SAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 11 Posts

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• Updated October 22, 2026 12:55 PM
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Where and How to Send

• Candidates can also download the application format from the website of SAI: www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in.
• Candidates must send their application (in duplicate) in the prescribed proforma given in Annexure-I along with all requisite documents through proper channel or Cadre Controlling Authority to the following address on one line:
• O/o the Director (Human Resources Division-II), Room No. 211, Sports Authority of India, Head Office, Gate No. 10 (East Gate), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
• Candidates may also send an advance copy of the completed application in the format provided in Annexure-I directly to the same postal address on or before 20 November 2026 at 05.00 PM. The candidature of such applicants will be considered only if the application forwarded through the proper channel arrives with all requisite documents before final selection.
• In case of any dispute, the English version of the notification will be treated as valid.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

• Officers working under the Central Government, State Government, or Union Territory Administrations (including their attached or subordinate offices) must fulfill either of the following service conditions:
• Holding analogous post as Deputy Director (Level-11) or equivalent in their parent cadre or department; OR
• Officers with at least 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-10 (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500).
• The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the opening date of receipt of application.
• The period of deputation is 02 years, which is further extendable up to one year, subject to requirement and availability of vacancies in the borrowing department. The deputation terms and conditions are governed as per DoP&T OM No. 06/08/2009 Estt (Pay-II) dated 17/06/2010, as amended from time to time.
• The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. Candidates should refer to the official notification for further details regarding administrative service eligibility.

Selection Process

• The selection process comprises:
• Interview: The candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be called for interview.
• Selection will be made on the basis of a merit list prepared by the Selection Committee by the Competent Authority.

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Q1. How many vacancies are available under SAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?

• There are 11 vacancies available for the post of Deputy Director on a deputation basis.

Q3. What is the age limit for the SAI Deputy Director post?

• The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the opening date of receipt of application.

Q4. What is the pay scale for SAI Deputy Director?

• The post carries Pay Level-11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC).

Q6. What is the selection process for SAI Deputy Director?

• Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be called for interview. The selection will be made on the basis of a merit list prepared by the Selection Committee by the Competent Authority.

Q10. Which documents must be countersigned and forwarded by the employer?

• The Cadre or Appointing Authority must countersign the application, certify service particulars, and provide APARs for the last 5 years, along with Vigilance, Integrity, Cadre Clearance, and Penalty certificates.