RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway, Chennai has announced 67 Sports Quota vacancies for the 2026-27 cycle under Employment Notice No. RRC-02/Sports/2026-27. Eligible Indian sportspersons can apply online from 26 September 2026.
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Southern Railway, RRC Chennai |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | RRC-02/Sports/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 67 |
| Post | Sports Person – Level 1 to Level 5 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 26 September 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Last Date | 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
Vacancy and Pay Level
| Pay Level | Vacancies | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 & 5 | 5 | ₹25,500 – ₹29,200 |
| Level 2 & 3 | 16 | ₹19,900 – ₹21,700 |
| Level 1 | 46 | ₹18,000 |
| Total | 67 | Level 1 to 5 |
Educational Qualification
Qualification depends on the pay level. Level 1 vacancies require 10th pass, ITI or NAC as prescribed. Level 2 and 3 positions require the prescribed 12th/technical qualification, while Level 4 and 5 positions generally require graduation. Candidates must also satisfy the sports achievement standards specified for the relevant discipline and event in the official notification.
Age Limit
Candidates should be between 18 and 25 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to the conditions and relaxation provisions specified in the notification.
Sports Eligibility
The vacancies are distributed among specified sports disciplines, events and positions. Candidates must possess the required recognised sports achievements during the prescribed period. Applicants should carefully match their sports achievement with the discipline and level for which they apply.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/Female/ESM/PwBD/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 |
The notification provides refund provisions linked to appearing in the sports trials, subject to the applicable conditions.
Selection Process
Selection involves scrutiny of applications, sports trials and assessment of recognised sports achievements and educational qualification, followed by document verification and medical examination. There is no conventional written examination for this Sports Quota recruitment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC Chennai website.
- Open Employment Notice No. RRC-02/Sports/2026-27.
- Check the sports discipline, event, qualification and achievement requirements.
- Complete the online application from 26 September 2026.
- Upload the required certificates and documents.
- Pay the applicable fee and submit the application before the deadline.
- Save the submitted application and payment details.
Important Links
Official RRC Chennai Website: rrcmas.in
Southern Railway Official Website: Southern Railway
FAQs
How many vacancies are announced?
A total of 67 Sports Quota vacancies are announced across Pay Levels 1 to 5.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM.
What is the last date?
The last date is 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the age limit?
The prescribed age range is 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to notification conditions.
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