IIT Gandhinagar Sports Coach Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts, Apply by 06 Sep (Gujarat)

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released the IIT Gandhinagar Program Assistant I (Full-Time Coach) Recruitment 2026 for 6 posts. This is a contractual sports-coaching opportunity at an Institute of National Importance in Gujarat, suited to candidates holding a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed./B.P.ES/B.P.E, NCTE-approved) or a Bachelor's degree with a Postgraduate Diploma, Diploma, or Certificate Course in Sports Coaching. Candidates up to a maximum age of 50 years, meeting the prescribed qualification, are eligible to apply online through the official website, iitgn.ac.in, until 06 September 2026. Selected Program Assistants I (Full-Time Coaches) will coach and train student sports teams at IIT Gandhinagar across various disciplines such as athletics, football, basketball and other campus sports, with experience coaching college or university teams considered desirable, along with working knowledge of computers. The selection process for IIT Gandhinagar Sports Coach 2026 consists of a Practical Test followed by an Interview. Selected candidates will be paid a monthly salary ranging from ₹28,000 to ₹53,000, on a contractual basis. The IIT Gandhinagar Program Assistant I (Full-Time Coach) 2026 online application is available at iitgn.ac.in. The last date to apply is 06 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since the selection process includes a hands-on Practical Test in addition to the interview stage, unlike most administrative or research posts at the institute.

Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed. or B.P.ES or B.P.E degree programme approved by NCTE), OR a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Coaching, or a Diploma in Sports Coaching, or a Certificate Course in a relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution. Desirable: experience of coaching in College or University teams, and working knowledge of computers.

• Maximum age limit: 50 years

• B.P.Ed./B.P.ES/B.P.E (NCTE-approved), or Bachelor's Degree with PG Diploma/Diploma/Certificate in Sports Coaching
• Experience coaching College or University teams is desirable
• Working knowledge of computers is desirable
• Maximum age 50 years
• No application fee for any category
• Multiple vacancies (6) suggest coverage across different sports disciplines at the institute's sports complex

No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST).

₹28,000 to ₹53,000 per month.

1. Visit the official IIT Gandhinagar website, iitgn.ac.in, and locate the Program Assistant I (Full-Time Coach) Recruitment 2026 notification
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility
3. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational and coaching-experience details
4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature and educational/experience certificates in the prescribed format
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
6. Submit the application online on or before 06 September 2026
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
8. Watch for further communication from IIT Gandhinagar regarding shortlisting
9. Prepare for the Practical Test, which forms part of the selection process
10. Prepare for the Interview stage, which follows the Practical Test