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Career Guide · Officiating

How to become a referee or umpire in Indian sport

Certification pathways for cricket umpires, football referees, kabaddi officials and more.

Step-by-step

  1. Pick your sport and locate the relevant National Sports Federation (NSF) officiating wing.
  2. Register for the state-level officiating course (cricket: BCCI Level 1 Umpiring; football: AIFF D-License Referee).
  3. Clear the written and on-field assessments.
  4. Officiate state-level matches for the minimum required seasons (usually 2-3).
  5. Apply for national panel inclusion through your state association.

Qualifications

  • Age 21+ for most sports
  • Class 12 pass
  • Medical fitness certificate

Recognised bodies

  • BCCI
  • AIFF
  • AKFI
  • Hockey India
  • Sport-specific NSFs
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