SAI internship drive

India’s Sports Authority has opened a new internship intake at its head office and regional centers, with applications due by 5 p.m. on April 30. (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in) The programme covers General Sports Management, Legal, Sports Infrastructure, Event and Media, IT and Data Systems, and Sports Science, according to the Sports Authority of India’s internship FAQ. The latest recruitment notice on SAI’s jobs page says the postings are for its head office and regional centers. (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in 1) (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in 2) SAI’s public post said the drive includes 372 internships, with the batch scheduled to start on July 1. The application window closes on April 30, leaving candidates less than two weeks to apply. (x.com) (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in) The internships are aimed at postgraduate students, postgraduate diploma students, and research scholars in relevant fields. Undergraduate students can apply only for Event and Media roles, SAI said. (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in) SAI said the programme is meant to give “structured practical exposure” in sports management, infrastructure development, and sports science. That places the intake inside India’s sports bureaucracy, not on-field athlete training. (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in) The standard internship runs for six months, while Event and Media internships run for three months. Interns can be posted at SAI head office, stadia, regional centres, National Centres of Excellence, and sports science units across India. (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in) Applicants must be at least 20 years old by the application deadline, and SAI said it prefers candidates up to age 25, with case-by-case relaxation for specialized or research roles. Candidates also have to submit academic records, a statement of purpose, government ID, and a no-objection certificate if they are still enrolled. (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in) Selection will be based on eligibility, academic performance, and the statement of purpose, with applications reviewed by a committee of senior officials and domain experts. SAI said final postings will depend on merit, availability, and administrative discretion, even if applicants list a preferred location. (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in) The Sports Authority of India is the government body set up in 1984 under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to promote sports and manage high-performance programmes. This intake extends that system’s hiring pipeline into data, legal, media, infrastructure, and operations work tied to Indian sport. (sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in)