THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
NEW DELHI, JUNE 23, 2026
In a significant step towards strengthening transparency,
accountability and governance in Indian sports, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for
the appointment of a Chairperson and two Members of the newly constituted National Sports Board (NSB), which will
serve as the apex authority for recognition and oversight of National Sports
Bodies across the country.
The appointments will be made under the provisions of the
National Sports Governance Act, 2025 and the National Sports Governance
(National Sports Board) Rules, 2026. The Central Government will make the
selections based on the recommendations of a Search-cum-Selection Committee
constituted under Rule 3(3) of the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection
Committee) Rules, 2026.
According to the Ministry, eligible candidates should be
persons of ability, integrity and standing, possessing knowledge or practical
experience in areas such as public administration, sports governance, sports
law and other related fields.
The National Sports Board has been envisaged as the central
authority responsible for granting board recognition to National Sports Bodies
and ensuring their compliance with prescribed governance, financial and ethical
standards. The Board is expected to play a pivotal role in promoting good
governance and institutional accountability within the sports ecosystem.
The salary, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson and Members will be governed by the provisions of the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the online portal at https://sports.yas.gov.in/application_app. The last date for submission of applications is July 22, 2026.
