RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 67 Sports Person Posts
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 67 Sports Person Posts
The RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 67 Sports Person vacancies under the Sports Quota Open Advertisement for 2026-27. Eligible Indian sportspersons can apply online from 26 September 2026 to 25 October 2026. Posts are available across Pay Matrix Levels 1 to 5.
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Southern Railway |
| Recruitment Cell | Railway Recruitment Cell, Chennai |
| Recruitment | Sports Quota Open Advertisement 2026-27 |
| Advertisement No. | RRC-02/Sports/2026-27 |
| Post | Sports Person |
| Total Vacancies | 67 |
| Pay Levels | Level 1 to Level 5 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 26 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–25 Years |
| Pay Scale | Rs18,000–Rs29,200 |
| Official Website | rrcmas.in |
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment Important Dates
Application Start Date |
26 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply |
25 October 2026 |
Fee Payment Last Date |
As per online application portal |
Sports Trial |
To be announced |
Document Verification |
As per recruitment schedule |
Medical Examination |
As per recruitment schedule |
Result |
Notified Soon |
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment Application Fee
Category |
Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / UR / OBC / EWS |
Rs500/- |
SC / ST / Female / ESM / PwD / Minorities / EBC |
Rs250/- |
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years as on 01 January 2027.
Particular |
Requirement |
|---|---|
Minimum Age |
18 Years |
Maximum Age |
25 Years |
Age Reckoning Date |
01 January 2027 |
Date of Birth |
02 January 2002 to 01 January 2009, both dates inclusive |
Age Relaxation |
No upper/lower age relaxation permissible |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
A total of 67 vacancies are available across Pay Matrix Levels 1 to 5.
Pay Level |
Vacancies |
Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
Level 4 & Level 5 |
5 |
Rs25,500 / Rs29,200 |
Level 2 & Level 3 |
16 |
Rs19,900 / Rs21,700 |
Level 1 |
46 |
Rs18,000 |
Total |
67 |
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Educational Qualification
The educational qualification varies according to the Pay Level:
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Level 4/5: Graduation is required.
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Level 2/3: 12th standard or 10th with ITI/apprenticeship, as applicable.
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Level 1: 10th pass or ITI, as applicable.
Sports Discipline-Wise Vacancies
The 67 vacancies cover sports including:
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Athletics
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Boxing
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Basketball
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Cricket
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Cue Sports
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Football
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Hockey
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Volleyball
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Weightlifting
The vacancies are further divided by gender, event, playing position and Pay Level.
Level 4 & Level 5 – 5 Posts
Sports |
Event / Category |
Posts |
|---|---|---|
Athletics – Men |
Long Jump & Decathlon |
2 |
Athletics – Women |
100 Metres & 400 Metres |
2 |
Boxing – Men |
47–50 Kg |
1 |
Total |
5 |
Level 2 & Level 3 – 16 Posts
Sports |
Event / Position |
Posts |
|---|---|---|
Athletics – Men |
100 Metres & High Jump |
2 |
Athletics – Women |
400m Hurdles / Long Jump |
1 |
Basketball – Men |
Pivot |
3 |
Cricket – Men |
Specified batting/bowling positions |
3 |
Cricket – Women |
Left-Arm Fast Bowler |
1 |
Cue Sports – Men |
15 Red Snooker |
1 |
Football – Men |
Midfielder |
1 |
Volleyball – Men |
Middle Blocker / Universal Opposite Hitter |
2 |
Volleyball – Women |
Attacker-Outside Hitter / Middle Blocker |
2 |
Total |
16 |
Level 1 – 46 Posts
The Level 1 vacancies include Athletics, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Volleyball and Weightlifting.
Among the listed positions are athletes in track and field events, boxers across specified weight categories, cricket players, football players, hockey players, volleyball players and weightlifters. The total for Level 1 is 46 posts.
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment Selection Process
The recruitment is based on the candidate's performance in the sports trial, recognised sports achievements and educational qualification.
The selection process includes:
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Sports Trial
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Assessment of Sports Achievements
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Educational Qualification
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
The merit calculation reported for this recruitment consists of 40 marks for trials, 50 marks for sports achievements and 10 marks for educational qualification.
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment Salary / Pay Scale
The selected candidates will be placed in the applicable 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 1 to Level 5.
Pay Level |
Initial Pay |
|---|---|
Level 1 |
Rs18,000/- |
Level 2 |
Rs19,900/- |
Level 3 |
Rs21,700/- |
Level 4 |
Rs25,500/- |
Level 5 |
Rs29,200/- |
How to Apply for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates have to apply online only.
Step-by-Step Application Process
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Visit the official RRC Chennai/Southern Railway recruitment website.
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Open Employment Notice No. RRC-02/Sports/2026-27.
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Read the complete notification carefully.
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Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number.
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Select the applicable Pay Level, sports discipline, event or playing position.
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Enter personal and educational details.
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Enter details of the required sports achievements.
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Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
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Pay the applicable application fee online.
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Review all details carefully.
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Submit the application before 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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Save the final application and payment receipt for future reference.
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FAQs – RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
1. How many posts are available in RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
A total of 67 Sports Person vacancies have been announced under Pay Matrix Levels 1 to 5.
2. What is the last date for Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
3. What is the age limit for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be 18 to 25 years old as on 01 January 2027, with the date of birth falling between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2009, both dates inclusive.
4. What is the salary in Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The initial pay ranges from Rs18,000 to Rs29,200, depending on the Pay Matrix Level from Level 1 to Level 5.
5. What is the selection process for Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Selection involves sports trials, assessment of sports achievements and educational qualification, followed by document verification and medical examination.