The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved a historic recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Coach (Level-06, Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC) in the Sports Authority of India (SAI). This marks the first major induction since 2017 and is the largest recruitment exercise ever undertaken for this vital cadre in Indian sports.

In a media interaction, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said: “To ensure fairness, transparency, and merit, a comprehensive selection process is being established to identify and induct the best available coaching talent. This strategic recruitment will play a key role in advancing India’s sporting ambitions in the years ahead”.

He added that the initiative aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India a global sporting powerhouse an

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