Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sports- Assistance to Match Officials, Coaches and Support Personnel

The "Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sports- Assistance to Match Officials, Coaches and Support Personnel" by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide assistance to match officials, coaches, and other support personnel for appearing in qualifying examinations and for attending training and courses.

Scheme Implementation:

The scheme is implemented by the Department of Sports in association with its autonomous bodies, namely the Sports Authority of India, the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, the National Dope Testing Laboratory, the National Anti-Doping Agency, and the National Sports University.

Components of the Scheme:

The scheme will have the following components:
(i) Fellowship Programme
(ii) Exchange of Knowledge/ Research/ Ideas
a) For attending seminars/ workshops/conferences of repute in India or abroad
b) For holding training programmes/ seminars/ workshops/ clinics and conferences within the country
(iii) Assistance to Match Officials, Coaches and Supporting Personnel
(iv) Assistance for Research
(v) Publication of Outstanding Works on sports related Subjects

Assistance for undergoing specialised training abroad (not available within the country) is provided to an individual for a period not exceeding 1 year, and covers:

• Economy class air fare by the shortest route from the point of embarkation in India to the point of disembarkation in the foreign country, both ways, along with airport tax, local transport, and other incidentals; for journeys inside the country, train fare by Air-Conditioned 2nd Class, both ways, and local transport, with air travel by economy class allowed where the distance exceeds 500 kilometres.
• Maintenance allowance up to a maximum of US$ 1,000 per month, payable in local currency.
• Actual cost of books, essential apparatus, study tours (coach class fare), and other items specifically recommended by the course in-charge, subject to a maximum of US$ 350 per annum.
• Tuition fee, examination fee, and medical and health insurance charges of a mandatory nature, as per actuals.

1. The applicant should not be more than 55 years of age, except that there is no age bar for match officials appearing in qualifying examinations.
2. The match official should have been officiating in official tournaments, and the coach should have been coaching sportspersons at the State level for at least 2 years.
3. For specialised training, match officials (Judge, Umpire, Referee, Arbitrators) should have participated or officiated in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, or World Championship, and should hold an 'A' grade certificate issued by the recognised international body.
4. For undergoing specialised training abroad, the applicant should have a confirmed admission from a reputed institution.
5. The application or proposal should be routed through the Sports Authority of India, any recognised National Sports Federation, or the Indian Olympic Association.

Online

Step 01: The applicant should submit the application online through the dedicated portal, dbtyas-sports.gov.in. Only online applications received through this portal are accepted.
Step 02: The applications, along with the recommendations of the Appraisal Committee, are then placed before the Designated Committee, which meets bi-monthly in the first or second week of every alternate month.
Step 03: The decision of the Designated Committee in respect of selection of any application or proposal is final.
Step 04: Selected candidates are intimated by the Department and are required to submit all documents in original to the Department of Sports for verification.
NOTE:

• The applicant should ensure the application is submitted well before the time of the scheduled meeting of the Designated Committee, and not later than the 20th day of the preceding month of the scheduled meeting.

• Applications and proposals received on or before the 20th day of the preceding month, and complete in all respects, are first placed before the Appraisal Committee for examining the eligibility and technical aspects.

• For match officials and coaches, the application should be routed through the Sports Authority of India, a recognised National Sports Federation, or the Indian Olympic Association.

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• Copy of Passport or Other Identification Such as PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card, Driving Licence, or Aadhaar Card.
• Birth Certificate or Secondary School Certificate Indicating the Date of Birth.
• Copy of Institution's Admission Letter Along With Relevant Details.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) Duly Signed by an Authorised Signatory of the Candidate's Employing Organisation (in case the candidate is employed at the time of application).
• Surety Bond Signed by the Candidate, on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper, to Work on Contractual Basis With the Sports Authority of India or a Designated Organisation for a Period of 3 Years (in the prescribed format).