📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Coach posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SDAT website. This recruitment drive aims to fill 34 vacancies for Regular Coaches and Differently Abled Coaches (Para Coaches).
SDAT Coach Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) |
| Post Name | Coach (Regular) & Coach - Para |
| No. of Vacancies | 34 (30 Regular + 4 Para) |
| Advt No | Notification No. 544573/HR1A/2025 |
| Salary | Level 12 (Rs. 35,600 – 1,30,800) |
| Start Date to Apply | 05.01.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25.01.2026 (till 5.00 PM) |
| Official Website | https://www.sdat.tn.gov.in/ |
Vacancy Details
Overall Vacancy Summary
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Coach (Regular) | 30 |
| Coach - Para (Differently Abled) | 4 |
Distribution of Vacancies for Regular Coaches (30)
| Category | Details | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| GT | General Turn | 4 |
| GT (W) | General Turn (Women) | 2 |
| GT (PSTM) | General Turn (Persons Studied in Tamil Medium) | 1 |
| BC (OBCM) | Backward Class (Other than BC Muslim) | 4 |
| BC (OBCM) (W) | Backward Class (Women) | 1 |
| BC (OBCM) (W) (PSTM) | Backward Class (Women) (PSTM) | 1 |
| BC (M) | Backward Class (Muslim) | 3 |
| SC | Scheduled Caste | 3 |
| SC (PSTM) | Scheduled Caste (PSTM) | 1 |
| SC (W) (PSTM) | Scheduled Caste (Women) (PSTM) | 1 |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
| MBC/DC (DW) | Most Backward Class (Destitute Widow) | 1 |
| MBC/DC (PSTM) | Most Backward Class (PSTM) | 1 |
| MBC/DC | Most Backward Class | 2 |
Distribution of Vacancies for Differently Abled Coaches (4)
| Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Backlog | 3 |
| Current Rotation | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Coach (Regular)
- Essential Education: Any Bachelor’s Degree of not less than 3 years duration from a UGC-recognized University.
- Professional Qualification: One year Diploma/Certificate in Sports Coaching (min 10 months) from NIS/SAI, OR PG Diploma in Sports Coaching from TNPESU or LNIPE Gwalior.
- Sports Representation: Must have represented Tamil Nadu State in National School Games/Championships or National Level competitions organized by National Federations/National Games, OR represented any University in Tamil Nadu in Inter-University National level competitions.
- Order of Studies: Qualifications must be in the order 10th + HSC/Diploma + UG Degree.
Eligibility for Coach - Para (Differently Abled)
- Essential Education: Any Bachelor’s Degree of not less than 3 years duration from a UGC-recognized University.
- Sports Representation: Must have represented Tamil Nadu State in Games/Championships conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and recognized Federations.
- Disability Certificate: Candidates must submit Disability Certificate in the format prescribed in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
Coach (Regular)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years for 'Others'; 50 years for SC/ST/MBC/BC/BCM categories and Destitute Widows.
Coach - Para
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 55 years (for Persons with Benchmark Disability).
Salary
Scale of Pay for both posts: Level 12 (Rs. 35,600 – 1,30,800). Pay and allowances are governed by the applicable rules of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a three-level process with a total score of 100 marks:
Level I (50 Marks)
- Professional Qualification Marks (25 marks for Regular, 0 for Para)
- Medals/Sports Achievements (15 marks for Regular, 30 marks for Para)
- Coaching Experience (10 marks for Regular, 20 marks for Para)
Level II (35 Marks)
- Tamil Test (Qualifying - minimum 40% required, 10 marks)
- Sports General Awareness (MCQ, 25 marks)
Level III (15 Marks)
- Discipline-specific Performance Evaluation & Viva Voce
Note: Tie-breaking for the merit list will be done based on Level III score, followed by Level I score, followed by Date of Birth.
Important Links
Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for SDAT Coach Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 25th January 2026 till 5:00 PM.
Q2: How many vacancies are available for Regular Coaches?
A: There are 30 vacancies for Regular Coaches.
Q3: Is there any application fee?
A: The notification does not specify any application fee.
Q4: What is the age limit for Coach - Para posts?
A: The maximum age limit for Coach - Para (Persons with Benchmark Disability) is 55 years as of 01.07.2026.
Q5: What is the salary for these posts?
A: The salary is Level 12 (Rs. 35,600 – 1,30,800).