Andaman and Nicobar State Sports Council Recruitment 2026 - Offline for 20 Coach and Instructor Posts

Age Details

• Male candidates: 18-45 years
• Female candidates: 18-50 years
• Crucial date for age determination: 15-02-2026 (Closing date of receipt of application)
• Age relaxation: Admissible for Government servants/ST candidates as per GOI orders and A&N Administration Circular No.45/1998-PW dated 19.11.2011

Educational & Professional Qualifications (varies by discipline)

For Sports Coaches (Table Tennis, Hockey, Basketball, Football, Athletics, Swimming, Cycling, Volleyball, Badminton)

• 1st Preference (50 Marks): Diploma in Sports Coaching from SAI, NSNIS (Patiala), duration 1 year
• 2nd Preference (40 Marks): International/National medal winners in the respective discipline along with Secondary School education
• 3rd Preference (30 Marks): B.PED/M.PED with specialization in the respective discipline

For Chess Coach/Instructor:

• 1st Preference (60 Marks): FIDE Instructor (FI) License
• 2nd Preference (40 Marks): National Instructor (NI) License (active and not owning any chess academy/centre)

For Gym Instructor:

• 1st Preference (50 Marks): Diploma in Gym Instructor/B.Sc Exercise Science/Diploma in Fitness and Wellness
• 2nd Preference (40 Marks): Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness/Wellness Trainer certification + Secondary School education
• 3rd Preference (30 Marks): Level 3 certification or higher, B.PED/M.PED, plus Gym Instructor experience

For Cricket Coach:

• 1st Preference (50 Marks): Cricket coach certification + highest level certification + cricket tournament participation
• 2nd Preference (40 Marks): National level cricket tournament winners/participation + AISSE
• 3rd Preference (30 Marks): B.PED/M.PED + university participation in relevant discipline

Important Dates

• Offline application opens: 09-02-2026
• Last date to submit: 15-02-2026 (4:00 PM)

Application Fees

Not mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply

Mode of Application

Offline (by post/in person)

Send Applications To

General Secretary A&N State Sports Council Netaji Stadium Sri Vijaya Puram Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Required Documents

• Application letter
• Copies of relevant certificates and documents
• Complete postal address
• Phone number
• All original documents (to be produced at selection committee)

Important Instructions

• Send application on or before 15-02-2026 at 4:00 PM
• Submit all relevant documents with the application
• Report with originals and photocopies before the Selection Committee
• Physical fitness test will be conducted for all coaching positions
• No transfer requests during the contract period
• Selected coaches may be posted anywhere in A&N Islands at the discretion of the General Secretary