Quick Info
- Organization
- Sports Authority of India (SAI)
- Post Name
- Assistant
- Total Vacancies
- 91 Regular Posts
- Last Date
- 15 October 2026 (05:00 PM)
Apply link & official notification are in the Important Links section below ↓
Table of Contents
✓ Last verified on 3 October 2026 from official notification
SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to fill 91 regular posts of Assistant in Pay Matrix Level-06 (7th Central Pay Commission). Applications are invited online from candidates who appear in the SSC CGL 2025 Public Disclosure List (PDL) and are provisionally shortlisted in Annexure-I of the notification. The online portal is open from 25.09.2026 and the last date to apply is 15.10.2026 (05:00 PM).
SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
| Post Name | Assistant |
| Advertisement / Notification Number | F. No A-12026/1/2026-/2025-HO – Personnel Division / 683 (Dated: 25-09-2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 91 Regular Posts |
| Job Location | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| Application Mode | Online (SAI Jobs Portal) |
| Official Website | sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in |
| Apply Start Date | 25.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 October 2026 (05:00 PM) |
SAI Assistant Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale / Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant | Total: 91 Posts; UR: 37; EWS: 09; OBC: 25; SC: 13; ST: 07; PwBD: 05 (horizontal reservation) | Pay Matrix Level-06 (7th CPC) |
PwBD Reservation (05 posts, filled horizontally):
- Blindness and Low Vision – Category (a): 01 post
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Category (b): 02 posts
- Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy – Category (c): 01 post
- Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness – Category (d), or Multiple Disabilities – Category (e): 01 post
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Required Qualification | Additional Requirement / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent, as on 01.08.2025 (the cut-off date of the essential educational qualification in the SSC CGLE-2025 notification). | Candidate must be in the SSC CGL 2025 Public Disclosure List and provisionally shortlisted in Annexure-I. Experience: Not Mentioned in Official Notification. |
SAI Assistant Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| Maximum Age | Candidates who have attained 30 years of age as on 25.09.2026 are not eligible to apply. |
| Age Calculation Date | 25.09.2026 |
| Age Relaxation | Relaxation in the upper age limit for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories as per prevailing Government of India rules. Reservation will follow the DoPT OMs issued from time to time. |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All Categories | Not Mentioned in Official Notification | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 25-09-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15.10.2026 (05:00 PM) |
Selection Process
- SAI invites applications from eligible candidates whose names appear in the SSC CGL Examination 2025 Public Disclosure List (PDL), in a fixed ratio for each category (SC/ST/EWS/OBC/PwBD) against the number of vacancies.
- Candidates who apply will be arranged in order of merit based on their SSC CGL 2025 marks.
- Offers of appointment will be issued according to the number of vacancies, subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
- The category filled in the SSC CGLE-2025 application form will be treated as final.
- Being invited to submit the application form does not mean final acceptance of candidature by SAI. Offer letters will be issued against available vacancies, based on merit.
How to Apply for SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Check that your name appears in Annexure-I of the official notification (provisionally shortlisted from the SSC CGL 2025 PDL).
- Read the official notification carefully and confirm that you meet the educational qualification and age limit.
- Visit the SAI jobs portal (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs) or use the Apply Online link given below.
- Apply with the same email ID that you provided in SSC CGL Examination 2025, as shown against your name in Annexure-I. Access and application are restricted to candidates shortlisted in Annexure-I.
- If your email ID has changed or is no longer working, send an email to hrd2.sai@gov.in and itdivisionhq-sai@gov.in with the subject line: Updation of Email ID for the post of Assistant Application 2025.
- Fill in the online application form and submit it on or before 15.10.2026 (05:00 PM).
For any recruitment-related query, candidates can write to hrd2.sai@gov.in. In case of any dispute or ambiguity, the English version of the notification will be treated as final.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Not Available |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many Assistant posts has SAI announced in this recruitment?
SAI has announced 91 regular posts of Assistant in Pay Matrix Level-06 (7th CPC).
2. What is the last date to apply for SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The online portal is open from 25.09.2026 to 15.10.2026 (05:00 PM).
3. Who can apply for the SAI Assistant posts?
Only candidates from the SSC CGL 2025 Public Disclosure List who are provisionally shortlisted in Annexure-I of the notification can access the portal and apply, using the same email ID given in SSC CGL 2025.
4. What is the educational qualification required?
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent, as on 01.08.2025.
5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Candidates who have attained 30 years of age as on 25.09.2026 are not eligible. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
6. How will candidates be selected?
Applicants will be arranged in merit order based on their SSC CGL 2025 marks, and offers will be issued according to the number of vacancies, subject to eligibility.
7. What should I do if my email ID has changed?
Email hrd2.sai@gov.in and itdivisionhq-sai@gov.in with the subject line “Updation of Email ID for the post of Assistant Application 2025”.
Disclaimer
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.




