Thane Municipal Corporation Assistant Coach Recruitment 2026

• Hold a certificate for passing the Mumbai Cricket Association coaching examination at Level 1 or Level O, or be a state-level player.
• Have playing experience in Group A matches organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association.
• Have at least 3 years of coaching experience with a team affiliated with the Mumbai Cricket Association.
• No minimum educational qualification is specified, although educational details must be entered in the application form.

• Download the official notification and use the application form provided on pages 3 to 5.
• Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, employment history, cricket record, languages known and any pending legal or disciplinary matters.
• Paste a photograph in the designated box and complete the declaration with your signature, place and date.
• Attach attested photocopies of sports proficiency certificates and the attested documents listed in item 10 of your form.
• Write the exact envelope heading prescribed in the notification in large, bold letters; it identifies the application as being for appointment as Assistant Coach of the Thane Municipal Corporation men's cricket team.
• Submit the application to the Sports Officer at Dadoji Konddev Sports Stadium, Jawahar Baug Fire Brigade Road, Thane (W), by 29 October 2026 at 5:00 pm. The office address block also names the In-charge Deputy Commissioner (Sports) at the same stadium.

About the appointment

Thane Municipal Corporation's Sports Department issued the Assistant Coach notice on 27/10/2026 for its men's professional cricket team. The appointment supports the corporation's plan to develop a professional team and encourage emerging local sportspersons. The recruitment is listed for one position, although the notice itself does not print a numerical vacancy count.

The selected coach will receive a fixed honorarium of Rs. 30,000 per month under an 11-month contract. This contractual engagement does not create a right to permanent employment.

Who can apply

Applicants need an MCA Level 1 or Level O coaching examination certificate, or state-level playing status. They must additionally have experience playing in MCA Group A matches and at least 3 years of coaching experience with an MCA-affiliated team. The notice does not prescribe a minimum educational qualification, age limit, application fee or selection procedure.

Prepare and submit the application

Use the prescribed form on pages 3 to 5 of the notification. It requests personal and contact details, date of birth, age on the application date, educational qualifications, employment history and cricket achievements. Applicants must also provide their knowledge of Marathi, Hindi and English and disclose any pending court, criminal or disciplinary matters.

Paste a photograph, sign the declaration and attach attested sports proficiency certificates. Item 10 provides space to list up to five attested supporting documents. Use the exact envelope wording given in the notice, written prominently in large, bold letters.

Submit the application at Dadoji Konddev Sports Stadium, Jawahar Baug Fire Brigade Road, Thane (W), no later than 29/10/2026, 05:00 pm. The notice identifies the Sports Officer and, in its office address block, the In-charge Deputy Commissioner (Sports) at this location.

Duties and conditions

The coach must attend required practice sessions, work with the Head Coach, ensure players' availability for daily practice and remain with injured players during treatment. Advance written approval is required before attending cricket tournaments. Corporation-issued kit and equipment may only be used in tournaments involving its team. Incorrect, incomplete or false application details can lead to cancellation of candidature or appointment and legal action.