- Engagement of 5 Consultants (Sports Coach) on a contractual basis for Hockey, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, and Cricket disciplines at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).
- Initial tenure of engagement is 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years (subject to medical fitness and performance review).
- Monthly remuneration ranges from ₹28,000 to ₹36,000 based on qualifications and achievements in sports.
- Engagement is purely temporary and does not confer any right to regular appointment or associated benefits.
- Consultants must be medically fit and adhere to the upper age limit of 65 years as on 19/08/2026.
SAI
🎓 Diploma
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Consultant (Sports Coach) for Hockey, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, and Cricket
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - Rourkela Steel Plant
Total Vacancies
5
Job Location
Rourkela, Odisha
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - Rourkela Steel Plant (SAIL-RSP) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹28,000 - ₹36,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 64 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Minimum 15 years of coaching experience in the respective sports discipline. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is required for attending the Walk-in-Interview. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Indian nationals with requisite qualifications from a government-recognized university/institute.
- Upper age limit: 64 years as on 19/08/2026 (extendable to 65 years if medically fit).
- Ex-employees of SAIL who opted for voluntary retirement are not eligible.
- Coaching experience of preferably more than 15 years in the respective sports discipline.
- Essential qualifications include:
- Diploma or higher degree in Sports Coaching from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) for ₹28,000/month.
- Medal winner/participation in National sports events representing an Indian state for ₹32,000/month.
- Medal winner/participation in International sports events representing India for ₹36,000/month.
- Upper age limit: 64 years as on 19/08/2026 (extendable to 65 years if medically fit).
- Ex-employees of SAIL who opted for voluntary retirement are not eligible.
- Coaching experience of preferably more than 15 years in the respective sports discipline.
- Essential qualifications include:
- Diploma or higher degree in Sports Coaching from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) for ₹28,000/month.
- Medal winner/participation in National sports events representing an Indian state for ₹32,000/month.
- Medal winner/participation in International sports events representing India for ₹36,000/month.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be through a Walk-in-Interview on 11/09/2026 at Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium, Rourkela.
- Reporting time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Candidates must bring original certificates/documents for verification.
- Selection is subject to medical fitness.
- Reporting time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Candidates must bring original certificates/documents for verification.
- Selection is subject to medical fitness.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, General, PwBD, ESM)
📂 Required Documents
- Filled-in application format (Annexure-A) with a recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC/Matriculation Certificate).
- Certificates and mark sheets of required qualifications.
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable).
- Experience certificates (if any).
- Photo Identity Proof (Voter ID/Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License).
- NOC from present employer (if employed under PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Govt. Department).
- Self-certificate stating no separation due to voluntary retirement.
- Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC/Matriculation Certificate).
- Certificates and mark sheets of required qualifications.
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable).
- Experience certificates (if any).
- Photo Identity Proof (Voter ID/Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License).
- NOC from present employer (if employed under PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Govt. Department).
- Self-certificate stating no separation due to voluntary retirement.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is required for attending the Walk-in-Interview.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the upper age limit for applying to the Consultant (Sports Coach) position at SAIL-RSP?
The upper age limit is 64 years as on 19/08/2026. However, the maximum age limit is 65 years if the candidate is medically fit.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Consultant (Sports Coach) position at Rourkela Steel Plant?
There are a total of 5 vacancies, one each for Hockey, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, and Cricket.
Q.
What is the reporting time for the Walk-in-Interview on 11/09/2026?
The reporting time for the Walk-in-Interview is between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Q.
Is there any application fee for attending the Walk-in-Interview?
No, there is no application fee required for attending the Walk-in-Interview.
Q.
What is the tenure of engagement for the Consultant (Sports Coach) position?
The initial tenure of engagement is 1 year, which can be extended up to a maximum of 3 years, subject to medical fitness and performance review.