### Summary of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Notification: National Sports Board Selection
**Overview**
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for the selection of one Chairperson and two members for the National Sports Board (NSB). The NSB serves as the central authority for granting recognition to National Sports Bodies and is tasked with ensuring compliance with governance, financial, and ethical standards.
**Regulatory Framework**
The selection process and subsequent appointments are governed by the following legislative and regulatory provisions:
* National Sports Governance Act 2025.
* National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules 2026.
* National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules 2026.
**Selection Process and Eligibility**
Appointments will be made by the Central Government based on the recommendations of a Search-cum-Selection Committee. Eligible candidates must be individuals of integrity and standing with specialized knowledge or practical experience in:
* Public administration.
* Sports governance.
* Sports law and other related fields.
Salary and employment terms are defined under the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026.
**Application Details**
* **Submission Method:** Online via the official portal at [https://sports.yas.gov.in/application_app](https://sports.yas.gov.in/application_app).
* **Application Deadline:** July 22, 2026.
* **Release Date:** June 23, 2026 (1:00 PM).
* **Reference ID:** Release ID 2276959 (PIB Delhi).
* **Contact/Issuer:** Ayushman Kumar.
Key Entities Referenced
National Sports Board: The central authority responsible for granting recognition to National Sports Bodies and ensuring compliance with governance, financial, and ethical standards.
National Sports Governance Act 2025: The primary legislation governing the selection process and legal framework for the establishment of the National Sports Board.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The administrative ministry overseeing the invitation of applications and the overall selection process for the National Sports Board.
National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules 2026: The specific rules that govern the appointment, salary, and terms and conditions of the Chairperson and Members of the National Sports Board.
Search-cum-Selection Committee: A committee constituted under Rule 3(3) to recommend candidates for the Chairperson and member positions of the National Sports Board.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Government invites application for selection for
post of Chairperson & two members in National
Sports Board
National Sports Board will act as central authority for
granting board recognition to National Sports Bodies and
ensuring compliance with governance, financial and ethical
standards
प्रव तथ: 23 JUN 2026 1:00PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has invited applications for selection for the post of Chairperson
and two members in the National Sports Board.
The Selection is to be made in terms of the provisions of National Sports Governance Act 2025 and
National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules 2026.
The appointment for post of Chairperson and two members in National Sports Board will be made by the
Central Government on the recommendations of the Search-cum-Selection Committee, constituted in
terms of Rule 3(3) of National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026, from
amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing, having knowledge or practical experience in the field of
public administration, sports governance, sports law and other related fields.
The salary and other terms and conditions of the appointment of Chairperson and Members, NSB will be
governed by the provisions of the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026.
The National Sports Board will act as central authority for granting board recognition to National Sports
Bodies and ensuring compliance with governance, financial and ethical standards.
Eligible persons can apply through online portal https://sports.yas.gov.in/application_app. The last date of
submission of applications is 22nd July, 2026.
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