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IIT Goa Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 3 Sports Coaches Posts

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Aug. 29, 2026
Badminton CoachFootball CoachLawn Tennis Coach
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Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 385/- Per Hour
Age Limit
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Job Location
Goa16Ponda1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 28, 2026

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Starts

Aug 28, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 7, 2026

Application Window28 Aug – 7 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date7 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Educational & Professional Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) with sport specialization OR NIS Coaching Diploma/Certificate OR State/National player with recognized coaching certification.
Playing & Coaching Credentials: Must have represented University at Inter-University Sports Meets, State, or National levels with minimum 2 years of documented coaching experience in Badminton, Football, or Lawn Tennis.
Desirable: Prior coaching experience within the Inter-IIT sports ecosystem.
Tenure & Hours: Six months part-time contract requiring a minimum of 3 coaching hours per day.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per autonomous institute norms for contractual sports coaches and physical training personnel.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification & Credentials Verification (Reporting Time: 03:00 PM on 07.09.2026)

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Walk-in Technical Interview & Practical Coaching Assessment (Hostel Block, IIT Goa)

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Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria must report directly for the Walk-in Interview on 7th September 2026 at 03:00 PM at the Hostel Block, IIT Goa (at GEC Campus, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa). Candidates must carry an updated CV/resume, original credentials, and one set of self-attested photocopies of qualifications, playing achievements, and coaching experience. Selected candidates are expected to join immediately.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Sports Coaches at IIT Goa work under the Gymkhana Unit, training undergraduate and postgraduate student-athletes for Inter-IIT sports meets, zonal university competitions, and recreational fitness programs. Daily responsibilities involve conducting evening training sessions (minimum 3 hours/day), monitoring player conditioning, and organizing inter-hostel tournaments at the Farmagudi campus facilities. The environment is vibrant, interactive, and collegial.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Part-time contractual appointment for an initial duration of six months. Stationed at IIT Goa campus, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa – 403401. No accommodation is provided by the Institute.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Part-time coaching assignments do not carry permanent tenure progression; however, coaching experience in an Institute of National Importance like IIT Goa establishes high-value credentials for full-time Physical Training Instructor (PTI), Sports Officer, and Coach vacancies across central universities, IITs, NITs, and Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Immediate Walk-in Interview Today: Walk-in interview is scheduled for 7th September 2026 at 03:00 PM at Hostel Block, IIT Goa.
  • Immediate Joining Requirement: Selected coaches are expected to join duty immediately upon receipt of selection offer.
  • No Accommodation Provided: Selected coaches must make their own boarding and lodging arrangements (no campus quarters provided).
  • Mandatory Playing & Coaching Track Record: Candidates must possess verifiable Inter-University/State/National representation credentials and at least 2 years of formal coaching experience.
  • No TA/DA Paid: Candidates attending the walk-in interview must travel at their own expense.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Badminton Coach1
  • Football Coach1
  • Lawn Tennis Coach1
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Hourly honorarium of ₹385/- per hour with a minimum commitment of 3 hours per day, disbursed on a monthly basis (amounting to approx ₹28,875/- to ₹30,000/- per month). Engagement is for 6 months on a part-time basis.

Remuneration of ₹385/- per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 3 hours per day (approx ₹1,155/- per day / ₹28,875 – ₹30,000 per month) on part-time contract basis for six months.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Eligible and interested candidates must attend a walk-in interview with the following:

  • A detailed resume.
  • Original credentials and certificates supporting qualifications and experience.

Interview Details:

  • Date: September 7, 2026
  • Reporting Time: 03:00 PM
  • Venue: Hostel Block of IIT Goa

Please note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Candidates are advised to ensure they meet all minimum essential qualifications and experience requirements before appearing for the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required for attending the walk-in interview).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview will be held on 7th September 2026 at 03:00 PM at the Hostel Block of IIT Goa, at Goa College of Engineering (GEC) Campus, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa – 403401.

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