Sports Authority of India (SAI) has issued Notification No. 05/2026/Softball dated 1 Nov 2026 (F.No 01-28003(01)/32/2026-HO – Events and Competition) for SAI Technical Officials Recruitment 2026 for 40 posts. Eligible candidates can apply for the posts online on the SAI website, sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs/. The application start date is 2nd November 2026. Applications will close on 12th November 2026. Applications via email or post shall not be accepted.
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Candidates must have a valid officiating license/pass in the officiating examination (mandatory), officiating experience at State/National level, and officiating experience in Khelo India Games/National Games, with only tournaments held between 2021–2026 being considered. Candidates of age 60 or more shall not be considered. Selection is based on scrutiny of applications against the criteria, with a total of 100 marks, and a total of 40 Technical Officials (TOs) shall be selected for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, Telangana.
SAI Technical Officials Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials Recruitment 2026 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
| Event | Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026, Telangana |
| Sport | Softball |
| Post Name | Technical Officials |
| Notification No. | 05/2026/Softball |
| F.No | 01-28003(01)/32/2026-HO – Events and Competition |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs/ |
| Application Start Date | 2nd November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 12th November 2026 |
| Age Limit | Candidates of age 60 or more shall not be considered |
| Selection Process | Scrutiny of applications against the criteria (Total 100 Marks) |
| Job Location | Telangana (KIYG 2026) |
SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials notification to check the detailed eligibility criteria, marking criteria, dates, guidelines, and other important instructions. The official notice is attached below. Candidates can click on the link below to download the notification PDF.
SAI Softball Technical Officials Notification 2026 PDF: Click to Download
SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials Apply Online 2026
The SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials Apply Online 2026 process has started on 2nd November 2026 for 40 Technical Officials posts under Notification No. 05/2026/Softball. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official SAI website at https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs/ until 12th November 2026. Applicants are required to upload the self-attested documents as per the criteria. Applications via email or post shall not be accepted.
SAI Technical Officials Vacancy 2026
SAI has announced 40 Technical Officials vacancies for Softball Sport in the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, Telangana. The additional criteria for selection are provided below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total TOs to be Selected | 40 |
| Male to Female Ratio | 60:40 |
| Female TOs Scoring Minimum 50 Marks | To be selected directly |
| Maximum TOs per State/UT | 5 |
| Age Limit | Candidates of age 60 or more shall not be considered |
| Tie-Breaker | Steering committee to finalise the shortlisted official(s) |
Note: The ratio of male to female Technical Officials (TOs) shall be maintained at 60:40. Female TOs scoring a minimum of 50 marks are to be selected directly. Per State/UT, a maximum of 5 TOs will be selected.
SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials Recruitment Important Dates 2026
The important dates for SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials Recruitment 2026 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 1st November 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 2nd November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 12th November 2026 |
| Scrutiny/Shortlisting | To be announced |
SAI Technical Officials Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials Recruitment 2026 must check the marking criteria and other eligibility details before applying. The scrutiny criteria are given below.
| Criteria | Max Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Officiating License (Mandatory) | 20 | Valid license/pass in officiating examination – 20 Marks. National Technical Officials: Only the officiating examination/certificate issued by competent authority till the year 2026 shall be considered. International Technical Officials: Relevant certificate issued by International Federation. Preference shall be given to International Technical Officials. |
| Officiating Experience (State/National Level) | 40 | More than or equal to 5 Tournaments – 40 Marks; 3 or 4 tournaments – 30 Marks; 2 Tournaments – 20 Marks; 1 Tournament – 10 Marks. Only tournaments held between 2021–2026 shall be considered. |
| Officiating Experience in Khelo India Games/National Games | 40 | More than or equal to 5 Tournaments – 40 Marks; 3 or 4 tournaments (Khelo India/National) – 30 Marks; 2 Tournaments (Khelo India/National) – 20 Marks; 1 Tournament (Khelo India/National) – 10 Marks. Only tournaments held between 2021–2026 shall be considered. |
| Total | 100 | – |
Note: The Officiating License is mandatory. The preference shall be given to International Technical Officials. Candidates of age 60 or more shall not be considered.
How to Apply for Technical Officials Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the SAI website at https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs/ from 2nd November 2026.
- Open the application form for the engagement of Technical Officials for KIYG 2026 (Softball Sport).
- Fill in the application form with the required personal and professional details.
- Upload the above-mentioned documents (self-attested) — officiating license/certificate and officiating experience documents as per the criteria.
- Submit the application form before the last date, 12th November 2026.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- Note that applications via email or post shall not be accepted.
Note: Only tournaments held between 2021–2026 shall be considered for the officiating experience criteria.
SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials Selection Process 2026
The selection process mentions scrutiny of applications against the criteria, with a total of 100 marks. The details are given below.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny of Applications | Applications shall be scrutinised based on the criteria prescribed — Officiating License (20 marks), Officiating Experience at State/National Level (40 marks), and Officiating Experience in Khelo India Games/National Games (40 marks). |
| Direct Selection | Female TOs scoring a minimum of 50 marks are to be selected directly. |
| State/UT Cap | Per State/UT, a maximum of 5 TOs will be selected. |
| Tie-Breaker | In case of a tie due to the above conditions, the steering committee will finalise the shortlisted official(s). |
Note: A total number of 40 TOs shall be selected for the Games. The ratio of male to female Technical Officials (TOs) shall be maintained at 60:40. Candidates of age 60 or more shall not be considered.
SAI Officials Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Ques: How many vacancies are announced under SAI Technical Officials Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Sports Authority of India has announced 40 Technical Officials vacancies for the conduct of Softball Sport in the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, Telangana, under Notification No. 05/2026/Softball.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for SAI Technical Officials Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date for online application is 12th November 2026. The application process started on 2nd November 2026. Applications via email or post shall not be accepted.
Ques: What is the eligibility criteria for SAI Technical Officials Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must have a valid officiating license/pass in the officiating examination (mandatory, 20 marks), officiating experience at State/National level (40 marks), and officiating experience in Khelo India Games/National Games (40 marks), with only tournaments held between 2021–2026 being considered. The total is 100 marks.
Ques: What is the age limit for SAI KIYG 2026 Softball Technical Officials Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates of age 60 or more shall not be considered for the engagement.
Ques: What is the selection process for SAI Technical Officials Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Applications shall be scrutinised based on the prescribed criteria (total 100 marks). A total of 40 TOs shall be selected, with the male-to-female ratio maintained at 60:40. Female TOs scoring a minimum of 50 marks are selected directly, with a maximum of 5 TOs per State/UT. In case of a tie, the steering committee finalises the shortlisted official(s).
