The Sports Authority of India, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports that promotes sports development across the country, is hiring High Performance Directors through its Human Resources Division-II. This recruitment fills seven posts on a contract basis, aimed at engaging retired officers with a sports science background to guide training and performance programmes at SAI centres nationwide.
SAI High Performance Director Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026F.No. 01-04001/10/2026-66
Total Vacancies
7
Last Date
17 Nov
30 days left
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Last date 17 Nov 2026 · 30 days left
- Notification15 Sept
- Applications Open18 Sept
About SAI High Performance Director Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Sports Authority of India
- Advertisement No.
- F.No. 01-04001/10/2026-66
- Post Name
- HIGH PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited only from Indian citizens who fulfil the eligibility criteria. Place of posting will be on All-India basis in the centres where SAI schemes are being implemented)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 64 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Regular service of 5 years in Pay Level-11 or an analogous post in the scientific cadre; desirable 2 years' experience in the field of sports science/medicine
- Tenure
- 01 year or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, based on performance review and requirement of SAI
- Notice Period
- 15 days notice by SAI if performance is unsatisfactory; 30 days advance notice or one month remuneration in lieu by the candidate
Vacancy Breakdown
HIGH PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR
7
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| HIGH PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR | 7 |
Eligibility Details
High Performance Director - Qualification and Experience
Officers who have worked under the Central Government/State Government/Union Territory Administrations in the scientific cadre holding an analogous post in the parent cadre/department, OR officers with regular service of 5 years in the Pay Level-11, Rs. 67,700-2,08,700 (Pay Band-3, Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Rs. 6,600 Grade Pay). The candidate must hold a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant field of Sports Science from a recognized University or Institution. Desirable: 2 years' experience in the field of sports science/medicine.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| High Performance Director - Qualification and Experience | Officers who have worked under the Central Government/State Government/Union Territory Administrations in the scientific cadre holding an analogous post in the parent cadre/department, OR officers with regular service of 5 years in the Pay Level-11, Rs. 67,700-2,08,700 (Pay Band-3, Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Rs. 6,600 Grade Pay). The candidate must hold a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant field of Sports Science from a recognized University or Institution. Desirable: 2 years' experience in the field of sports science/medicine. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 64 years as on the opening date of receipt of application
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny and Shortlisting
Applications received will be scrutinised and shortlisted on the basis of relevant experience and job description.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be called for an interview at their own cost; selection is made on the recommendations of a duly appointed Selection/Interview Committee.
Salary Structure
Level-12 Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month (PB-3, Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Rs. 7,600 Grade Pay); remuneration is Last Pay Drawn Minus Pension
Grade Pay: Rs. 7,600
Remuneration is a fixed monthly amount arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. No annual increment, percentage increase or Dearness Allowance during the contract. Transport allowance of Rs. 5,580 or Rs. 11,160 per month depending on place of posting. No DA, accommodation, residential phone, personal staff, medical reimbursement, HRA or LTC.
How to Apply
- 1Open the SAI recruitment portal and register with a valid email ID that stays active until the recruitment process is completed.
- 2Fill in the online application form with personal, qualification and experience details.
- 3Upload self-attested proof of date of birth, such as Aadhaar card, 10th class mark sheet or 12th class mark sheet.
- 4Upload self-attested certificates of essential educational qualifications and experience.
- 5Upload a scanned copy of a passport size colour photograph and signature.
- 6Upload a scanned copy of the No Objection Certificate from the present employer, if working in Central or State Government or an autonomous organisation.
- 7Upload the latest last pay drawn certificate and the Pension Pay Order.
- 8Submit the online application on or before the closing date.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Proof of date of birth (Aadhaar card / 10th class mark sheet / 12th class mark sheet)
•Certificates of essential educational qualifications and experience
•Scanned passport size colour photograph and signature
•No Objection Certificate from present employer (if working in Central/State Government/Autonomous Organizations)
•Latest last pay drawn certificate
•Pension Pay Order
Important Details
- The post is open only to retired officers of the Central Government, State Government or Union Territory Administrations in the scientific cadre.
- The appointment is purely on contract and does not confer any right to regular employment in SAI or the Government.
- The maximum tenure is till the age of 65 years and the contract will not be extended further.
- A panel valid for one year shall be drawn and may be used by any scheme or project funded by the Government of India along with SAI.
- Candidates called for interview will not be paid any TA/DA.
- Selected candidates must produce the original certificates mentioned in the application at the time of joining, failing which candidature will be cancelled.
Leave
The selected candidate is entitled to 1.5 days leave per month on a pro-rata basis in a calendar year. No remuneration is payable for absence beyond 18 days in a year. Un-availed leave in a calendar year lapses and is not carried forward.
Extension and Training
Performance is continuously reviewed and extension is considered on the basis of periodic review and requirement, governed by DoE O.M. No. 3-25/2020-E.III A dated 09.12.2020. SAI may depute the selected candidate for training programmes and foreign exposure in international sports competitions or conferences, but this does not entitle any extension of tenure beyond the contractual period.
Confidentiality
During the engagement the employee is subject to the provisions of the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923 and shall not divulge any information gathered to anyone not authorised to know it. Publishing books or articles, participating in radio broadcasts or contributing anonymously requires prior written approval of the Competent Authority.
Other Conditions
The candidate must attend office on a regular basis and shall not take up any other assignment during the contract period. He or she shall abide by the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964. For outstation tours on official duty, TA/DA is admissible as applicable to officers of equivalent level in SAI (Pay Level 12). Any litigation pertaining to employment at SAI falls under the jurisdiction of the courts of Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can serving government officers apply for the High Performance Director post?
Yes. Officers working in the scientific cadre of the Central Government, State Government or Union Territory Administrations holding an analogous post, or with 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-11, can apply. Those already employed must upload a No Objection Certificate from their present employer.
Is there any written test or is selection only through interview?
There is no written test. Applications are scrutinised and shortlisted on the basis of relevant experience and job description, and shortlisted candidates are called for an interview before a Selection/Interview Committee.
Will travel expenses be paid for attending the interview?
No. Candidates called for the interview will not be paid any TA/DA, and the interview is held at the applicant's own cost.
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