Lakshadweep Football Coach Recruitment 2026

Lakshadweep Football Coach Recruitment 2026 — 2 posts

The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Administration of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Kavaratti, has invited applications for 2 posts of Football Coach at the Lakshadweep Football Academy, purely on a contract basis up to 22 April 2027 (likely to be extended). The last date to apply is 25 November 2026, and the interview is on 5 December 2026 at 11 am.

Important — entry permit: an Entry Permit is required for non-residents of Lakshadweep for visiting and residing in Lakshadweep, and the Department will NOT arrange an entry permit for interview purposes. Non-resident candidates must arrange their own entry permit before travelling.

Pay

The monthly remuneration is Rs. 75,000 per month.

Who can apply

You need any Degree with a Diploma in Sports Coaching (Football) from any of the SAI NS NIS Centres, OR a 4-year B.Sc. in Sports Coaching from the National Sports University, AND an A, B or C Licence in Coaching from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Preference is given to candidates with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the coaching field (football) and communication skill in Malayalam.

No age limit is stated anywhere in the notice.

Fee

No application fee is stated anywhere in the notice. Do not assume any fee.

Selection and how to apply

Selection is by an online or offline interview on 5 December 2026 at 11 am (the online link will be communicated to applicants). Candidates state their mode of interview preference (online or offline) in the form. Selection criteria (100 marks): academic merit 50 to 70 marks by percentage band (50-60% = 50; 61-70% = 55; 71-80% = 60; 81-90% = 65; 91-100% = 70); experience as a coach in any Football Academy for a minimum of 3 years = 2 marks; merit of a team conducted by AIFF = 5 marks; communication skill = 5 marks; interview = 18 marks.

Send the application in the prescribed format attached to the notice, with self-attested copies of relevant certificates, by mail or Indian Post or directly at the office of the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Kavaratti, during working days. Postal address: The Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep - 682555. Email: sya.kvt.utl@gmail.com. Applications must reach on or before 25 November 2026.