SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI), under the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is recruiting for regular Assistant posts. Applications are intended for candidates provisionally shortlisted in the SSC CGL Examination Public Disclosure List (PDL) 2025 who meet the stated education and age requirements.

There are 91 vacancies, and applications must be submitted online from 25 September to 15 October 2026, with the portal closing at 5:00 PM on the final date. SAI will prepare the merit order using SSC CGL 2025 marks and issue appointment offers according to the available vacancies, subject to eligibility.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

SAI has announced 91 Assistant posts. The stated category distribution is shown below. The five posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are horizontal reservations and are not additional to the total vacancy count.

The PwBD horizontal vacancies are distributed as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification. The degree or equivalent qualification must have been obtained by 1 August 2025, the essential qualification cut-off date specified for SSC CGL Examination 2025.

Age Limit

A candidate who has attained the age of 30 years as of 25 September 2026 is not eligible to apply. Upper-age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories will be available under the prevailing Government of India rules. The notification also limits access to candidates provisionally shortlisted in Annexure I; they must apply using the email ID associated with their SSC CGL Examination 2025 entry.

Application Fee

The notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates should refer to the official application portal and notification for any instructions displayed during submission.

How to Apply

1. Open the official SAI jobs portal at sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs during the application period.
2. Sign in using the same email address provided for SSC CGL Examination 2025. Applications are restricted to provisionally shortlisted candidates listed in Annexure I.
3. Enter the required information in the online application form and ensure that you meet the eligibility conditions before proceeding.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and supporting documents in accordance with the portal’s instructions.
5. Review the information and uploaded documents carefully before submitting the form.
6. Submit the application by 15 October 2026 at 5:00 PM and keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
7. If your registered email address has changed or is no longer functional, contact hrd2.sai@gov.in and itdivisionhq-sai@gov.in. Use the subject line “Updation of Email ID for the post of Assistant Application 2025.”

A personal email address and mobile number are required because SAI will send communications by email.

Salary & Pay Scale

The Assistant post is placed in Pay Matrix Level 06 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The notification does not state a specific salary amount.

Selection Process

SAI will arrange applicants in merit order based on their SSC CGL 2025 marks. Appointment offers will be made according to the number of vacancies and are subject to candidates meeting the eligibility requirements. The category selected in the SSC CGL Examination 2025 application form will be treated as final.

Eligible candidates who are provisionally shortlisted should complete their online application through the SAI portal before it closes at 5:00 PM on 15 October 2026.