Sports Authority of India (SAI) 2020 Jobs Recruitment. SAI has released official notification for the job openings of Exercise Physiologist vacancies. Check the eligibility and notification prior to apply for the positions.

Closing Date is on :- 26th November, 2020.


No.of Posts and Vacancies :-


Exercise Physiologist – 34 Posts


Job Location – New Delhi


Other Qualification Details :-


Sports Authority of India (SAI) is an autonomous organization under the Administrative control of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with its Head office at Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. SAI has established 23 National Centres of Excellence across the country for training of young and elite athletes in various disciplines. These NCOEs are funded for several items inter-alia Sports Science staff through Khelo India Scheme of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. To strengthen the NCOEs, SAI invites applications from eligible candidates for engagement in the discipline of Exercise Physiology on contract basis at various SAI Centers.


1. Designation: Exercise Physiologist


2. Total Vacancies: 34


3. Essential Educational Qualifications: MBBS / Masters in Medical Physiology/ Human Physiology/ Sports and Exercise Physiology


4. Remuneration: - Monthly remuneration will be decided on the basis of expertise and performance of the candidates in the interview and on the recommendation of the Selection Board. Based on the recommendation the candidates will be placed in three grades as follows:


a) Exercise Physiologist (Grade III) 80,000/- to 1,00,000/-


b) Exercise Physiologist (Grade II) 60,000/- to 80,000/-


c) Exercise Physiologist (Grade I) 40,000/- to 60,000/-


Age: The candidate must not have attained 40 years of age as on the closing date of advertisement.


Important Instructions For Uploading Documents :-


A. Passport Size Photograph and Signatures : The candidate should scan his photograph and specimen signature in JPG format. The digital size of file should not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB. Minimum resolution of the file should be 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) and maximum 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height). Bit Depth of image file should be 24 bit.


B. Proof of Date of Birth.


C. Proof of identity.


D. Degree:(whichever applicable)


E. The certificate uploaded must be one issued by the Competent Authority (i.e. University or other examining body) awarding the particular qualification.


1. Work Experience Documents claiming work experience must clearly mention the following:


A. Name of the establishment.


B. Signature of competent authority/issuing authority clearly stating their position of authority in the organization.


C. Duration of work experience.


D. The field in which the candidate has worked Or the post held in the establishment.


2. Uploading Of Documents: After The Initial Registration Is Completed Online ,the Following Essential Certificates/ Documents Should Be Self Attested, Scanned And Uploaded Strictly In The Order Mentioned Below All Compiled In A Single Pdf File By Clicking On The Upload Documents Button.


a) Candidate details: Name

i. Contact No

ii. Address

iii. Email id

b) Document for DOB.

c) Masters degree.

d) Higher Educational Qualification Degree.

e) Work experience Certificate.

f) No Objection Certificate from present employer, if any.


3. Call Letters For Interview: The Call Letters for interview shall be communicated electronically in the valid and functional email id provided by the candidate during online registration.


4. Candidates Should Check The Website And Their Registered Email Regularly For Updates Regarding Interview Dates And Other Relevant Details. Any Variation In The Details Provided And Documents Submitted Online Will Lead To Rejection Of The Candidate. Any Updates And Notifications Will Be Hosted On The Website.


5. The responsibility of ensuring genuineness of the certificate lies completely with the candidate by self-attestation. SAI reserves the right to discard experience certificates which do not provide correct details as asked above. Website links could be provided to ascertain genuineness.


6. Any experience claimed during the course of completion of the degree will not be counted. Any experience which is not relevant to the above discipline /fields will not be counted.


7. Candidates will be called for the interview based on the shortlisting criteria as mentioned above. Hence mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not entail that candidate will be called for the interview.


8. The Candidates should note that their candidature at all the stages will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any stage before or after Interview, it is found that they do not fulfill any of the eligibility conditions; their candidature will be cancelled by the SAI.


Terms and condition :-


1. 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 SAI will issue TDS certificates/ Service Tax, as applicable.


2. 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 to them. In case he/she is required to proceed outstation from the place of posting for official duty, he/she will be entitled to TA/DA as admissible for pay Level-10 under GOI rules.


3. Extension: - Performance of the selected candidates would be continuously reviewed and their extension will be considered on the basis of periodic review /requirements.


4. Leave: - Personnel will be entitled for 30 days leave in a calendar year on prorata basis. Employee shall not draw any remuneration in case of his/her absence beyond 30 days in a year. Alsoany un-availed leave in a calendar year will lapse and will not be carried forward to the next calendar year.


5. Termination:- The contract can be terminated by giving a 30 days’ Notice period by either party, ie. SAI and the employee. In cases of extreme impropriety by the employee the contract may be terminated immediately without notice.


6. Candidates must apply within the scheduled time period, no application received after the last date shall be entertained.


7. Candidates who apply under this advertisement may also be shortlisted for future requirements of Sports Science support staff in organisations covered under KheloIndia Schemes.


8. Decision of SAI in all matters regarding eligibility, selection and posting would be final and binding on all candidates. No representation or correspondence will be entertained by SAI in this regard.


9. SAI reserves the right to modify/alter/restrict/enlarge/cancel the recruitment process, if need so arises without issuing any further notice or assigning any further notice/any reasons thereafter. The decision of the SAI will be final and no appeal will be entertained against this issue. A panel of eligibile candidates will be created to cater to future requirements. The panel made by SAI can also be utilized by various other Govt. organization which are supported under various schemes of SAI / Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.


10. In case of any dispute, jurisdiction of Court at New Delhi only will be applicable.


11. Please do visit your email account regularly for further updates


12. Further notifications/corrigendum in this regard, if any, will be put up on SAI website only


13. In case of any dispute, English version of the Employment notice will be treated as valid.


Address :-


Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.


Selection Process :-


Of all the total applications received ,short listing of candidates to provide an optimum ratio for the interview will be carried out on following basis:


a) Higher Educational Qualification - Max marks 10 - PhD in Physiology or MD Physiology


b) Total Work experience - Max marks 10 - 2 marks will be awarded for every completed 1 year of work experience as as Physiologist upto a maximum of 10 marks


c) Work experience in sports establishment - Max marks 10 - Additional 2 marks will be awarded for every completed 1 year of work experience as Physiologist at a recognized State / National level sports organization (Govt. or Private) working with teams/players upto a maximum of 10 marks.Interview Process;


Interview Process :-


A) The interview will be of 100 marks.

B) The shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview and assessed as follows:


i)Categories For Evaluation - Maximum Marks(100marks):


1. Domain Expertise 30

2. Practical application of Physiology in sports 30

3. Aptitude for working in a sports organization 10

4. Knowledge related to recent advancements 10

5.Soft skills 10

6. Knowledge in allied sports science disciplines 10


Note :-


i)Of The Total Applications Received , Candidates Will Be Shortlisted For The Interview Based On The Criteria Mentioned Above.

ii) Merit List: It Is To Be Noted That Mere Qualifying At The Interview Does Not Confirm Final Selection. Separate Merit List Will Be Prepared Purely On The Basis Of Marks Obtained By The Candidates In Interview.

iii) The Candidate Must Produce All The Original Documents, At The Time Of Physical Joining Otherwise The Candidature Will Be Cancelled.


Steps to Apply :-


1. Online applications are invited from Indian citizens both male and female, who have completed their MBBS / Masters in Medical Physiology/ Human Physiology/ Sports and Exercise Physiology from a recognized Indian or foreign university on contract basis in Sports Authority of India.


2. The candidate has to apply only online through the linkhttps://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/saijobs.


I. Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily rejected.


II. Before registering /submitting applications on the website the candidates should possess a valid E-mail ID.


III. The e-mail ID entered in the online application form should remain active until the recruitment process is completed. No change in the e-mail ID will be entertained.


a)Date Of Opening Online Registration : 5/11/ 2020 At 5:00pm

b)Date Of Closing Online Registration : 26/11/2020 At 5:00pm


Official Notification