IISER Pune Sports Coach Recruitment 2026 — 10 Posts, Apply by 18 Aug (Maharashtra)

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IISER Pune Sports Coach Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. 62/2026 for 10 part-time contractual government job vacancies. This Maharashtra govt jobs 2026 opportunity spans 10 sports disciplines — Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis and Volleyball — with one coaching position each. Selected candidates will coach students in their respective sport on a part-time, session basis at the IISER Pune campus. The selection process for IISER Pune Sports Coach 2026 consists of an Interview only, with no written test. The engagement carries a per-session rate of ₹825 for each 2.5-hour coaching session, with the contract tenure running until 31 December 2026. The IISER Pune Sports Coach 2026 online application is available at iiserpune.ac.in. Applications opened 04 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 18 August 2026. Candidates must hold an NIS Certificate/Diploma in Coaching or B.P.Ed. with at least 2 years' coaching experience, and should read the complete official IISER Pune notification before applying.

NIS (National Institute of Sports) Certificate course/Diploma in Coaching, or B.P.Ed., with minimum 2 years' coaching experience at High School level or above in the relevant sport, from a reputed educational institute. Vacancies span Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis and Volleyball — 1 post each.

• Maximum 55 years
• Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualification and/or relevant experience may be considered with prior approval of competent authority

• NIS Certificate course/Diploma in Coaching, or B.P.Ed.
• Minimum 2 years' coaching experience at High School level or above in the relevant sport
• Age: Maximum 55 years
• Part-time contractual engagement, tenure ending 31 December 2026
• One post each across Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis and Volleyball

₹825 per session of 2.5 hours a day

1. Visit https://www.iiserpune.ac.in — official website of IISER Pune
2. Register on the recruitment portal via the Apply Online link
3. Download and read the complete official notification for Advt No. 62/2026 carefully
4. Select the sports discipline you wish to apply for
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational and coaching experience details
6. Upload scanned photograph, signature and coaching certificates as specified
7. Upload proof of coaching experience at High School level or above
8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
9. Submit the application before the last date, 18 August 2026
10. Await intimation regarding the Interview schedule