Student Activity and Sports Officer

What is the post name?

The post name is Student Activity and Sports Officer.

What is the classification?

The classification is Group-A.

What is the pay scale?

The pay scale is Cell No. 01 of Level-10, with a pay of Rs. 56,100/- per month.

What are the essential educational qualifications and experience required?

The essential educational qualification is a Master's Degree in Physical Education or Master's Degree in Sports Science or an equivalent degree with at least 60% marks or its equivalent Grade in the CGPA/UGC point scale with a good academic record from a recognized University/Institute. Additionally, the candidate must have represented the University/College at inter-University/Inter-Collegiate competitions or State/national championships, qualified in the national-level test conducted by UGC or any other approved agency, and passed the physical fitness test conducted in accordance with the regulations.

What are the desirable qualifications?

Desirable qualifications include experience in guiding groups of students in creative activities, a higher degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, a record of organizing events as a student's convener or later in life, and strong involvement and proven track record in participation in sports, drama, music, films, painting, photography, journalism, event management, or other student/event management activities during college/University studies.

What is the age limit?

The age limit for direct recruits is 35 years. This is relaxable for Departmental Candidates up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.

What is the method of recruitment?

The method of recruitment is 75% Direct Recruitment, failing which by deputation (including Short Term contract). 25% is by promotion, failing which by deputation (including Short Term contract).

What are the promotion criteria?

For promotion, candidates from the post of SAS Assistant (SG-II) with Grade Pay of Rs.4800/- and 5 years of regular service, or SAS Assistant (SG-I) with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/- and 2 years of regular service and working performance record (APAR), are eligible, through a prescribed test and interview.

What are the deputation criteria?

For deputation (including Short Term contract), officers from the Central/State governments or institutions of national importance, universities, or university-level institutions or PSUs are eligible if they hold an analogous post and possess the educational qualifications prescribed.

Is there a probation period?

The period of probation is 1 year for direct recruits as per NIT Statutes.

What is the selection process?

The selection process involves a prescribed test and interview for promotion, and for deputation, it involves holding an analogous post and possessing the prescribed educational qualifications.

What are the general instructions?

General instructions include that the number of vacancies may increase/decrease, applications are considered on receipt of online application by the due date, and all qualifications, experiences, and age limits are considered as on the closing date of the online application form. The Institute reserves the right to modify/defer or cancel the advertisement/recruitment. No TA/DA will be paid for attending test/interview.

What are the important dates?

The opening of the online application form is 16/03/2026, and the closing of the online application form is 16/04/2026.