Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Southern Railway’s Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai, has issued Advertisement No. RRC-02/Sports/2026-27 for recruitment of sportspersons under the Sports Quota Open Advertisement for 2026–27. The opportunity is for eligible Indian sportspersons who meet the education and age conditions and can demonstrate the required sporting achievements.

The notification provides for 67 vacancies across Pay Matrix Levels 1 to 5. Online applications are scheduled to open on 26 September 2026 at 09:00 and close on 25 October 2026 at 23:59; applications must be submitted through the RRC Chennai portal. Selection includes sports trials, assessment of recognised sports achievements, educational qualification, document verification and a medical examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

There are 67 posts in total, distributed across the following pay-level groups. The notification lists vacancies by level group rather than by individual sports discipline in the details provided here.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The required qualification depends on the pay-level group selected. Candidates applying for Level 5 or Level 4 must be graduates. For Level 3 or Level 2, applicants need to have passed 12th standard, or have passed 10th standard and completed ITI or an apprenticeship. For Level 1, the stated qualification is 10th pass or ITI. Applicants should also check the notification for the sports-discipline-specific achievement requirements before submitting an application.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old as on 1 January 2027. The specified date-of-birth range is 2 January 2002 to 1 January 2009, inclusive. Age relaxation is stated to apply as per the rules; the notification details should be consulted for the applicable provisions.

Application Fee

The fee is paid online. The stated refund is conditional on appearing in the trials.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RRC Chennai recruitment portal at www.rrcmas.in and locate the Sports Quota recruitment application.
2. Register with a valid personal email address and an active mobile number. Keep both available throughout the recruitment process.
3. Choose the relevant sports discipline, event, position and pay level.
4. Complete the application with your personal information, academic details and sports achievements.
5. Upload clear scanned copies of the required documents, including 10th or matriculation proof, sports certificates, qualification mark sheet and, where applicable, caste or EBC certificate. Include a recent photograph and signature.
6. Pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway using a debit card, credit card or internet banking.
7. Review the information and uploaded documents carefully, then submit the application.
8. Download and print the e-receipt and application summary for your records.

Salary & Pay Scale

The advertised pay range is INR 18,000 to INR 29,200 across Pay Matrix Levels 1 to 5. The notification details provided do not specify a separate salary amount for each individual level.

Selection Process

Selection is based on performance in sports trials, assessment of recognised sports achievements and educational qualification. The trials assess game skill, physical fitness and the coach’s observation and carry 40 marks. Recognised sports achievements carry 50 marks, while educational qualification carries 10 marks. Candidates also undergo verification of original documents and a medical examination under the prescribed standards. Selected candidates must execute a five-year service bond and will be placed on probation for two years.

Eligible sportspersons should review the official notification and submit their online application by 25 October 2026 at 23:59. Keep the application receipt and supporting documents available for the subsequent recruitment stages.