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RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (67 Posts)
Overview
The Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway (RRC Chennai) has released the Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 notification, inviting online applications from eligible Indian sportspersons for 67 Sports Quota vacancies. The recruitment covers posts under Pay Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 for the 2026-27 recruitment year, offering opportunities for candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th Pass to Graduate, along with the prescribed sports achievements.
 
This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for talented athletes to secure a Government job in Indian Railways through the Sports Quota.
 
The online registration process commenced on 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM and will remain open until 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM through the official RRC Chennai recruitment portal.
 
Eligible candidates must have passed 10th Standard, ITI, 12th Standard, or Graduation, depending on the pay level of the post, and must possess the required sports achievements in the notified disciplines as specified in the official notification. Candidates should carefully verify the post-wise educational qualification, sports eligibility, age limit, and reservation rules before applying.
 
The selection process will be conducted according to Railway Sports Quota recruitment guidelines and may include sports trials, assessment of sports achievements, document verification, medical examination, and other procedures specified by Southern Railway. Selected candidates will be appointed under the applicable Railway Pay Levels (1–5) with salary and service benefits as per Indian Railways rules.
 
Candidates should carefully check the sports discipline-wise vacancies, educational qualification, pay levels, important dates before submitting their application.
Important Dates
  • Opening of online applications : 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Last date to apply online : 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM
Application Fee
  • All candidates except concession categories : Rs.500
  • SC, ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Minority and Economically Backward Class candidates : Rs.250

Age Limit
  • Minimum Age : 18 years
  • Maximum Age : 25 years

Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
Level 1 46
  • 10th Pass, ITI, equivalent qualification or National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT
Level 2 and Level 3 16
  • 12th Pass or equivalent; for technical categories, Matriculation with completed Act Apprenticeship or ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT
Level 4 and Level 5 05
  • Graduation from a government-recognised institution
Post Name Salary
Level 1 Rs.18,000
Level 2 and Level 3 Rs.19,900 or Rs.21,700
Level 4 and Level 5 Rs.25,500 or Rs.29,200

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