SAI Recruitment 2026: 11 Deputy Director – Apply Offline @ sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Post: Deputy Director
• Eligible Candidates: Officers serving under Central Government, State Government, or Union Territory Administrations (including attached or subordinate offices).
• Service Conditions: Must fulfill either: (a) Holding analogous post as Deputy Director (Level-11) or equivalent in parent cadre/department; OR (b) Officers with at least 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-10 (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500).
• Educational Qualification: Not specified in the official notification. Candidates should refer to the official notification for administrative service eligibility details.
• Age Limit: Maximum 56 years as on the opening date of receipt of application.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Eligible candidates fulfilling 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.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview/selection process.
• Applications must be sent through proper channel or Cadre Controlling Authority. An advance copy may be sent directly, but consideration is conditional upon receipt of the application through proper channel with all requisite documents before final selection.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application in prescribed format (Annexure-I), duly completed, signed by the candidate, and countersigned with official seal by the Cadre or Appointing Authority.
• Copies of certificates in proof of age, qualifications, experience, research, etc.
• Attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 (five) years, duly attested on each page with seal by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India or above.
• Integrity Certificate.
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
• No Major or Minor penalty certificate for the last 5 years of service.
• Certificate to the effect that particulars furnished have been verified and found correct as per service records (Annexure-II).
• Cadre Clearance Certificate.
• Send application (in duplicate) through proper channel to: 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 on or before 20 November 2026 at 05.00 PM.

Is there any application fee for SAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?

• The official notification does not specify any application fee.

What is the pay scale for Deputy Director at SAI?

• Pay Level-11 of 7th CPC.