Sports Authority of India (SAI) has released a recruitment notification (F. No A-12026/1/2026-/2025-HO) for the post of Assistant on a regular basis. This recruitment is being carried out based on the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) “Public Disclosure of Scores, Combined Graduate Level Exam, 2025” (SSC CGL 2025). Candidates whose names are provisionally shortlisted in Annexure-I of the notification can apply online from 25 September 2026 to 15 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 25 September 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 25 September 2026 |
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| Last Date for Apply Online | 15 October 2026 (upto 05:00 PM) |
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| Merit List / Offer Letters | To be notified later |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 0/- (Nil) |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | ₹ 0/- (Nil) |
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| No application fee is required for submitting the online application via the SAI Jobs portal. |
Age Limit (As on 25/09/2026)
- Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India (DoPT) norms for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and other eligible categories.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Scale of Pay | Pay Matrix Level-06 (7th Central Pay Commission). |
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SAI Assistant Vacancy 2026: Total 91 Posts
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent (as of 01.08.2025, i.e., the cut-off date of SSC CGLE 2025). |
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| Mandatory Eligibility | Candidates MUST be provisionally shortlisted in the SSC CGL Examination Public Disclosure List (PDL) 2025, and their names must appear in Annexure-I of the official notification. |
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| Candidates must apply using the exact same email ID as provided in the SSC CGL Examination-2025. |
How to Apply Online for SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Only candidates whose names and details are listed in the provisionally shortlisted candidates list (Annexure-I) based on SSC CGL 2025 PDL scores are eligible to apply.
- Visit the official Sports Authority of India (SAI) Jobs Portal at sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs.
- Fill in the online application form carefully. Ensure you use the exact same email ID as registered during the SSC CGL 2025 examination.
- If your registered email ID has changed or is no longer functional, you must first send a request email to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject: “Updation of Email ID for the post of Assistant Application 2025” before applying.
- Ensure all details match your SSC CGL 2025 registration and PDL data. Submit the application form before the deadline: 15 October 2026 (05:00 PM).
- The final offer of appointment will be issued based on the order of merit from the SSC CGL 2025 marks and subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
