📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has released a recruitment notification for the engagement of Deputy Directors on a contract basis. This recruitment drive is specifically for retired officers from Central/State Government, PSUs, or Statutory bodies. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Sports Authority of India (SAI), Head Office, New Delhi |
| Post Name | Deputy Director |
| Total Vacancies | 05 (Tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th January 2026 (05:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary | Term of Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director | 05 (Tentative) | Fixed amount (Last Pay Drawn minus Pension) + Transport Allowance Rs. 10,800/- per month | 01 year or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier |
Eligibility for Deputy Director
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 64 years as of the opening date for receipt of applications.
- Essential Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Essential Experience:
- 3 years in handling administrative or sports administration matters.
- 3 years in handling finance and accounts related matters.
- Service Requirement: Candidates must be retired officers from Central/State Government, PSUs, or Statutory bodies who held:
- A post in Level-11 or equivalent in their parent cadre, OR
- At least 5 years of regular service in Level-10 (7th CPC).
Salary / Remuneration
- Monthly Pay: A fixed amount calculated by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement.
- Transport Allowance: Rs. 10,800 per month.
- Leave: 1.5 days of leave per month on a pro-rata basis (18 days per year).
- Excluded Benefits: No annual increments, Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, medical reimbursement, or LTC are provided.
Important Dates
- Opening Date: 01/01/2026 (10:00 AM)
- Closing Date: 30/01/2026 (05:00 PM)
Selection Process
Eligible candidates will be scrutinized based on experience and job description and then called for an interview. Selection is based on the recommendations of the Interview Committee.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online via https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs. The following documents are required for upload:
- Proof of Date of Birth (Aadhar/10th/12th mark sheet).
- Educational and experience certificates.
- Scanned photo and signature.
- Latest Last Pay Certificate (LPC).
- NOC from current employer (if applicable).
Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here