Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati), in coordination with its outsourcing partner Oriental Integrated Services, is inviting applications from eligible candidates for deployment as Full-Time and Hourly Basis Sports Coaches for the academic year 2026–27.
Job Details
| Attribute | Information |
| Hiring Organization | IIT Tirupati (via Outsourcing Agency – Oriental Integrated Services) |
| Open Positions | Full-Time Coaches & Hourly Basis Coaches |
| Sports Disciplines | Full-Time: Badminton, Cricket, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting Hourly Basis: Table Tennis, Chess |
| Tenure / Duration | 11 Months (Contractual via Outsourced Basis, extendable based on performance) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 Years |
| Location | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Salary / Remuneration | Full-Time: ₹40,000 – ₹50,000 per month Hourly Basis: ₹400 per hour (3 hours/day) |
| Estimated Salary Range | ₹4.8 Lakhs – ₹6.0 Lakhs Per Annum (Full-time positions) |
| Application Deadline | 31st August 2026 |
About Company
IIT Tirupati is the first among the 3rd generation IITs announced by the Government of India in 2014. As an Institute of National Importance, IIT Tirupati operates from its modern campus in Yerpedu, Tirupati. The institute places strong emphasis on holistic student development, providing world-class sports facilities and structured athletic training programs across various sports disciplines.
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Job Description
The selected sports coaches will plan, execute, and oversee training sessions for IIT Tirupati students in their respective sports disciplines. Roles involve preparing university/national-level sports teams for inter-IIT sports meets, conducting daily practice drills, managing sports inventory, and ensuring student physical fitness and discipline. Engagement is strictly on a contractual basis through the designated outsourcing agency.
Requirements & Qualifications
Candidates must meet ANY ONE of the following criteria sets:
- Category A:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) with at least 5 years of coaching experience in the respective sport.
- 1-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Coaching from SAI NS NIS.
- Proven achievement record at the National or University level.
- Category B:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a record of achievement at the National/University level in the respective sport.
- At least 3 years of coaching experience in the respective sport.
- 6-week Certificate Course in Sports Coaching in the respective sport.
- Category C:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a National/University level medal in the respective sport.
- At least 3 years of coaching experience in the respective sport.
- Certification course in the respective sport.
Roles, Responsibilities & Duty Hours
- Full-Time Coaches (Badminton, Cricket, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting):
- Duty Days: Monday to Saturday (6 days a week).
- Timings: Morning Session (6:00 AM – 9:00 AM) & Evening Session (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM).
- Responsibilities: Conduct intensive daily athletic training, team selection, tactics building, equipment maintenance, and accompany institute teams for inter-college/inter-IIT tournaments.
- Hourly Basis Coaches (Table Tennis, Chess):
- Duty Days: Monday to Saturday (6 days a week).
- Timings: Evening Session (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM / 3 hours per day).
- Responsibilities: Deliver specialized tactical and skill coaching during designated evening hours.
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Skills You’ll Gain
| Category | Specific Tools & Competencies Mastered |
| Athletic Training | Advanced Tactics, Sports Physiology, Conditioning & Drills Execution. |
| Event & Team Management | Inter-IIT Event Preparation, Team Selection Workflows, Tournament Coaching. |
| Facility Operations | Sports Inventory Tracking, Court/Gym Maintenance, Student Mentorship. |
Compensation & Application Info
- Remuneration:
- Full-Time Coaches: ₹40,000 – ₹50,000/- per month.
- Hourly Basis Coaches: ₹400/- per hour.
- How to Apply: Submit duly filled application forms along with self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, and sport achievement credentials merged as a single PDF file via email to
outsourcing_rect@iittp.ac.inon or before 31st August 2026. - Official Registration Link:Apply Now
Frequently Asked Interview Questions (With Answers & Solution Guidelines)
Periodization & Event Preparation
- Question:“How do you design a training and periodization schedule to peak student-athletes for major events like the Inter-IIT Sports Meet?”
- Answer & Solution Context: Break down the program into Preparatory, Pre-Competitive, Competitive, and Transition phases. Detail how physical conditioning, sport-specific skill development, workload monitoring, and injury prevention strategies are adjusted as the competition date approaches.
Managing Academic-Sports Balance
- Question:“How do you keep student-athletes motivated and disciplined when balancing rigorous academic schedules with daily sports training?”
- Answer & Solution Context: Focus on flexible time-management structures, goal-setting techniques, maintaining high-energy short-duration drills, building team camaraderie, and establishing positive sports psychology frameworks.