PU Coaches Recruitment 2026

PU Coaches Recruitment 2026: Overview

Panjab University (PU) is hiring Coaches and Past Champion Athletes as Coaches for its Directorate of Sports in Chandigarh. The engagement comes under the Khelo India Scheme of the Sports Authority of India, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. You would join the university through a contractual appointment linked to your sports discipline.

Posts and Disciplines

• Badminton Coach: a discipline-specific coaching appointment in the Directorate of Sports.
• Football Coach: the football coaching role covered by the same university notice.
• Swimming Coach: a coaching appointment for the swimming discipline.
• Kabaddi Coach: the kabaddi coaching role within this Khelo India recruitment.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Initial engagement: Your contract starts with a two-year term. An extension depends on your performance and the university’s needs.
• Performance review: The university will review your work continuously. Periodic reviews will inform any decision to continue the engagement.
• Employment status: The contract does not give you a right to permanent employment at PU. An extension is a separate decision.
• Ending the contract: If performance is unsatisfactory, the competent authority can end the contract with 30 days’ notice. The university also reserves the right to withdraw its offer without giving a reason.
• Travel costs: No travelling or daily allowance is payable for attending the interview, joining the assignment or completing it.
• Tax deductions: Applicable taxes will be deducted before payment. PU will issue the relevant tax certificates.
• Earlier applicants: If you already applied under notice 3656/DS dated 7 August 2025, you do not need to apply again.

Application Submission Notes

Use the application form attached to the notification and identify your game in the space provided. Deliver the completed form by hand, Registered Post or Speed Post to the Office of the Directorate of Sports, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

The notice identifies the Director’s office on the first floor of the Directorate of Sports as the place for reporting with originals. It does not give a separate interview schedule.