Khelo India State Centre of Excellence Recruitment 2026 - 10 Sports Coaches and Sports Science Staff (Offline)

Age Limit

• Maximum ages vary by post, with the highest limit being 65 years for the High Performance Manager.

Educational Qualifications

• High Performance Manager: Master’s in Sports Management / MBA or equivalent with at least 10 years of sports management experience
• Head Coach (Badminton, Cycling, Swimming): Diploma in Coaching or former international/national level athlete with coaching experience
• Physiotherapist Grade-1: Master’s in Physiotherapy from a recognised university with at least 3 years of experience
• Nutritionist: M.Sc. in Nutrition from a recognised university with at least 5 years of experience
• Strength & Conditioning Expert: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Sports Science or recognized Strength & Conditioning certification
• Masseur: 10+2 with a certificate in Massage Therapy / Sports Masseur
• Young Professional: Master’s/Bachelor’s in Sports Management or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 21 January 2026
• Application Start Date: 27 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 16 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Interview / Skill Test: To Be Notified

Application Fee

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

How to Apply

1. Download the official notification and Annexure A (application format).
2. Fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
3. Attach self-attested copies of certificates and experience documents.
4. Submit the completed application by hand or post to:

Director (Sports) Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs Netaji Sports Complex, Sri Vijaya Puram Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Important Links

• Official Advertisement: https://img2.NaukariShala.com/news/2026/01/985565256-697462d624da28475993.pdf
• Application Format: Annexure “A” (included in notification)
• Contact Email: [redacted in accordance with policy]