Dibrugarh University Coach Recruitment 2026

Dibrugarh University is hiring 3 Coaches — one each for Athletics, Badminton, and Football — for its Sports Board in Assam. If you have a Bachelor's degree with a Diploma in Coaching or a Master's degree in Physical Education with the right specialization, you can apply online. The last date to apply online is 11 September 2026, followed by a hard-copy submission deadline of 18 September 2026. Selected candidates will get a salary in the Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000 pay band plus Grade Pay Rs. 9,700.

Dibrugarh University Coach (Athletics/Badminton/Football) Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Dibrugarh University has released Advertisement No. DU/EST-B.8/2026, dated 13 August 2026, inviting applications for 3 Coach posts to strengthen its sports program. One post each is available for Athletics, Badminton, and Football coaching. The Athletics post is reserved for the ST category, while the Badminton and Football posts are Unreserved. This is a good opportunity for sports professionals with a strong competitive playing background who want a stable university job with a wide, growth-oriented pay scale.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Coach (Athletics): 1 post — Reserved for ST
• Coach (Badminton): 1 post — Unreserved
• Coach (Football): 1 post — Unreserved

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's Degree with a Diploma or P.G. Diploma in Coaching in Athletics, Badminton, or Football from a recognized institution or university, OR a Master's Degree in Physical Education (minimum 55% marks) with specialization in your sport.
• Playing Record: You must have represented your sport at the All India Inter-University, State, or National level competition — this is a mandatory requirement, not just preferred.
• Desirable: Experience organizing games, sports, and cultural meets at the college or university level will strengthen your application, though it is not compulsory.

Age Limit

• The age limit for this post is as per Assam State Government Rules — the notification does not specify fixed minimum or maximum age figures.
• Special Relaxation: If you are already serving at Dibrugarh University, there is no upper age limit when you apply for a Coach post.

Salary

• Selected Coaches will get a salary in the pay band of Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000 per month, plus Grade Pay of Rs. 9,700 (pre-revised pay scale).
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Dibrugarh University and Assam state government rules.

Application Fee

• All Candidates: Rs. 2,000
• Payment Mode: Online, via SBI Collect (scan the QR code given in the notification).

How to Apply

1. Go to the Dibrugarh University application portal at dibrunt.samarth.edu.in.
2. Register yourself and fill in the online application form for the Coach post you want to apply for.
3. Upload your educational certificates, sports achievement proof, and photograph.
4. Pay the Rs. 2,000 application fee online through SBI Collect.
5. Submit the form online before 11 September 2026 and take a printout.
6. Send the signed printed application, with all supporting documents and fee payment proof, by post to The Registrar, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004, Assam, marking the envelope "Application for the Post of Coach (Athletics/Badminton/Football)", so that it reaches by 18 September 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 14 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 11 September 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy by Post: 18 September 2026

• Train student-athletes in techniques, drills, and fitness routines for the assigned sport
• Plan and conduct daily practice sessions and pre-competition camps
• Select and prepare university teams for inter-university, state, and national tournaments
• Monitor player fitness, injury prevention, and recovery routines
• Maintain sports equipment and coordinate ground/court bookings
• Organize annual sports meets and inter-departmental competitions
• Keep attendance and performance records of trainees
• Guide students on nutrition, discipline, and sportsmanship