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Vacancy Details
- Technical Officials (Softball): 40 vacancies
Qualification: Valid license/pass in officiating examination (mandatory); preference to international Technical Officials; officiating experience at State/National level and in Khelo India/National Games (2021-2026) considered.
Qualification Requirements
Selection Process
- 1: Scrutiny of applications and documents; selection is based on a total of 100 marks.
- 2: Officiating license/pass is mandatory and carries 20 marks.
- 3: Marks for officiating experience at State/National level (up to 40 marks) based on number of tournaments officiated between 2021-2026.
- 4: Marks for officiating experience in Khelo India Games/National Games (up to 40 marks) based on number of tournaments officiated between 2021-2026.
- 5: Apply additional criteria: maintain 60:40 male:female ratio, female TOs scoring a minimum of 50 marks are selected directly, maximum of 5 TOs per State/UT, age restriction (60 or more not considered), and the steering committee will finalise in case of ties.
How to Apply
- Open the application form on the SAI jobs portal: https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs/ (available from 02-11-2026 to 12-11-2026).
- Upload self-attested documents mentioned in the scrutiny criteria (valid officiating license/pass, proof of officiating experience for 2021-2026).
- Submit the online application by 12-11-2026. Applications via email or post will not be accepted.
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Important Dates
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- Application start date:
- Last date for online application:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility or qualification requirements?
A valid license or pass in an officiating examination is mandatory. Preference is given to international Technical Officials and officiating experience at State/National level and in Khelo India/National Games (2021-2026) earns marks.
How do I apply for these Technical Official positions?
Apply only online on the SAI jobs portal (https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs/) between 02-11-2026 and 12-11-2026. Upload self-attested documents mentioned in the notice and submit the form by 12-11-2026; applications by email or post are not accepted.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 12-11-2026 and the application window opens on 02-11-2026.
What is the selection process for Technical Officials?
Selection is by scrutiny of applications on a total of 100 marks. Marks are awarded for a mandatory officiating license (20 marks), officiating experience at State/National level (up to 40 marks), and experience in Khelo India/National Games (up to 40 marks); no written test or interview is mentioned.
What is the salary or pay scale for these positions?
The official notification does not specify the pay.
