SAI Recruitment 2026: 1 Junior Engineer – Apply Online @ sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The remuneration is a fixed monthly amount calculated by deducting the basic pension (including any commuted portion) from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. No annual increment, percentage increase or Dearness Allowance is payable during the contract term. Transport Allowance of Rs. 10,800 per month remains unchanged throughout the engagement.

Service Eligibility (Retired Officers Only)

• Only retired officers of the Central Government, State Governments or Union Territory Administrations who are Indian citizens may apply.
• Applicants must have held the post of Junior Engineer or equivalent in their parent cadre/department; OR
• Applicants must have at least 5 years of regular service in Level-5 in an engineering cadre (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) [PB-1, Rs. 5,200 – Rs. 20,200 + GP Rs. 2,800/-].

Essential Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Civil Engineering from any recognized University or Institute; OR
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering from any recognized University or Institute; OR
• Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University or Institute / AICTE; OR
• Degree in Electrical Engineering from any recognized University or Institute / AICTE.

Desired Qualification

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University / Institute / AICTE; OR
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from any recognized University or Institute / AICTE.

Age Limit

• Candidates must not exceed 64 years as on 16 November 2026 (the date of opening of the online application form). No age relaxation has been specified in the notification.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Application Scrutiny / Shortlisting: Applications will be scrutinized and shortlisted based on relevant experience and job description. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for interview.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at their own cost. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Selection Committee: Final selection will be made on the recommendations of a duly appointed Selection/Interview Committee.
• Provisional Candidature: Candidature remains provisional at all stages and will be cancelled if, at any stage before or after the interview, a candidate is found not to meet any eligibility condition.
• Document Verification: Selected candidates must produce original certificates at the time of joining; failing this, the appointment will be cancelled.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Self-attested documents must be uploaded while submitting the online application through the SAI jobs portal:
• Proof of Date of Birth: Aadhaar Card / 10th Class Mark Sheet / 12th Class Mark Sheet
• Certificates of Essential Educational Qualifications and Experience
• Scanned copy of passport-size colour photograph and signature
• Scanned copy of No Objection Certificate from the present employer (if working in Central/State Government or Autonomous Organisation)
• Latest Last Pay Drawn Certificate
• Applications received through any mode other than the official online portal will not be accepted. Incomplete, unsigned or applications without essential qualification and experience certificates are liable to be rejected. SAI reserves the right to discard experience certificates that do not provide correct details.
• The engaged person must attend office regularly, must not take up any other assignment during the contract, and must abide by the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and the Indian Official Secret Act, 1923. The engagement provides no right to claim regular employment in SAI or as a government employee.

How to Apply for SAI Junior Engineer Recruitment

• Visit the official SAI jobs portal at sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs
• The online application link will be active from 16 November 2026 to 15 December 2026
• Fill in all required details using a valid e-mail ID (it must remain active until the recruitment process is completed and cannot be changed once entered)
• Upload all self-attested documents as specified
• Submit the application online only; no other mode of application will be accepted

• sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.