Andaman and Nicobar State Sports Council Recruitment 2026
Overview
The Andaman and Nicobar State Sports Council has released a notification for the recruitment of 20 Coach and Instructor Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official Andaman and Nicobar State Sports Council website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-02-2026.
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Number of Posts | Location Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gym Instructor | 3 | 1 Female (Sri Vijaya Puram), 1 Male (Nicobar), 1 Male (Diglipur) |
| Table Tennis | 1 | Any location in A&N Islands |
| Hockey | 2 | Any location in A&N Islands |
| Chess | 2 | Any location in A&N Islands |
| Basketball | 1 | Any location in A&N Islands |
| Football | 3 | 1 (S Andaman), 1 (N&M Andaman), 1 (Nicobar) |
| Athletics | 2 | Any location in A&N Islands |
| Cricket | 1 | Any location in A&N Islands |
| Swimming | 1 | Female only, Any location in A&N Islands |
| Cycling | 2 | 1 Male, 1 Female, Any location in A&N Islands |
| Badminton | 1 | Any location in A&N Islands |
| Volleyball | 1 | Any location in A&N Islands |
| TOTAL | 20 | |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit:
- Male: 18-45 years
- Female: 18-50 years
- Educational & Professional Qualifications (varies by discipline):
- For Sports Coaches (Table Tennis, Hockey, Basketball, Football, Athletics, Swimming, Cycling, Volleyball, Badminton):
- 1st Preference (50 Marks): Diploma in Sports Coaching from SAI, NSNIS (Patiala), Duration 1 year
- 2nd Preference (40 Marks): International/National Medal winners in respective discipline along with Secondary School education
- 3rd Preference (30 Marks): B.PED/M.PED with specialization in respective discipline
- For Chess Coach/Instructor:
- 1st Preference (60 Marks): FIDE Instructor (FI) License
- 2nd Preference (40 Marks): National Instructor (NI) License (License should be active and candidate should not own any chess academy/centre)
- For Gym Instructor:
- 1st Preference (50 Marks): Diploma in Gym Instructor/B.Sc Exercise Science/Diploma in Fitness and Wellness
- 2nd Preference (40 Marks): Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness/Wellness Trainer certification + Secondary School education
- 3rd Preference (30 Marks): Level 3 certification and above, B.PED/M.PED + Gym Instructor experience
- For Cricket Coach:
- 1st Preference (50 Marks): Cricket coach certification + highest level certification from recognized institute + cricket tournament participation
- 2nd Preference (40 Marks): National level cricket tournament winners/participation + AISSE
- 3rd Preference (30 Marks): B.PED/M.PED + University level participation in relevant discipline
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 05-02-2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 15-02-2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | To be announced (Physical Test + Trade Test) |
Selection Process
- Mert List on the basis total marks out of 100 obtained
- Physical Fitness Test (For all coaches)
- Specialized/Trade Tests:
- Sports Coaches: Practical class conduct, technique demonstration, student engagement, injury handling (30 marks)
- Gym Instructor: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, first aid (50 marks)
- Chess Coach/Instructor: Demo class (40 marks)
Salary & Benefits
- Monthly Consolidated Remuneration: ₹32,000 per month
- Working Days: 06 days a week (Monday is holiday)
- Leave: 2 days per completed month (No leave encashment for unutilized leave)
- T.A./D.A.: As per non-official member rules when posted outside regular location
- Nature of Appointment: Purely contractual, initially 1 year, extendable to maximum 3 years based on satisfactory performance
Working Schedule
| Timing | Work |
|---|---|
| Morning: 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM | Coaching and Maintenance of field/sports arena |
| Morning: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Office work and additional duties assigned |
| Evening: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Coaching and surveillance of coaching field/sports arena |
| Evening: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Chess coaching (for Chess coaches) |
Duties & Responsibilities
- Impart training to sports persons of different levels with strict adherence to coaching timings and punctuality
- Conduct talent search programmes in different islands
- Maintain all records relating to selection and training of sports persons
- Render services for maintenance of sports infrastructure
- Accompany teams to different level tournaments
- Perform additional duties assigned by senior officers of A&N SSC and Department of Sports, Youth Affairs
How to Apply
- Application Method: Offline (By Post/In Person)
- Last Date & Time: 15-02-2026 (4:00 PM)
- Send Application To:
- General Secretary
- A&N State Sports Council
- Netaji Stadium
- Sri Vijaya Puram
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Required Documents:
- Application letter
- Copies of relevant certificates and documents
- Complete postal address
- Phone number
- All original documents (to be produced at selection committee)
Important Links
| Category | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Offline | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1. What is the application deadline?
- A1. Application deadline is 15-02-2026 at 4:00 PM.
- Q2. What is the salary?
- A2. ₹32,000 per month (Consolidated remuneration) for 6 days a week work.
- Q3. What age limit applies?
- A3. Male 18-45 years, Female 18-50 years as on 15-02-2026.
- Q4. Is this permanent position?
- A4. No, this is contractual for 1 year initially, extendable to maximum 3 years based on performance.
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