Overview
STCs are established to groom young talent at the regional level, providing residential and non-residential coaching in scientific environments.
Key details
- Age
- Boys and girls aged 12–18 years
- Amount / benefit value
- Fully residential — free boarding & lodging, kit, competition exposure, medical insurance and stipend of ₹275/day (as per current SAI norms).
- Official website
- https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Age between 12 and 18 years
- ▸ Meritorious sportspersons with potential for excellence
- ▸ Success in battery of tests and sport-specific skill trials
Benefits
- ✓ Residential trainees receive free boarding and lodging
- ✓ Non-residential trainees receive a monthly stipend and kit allowance
- ✓ Specialized coaching and access to competition exposure
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
Through regional SAI advertisements and open selection trials.
Official link
https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Through regional SAI advertisements and open selection trials.