This marks the first major induction since 2017 and represents the largest recruitment exercise ever undertaken for this vital cadre in Indian sports. The decision was announced by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in an interaction with the media on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo ensure fairness, transparency, and merit, a comprehensive selection process is being established to identify and induct the best available coaching talent. This strategic recruitment will play a key role in advancing India\u2019s sporting ambitions in the years ahead,\u201d Mandaviya said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe initiative aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to make India a global sporting powerhouse and to strengthen the nation\u2019s sporting ecosystem through transparent, merit-based systems and institutional capacity building,\u201d the Union Minister further added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
More than 320 vacancies across over 25 sports disciplines will be filled through direct recruitment. The assistant coach cadre forms a crucial link in the country\u2019s sports development framework - serving as the foundation for identifying and nurturing sporting talent from the grassroots to the elite level. Strengthening this cadre will ensure structured, high-quality coaching support to athletes across India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The recruitment process is being designed in line with the Government\u2019s Medal Strategy for the Olympic and Asian Games, focusing on disciplines with strong medal potential such as aquatics, cycling, and others. At the same time, emphasis is also being placed on sports that contribute to building a broader sporting culture and a holistic sports ecosystem in the country. Special efforts are being made to recruit coaches in certain sports disciplines that have received less attention in the past, such as lawn tennis, kayaking, and canoeing, recognizing their growing importance and potential.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
More than 320 vacancies across over 25 sports disciplines will be filled through direct recruitment. The assistant coach cadre forms a crucial link in the country\u2019s sports development framework - serving as the foundation for identifying and nurturing sporting talent from the grassroots to the elite level. Strengthening this cadre will ensure structured, high-quality coaching support to athletes across India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This initiative underscores the Ministry\u2019s continued efforts to build a strong, inclusive, and performance-driven coaching ecosystem, aligned with India\u2019s vision of emerging as a global sporting powerhouse.<\/p>\r\n\r\n