The AIFF National Centre of Excellence (NCE), Kolkata , is a premier football development facility dedicated to nurturing top-tier football talent in India. The NCE provides world-class training grounds, stadium-quality pitches, and high-performance infrastructure to support elite footballers, coaches, and teams.

The Groundsman will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the football pitches and surrounding areas at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence. This role ensures that the playing surfaces are maintained to the highest professional standards, enabling top-level training and competitive matches.

Maintain and prepare football pitches, ensuring they are in top condition for training and matches.

Turf Care: Conduct regular mowing, watering, aeration, fertilization, top-dressing, and pest control of natural grass surfaces.

Clean, brush, and maintain artificial turf fields as per best practices.

rain covers, drainage checks).

Irrigation & Drainage: Monitor and manage irrigation systems and ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.

Qualifications & Experience





Minimum 2–5 years of experience in grounds maintenance, preferably in sports facilities.

Experience in maintaining both natural grass and artificial turf surfaces.

Basic understanding of sports field marking standards.

A relevant qualification in horticulture, turf management, or sports field maintenance (preferred).

Full-time position with flexible hours, including weekends and match days.

Outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Advantages & Compensation

Competitive salary as per AIFF norms.

Opportunity to work in India's premier football facility.

Professional growth and training opportunities in sports turf management.

Interested candidates should send their updated resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to [HIDDEN TEXT] with the subject line 'Application for Groundsman at NCE' by 28th March, 2025.

Join us in maintaining world-class football facilities and contributing to the growth of Indian football!

📌 Full Time Groundsperson (Kolkata)
🏢 All India Football Federation
📍 Kolkata