RRC Southern Railway (SR) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Southern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Chennai has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for sports persons against the Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2026-27 under Advertisement Number RRC-02/Sports/2026-27. The department has announced a total of 67 vacancies for posts across Pay Matrix Level-1 to Level-5. The RRC Southern Railway (SR) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 advertisement notice has been published on 23 September 2026. Eligible sportspersons can submit their applications online starting from 26th September 2026 (09:00 Hrs) until the last date on 25th October 2026 (23:59 Hrs).
This recruitment drive provides an excellent opportunity for active Indian sportspersons to join the Indian Railways based on their performance in trial tests, sports achievements, and educational qualifications. Applicants must carefully review the discipline-specific sports achievements and educational eligibility criteria before filling out the online application form.
RRC Southern Railway (SR) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Southern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Chennai |
| Post Name | Sports Person (Level 1 to Level 5) |
| Advt. No. | RRC-02/Sports/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancy | 67 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 29,200/- (Level-1 to Level-5) |
| Notification Date | 23.09.2026 |
| Category | RRC Southern Railway Sports (SR) Quota Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.rrcmas.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 23.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 26.09.2026 at 09.00 Hrs |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25.10.2026 at 23.59 Hrs |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refunded on appearing in Trials) |
| SC / ST / Female / ESM / PWD / Minorities / EBC | Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250/- refunded on appearing in Trials) |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is 18-25 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2027 (Born between 02-01-2002 and 01-01-2009, both dates inclusive). (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Sports Person (Level 5 / Level 4) | 05 | Graduation |
| Sports Person (Level 3 / Level 2) | 16 | 12th Pass or (10th Pass + ITI / Apprenticeship) |
| Sports Person (Level 1) | 46 | 10th Pass or ITI |
Service Bond
Selected candidates recruited under the sports quota must execute a Service Bond for a period of 5 years. Additionally, sportspersons will be placed on probation for a period of two years.
RRC Southern Railway (SR) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Performance in Trials (Game skill, physical fitness, and coach’s observation – 40 Marks)
- Assessment of Recognised Sports Achievements (50 Marks)
- Educational Qualification (10 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for RRC Southern Railway (SR) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for RRC Southern Railway (SR) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official RRC Chennai recruitment portal at www.rrcmas.in.
- Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number.
- Select the applicable sports discipline, specific event, position, and pay level.
- Fill in your personal details, academic background, and relevant sports achievements.
- Upload legible scanned copies of required certificates (10th/Matriculation proof, sports certificates, qualification marksheet, caste certificate/EBC if applicable) along with a recent photograph and signature.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking).
- Verify all entered details and submit the application form.
- Download and print the e-receipt and application summary for future reference.
Important Links
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| RRC Southern Railway (SR) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Online Form Link (From 26.09.2026) | Apply Online |
| Railway Recruitment Cell Chennai Official Website | RRC Chennai |
