January 29, 2026 — NRAI published a recruitment extension circular from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) extending the submission deadline to 06 February 2026 for contractual positions across India’s Para Shooting High-Performance Coaching cadre in Rifle and Pistol disciplines.
Positions, Age Ceilings & Contractual Terms
- Cadre Roles: High-Performance Coach (max age 60 years), Coach (max age 50 years), and Assistant Coach (max age 45 years), covering 01 Rifle and 01 Pistol vacancies as detailed in the PCI annexure.
- Initial Contract Tenure: 1 year initial engagement, extendable up to a maximum of 4 years or until age 65 based on PCI review.
- Selection Weightage: Scored via Annexure-I Marking Criteria assessing Coaching Achievement, Coaching Experience (with WSPS/ISSF/NSNIS Patiala or NRAI qualifications), and Educational credentials (70-mark evaluation framework).
- Submission Rules: Online applications strictly per PCI guidelines; offline submissions are not accepted at PCI’s Delhi office (26 Mansingh Road). Primary posting in New Delhi or PCI/SAI centres nationwide with domestic and international travel.