National Centre for Sports Science and Research, Sports Authority of India
Contractual / Regular

SAI Director Deputation Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 6, 2026
Director

Required Qualification

Graduate188
★
Get Job Alerts on Google
Save Job

Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
6 Posts (Tentative)
Pay Scale
Pay Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)
Age Limit
Up to 56 Years
Job Location
All India19New Delhi62

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 5, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 5, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window5 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Eligibility Criteria: Officers serving under the Central Government, State Government, or Union Territory Administrations holding:
(i) Analogous post as Director (Pay Level-12) or equivalent in their parent cadre/department; OR
(ii) At least 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700).
Desired Experience: 3 years' experience in handling administrative matters / Sports Administration; OR 3 years' experience in handling finance and accounts related matters.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit for appointment on deputation basis shall not exceed 56 years as on the opening date of receipt of application (05/10/2026) in terms of DoP&T guidelines.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Cadre Dossiers & APAR Records

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications received through proper channel will be scrutinized based on eligibility criteria, past 5 years APAR/ACR gradings, vigilance clearance, and administrative/sports experience. Eligible candidates will be called for a Personal Interview before the Selection Committee constituted by the Competent Authority. Final selection will be made on the basis of the merit list prepared by the Selection Committee. There is no written examination.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Cadre Standing & Regular Service in Analogous/Feeder GradeEligibility GatewayOfficers holding analogous post in Level-12 or minimum 5 years regular service in Level-11 in Central/State/UT Govt
APAR / ACR Track Record & IntegrityDossier ScreeningOutstanding/Very Good performance appraisals for the last 5 years with clear vigilance and integrity clearance
Sports Administration & Governance ExperienceDesirable Domain Weightage3 years experience in sports administration, national scheme implementation, or financial management
Personal Interview PerformanceFinal SelectionStrategic vision for sports infrastructure, inter-departmental coordination, athlete development, and crisis management

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

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

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Directors in the Sports Authority of India (SAI) occupy senior leadership roles overseeing regional centers, national training centers, or specialized divisions at the Head Office (Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi). Responsibilities span high-performance athlete development, Khelo India scheme implementation, target Olympic podium scheme (TOPS) logistics, inter-departmental coordination with national sports federations (NSFs), and facility management. Work demands high administrative agility, protocol coordination with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and on-ground crisis resolution.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Deputation tenure is initially for 2 years, subject to extension in accordance with DoP&T guidelines (OM No. 06/08/2009-Estt (Pay-II)). Postings are on an All-India basis across SAI Regional Centers, National Centers of Excellence (NCOEs), and Head Office, New Delhi. Officers retain lien in their parent department.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because the appointment is on deputation, promotions are regulated by the parent cadre according to the officer's departmental seniority and service rules. Serving as Director in SAI provides high-visibility executive leadership credentials across central sports administration, boosting future empannelment for Joint Secretary / Additional Secretary level postings under Central Staffing Scheme (CSS).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be forwarded strictly through the Cadre Controlling Authority along with 5 years APARs, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificate; applications lacking cadre clearance will be rejected.
  • The maximum age limit is strictly 56 years as on 05.10.2026; candidates exceeding 56 years are ineligible for deputation.
  • While an advance copy may be submitted, final selection requires formal proper channel receipt of all documents before the Selection Committee meeting.
  • The deadline for physical receipt of applications at SAI Head Office is 04-11-2026 at 5:00 PM; late submissions will not be entertained.
  • The position is on deputation basis for Central/State/UT government officers only; private or fresh corporate candidates are not eligible.

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

  • UR6
Total Vacancies6 Posts (Tentative)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200) with applicable Central Government allowances and deputation duty allowance as per DoP&T rules.

Pay Matrix Level-12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200) under the 7th CPC. Terms of deputation governed as per DoP&T OM No. 06/08/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17/06/2010 as amended from time to time. Initial tenure is for 2 years.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download Proforma: Download the prescribed Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-I) from the official website of the Sports Authority of India (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in).
  2. Complete Bio-Data: Duly fill out the application proforma in duplicate, stating career details, pay scales held, and specific achievements in administration/finance/sports governance.
  3. Forwarding Through Proper Channel: Submit the completed application to the parent cadre controlling authority for verification and formal forwarding.
  4. Mandatory Enclosures by Cadre Authority: Ensure the cadre controlling authority encloses:
    • Attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years attested on each page with seal by an officer of Under Secretary rank or above;
    • Integrity Certificate;
    • Vigilance Clearance Certificate;
    • No Major or Minor Penalty certificate for the last 5 years;
    • Certificate confirming verification of particulars against service records;
    • Cadre Clearance Certificate.
  5. Postal Submission: Send the application in duplicate through proper channel (advance copy may also be sent) to:
    Office of the Director (Human Resources Division-II), Room No. 112A, Sports Authority of India, Head Office, Gate No. 10 (East Gate), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
  6. Deadline: Completed applications must reach the SAI Head Office on or before 04-11-2026 at 05:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required for deputation posts).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

Verified Official Domain
Visit Official Website

72h Deadline Tracker

Free Extension

Never miss closing dates on SSC & UPSC portals • Real-time alerts & zero fake links

Get Extension →

Prepare Your Application Documents

🔒 100% Secure & In-Browser: Filling out the application form? Use these free utilities to easily format and compress your uploads. All tools process files locally in your browser—nothing is ever uploaded to our servers.

Smart Image Resizer

Compress photo/signature to exact KB limits (e.g. 20-50KB) for SSC, UPSC.

Passport Photo Maker

Crop and tile photos into printable A4 or 4x6 sheet grids.

Signature Extractor

Remove gray shadows & shadows from signature photos.

Image to PDF Combiner

Merge multiple marksheets/certificates into a single lightweight PDF.

View188Active Graduate JobsView19Active Jobs in All India

Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The post of Director is in 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200), with applicable Central Government allowances and deputation duty allowance.

Sarkari Job Khojo is an independent information service and job discovery platform. All recruitment insights, syllabi, previous year exam cutoffs, and selection stages are compiled from official government notifications, gazettes, and recruitment portals. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or an official representative of any government agency or recruitment board. Always verify details in the official advertisement PDF before applying.

Join TelegramJoin WhatsApp