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Sports Authority of India has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Senior Lead Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Sports Authority of India website. The last date to submit the application form is 01-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Sports Authority of India Senior Lead Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form. Trending Govt Jobs RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 DSSSB TGT Exam Date 2026 BARC Scientific Officers Online Form 2026 SBI 996 SCO Online Form 2025 BSF Constable GD Online Form 2025-26 Advertisement Company Name Sports Authority of India (SAI) Post Name Senior Lead (Sports Science) No of Posts 01 Salary 80,000/- to 1,45,000/- Qualification Master's degree/ post-graduation diploma in Sports Science (or equivalent degree) from a recognized university Age Limit 45 years Start Date 02/01/2026 Last Date 01/02/2026 Official Website http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in S. No. Post Number of Posts 1. Senior Lead (Sports Science) 01 Essential Qualification: Master's degree/ post-graduation diploma in Sports Science (or equivalent degree) from a recognized university Equivalent degree: Master's degree/ post-graduation diploma in Exercise science / Human Physiology or Medical Physiology or Exercise Physiology/ Physiotherapy or Sports Physiotherapy /Food and Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics or Sports Nutrition / Biomechanics or Sports Biomechanics/ Kinesiology/ Strength and Conditioning/ High performance Sports/ MBBS or PG Diploma in Sports Medicine from a recognized university. Essential Qualification: Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field like Sports Science/Exercise science / Human Physiology or Medical Physiology or Exercise Physiology/ Physiotherapy or Sports Physiotherapy /Food and Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics or Sports Nutrition / Biomechanics or Sports Biomechanics/ Kinesiology/ Strength and Conditioning/ High performance Sports/ Sports Medicine. This will be counted only if the same is acquired after completion of essential qualification. Desirable Qualification: 1 Year Post Graduate Diploma specialization in Sports Management/ Sport Science/ Performance Analysis/ Statistics or equivalent degree from a recognized university. Experience: Experience in any Government / Semi Govt./ Autonomous/ PSU/ private sector in sporting domain shall be considered. Excellent knowledge of office software like MS office, Excel, Power point etc. and research tools. Experience of working at elite level (Olympic sports) is desirable. Candidates who have participated in nationals and international levels in Olympic sports discipline would be given preference. Research experience in the field of sports science. Good understanding of athlete management system. Consolidated Monthly Pay 80,000/- 1,45000/- The initial remuneration for the present recruitment shall be fixed as Rs. 80,000/- Only. 45 Years Start Date 02 January 2026 Last Date 01 February 2026 The Final Merit List Will Be Based On The Score Obtained In The Interview Only. Merit List: It Is To Be Noted That Mere Qualifying At The Interview Does Not Confirm Final Selection. Separate Merit List Will Be Prepared Purely On The Basis Of Marks Obtained By The Candidates In Interview. The Candidate Must Produce All The Original Documents At The Time Of Physical Joining Otherwise The Candidature Will Be Cancelled. Who Can Apply: Applications Are Invited Only From Indian Citizens Who Fulfil Eligibility Criteria Of Essential Educational Qualification And Essential Work Experience (As Mentioned In Table-ii). After Initial Registration Is Completed Online, The Candidate Must Upload The Following Documents In The Below Mentioned Order. Self-attested Documents In Pdf Format Are To Be Uploaded. The Order Of Documents Is As Follows: Candidate Details Document For Dob Mark Sheet Of Postgraduate Degree Degree Certificate Of Post-graduation Course Mark Sheet Of Graduation Degree Degree Certificate Of Graduation Course All The Instructions Given Below Must Be Strictly Followed Or Else The Application Is Liable To Be Rejected The Certificate Uploaded Must Be One Issued By The Competent Authority (I.e. University Or Other Examining Body) Awarding The Particular Qualification. Documents Claiming Work Experience Must Clearly Mention The Following: Name Of The Establishment Signature Of Competent Authority/issuing Authority Clearly Stating Their Position Of Authority In The Organization. Duration Of Work Experience. (In Which Date Of Joining And Date Of Relieving Shall Be Mentioned. The Field In Which The Candidate Has Worked Or The Post Held In The Establishment. If The Candidate Is Currently Employed And Does Not Possess An Experience Letter From Their Present Employer, They Will Be Permitted To Upload Or Submit Salary Slips From Their Current Employer, Covering The Period From The Candidate's Date Of Joining In Organization Until The Date Of Application Submission For The Post Of [senior Lead (Sports Science)] In Sai I.e. The Salary Slips For Each Month Should Be Submitted For Which The Work Experience Is Being Claimed. Please Note That The Salary Slips Must Be Duly Signed Or Authorized By The Current Employer. Furthermore, The Salary Slip For The Most Recent Month Only Will Not Be Accepted As An Experience Letter And Cannot Be Considered As Proof Of Experience. Offer Of Appointment Will Also Not Be Treated As Experience Letter And Proper Experience Certificate Having The Components As Stated Above Needs To Be Submitted. Proof Of Date Of Birth: Aadhar Card/10th Class Mark Sheet/12th Class Mark Sheet. One Recent Passport Size Colour Photograph The Applications Received Will Be Scrutinized/ Shortlisted On The Basis Of Relevant Experience And Job Description And The Eligible Candidates Will Be Called For Interview At Cost To The Applicant. Decision Of Sai In All Matters Regarding Eligibility, Selection And Posting Would Be Final And Binding Upon All Candidates. No Representation Or Correspondence Will Be Entertained By Sai In This Regard. Sai Reserves The Right To Cancel The Advertisement And/or The Selection Process At Any Stage Without Assigning Any Reason. The Dg Sai Shall Be The Final Authority In Case Of Any Dispute. The Appointment Will Be Purely On Contract Basis And Does Not Confer Any Right To Claim To Permanent Employment In Sai. Any Litigation Pertaining To Employment At Sai Shall Be Amenable To Jurisdiction Only Within The Courts In Delhi. Owing To The Requirement In Sai, A Panel Shall Be Drawn Which Will Be Valid For A Period Of One Year And Can Be Utilized By Any Scheme/project Funded By Government Of India Along With Sai. Sai Reserve The Right To Cancel The Panel Without Assigning Any Reason. The candidate has to apply only online through the link https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/sajobs. Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily rejected. Before registering/submitting applications on the website, the candidates should possess the following: Valid E-mail ID: The e-mail ID entered in the online application form should remain active until the recruitment process is completed. No change in the e-mail ID will be allowed once entered. Self-attested documents to be uploaded while submitting application online: Proof of Date of birth: Aadhar Card/10th class mark sheet/12th class mark sheet. Certificates of essential educational qualifications & experience. Scanned copy of passport size color photograph and signature. Scanned copy of No Objection Certificate from their present employer, in case working in Central/ State Government/ Autonomous Organizations. Apply Online: Click here Official Notification PDF: Click here Official Website: Click here Join Arattai Channel: Click Here Join Telegram Channel: Click Here Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here Sarkari Result: Click Here Download Mobile App: Click Here

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Senior Lead (Sports Science)

• Essential Qualification: Master's degree/ post-graduation diploma in Sports Science (or equivalent degree) from a recognized university Equivalent degree: Master's degree/ post-graduation diploma in Exercise science / Human Physiology or Medical Physiology or Exercise Physiology/ Physiotherapy or Sports Physiotherapy /Food and Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics or Sports Nutrition / Biomechanics or Sports Biomechanics/ Kinesiology/ Strength and Conditioning/ High performance Sports/ MBBS or PG Diploma in Sports Medicine from a recognized university.
• Essential Qualification: Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field like Sports Science/Exercise science / Human Physiology or Medical Physiology or Exercise Physiology/ Physiotherapy or Sports Physiotherapy /Food and Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics or Sports Nutrition / Biomechanics or Sports Biomechanics/ Kinesiology/ Strength and Conditioning/ High performance Sports/ Sports Medicine. This will be counted only if the same is acquired after completion of essential qualification.
• Desirable Qualification: 1 Year Post Graduate Diploma specialization in Sports Management/ Sport Science/ Performance Analysis/ Statistics or equivalent degree from a recognized university.

• Candidate Details
• Document For Dob
• Mark Sheet Of Postgraduate Degree
• Degree Certificate Of Post-graduation Course
• Mark Sheet Of Graduation Degree
• Degree Certificate Of Graduation Course
• All The Instructions Given Below Must Be Strictly Followed Or Else The Application Is Liable To Be Rejected
• The Certificate Uploaded Must Be One Issued By The Competent Authority (I.e. University Or Other Examining Body) Awarding The Particular Qualification.

• 45 Years

• The Final Merit List Will Be Based On The Score Obtained In The Interview Only.
  Merit List: It Is To Be Noted That Mere Qualifying At The Interview Does Not Confirm Final Selection. Separate Merit List Will Be Prepared Purely On The Basis Of Marks Obtained By The Candidates In Interview.
  The Candidate Must Produce All The Original Documents At The Time Of Physical Joining Otherwise The Candidature Will Be Cancelled.

• The candidate has to apply only online through the link https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/sajobs. Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily rejected.
• Before registering/submitting applications on the website, the candidates should possess the following:
• Valid E-mail ID: The e-mail ID entered in the online application form should remain active until the recruitment process is completed. No change in the e-mail ID will be allowed once entered.
• Self-attested documents to be uploaded while submitting application online:
• Proof of Date of birth: Aadhar Card/10th class mark sheet/12th class mark sheet.
• Certificates of essential educational qualifications & experience.
• Scanned copy of passport size color photograph and signature.
• Scanned copy of No Objection Certificate from their present employer, in case working in Central/ State Government/ Autonomous Organizations.

• Consolidated Monthly Pay 80,000/- 1,45000/-
• The initial remuneration for the present recruitment shall be fixed as Rs. 80,000/- Only.