Sports Authority of India Recruitment 2026 for 452 Internship Opportunities
January 4, 2026
The Sports Authority of India (SAI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency), and NDTL (National Dope Testing Laboratory), has announced 452 Internship opportunities for young students and professionals across India. This internship initiative under the National Sports Policy and Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 aims to strengthen the sports ecosystem by engaging interns in fields like sports science, law, media, IT, policy, nutrition, management, and laboratory sciences. The last date to apply online is 31st January 2026.
Name of Organization
MYAS, SAI, NADA, NDTL
Post Name
Internship in various disciplines
Education
UG/PG/PhD students or recent graduates in relevant fields
Total Vacancies
452 (estimated)
Salary
₹20,000/month for PG; ₹10,000/month for UG (media/event interns)
Age Limit
Minimum 20 years; Preferred upper limit 25 years (relaxable for PG/PhD)
Application Fee
No Fee
Selection Process
Based on SOP, academic record, interview (if required)
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
New Delhi and Pan-India SAI Centres
Last Date To Apply
31st January, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Post Name, Vacancy & Education
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
SAI Interns (HO, Stadia, Regional, NCOEs)
160
UG/PG in Sports Mgmt, IT, Law, Event Mgmt, Nutrition, Architecture, etc.
Sports Science Interns (SAI Centers)
212
MSc/PhD in Physiology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Psychology, etc.
MYAS Interns (HQ, NSFs)
40
PG/PhD in Policy, Law, Sports Mgmt, Intl. Relations, etc.
NADA Interns
20
PG/PhD in Law, Public Health, Stats, Sports Mgmt, Psychology
NDTL Interns
20
PG Final Year in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotech, or Pharmacy