Internship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Programme of Sports Authority of India (SAI)
The SAI Internship Programme aims to provide structured practical exposure to young individuals in sports management, sports infrastructure development, sports science, and related domains.
Interns will be engaged in domains of General Sports Management, Event & Media, IT & Data Systems, Sports Science, Legal, and Sports Infrastructure.
- Postgraduate students (Master’s/PG Diploma) in relevant disciplines aligned to the internship domain.
- Research scholars (including Ph.D. scholars) in relevant fields aligned to the internship domain.
- Undergraduate students are eligible only for Event & Media internships.
Yes, students who have appeared in final exams or recently completed graduation/post-graduation may be considered for an internship, provided the gap between the declaration of the final result and the start date of the internship does not exceed six months.
• Government ID proof (Aadhar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
• Academic certificates and marksheets supporting eligibility
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) indicating motivation and intended learning outcomes
• No Objection Certificate from the institution(for enrolled candidates)
• Undertaking for confidentiality and conduct
Applicants must be at least 20 years old, as of the last date of application submission, with a preferred upper limit of 25 years. Age Relaxation may be granted for specialized or research-based roles on a case-to-case basis.
Applications must be submitted online through the official SAI website within the notified application window. No offline applications will be accepted. The candidate may apply through www.sportsauthorityofindia.in.
All official communication, including shortlisting and selection results, will be communicated through the registered email ID/Whatsapp provided in the application portal.
Applicants may apply for their preferred Regional Centre/Unit. However, the final posting will be subject to availability, merit, and the administrative discretion of SAI
The standard duration is six months, while Event & Media internships will be offered for three months.
Interns may be posted across SAI Head Office, Regional Centres, Stadia, National Centres of Excellence, and Sports Science units across India.
Applications are scrutinised for eligibility and merit, including academic performance, and Statement of Purpose by a committee comprising sernior officials and domain experts.
• ₹20,000/month for postgraduate interns
• ₹10,000/month for undergraduate interns engaged in event-based roles only.
Interns engaged in event-based projects may receive enhanced allowances for outstation assignments, subject to approval of the Competent Authority.
Each intern is assigned a Mentor Officer to guide work, monitor progess, and evaluate performance.
Interns must submit weekly progress reports and a final report/presentation at the end of the internship.
Interns must maintain at least 75% attendance, and leave beyond five consecutive days requires prior approval.
Interns must adhere to organisational discipline, maintain confidentiality, avoid unauthorised disclosures or media interaction, and comply with all applicable rules and legal provisions.
Yes, SAI may terminate the internship for misconduct, breach of confidentiality, unsatisfactory performance, or prolonged unauthorised absensce.
No, the internship is purely a learning engagement and does not create an employer-employee relationship or assure future employment.
A certificate of completion is issued to interns who successfully meet attendance, reporting, and performance requirements.