Sports Authority of India (SAI) will engage 40 Technical Officials for the conduct of Softball Sport in the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, Telangana, under Notification No. 05/2026/Softball. A valid license or pass in an officiating examination is mandatory, and candidates aged 60 or more will not be considered. The application form is available only online on the SAI website from 2 November 2026 to 12 November 2026, and applications by email or post will not be accepted.
SAI Technical Officials at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
| Advertisement No. | Notification No.: 05/2026/Softball (F.No 01-28003(01)/32/2026-HO - Events and Competition) |
| Post Name(s) | Technical Officials (Softball Sport) |
| Vacancies | 40 |
| Age Limit | Candidate of Age 60 or more shall not be considered |
| Job Location | Khelo India Youth Games 2026, Telangana |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the pay, the application fee or the minimum educational qualification.
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About SAI Technical Officials
The Sports Authority of India is engaging these Technical Officials for one event: the Softball competition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026, to be held in Telangana. The notice is issued by the Khelo India Events wing and signed by Gunupuru Madhu Harsha, AD, Khelo India Events, Sports Authority of India. It is an engagement for the conduct of the Games.
Who Can Apply
The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. What it requires is officiating credentials, judged as follows:
| Post | Essential Requirement | Preference |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Officials (Softball) | Valid license/pass in officiating examination (mandatory) | Preference shall be given to international Technical Officials |
- National Technical Officials: only the officiating examination/certificate issued by the competent authority till the year 2026 shall be considered.
- International Technical Officials: the relevant certificate issued by the International Federation.
- Experience: officiating experience at State/National level and in Khelo India Games/National Games earns marks; only tournaments held between 2021-2026 shall be considered.
- Age: a candidate of age 60 or more shall not be considered. The notice prints no cut-off date for counting age.
Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.
Selection and Interview
SAI selects the Technical Officials by scrutiny of applications on a total of 100 marks. The notice does not mention a written test or an interview.
Officiating License (Max 20 Marks) - Mandatory
- Valid license/pass in officiating examination: 20 marks
Officiating Experience - State/National Level (Max 40 Marks)
| Tournaments Officiated | Marks |
|---|---|
| More than or equal to 5 | 40 |
| 3 or 4 | 30 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 1 | 10 |
Officiating Experience in Khelo India Games/National Games (Max 40 Marks)
| Tournaments Officiated (Khelo India/National) | Marks |
|---|---|
| More than or equal to 5 | 40 |
| 3 or 4 | 30 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 1 | 10 |
For both experience heads, only tournaments held between 2021-2026 shall be considered.
Additional Criteria
- A total number of 40 TOs shall be selected for the Games.
- The ratio of male to female Technical Officials shall be maintained at 60:40.
- Female TOs scoring a minimum of 50 marks are to be selected directly.
- A maximum of 5 TOs per State/UT are to be selected.
- A candidate of age 60 or more shall not be considered.
- In case of a tie due to the above conditions, the steering committee will finalise the shortlisted official(s).
How to Apply for SAI Technical Officials
- Open the application form on the SAI jobs portal (https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs/), available from 2 November 2026 to 12 November 2026.
- Upload the documents mentioned in the scrutiny criteria, self-attested.
- Submit the online application by 12 November 2026.
Applications via email or post shall not be accepted.
Documents named in the notice
- Self-attested proof of a valid officiating license/pass in an officiating examination (national certificate from the competent authority, or International Federation certificate)
- Self-attested proof of officiating experience at State/National level and in Khelo India Games/National Games (2021-2026)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Application start date | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 12 November 2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – SAI Jobs Portal | Online application form, open 2 to 12 November 2026 |
| SAI Softball Technical Officials Notification PDF | Notification No. 05/2026/Softball |
| Sports Authority of India Official Website | Official SAI website |