Administration of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs (Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep), Kavaratti, has invited applications for 2 posts of Football Coach under Advt No. 1/102/2023-24 - SYA. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 25 November 2026.
The post is for Lakshadweep Football Academy, U.T of Lakshadweep. Qualification required: Any Degree with Diploma in Sports Coaching (Football) from any of the SAI NS NIS Center OR 4 Year B.Sc. Sports Coaching from National Sports University, AND A or B or C License in Coaching from Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The pay is Rs.75,000 monthly remuneration. Selection is by academic Merit (50 to 70 marks by percentage band), experience as coach in any Football Academy for a minimum period of 3 years (2 marks) and merit of team conducted by AIFF (5 marks). Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 25 November 2026
- Vacancies: 2
- How to apply: By email to [email protected]
- Pay: Rs.75,000 monthly remuneration
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Place: Lakshadweep Football Academy, U.T of Lakshadweep
Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep Football Coach Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Administration of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs (Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep), Kavaratti |
| Post Name | Football Coach |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Advt No | 1/102/2023-24 - SYA |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Rs.75,000 monthly remuneration |
| Place of Posting | Lakshadweep Football Academy, U.T of Lakshadweep |
| Qualification | Any Degree with Diploma in Sports Coaching (Football) from any of the SAI NS NIS Center OR 4 Year B.Sc. Sports Coaching from National Sports University, AND A or B or C License in Coaching from Asian Football Confederation (AFC). |
| Apply Mode | Email to [email protected] |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | The Director, Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep – 682555 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 1/102/2023-24 - SYA gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Any Degree with Diploma in Sports Coaching (Football) from any of the SAI NS NIS Center; OR 4 Year B.Sc. Sports Coaching from National Sports University; And A or B or C License in Coaching from Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
- Experience: Preference: Minimum 3 years' experience in coaching field (football)
Other conditions:
- Entry Permit is required for non-residents of Lakshadweep for visiting and residing at Lakshadweep
- The Department will not arrange entry permit for interview purpose
Desirable:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in coaching field (football)
- Communication Skill in Malayalam
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Purely on contract basis up to 22.04.2027, which is likely to be extended
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 9 November 2026 |
| Last date for submission of application | 25 November 2026 |
| Online / offline interview (11 am) | 5 December 2026 |
How Will Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep Select Candidates?
- Academic Merit (50 to 70 marks by percentage band)
- Experience as coach in any Football Academy for a minimum period of 3 years (2 marks)
- Merit of team conducted by AIFF (5 marks)
- Communication Skill (5 marks)
- Interview (18 marks)
- Academic Merit: 50%-60% = 50 marks, 61%-70% = 55, 71%-80% = 60, 81%-90% = 65, 91%-100% = 70 marks
- Interview: 18 marks; online / offline on 5.12.2026 at 11 am
- Link for the online interview will be communicated to the applicants
Documents to Enclose
- Application in the prescribed format
- Self-attested copies of relevant certificates of eligibility
How to Apply for Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep Recruitment 2026 by Email
- Fill the application in the prescribed format given on page 3 of the notice.
- Attach self-attested copies of relevant certificates of eligibility.
- Submit through mail to [email protected], by Indian Post, or directly in the office at Kavaratti on any working day.
- Postal address: The Director, Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep – 682555.
- Application must be submitted on or before 25.11.2026.
Other Points to Note
- Applicants must state their preferred interview mode (Online / Offline) in the application form
Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep Football Coach Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep notification PDF |
| Apply by Email | [email protected] |
| Official Website | Visit Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Lakshadweep official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Administration of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Advertisement No. 1/102/2023-24 - SYA, dated 9 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
