SDAT Coach Recruitment 2026: Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) Recruitment 2026 includes 34 Coach Posts (Regular & Para) under Notification No. 544573/HR1A/2025. The recruitment notification has been officially released by SDAT. Interested candidates who possess Any Bachelor’s Degree along with an approved Sports Coaching Diploma / PG Diploma can apply in online mode through the official website. The online application process will start from 05 January 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 25 January 2026 (till 5.00 PM) at sdat.tn.gov.in.
SDAT Coach Jobs Notification @Apply Online for 34 Posts
The SDAT Recruitment 2026 is announced for 34 Coach posts (30 Regular Coaches + 4 Para Coaches). Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Matrix Level-12 with salary and allowances as per Tamil Nadu Government norms. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying online. The detailed notification PDF and online application link are available on the official SDAT website.
SDAT Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualifications
- Any Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 years duration) from a recognized university.
- Approved Sports Coaching Diploma / PG Diploma in the relevant discipline.
- Required sports representation and coaching experience as prescribed for the post.
- For Coach – Para posts, eligibility applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disability as per notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years.
- Maximum Age: Up to 50 Years for most communal categories.
- Maximum Age for Persons with Benchmark Disability (Coach – Para): Up to 55 Years.
- Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2026.
- Age Relaxation: As per Tamil Nadu Government rules.
SDAT Notification 2026
Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu Online Application Form for 34 Coach Posts
Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Recruitment Notification | 05 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 05 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 January 2026 (till 5.00 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Age | 01 July 2026 |
| Reference Date for Coaching Experience | 01 January 2026 |
Vacancy Details
- Coach (Regular): 30
- Coach – Para (Differently Abled Coaches): 4
- Total Vacancies: 34
Distribution of Vacancies – Regular Coaches (30)
- GT: 04
- GT (W): 02
- GT (PSTM): 01
- BC (OBCM): 04
- BC (OBCM) (W): 01
- BC (OBCM) (W) (PSTM): 01
- BC (M): 03 (including 1 backlog)
- SC: 03 (including 2 backlog)
- SC (PSTM): 01
- SC (W) (PSTM): 01
- ST: 01 (backlog + shortfall included)
- MBC/DC (DW): 01
- MBC/DC (PSTM): 01
- MBC/DC: 02
Distribution of Vacancies – Coach (Para)
- Backlog Vacancies: 03
- Current Rotation: 01
- Total Coach – Para: 04
Salary Details
- Scale of Pay (Coach & Coach – Para): Level 12
- Pay Scale: Rs.35,600 – 1,30,800
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of SDAT at sdat.tn.gov.in.
- Click on the Online Application link for Coach Recruitment 2026.
- Select the appropriate post (Coach – Regular / Coach – Para).
- Fill in all required personal, educational, and sports qualification details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and necessary certificates.
- Submit the online application before the last date.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
- Mode of Apply: Online.
- Job Location: Tamil Nadu.
Important Links for SDAT Coach Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SDAT Apply Online | Click Here |
| SDAT Official Notification | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |