SAI Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 — 31 Vacancies

Sports Authority of India (SAI) is recruiting 31 Assistant Directors on a regular basis. This notice is only for the 93 candidates listed in the official PDF from the UPSC CSE 2024 Pratibha Setu Portal. The online application starts on 23 June 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 8 July 2026 at 05:00 PM. Salary is in Pay Matrix Level 10, which is Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month plus central government allowances.

Sports Authority of India Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 - 31 Posts

Sports Authority of India (SAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has announced recruitment for Assistant Director posts in the Department of Sports setup. The recruitment is based on UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 Pratibha Setu Portal data, and SAI has listed candidates in a 1:3 ratio against the available vacancies. No fresh open application is available for the general public; only candidates named in the PDF can access and submit the form through the SAI e-portal.

SAI works on the development and promotion of sports across India, including athlete training and sports infrastructure. This Assistant Director recruitment is a regular government-linked opportunity for candidates already shortlisted through the UPSC CSE 2024 Pratibha Setu route. If your name appears in the table, use the same email ID given in the Pratibha Setu Portal to access the application.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Assistant Director: 31 posts

Category-wise Breakdown:

• UR: 15 posts
• EWS: 3 posts
• OBC: 7 posts
• SC: 5 posts
• ST: 1 post
• PwBD categories mentioned: Category 2 (Deaf / Hard of Hearing) and Category 3 (Locomotor Disability / OH)

Who Can Apply?

Pratibha Setu Listed Candidates Only

• Shortlisted source: You must be one of the 93 candidates named in the notification table.
• Exam basis: The shortlist is based on UPSC CSE 2024 percentile data available on the Pratibha Setu Portal.
• Email access: You can apply only with the email ID shown against your name in the official table.
• Category: The category filled in the Pratibha Setu Portal application will be treated as final.

If Your Email ID Has Changed

• Email update request: Send an email to hrd2.sai@gov.in and itdivisionhg-sai@gov.in.
• Subject line: Use Updation of Email ID for Assistant Director Application— 2026.
• Important note: This is only for candidates listed in the PDF whose registered email is no longer working.

The notification does not give a separate educational qualification section because this recruitment is tied to the UPSC CSE 2024 Pratibha Setu shortlist. Do not apply if your name is not in the official list, because the portal access is restricted to the listed candidates.

Salary

• Pay level: Pay Matrix Level 10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• Salary range: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month.
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA and other allowances will apply as per Central Government rules.

Pay Level 10 is the same level commonly used for Group A entry-level officer posts. The starting basic pay is Rs. 56,100 per month, and the pay scale goes up to Rs. 1,77,500 per month before allowances.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

SAI will not conduct a fresh written exam for this notice. The candidates who apply will be arranged in order of merit based on the percentile available on the UPSC CSE 2024 Pratibha Setu Portal.

1. Restricted application: Only the 93 listed candidates can submit the Assistant Director application on the SAI e-portal.
2. Merit order: SAI will arrange applications according to the Pratibha Setu percentile.
3. Category check: The category already filled in the Pratibha Setu Portal will be treated as final.
4. Offer of appointment: Offer letters will be issued as per merit and the notified 31 vacancies.

Submitting the application does not mean the appointment is final. SAI clearly states that offer letters will be issued only against the available vacancies and based on the notified merit process.

How to Apply

1. Go to the SAI recruitment portal at sportsauthorityofindia.gov.in/saijobs.
2. Use the email ID shown in the Pratibha Setu table against your name.
3. Open the Assistant Director application form when the portal starts on 23 June 2026 at 10:00 AM.
4. Fill the online form and upload all supporting documents asked by the portal.
5. Submit the form before 8 July 2026 at 05:00 PM.
6. For recruitment-related queries, email hrd2.sai@gov.in.

SAI has advised candidates to submit the form well before the closing time to avoid last-minute technical issues. The notification also mentions that, in case of any dispute, the English version of the notice will be treated as valid.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 June 2026
• Interactive Webinar: 22 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 23 June 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Last Date to Apply Online: 8 July 2026 at 05:00 PM
• Exam Date: No fresh exam mentioned

• Manage sports development programmes and administrative work assigned by SAI
• Coordinate with training centres, coaches, athletes, and sports support teams
• Prepare reports, notes, and records for programme monitoring
• Assist in implementation of schemes linked to athlete training and sports infrastructure
• Monitor compliance with government and SAI rules during assigned work
• Support planning, review meetings, and field-level coordination across SAI units