SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 40 Posts
Published
- Posts
- 40
- Last date
- 12 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- See notification
- Location
- Telangana
Sports Authority of India (SAI) is hiring 40 Technical Officials for Softball at the Khelo India Youth Games 2026 in Telangana. Likely eligible: people holding a valid officiating license or pass in softball, with tournament officiating experience from 2021 to 2026. The online application closes on 12 November 2026. Upload self-attested copies of your certificates before you submit.
Who Should Apply for SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials 2026
Softball officials with a valid license or pass and recent tournament experience from 2021 to 2026 are the best fit, and players without officiating credentials should not apply.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- A valid officiating license or pass is mandatory, so check it is current before you apply.
- National officials must hold a certificate issued by a competent authority up to 2026; older or unclear certificates may not count.
- Upload every document as a self-attested copy, because applications by email or post will not be accepted.
- Candidates aged 60 or more will not be considered, so check your age before you apply.
SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
भारतीय खेल प्राधिकरण (SAI) ने सॉफ्टबॉल तकनीकी अधिकारियों (Technical Officials) की भर्ती के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। इसमें कुल 40 पद हैं, जिनमें 40% महिला तकनीकी अधिकारियों के लिए निर्धारित हैं और प्रति राज्य अधिकतम 5 TOs का प्रावधान है। आवेदन के लिए मान्य अधिकारी लाइसेंस या पास प्रमाणपत्र अनिवार्य है, तथा 60 वर्ष या उससे अधिक आयु के उम्मीदवार पात्र नहीं होंगे। आवेदन केवल ऑनलाइन https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs/ पर 2 नवंबर 2026 से 12 नवंबर 2026 के बीच किए जा सकते हैं, और स्व-प्रमाणित दस्तावेज अपलोड करने होंगे।
Download the SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 1 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Application start | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 12 November 2026 |
| Published on this site | 2 Nov 2026 |
SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 40
| Female Technical Officials | 40% of total (ratio of male to female TOs maintained at 60:40) |
|---|---|
| Per State/UT maximum | 5 TOs |
The 40 posts include the reserved quotas of female Technical Officials and the per-state limit of 5, so these are not extra posts.
SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
See the official notification.
Other Conditions
- Valid officiating license/pass in officiating examination (mandatory); National TOs: certificate issued by competent authority till 2026; International TOs: certificate issued by International Federation; preference to international TOs
- Officiating experience at State/National level tournaments held 2021-2026: 5 or more = 40 marks, 3-4 = 30, 2 = 20, 1 = 10
- Officiating experience in Khelo India/National Games held 2021-2026: 5 or more = 40 marks, 3-4 = 30, 2 = 20, 1 = 10
- Scoring: total 100 marks; female TOs scoring minimum 50 marks to be selected directly
- Candidates aged 60 or more shall not be considered
- In case of tie, steering committee to finalise shortlisted officials
- Applicants must upload self-attested documents; applications via email or post not accepted
Posts located in: Telangana. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials 2026 Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications on marks basis (officiating license, officiating experience, Khelo India/National Games experience)
- Steering committee finalises tie cases
How to Apply for SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials 2026
- Apply online at https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs/ between 02.11.2026 and 12.11.2026
- Upload self-attested documents
Required Documents
- Officiating license/pass certificate
- Proof of officiating experience in tournaments (2021-2026)
- Self-attested copies of the above documents
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Before You Apply for SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials 2026: Quick Check
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You will submit and pay by 12 Nov 2026, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates are engaged on the terms set out in the notice, usually for a fixed period with a fixed monthly remuneration.
Contracts may be renewed depending on need and performance, but they do not create a right to a regular post.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
SAI KIYG Softball Technical Officials 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I only have international certification?
Yes. The notification gives preference to International Technical Officials, and their certificate must be issued by the International Federation.
How many tournaments do I need to score full marks?
Five or more tournaments held between 2021 and 2026 earn 40 marks in each experience section.
Do female officials get any advantage?
Female Technical Officials scoring a minimum of 50 marks will be selected directly, and 40% of the posts are kept for them.
Is there any application fee?
The notification does not say.
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Sports Authority of India. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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