Sports Authority of India Past Champion Athlete Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 04 Posts

Sports Authority of India Past Champion Athlete Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 04 Posts

Excellent news for sports enthusiasts! The Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs (Sports Development Authority of Puducherry) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 04 Past Champion Athlete posts. This is a temporary engagement on a consultancy basis for an initial period of 11 months. Eligible candidates who have represented India or won medals at National Championships can apply offline.

Sports Authority of India Past Champion Athlete Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

The selection of Past Champion Athletes will be based on the following preference hierarchy:

Eligibility for Past Champion Athlete

• 1st Preference (Individual sports): Represented India at recognized International competition under recognized NSF / Association of respective sports.
• 1st Preference (Team sports): Represented India at recognized International competition under recognized NSF / Association of respective sports.
• 2nd Preference (Individual sports): Medal winner at Senior National Championship conducted by recognized NSF or Medal Winner at Khelo India Games.
• 2nd Preference (Team sports): Part of Medal winning team at Senior National conducted by recognized NSF or Part of Medal Winning team at Khelo India Games.
• 3rd Preference (Individual sports): Medal Winner at National AIU Championship.
• 3rd Preference (Team sports): Part of Medal winning team at National AIU Championship.
• 4th Preference (Individual sports): Represented State in Senior National Championship conducted by recognized NSF or Participation in Khelo India Games.
• 4th Preference (Team sports): Represented State in Senior National Championship conducted by recognized NSF or Participation in Khelo India Games.

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit for applicants will be 40 Years.
• However, in special cases, where there is a remarkable achievement in the given sporting discipline, age relaxation may be considered at the discretion of Director of Sports & Youth Affairs -cum-Member Secretary, SDAP.

Selection Process

The Selection will be based on preliminary short listing of applications based on qualifications, followed by an interview. However, this is subject to modification by Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs - SDAP at any stage.

How to Apply

1. Eligible and willing candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed Proforma attached at Annexure I along with the Excel Sheet.
2. Mode of Application: Offline / Email.
3. Email ID: [email protected] (Soft copy)
4. Postal Address: Send hard copy along with supportive documents (duly self-attested) to: Director of Sports and Youth Affairs - cum- Member Secretary, SDAP, PKC Educational Complex, Anna Nagar, Puducherry. 605005.
5. Last Date: On or before 23.01.2026 (06:00 P.M).

Important Links

Important Links:

Apply Offline / Download Form: Click here

Official Notification PDF: Click here

Official Website: Click here

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Sports Authority of India Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date to submit the application form is 23rd January 2026 by 06:00 PM.

Q2. How many vacancies are available for Past Champion Athletes?
Ans. There are a total of 04 vacancies distributed across Football, Badminton, Volleyball, and Athletics in Puducherry regions.

Q3. What is the salary for the Past Champion Athlete post?
Ans. The selected candidates will receive a salary of Rs. 25,000 per month.

Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Ans. The maximum age limit is 40 years, with possible relaxation for remarkable sporting achievements.

Q5. Is this a permanent government job?
Ans. No, the engagement is purely on a temporary basis and on a consultancy basis for an initial period of 11 months. It does not confer permanent status.