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Sports Authority of India invites online applications from eligible officiating professionals for 40 Technical Officials posts for the Softball competition at Khelo India Youth Games 2026, Telangana.
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- 40 Technical Officials to be engaged for Softball at Khelo India Youth Games 2026, Telangana
- Application window: 2 November 2026 to 12 November 2026, online only
- Valid officiating license or pass in officiating examination is mandatory
- Candidates aged 60 or above will not be considered
- Pay and minimum educational qualification not specified in the official notification
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Job at a glance
| Organisation | Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
|---|---|
| Post | Technical Officials |
| Location | Telangana, India |
| Region | India |
| Vacancies | 40 |
| Age limit | Below 60 years |
| Experience | Officiating experience at State/National level and in Khelo India Games/National Games (2021-2026 only) |
| Selection | Scrutiny of applications on 100-mark system (officiating license, state/national experience, Khelo India/National Games experience) |
| Type | Engagement (event-based) |
Key dates
| Application opens | 2 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 12 November 2026 |
About the recruitment
Sports Authority of India is engaging 40 Technical Officials to officiate the Softball sport competition at the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, to be held in Telangana. The recruitment is notified under Notification No. 05/2026/Softball by the Khelo India Events wing of SAI.
Khelo India Youth Games is a national multi-sport event aimed at identifying and nurturing sporting talent across India. This engagement is specifically for the conduct of the Softball competition within those Games.
Eligibility
A valid license or pass in an officiating examination is mandatory for all applicants. National Technical Officials must hold a certificate issued by the competent authority up to the year 2026, while International Technical Officials must hold a certificate from the relevant International Federation.
Officiating experience at State or National level and in Khelo India Games or National Games earns marks during selection; only experience from tournaments held between 2021 and 2026 will be counted. Candidates aged 60 or above will not be considered. The official notification does not state a minimum educational qualification or a specific age cut-off date.
Additional selection criteria include a male-to-female ratio of 60:40 among the 40 posts, direct selection for female candidates scoring a minimum of 50 marks, and a cap of 5 Technical Officials per State or Union Territory. Ties will be resolved by a steering committee.
Selection process
Selection is based entirely on scrutiny of applications against a total of 100 marks: up to 20 marks for a valid officiating license, up to 40 marks for State or National level officiating experience, and up to 40 marks for officiating experience in Khelo India Games or National Games. No written test or interview is mentioned in the notification.
How to apply
Candidates must apply online through the SAI jobs portal. The application form is available from 2 November 2026 to 12 November 2026. Applications submitted by email or post will not be accepted.
While applying, candidates must upload self-attested copies of their officiating license or certificate and self-attested proof of officiating experience at State, National, Khelo India Games, or National Games level (covering the period 2021 to 2026). Candidates should refer to the official notification for the complete list of documents and instructions before submitting the online form.