is earlier, based on performance review or SAI’s requirement. The notice also sets the maximum tenure for this post at the age of 65, and no extension goes beyond it.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.