RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
67 Posts | Pay Level 1 to 5
For eligible sportspersons with the prescribed sports achievements.
Recruitment Overview
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Notification / application opening | 26 September 2026 |
| Online application start time | 26 September 2026, 9:00 AM (reported) |
| Last date to apply | 25 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Sports trial schedule | To be announced on the official RRC Southern Railway website |
Vacancy Details and Pay Level
| Pay Level | Vacancies | Initial Basic Pay | Qualification Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 / 4 | 5 | ₹29,200 / ₹25,500 | Graduation, as applicable to the level and notification | |
| Level 3 / 2 | 16 | ₹21,700 / ₹19,900 | 12th pass or specified technical qualification for eligible categories | |
| Level 1 | 46 | ₹18,000 | 10th pass / ITI / NAC, as prescribed | |
| Total | 67 | Sports eligibility is mandatory for every level. | ||
Sports Disciplines
The notification covers designated events/positions across sports disciplines. The published vacancy summary includes athletics, boxing, basketball, cricket, cue sports, football, hockey, volleyball and weightlifting. Vacancies are tied to specific event, playing position and pay level.
Important: Before applying, check the event-wise vacancy table in the official PDF. Apply only if your sports record matches the specified achievement standard and discipline/position.
Educational Qualification
- Level 1: 10th pass, ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), according to the notification and post requirements.
- Level 2 / 3: 12th pass or specified ITI / Act Apprenticeship qualification for applicable technical categories.
- Level 4 / 5: Graduation as prescribed in the official notification.
- Sports qualification: Applicants must satisfy the prescribed sports achievement criteria for the relevant discipline and pay level. The notification specifies accepted competitions, achievement standards and certificate requirements.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 25 years as on 1 January 2027, according to recruitment summaries.
- Age relaxation: The notice is reported to provide no age relaxation. Confirm the exact conditions and date-of-birth range in the official notification before applying.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 per month |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 per month |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 per month |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 per month |
These figures represent initial basic pay for the relevant pay levels. Allowances and other service conditions are governed by Railway rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund terms reported |
|---|---|---|
| General / other applicable categories | ₹500 | ₹400 refund after appearing in sports trials, subject to notification terms and bank charges |
| SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Minorities / EBC, as specified | ₹250 | Refund subject to the official notification and trial attendance conditions |
Fee categories and refund eligibility must be verified against the official PDF. Separate applications/fees may be required for different disciplines or pay levels as stated in the notice.
Selection Process
- Online application scrutiny and eligibility screening.
- Sports trials / assessment as prescribed for the discipline and pay level.
- Assessment of sports achievements and educational qualification.
- Merit list, document verification and medical examination, as applicable.
Selection marks, qualifying standards, trial venue and schedule are governed by the official notification. Do not assume selection is based only on educational marks.
Documents Required
- Recent photograph and signature.
- Valid photo identity proof.
- 10th certificate / date-of-birth proof.
- Educational certificates and marksheets as required for the pay level.
- Sports achievement certificates for each relevant competition/event.
- Category certificate or other supporting documents, where applicable.
- Any declarations or prescribed forms required in the official notification.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official RRC Southern Railway application website.
- Read Employment Notice RRC-02/Sports/2026-27 and confirm the eligible sports discipline, event and pay level.
- Complete online registration using accurate personal and contact details.
- Enter sports participation and achievement details exactly as supported by certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, educational documents and sports certificates.
- Pay the applicable online fee and submit the form before the deadline.
- Save or print the final application and registration number for future reference.
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- Nationality: Eligible Indian citizens may apply.
- Age: 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2027, as stated in the recruitment summary; check the official PDF for the exact date-of-birth range. No age relaxation is reported for this notice.
- Education: 10th / ITI / NAC, 12th or Graduation, depending on the pay level and post.
- Sports record: Mandatory. Applicants must satisfy the specified achievement criteria for the exact sport, event/position and pay level. Check the accepted competition period and certificate rules in the notification.
- Posting: If selected, posting will be under Southern Railway as per Railway administration; it is not a Himachal Pradesh state-government job.
Before applying: Match your sport and event against the vacancy table in the official PDF and ensure your sports certificates meet the required standard. Educational qualification alone is not enough for Sports Quota recruitment.