The Referee in football is the final decision-making authority on all facts connected with play. He or she is the match official with the authority to start and stop play and impose disciplinary actions (such as fouls, yellow and red cards and penalties) against players during a match.
Personal Competencies
• You like different types of physical activities
• You like to work outdoors
• You are an effective communicator
• You are comfortable working with groups
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Register yourself on the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) website through the Referees Administration System of India (RASI) portal.
3. Clear the referee examination which is held in four parts once or twice every year, after which you will be recognised as a category 5 referee
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
One can graduate from any of the recognised educational institutes in the country after which you can sit for the referee exams.
Fees
To be a referee you have to clear the referee tests which do not require any money. Once you become a CAT 5 referee, the courses are freely offered by AIFF (All India Football Federation)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit
•(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: YOU can work in all state level matches, exhibitions, friendlies, national level matches and so on.
Work Environment: You have to always work outdoors and be active in this job. The timings are flexible and are dependent on the time duration of the matches.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Category 5 (Beginner Level)→ Category 4 (Moderate level)→Category 3 (Advanced level) →Category 2 (National level) → Category I (Top-level in India,officiates ISL and I League matches)→FIFA (Nominated by AIFF, limited referees get a chance to become
Expected Income
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
The approx. salary of a Football Referee officiating National Level Matches ranges between INR 21,000 - 25,000* per month
Muringothumalil Santosh Kumar is an Indian professional football referee who officiates primarily in the I-League and Indian Super League. In 2012 he was one of three referees in India to be made professional by the All India Football Federation.*
REFEREE (FOOTBALL)
NCS Code: NA | ET016• You like different types of physical activities
• You like to work outdoors
• You are an effective communicator
• You are comfortable working with groups
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Register yourself on the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) website through the Referees Administration System of India (RASI) portal.
3. Clear the referee examination which is held in four parts once or twice every year, after which you will be recognised as a category 5 referee
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
One can graduate from any of the recognised educational institutes in the country after which you can sit for the referee exams.
To be a referee you have to clear the referee tests which do not require any money. Once you become a CAT 5 referee, the courses are freely offered by AIFF (All India Football Federation)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit
•(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: YOU can work in all state level matches, exhibitions, friendlies, national level matches and so on.
Work Environment: You have to always work outdoors and be active in this job. The timings are flexible and are dependent on the time duration of the matches.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Category 5 (Beginner Level)→ Category 4 (Moderate level)→Category 3 (Advanced level) →Category 2 (National level) → Category I (Top-level in India,officiates ISL and I League matches)→FIFA (Nominated by AIFF, limited referees get a chance to become
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
The approx. salary of a Football Referee officiating National Level Matches ranges between INR 21,000 - 25,000* per month
Source: https://bit.ly/3jsX2GS (The Economic Times)
Experts from the field
Muringothumalil Santosh Kumar is an Indian professional football referee who officiates primarily in the I-League and Indian Super League. In 2012 he was one of three referees in India to be made professional by the All India Football Federation.*
Source: https://us.soccerway.com/referees/mb-santosh-kumar/277564/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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