SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 91 Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online | Sports Authority of India

SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 91 Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Online Application

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has announced recruitment for 91 regular Assistant posts under Pay Matrix Level-06 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The recruitment is being conducted on the basis of the SSC CGL 2025 Public Disclosure List (PDL), and applications are invited only from candidates provisionally shortlisted under the prescribed category. Eligible shortlisted candidates can submit their applications through the SAI Jobs Portal from 25 September 2026 to 15 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent as on 1 August 2025. The candidates who have attained 30 years of age as on 25 September 2026 are not eligible, subject to applicable upper-age relaxation under Government of India rules.

Quick Overview

Vacancy Details

• Post Name - Assistant
• No. of Vacant Posts - 91

Category-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026 must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
• The required educational qualification must have been obtained on or before 1 August 2025, which is the cut-off date specified in the SSC CGL 2025 notification.

Eligibility: Who Can Apply?

Candidates must meet all of the following conditions:

• Educational Qualification: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent as on 1 August 2025.
• SSC CGL 2025 Shortlisting: The candidate must be provisionally shortlisted in Annexure-I based on the SSC CGL 2025 Public Disclosure List (PDL).
• Age: Candidates who have attained 30 years of age as on 25 September 2026 are not eligible. Applicable upper-age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories will be governed by prevailing Government of India rules.
• Application Access: Only provisionally shortlisted candidates can access and submit the Assistant application, using the same email ID provided in their SSC CGL 2025 application.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Age Cut-off Date: 25 September 2026
• Candidates who have attained 30 years of age on or before 25 September 2026 are not eligible.
• Age relaxation: Applicable to eligible reserved categories as per prevailing Government of India rules.

Application Fee

• No Application Fee

Salary

• Pay Level: Level-06 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Selection Process

• The SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026 selection is based on the candidate’s SSC CGL 2025 performance, and there is no separate written examination or interview mentioned for this recruitment.

Important Dates

How To Apply

Steps to Apply

• Visit the official SAI Jobs Portal.
• Open the notification for Recruitment to the Post of Assistant.
• Click on Apply Online.
• Log in/register using the details required by the SAI application portal.
• Complete the application form with the required personal, educational and other details.
• Upload the documents/certificates as required.
• Carefully review all entered information before final submission.
• Submit the application within the prescribed deadline.
• Save/download the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Web Links To Apply Online

Important Points To Remember

• This recruitment is specifically for candidates provisionally shortlisted through the SSC CGL 2025 Public Disclosure List (PDL).
• The required educational qualification must have been obtained on or before 1 August 2025.
• Candidates who are not included in the prescribed shortlist/Annexure-I cannot apply merely on the basis of their educational qualification.
• Candidates who have attained 30 years of age as on 25 September 2026 are not eligible, subject to applicable age relaxation.
• Applicants must use the same email ID provided in their SSC CGL 2025 application to access the SAI application.
• Candidates should carefully verify all details and documents before final submission.
• Keep a copy of the submitted application form and relevant documents for future reference.
• Merely being shortlisted does not automatically guarantee appointment; candidates must fulfill all prescribed eligibility and recruitment conditions.

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available for SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Ans: There are 91 Assistant vacancies.

Q2. What is the educational qualification for SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent as on 1 August 2025.

Q3. What is the age limit for SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Candidates who have attained 30 years of age as on 25 September 2026 are not eligible, subject to applicable age relaxation.

Q4. Who can apply for SAI Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Candidates who are provisionally shortlisted in Annexure-I through the SSC CGL 2025 Public Disclosure List (PDL) and satisfy all prescribed eligibility conditions can apply.

Q5. What is the salary for the SAI Assistant post?

Ans: The Assistant post is placed at Pay Matrix Level-06 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Q6. What is the application mode?

Ans: Applications must be submitted online through the SAI Jobs Portal.

Q7. When does the online application process start?

Ans: The application process starts on 25 September 2026.

Q8. What is the last date to apply?

Ans: The last date is 15 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Q9. Can any graduate apply for this recruitment?

Ans: No. Apart from meeting the degree and age requirements, the candidate must be provisionally shortlisted through the SSC CGL 2025 PDL and included in the prescribed Annexure-I.

Q10. Is there any application fee?

Ans: The notification details available here do not specify an application fee.

Q11. Is there a separate SAI written examination for the Assistant post?

Ans: The available notification describes the recruitment as being based on the SSC CGL 2025 PDL and merit, rather than announcing a separate SAI written examination.

Q12. Where can eligible candidates apply?

Ans: Eligible shortlisted candidates can apply through the official SAI Jobs Portal within the prescribed application period.

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