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RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 67 Posts
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| Name of post | RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 67 Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell Southern Railway |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 67 posts |
| Last date to apply | 25 October 2026 |
| Selection process | Screening of online applications → Sports trial → Assessment of recognised sports achievements → Assessment of educational qualification → Document verification → Medical examination → The Southern Railway Sports Quota selection process includes: → Only candidates declared fit in the sports trial will be considered for the remaining stages. → Selection Component : Maximum Marks → Game skill, physical fitness and coach's observations during trial : 40 → Assessment of recognised sports achievements : 50 → Educational qualification : 10 → Total : 100 |
| Posted on | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Last updated | 26 Sept 2026 |
✓ Verified: Checked against the official notification: the facts below match it. Official notification (iroams.com)
| Fact | Shown here | Official notification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 25 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 | ✓ |
| Application fee (Category Application Fee Refund After Appeari) | ₹ 500 | Application fee: ₹400; Application fee: ₹500 | ✓ |
Important Dates
- Opening of online applications26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Last date to apply25 October 2026
- Sports trial dateTo be announced on the RRC Chennai website
Application Fee
- Category Application Fee Refund After Appeari₹ 500
- after deducting bank charges SC, ST, Women, E₹ 250
The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway. The applicable refund will be provided only to candidates who appear in the sports trial.
Age Limit
- No upper or lower age relaxation is permissible under this recruitment.
- Minimum Age : 18 years
- Maximum Age : 25 years
- Age Calculation Date : 1 January 2027
- Eligible Date of Birth : Between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009, both dates inclusive
- Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years as of 1 January 2027. No age relaxation is permitted.
Total Post
67 Posts
Southern Railway Sports Quota Vacancy 2026
| 7th CPC Pay Level | Number of Posts | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 and Level 5 | 5 | Rs.25,500 or Rs.29,200 |
| Level 2 and Level 3 | 16 | Rs.19,900 or Rs.21,700 |
| Level 1 | 46 | Rs.18,000 |
| Total | 67 | Pay Level 1 to 5 |
Level 4 and Level 5 Sports Vacancies
| Sports Discipline | Event/Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics - Men | Long Jump and Decathlon | 2 |
| Athletics - Women | 100 Metres and 400 Metres | 2 |
| Boxing - Men | 47-50 Kg | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
- If suitable candidates are unavailable for a sports discipline under Level 4 or Level 5, the vacancies may be filled under Level 2 or Level 3 from the same discipline.
Level 2 and Level 3 Sports Vacancies
| Sports Discipline | Event/Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics - Men | 100 Metres and High Jump | 2 |
| Athletics - Women | 400 Metres Hurdles/Long Jump | 1 |
| Basketball - Men | Pivot | 3 |
| Cricket - Men | Left-Arm Spinner, Right Top-Order Batsman and Left-Hand Top-Order Batsman | 3 |
| Cricket - Women | Left-Arm Fast Bowler | 1 |
| Cue Sports - Men | 15 Red Snooker | 1 |
| Football - Men | Midfielder | 1 |
| Volleyball - Men | Middle Blocker and Universal Opposite Hitter | 2 |
| Volleyball - Women | Attacker-Outside Hitter and Middle Blocker | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
Level 1 Sports Vacancies
| Sports Discipline | Event/Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics - Men | 100m, 200m, 400m Hurdles, Hammer Throw and Discus Throw | 4 |
| Athletics - Women | 100m, 100m Hurdles, 800m and 1500m | 4 |
| Boxing - Men | 65-70 Kg, 70-75 Kg, 80-85 Kg and Above 90 Kg | 4 |
| Boxing - Women | 54-57 Kg, 57-60 Kg, 65-70 Kg and Above 80 Kg | 4 |
| Cricket - Men | Left-Arm Spinner/Top-Order Batsman, Right Top-Order Batsman and Left-Arm Fast Bowler | 3 |
| Cricket - Women | Opening Batsmen and Top-Order Batsmen/Off Spinner | 4 |
| Football - Men | Forward, Midfielder and Defender | 7 |
| Hockey - Men | Goalkeeper, Forward, Defender and Midfielder | 7 |
| Volleyball - Men | Attacker-Outside Hitter and Middle Blocker | 3 |
| Volleyball - Women | Setter and Libero | 2 |
| Weightlifting - Men | 65 Kg and 79 Kg | 2 |
| Weightlifting - Women | 53 Kg and 77 Kg | 2 |
| Total | 46 |
Educational Qualification
| Pay Level | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | 10th Pass, ITI, equivalent qualification or National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT |
| Level 2 and Level 3 | 12th Pass or equivalent; for technical categories, Matriculation with completed Act Apprenticeship or ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT |
| Level 4 and Level 5 | Graduation from a government-recognised institution |
- Candidates awaiting the final examination or final results are not eligible. No relaxation will be provided in the minimum educational qualification.
Typing Requirement
- Candidates appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must acquire a typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi within four years from the date of appointment. Until the typing requirement is fulfilled, the appointment will remain provisional.
Sports Qualification
- Olympic Games
- World Championships or World Cups
- Asian Games
- Commonwealth Games
- Asian Championships or Asian Cups
- South Asian Federation Games
- National Championships
- National Games
- All India Inter-University Championships
- National School Games and other recognised competitions
- Candidates must possess the prescribed recognised sports achievements for the pay level for which they apply. The required standard varies according to the level and may include representation or medal-winning performance in recognised:
- The recognised sports achievement must have been obtained on or after 1 April 2024 and up to the notification date. Applicants must be active sportspersons.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Pay Level | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Level 4 and Level 5 | 70 marks |
| Level 2 and Level 3 | 65 marks |
| Level 1 | 60 marks |
- If two candidates obtain equal marks, the younger candidate will receive preference in the merit list.
Documents to Upload
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Sports achievement certificates
- Class 10 certificate showing the date of birth
- Community certificate, where applicable
- Fee-concession certificate, where applicable
- Recent colour photograph
- Scanned signature
- No Objection Certificate for serving employees
Important Instructions
- Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
- No vacancy is exclusively reserved for a community such as SC, ST or OBC.
- Candidates applying for more than one sports discipline, event or pay level must submit separate applications and pay separate fees.
- The exact pay level and place of posting will be decided by Southern Railway at the time of appointment.
- Original certificates must be produced during the trial and document verification.
- Selected candidates must execute a service bond for five years.
- Selected sportspersons will be on probation for two years.
More Details
- Selection Process
- Selection Marks
Mode of Selection
- Screening of online applications
- Sports trial
- Assessment of recognised sports achievements
- Assessment of educational qualification
- Document verification
- Medical examination
- The Southern Railway Sports Quota selection process includes:
- Only candidates declared fit in the sports trial will be considered for the remaining stages.
- Selection Component : Maximum Marks
- Game skill, physical fitness and coach's observations during trial : 40
- Assessment of recognised sports achievements : 50
- Educational qualification : 10
- Total : 100
How to Apply for Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Visit the RRC Chennai website at rrcmas.in.
- Open Employment Notice RRC-02/Sports/2026-27.
- Complete the candidate registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Select the correct pay level, sports discipline, event or playing position.
- Enter the personal, educational and sports-achievement details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and self-attested certificates.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review the completed form and submit it before 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
Important Links
| Official Website (rrcmas.in) | Click Here rrcmas.in |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download iroams.com |
| Recruiting Organisation | Southern Railway |
| Recruitment Cell | Railway Recruitment Cell, Chennai |
| Recruitment Name | Sports Quota Open Advertisement 2026-27 |
| Employment Notice | RRC-02/Sports/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 67 |
| Pay Level | Level 1 to Level 5 |
| Qualification | 10th, ITI, NAC, 12th or Graduation |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM |
| Last Date | 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 67 Posts?
The last date to apply is 25 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 67 Posts?
There are 67 posts in total.
What is the age limit for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 67 Posts?
No upper or lower age relaxation is permissible under this recruitment; Minimum Age : 18 years; Maximum Age : 25 years; Age Calculation Date : 1 January 2027; Eligible Date of Birth : Between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009, both dates inclusive; Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years as of 1 January 2027. No age relaxation is permitted.
What is the application fee for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 67 Posts?
Category Application Fee Refund After Appeari: ₹ 500; after deducting bank charges SC, ST, Women, E: ₹ 250.
What qualification is needed for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 67 Posts?
Level 1: 10th Pass, ITI, equivalent qualification or National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT | Level 2 and Level 3: 12th Pass or equivalent; for technical categories, Matriculation with completed Act Apprenticeship or ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT | Level 4 and Level 5: Graduation from a government-recognised institution | Candidates awaiting the final examination or final results are not …
What is the selection process for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 67 Posts?
Screening of online applications, Sports trial, Assessment of recognised sports achievements, Assessment of educational qualification, Document verification, Medical examination, The Southern Railway Sports Quota selection process includes:, Only candidates declared fit in the sports trial will be considered for the remaining stages, Selection Component : Maximum Marks, Game skill, physical fitness and coach's observations during trial : 40, Assessment of recognised sports achievements : 50, Educational qualification : 10, Total : 100.
What is the official website for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 67 Posts?
The official website is https://www.rrcmas.in/.