SAI Performance Analyst Recruitment 2026

SAI Performance Analyst Recruitment 2026

Sports Authority of India (SAI) has invited online applications for 48 Performance Analyst posts. These are Group B posts filled through Direct Recruitment on a regular basis.

Important Notice: The online application portal has been postponed as per the corrigendum dated 18.02.2026. New dates will be announced on the official SAI website.

Vacancy Details (48 Posts)

• Physiotherapy: 24 posts
• Strength and Conditioning: 10 posts
• Nutrition: 4 posts
• Physiology: 4 posts
• Psychology: 4 posts
• Anthropometry: 1 post
• Biomechanics: 1 post

Age Limit

Maximum age: 30 years. SC/ST: 5 years relaxation. OBC: 3 years relaxation.

Salary

Pay Level 6: Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 per month (7th CPC) plus DA, HRA, TA.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 2,000
• SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Women: Rs. 1,500

Selection Process

Computer Based Test (CBT) with 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 2 hours. Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer.

• Section A1 - Basic Sports Science: 32 questions
• Section A2 - Sports Awareness: 8 questions
• Section B - Applied Knowledge: 40 questions
• Section C - Case Studies: 20 questions

Exam centres in 13 cities across India.

Important Dates

• Notification: 31 January 2026
• Application Dates: Postponed (check SAI website)

• Analyse athlete performance data to help coaches improve training plans
• Track and monitor the physical fitness of athletes
• Conduct sports science tests and assessments
• Prepare performance reports and share findings with coaching staff
• Support athletes during training camps and competitions
• Use technology and equipment for performance measurement
• Work with other sports science professionals as a team
• Travel with teams for national and international events as needed