Sports Authority of India (SAI) is recruiting for 06 regular posts of Assistant Professor in Physical Education. This recruitment was announced on 07/10/2025 for job posting at Thiruvananthapuram. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 09/10/2025. The last date to submit applications is 08/11/2025. This is a great opportunity for those seeking a regular government job in the sports education sector.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Physical Education) |
| Advt No. | 01-04001(01)/6/2021-HO-Personnel Division |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Vacancies | 06 |
| Salary | Academic Pay Level-10 (Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400) |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Category | SAI Recruitment 2025 |
Post Details
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is filling Group A officer positions. These are entry-level posts in the Assistant Professor cadre at LNCPE, Trivandrum.
| Post Name | Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Physical Education) | UR - 4, OBC - 1, EWS - 1, Total - 06 | As per UGC regulations |
Essential Qualification
- Assistant Professor (Physical Education)
- A Masters degree with 55% marks in Physical Education.
- Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC.
- OR
- Ph.D. degree in Physical Education as per UGC regulations (2009 or 2016).
- OR
- Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 globally.
- Desirable: Knowledge in Sports Psychology and a Diploma in Coaching.
Note: A 5% relaxation in marks is available for OBC candidates.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic score.
- Interview: The final selection will be based only on performance in the interview.
- Document Verification: Original documents will be checked at the time of joining.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the SAI jobs portal to apply online.
- Fill out the application form with the correct details.
- Upload the required self-attested documents.
- Submit the final application form before the last date.
Important Dates
| Online registration start date | 09/10/2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Online registration last date | 08/11/2025 (05:00 PM) |
Important Links
| Apply Online (from 09/10/2025) | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for the SAI Assistant Professor post?
- The last date for submitting the online application is 08/11/2025 until 05:00 PM.
- What is the selection process for this recruitment?
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic record, and the final selection will be based on their performance in the interview.