RFI Administrative Staff Recruitment 2026

The Rowing Federation of India (RFI) has invited applications for contractual administrative staff positions supporting its office, sports development activities and financial operations. Candidates with the relevant education, skills and experience may apply for the Office Executive, Development Manager or Financial Assistant role.

The notification covers three different post titles, but does not disclose the number of vacancies for each role or an overall vacancy count. Applications are accepted by email from the notification date of 25 September 2026 until 15 October 2026. RFI will screen applications against eligibility, qualifications and experience, then contact suitable candidates about the next stage.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

RFI has called for applications for three types of administrative staff positions. The notification does not provide a post-wise vacancy count, so the number of openings for each role is not specified.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Office Executive: Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Computer proficiency is required. Relevant experience may include sports-related activities, organising national or international events, and familiarity with sports federations. The notification states a preferred overall experience of “five (02) years or more,” an internally inconsistent figure; candidates should confirm the intended requirement with RFI.

Development Manager: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline as well as a degree in Sports Management. The role requires proficiency in MS Office and data management, along with experience in sports analytics, management and planning. Familiarity with National Sports Federations (NSFs), State Associations and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is also specified. More than five years of experience is preferred.

Financial Assistant: Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline. The notification calls for proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software, experience in finance or accounts (preferably with a sports or government body), and knowledge of government financial rules and procurement. The stated preferred experience is “ten (03) years or more”; because those figures conflict, candidates should check the exact requirement with RFI.

The roles involve practical responsibilities in administration, sports development or finance. Office Executive duties include coordinating assigned RFI activities; liaising with State Rowing Associations, SAI and government bodies; maintaining records and correspondence; supporting athlete registration, accreditation, visa documentation and eligibility records; and recording attendance at camps. The Development Manager is expected to plan and run national coaching camps, assist with monitoring the ACTC budget, track national-level athletes across Elite, Youth, Junior and Sub-Junior categories, support rowing championships, assess training-centre infrastructure and staffing gaps, and assist the High Performance Director. Financial Assistant duties include preparing financial proposals, budgets, sanctions and expenditure statements; checking bills, claims, invoices and advances; maintaining vouchers and records; handling procurement documentation; preparing Utilisation Certificates, Statements of Expenditure and periodic reports; and addressing audit observations while following government financial rules and SAI norms. Candidates for all three roles should be willing to travel frequently for camps, competitions and official meetings. Selected staff may be posted anywhere in India and may travel with the team to events in India and abroad.

Age Limit

The notification does not specify an age limit or any age-relaxation provisions.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply

1. Review the eligibility requirements and responsibilities for the post you intend to apply for.
2. Prepare an updated resume or CV describing your education, relevant skills and experience, including sports-related experience where applicable.
3. Attach scanned copies of your educational and experience certificates.
4. Clearly state the post name in the subject line of your email.
5. Send the application to both RFI email addresses: presidentrowing@gmail.com and sgindiarowing@gmail.com.
6. Ensure that your application reaches RFI no later than 15 October 2026. The notification specifies email applications and does not provide an online application form.

Salary & Pay Scale

Remuneration will be determined under the applicable Sports Authority of India (SAI) norms. A higher salary may be considered in deserving cases based on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. The notification does not state a fixed salary amount or pay scale.

Selection Process

RFI has not set out a detailed selection schedule or named specific assessment stages in the notification. Applications received by email will be screened based on eligibility, qualifications and experience. Candidates considered suitable will be contacted by RFI about the next stage; the notification does not specify what that stage will involve.

Eligible candidates interested in these contractual roles should email a complete application to both listed addresses and make sure it reaches the Rowing Federation of India by 15 October 2026.