Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Head Coach Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official KISCE website. The last date to submit the application form is 31-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the KISCE Head Coach Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
KISCE Head Coach Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Company Name | Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) |
| Post Name | Head Coach |
| No of Posts | 01 |
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Start Date for Apply | 20-01-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 31-01-2026 |
| Official Website | https://ddd.gov.in/ |
KISCE Head Coach Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Head Coach (Athletics) | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidate should have diploma in Coaching from SAI/NS NIS or from any other recognized Indian/Foreign University and should have represented India in Olympics/World Cup/World Championship. Certificate Course from concerned National/International Federation is a must. Working knowledge of computer is essential. Minimum 10 years of experience of coaching is required.or
Experience in Coaching with Senior/Junior Indian teams or Decoration of Dronacharya /Arjuna /Dhyan Chand Award or who have produced medalists in International Competitions. Minimum 10 years of experience of coaching is required. or
Central Government / State Government / PSU employees may be allowed to apply for the position. However, the applicable recruitment rules of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) will be applicable for all such postings on deputation.
Desired Qualification:-
- Demonstrated experience in planning, organising and implementing a comprehensive high performance coaching programme for international teams and athletes.
- Knowledge of leading trends in coaching, including coaching science, practices and the appropriate application of leading technology tools.
- A background in teaching to provide mentoring and instruction to other support Coaches and Staff involved with the KISCE, DoS&YA, Silvassa
- The ability to attain excellence from players, coaches, staff and all stakeholders through the establishment of a 'winning'culture.
- Effective management skills that reflect ability to build and successfully implement longterm strategic plans that are supported by informed operational decisions.
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Apply: 20-01-2026
- Last Date for Apply: 31-01-2026
Selection Process
- The applications received will be scrutinized/ shortlisted on the basis of relevant experience and job description and the eligible candidates will be called for Interview at cost to the applicant.
- Candidates applied for more than one post will be interviewed only once.
General Information/Instructions
- Tenure: The contractual engagement will be for a period of four years on the basis of satisfactory performance, periodic reviews, result oriented, etc. and at all times coterminous with the Khelo India Scheme.
- Age Limit: None
- Tax Deduction at Source: The Income Tax or any other tax liable to be deducted, as per the prevailing rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment, for which the KISCE, DoS&YA, Silvassa will issue TDS /Service Tax Certificates, as applicable.
- Other Allowances: No TA/DA shall be admissible for joining the assignment or on its completion. No other facilities like DA, Accommodation, Residential Phone, Conveyance Transport, Personal Staff, Medical reimbursement, HRA and LTC etc. would be admissible.
- Extension: Performance of the selected candidates would be continuously reviewed and their extension will be considered on the basis of periodic review / requirement.
- Leave: Selected candidates will be entitled for 30 days leave in a calendar year on pro-rata basis. Thereafter, candidates shall not draw any remuneration in case of his/her absence beyond30 days in a year. Also unveiled leave in a calendar year will lapse and will not be carried forward to the next calendar year.
- In case he/she is required to proceed outstation from the place of posting on tour for official duty, he/she will be entitled to TA/DA as admissible under the rules.
- In case the performance of Candidate is not found satisfactory, his/her services will be discontinued / terminated after giving one month notice.
- Without any prejudice to the above condition, the candidate will be terminated from his services with immediate effect without any obligations, in case the candidate is found guilty of violating any of the conditions contained in the terms of employment or is guilty of any misconduct including negligence of duties, unauthorized absence, etc.
- Decision of KISCE, DoS&YA, Silvassa in all matters regarding eligibility, selection and posting would be final and binding upon all candidates. No representation or correspondence will be entertained by KISCE, DoS&YA, Silvassa in this regard.
- KISCE, DoS&YA, Silvassa shall be the final authority in case of any dispute.
- The appointment will be purely on contract basis and does not confer any right to claim to permanent employment in KISCE, DoS&YA, Silvassa.
- Any litigation matters pertaining to employment at KISCE, DoS&YA, Silvassa shall be restricted to the jurisdiction of the Mumbai courts.
- Organization reserves the right to terminate the contract, by giving one month notice to Candidates.
- The applications received will be scrutinized/ shortlisted on the basis of relevant experience and job description and the eligible candidates will be called for Interview at cost to the applicant.
- Candidates applied for more than one post will be interviewed only once.
- KISCE, DoS&YA, Silvassa reserves the right to cancel the advertisement and/or the selection process at any stage without assigning any reason.
- Selected persons will not be allowed to publish a book or a compilation of articles or participate in a radio broadcast or contribute an article or anonymously or pseudonymous in the name of any other person, if such book, article, broadcast, uses any information that the/she may gather as part of this assignment.
- During the period of engagement with KISCE, DNH & DD, Employee would be subject to the provisions of the Indian Official Secret Act, 1923 and will not divulge any information gathered by him/her during the period of his/her engagement to anyone who is not authorized to know.
- The Selected personnel at no instance can represent or give opinion or advice to others in any matter, which is adverse to the interest of the Government.
How to Apply
- Permanent employees of Sports Authority of India (SAI) interested in applying for the position must send a self-attested letter addressed to the Deputy Secretary and email at [email protected] and not apply through the advertisement.
- Whereas contractual employees of SAI must apply as per process directly to the KISCE in reply to this advertisement.
KISCE Head Coach Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
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