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 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
How to Apply
Visit the internship portal: https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs
Register and complete the internship application form.
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
Submit the application form online before 31st January 2026, 05:00 PM .
Important Dates
Application Window (Batch D1) 1st Week of December Result Notification End of December Joining Date (Batch D1) 15 January Application Deadline (Batch D2) 31 January 2026 Next Batch Opening 1st Week of June Next Batch Joining Date 15 July