Sports Authority of India Recruitment 2026 for 452 Internship Opportunities

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 OrganizationMYAS, SAI, NADA, NDTL
Post NameInternship in various disciplines
EducationUG/PG/PhD students or recent graduates in relevant fields
Total Vacancies452 (estimated)
Salary₹20,000/month for PG; ₹10,000/month for UG (media/event interns)
Age LimitMinimum 20 years; Preferred upper limit 25 years (relaxable for PG/PhD)
Application FeeNo Fee
Selection ProcessBased on SOP, academic record, interview (if required)
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationNew Delhi and Pan-India SAI Centres
Last Date To Apply31st January, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)

Post Name, Vacancy & Education

Post NameVacancyEducation
SAI Interns (HO, Stadia, Regional, NCOEs)160UG/PG in Sports Mgmt, IT, Law, Event Mgmt, Nutrition, Architecture, etc.
Sports Science Interns (SAI Centers)212MSc/PhD in Physiology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Psychology, etc.
MYAS Interns (HQ, NSFs)40PG/PhD in Policy, Law, Sports Mgmt, Intl. Relations, etc.
NADA Interns20PG/PhD in Law, Public Health, Stats, Sports Mgmt, Psychology
NDTL Interns20PG Final Year in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotech, or Pharmacy

How to Apply

  1. Visit the internship portal: https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs
  2. Register and complete the internship application form.
  3. Upload the following documents:
    • Proof of Date of Birth (Aadhaar / 10th / 12th Certificate)
    • Educational certificates
    • Statement of Purpose (mandatory)
    • NOC from academic institution (if enrolled)
    • Scanned photo and signature
  4. Submit the application form online before 31st January 2026, 05:00 PM.

Important Dates

Application Window (Batch D1)1st Week of December
Result NotificationEnd of December
Joining Date (Batch D1)15 January
Application Deadline (Batch D2)31 January 2026
Next Batch Opening1st Week of June
Next Batch Joining Date15 July

Application form, details & registration

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