Sports Authority of India (SAI) Recruitment 2026: 11 Deputy Director Posts Open on Deputation
Sports Authority of India (SAI) has invited applications for 11 posts of Deputy Director in Pay Level-11 (7th CPC). This is not a regular recruitment. The posts are filled on deputation, so only serving officers of the Central Government, a State Government or a Union Territory administration can apply. The posting is on an All-India basis, at the centres where SAI schemes run.
If you are a serving officer and you want to move into sports administration, read this page fully. The application is offline, it must travel through proper channel, and it must reach SAI Head Office in New Delhi by 20 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Check more central government and other govt jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights of SAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sports Authority of India (SAI), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
| Post | Deputy Director |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Mode of Engagement | Deputation, 2 years (extendable by up to 1 year) |
| Pay Level | Level-11, 7th CPC |
| Job Location | All India (SAI centres) |
| Application Mode | Offline, through proper channel |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
The notification is dated 21 October 2026. SAI is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, set up to develop and promote sports in the country.
How Many Vacancies Are There in SAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director | Level-11 (7th CPC) | 11 |
The notification gives no category-wise split (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) for these 11 posts. Do not look for a reservation table, because there is none.
What is the Eligibility for SAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?
Service Eligibility
No degree is prescribed in the notification. What counts is the post you hold now. You must be an officer working under the Central Government, a State Government or a Union Territory administration, including their attached or subordinate offices. You must also fit one of these two routes:
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Route (i) | Holding an analogous post as Deputy Director (Level-11) or equivalent in your parent cadre or department |
| Route (ii) | At least 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-10 (Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500) |
Route (ii) is the one many officers miss. If you are in Level-10 with five regular years behind you, you are still in the race. Note the word “regular”: the notification does not count any other kind of service for this route. Read your own service record before you decide.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 56 years, as on the opening date of receipt of application |
The notification gives no minimum age and no age relaxation. It also does not state the opening date for receipt of applications, so work out your age carefully and confirm the date on the SAI website.
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What is the Salary for SAI Deputy Director 2026 (Pay Level-11)?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix | Level-11 (7th CPC) |
| Allowances | As per DoP&T deputation terms |
The notification does not print a rupee figure for Level-11. The deputation terms follow the DoP&T Office Memorandum dated 17 June 2010, as amended from time to time. Your exact pay and deputation allowance will be worked out under those rules, so ask your own establishment branch how they apply to you.
Nature of Work: What Will a Deputy Director Do at SAI?
The Deputy Director works as a Section Head. You assist and report to the Divisional Head on sports administration, policy and programmes. You supervise the divisions or centres given to you and make sure SAI schemes and Government of India guidelines are followed.
The job also covers keeping data on athletes, personnel and schemes, watching administrative and financial matters, and inspecting offices, training centres and field units. You will coordinate between divisions and with outside stakeholders, and support decisions at higher levels.
What is the Selection Process for SAI Deputy Director 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility check | Candidates who fulfil all the eligibility conditions are called |
| Interview | Eligible candidates will be called for interview |
| Merit list | Prepared by the Selection Committee of the Competent Authority |
The notification names no other stage and does not state a date for the interview, so keep watching the SAI website after you apply. Need help with the interview round? See our preparation strategy page.
How to Apply Offline for SAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?
There is no online application for this post. The route is offline, and your own department must forward the papers. Keep your service record ready before you begin.
- Download the application format (Annexure-I, Curriculum Vitae Proforma) from the SAI website, or copy it from the notification PDF (link in Essential Links below).
- Fill the form in full, sign it, and get it countersigned with seal by your Cadre or Appointing Authority.
- Prepare the application in duplicate and attach copies of certificates in proof of age, qualifications, experience and research.
- Attach complete Confidential Reports or APARs for the last five years, and a Vigilance Clearance certificate from your Competent Authority.
- Send everything through proper channel or your Cadre Controlling Authority to the Office of the Director (Human Resources Division-II), Room No. 211, Sports Authority of India, Head Office, Gate No. 10 (East Gate), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
- Make sure it reaches on or before 20 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Enclosures to Attach
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Application in Annexure-I | Complete, signed by you, countersigned with seal by the Cadre or Appointing Authority |
| ACRs/APARs, last 5 years | Attested on each page with seal by an officer of Under Secretary to Government of India rank or above |
| Integrity Certificate | Required |
| Vigilance Clearance | Required |
| No Major or Minor penalty certificate | For the last 5 years of service |
| Verification certificate | Particulars furnished are verified and found correct as per service records |
| Cadre Clearance Certificate | Required |
The notification also carries Annexure-II, an employer certificate with official seal. It states that no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending or contemplated against you, and that your integrity is certified. Get it signed early, because it comes from your office and not from you.
Advance copy rule: you may send an advance copy of the application. But your candidature will be considered only if the application with the required documents reaches SAI through proper channel before the final selection. An advance copy alone is not enough. If you are selected, you will be relieved immediately by your department.
What are the Important Dates for SAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 21 October 2026 |
| Start date of applications | Not stated in the notification |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Interview date | Not stated in the notification |
The deadline is for papers to reach New Delhi, not for posting them. Offices take time to forward files, so start the process with your department in the first week.
Is There an Application Fee for SAI Deputy Director 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee. Do not send any payment with your application unless SAI later says so on its website.
Terms of Deputation
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Period | 2 years |
| Extension | Up to 1 more year, subject to requirement and vacancies in the borrowing department |
| Rules | DoP&T OM dated 17 June 2010, as amended |
| Place of posting | All-India, at centres where SAI schemes run |
If the Hindi and English versions of the notification differ, the English version is treated as valid.
Essential Links for SAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026
- Download SAI Deputy Director Notification PDF
- Visit SAI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold an analogous Level-11 post, or have five regular years in Level-10, this deputation can open a new chapter in sports administration. Do not wait for the last week. Start with your cadre authority now, because the vigilance clearance and the attested APARs take the most time. Look for more openings like this on our government jobs page, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.