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| Online Application Starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Available before exam |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | To be announced |
No Application Fee (Nil)
Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Not exceeding 56 years as on closing date
Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.
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The Sports Authority of India published an official employment notification inviting applications for 11 Deputy Director posts on a deputation basis. The appointments will oversee sports administration, infrastructure facilities, and high-performance training centers nationwide.
Officers serving under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, autonomous bodies, or recognized statutory authorities are eligible to apply through their respective departments.
Recruiting Body: Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
File Number: 01-04001(03)/3/2026-66/751
Post Name: Deputy Director
Total Openings: 11 Posts
Pay Level: Level 11 of 7th CPC (Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700)
Deputation Period: Initially 3 years, extendable as per DoPT guidelines
Job Location: All-India basis across SAI Regional Centers and National Academies
Application Deadline: 45 days from publication in Employment News (30 November 2026)
Official Portal: sportsauthorityofindia.gov.in
Analogous Service: Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
Grade Promotion Pathway: Officers with five years regular service in posts in Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500) or equivalent.
Maximum Age Limit: Candidates must not exceed 56 years of age on the closing date of application receipt.
Work Experience: Demonstrated experience in sports administration, budget handling, sports event management, or public procurement.
Open the official recruitment portal using the direct application link provided below.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with your active email address and mobile number.
Fill in educational qualifications, personal details, and category certificate numbers accurately.
Upload required scanned photographs and signatures in the dimensions specified by the commission.
Pay the prescribed application fee through authorized net banking, card, or UPI channels.
Download and print the final confirmation slip and fee receipt for future verification.
Quick answers to common candidate queries for SAI Recruitment 2026
Selected officers receive remuneration under 7th CPC Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700) along with central government DA, HRA, and medical allowances.
Postings are made on an All-India basis at SAI Regional Centers, National Centers of Excellence, and the New Delhi Headquarters.
The initial deputation tenure is three years. It can be extended up to five years depending on performance and mutual consent between borrowing and parent departments.
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