Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2024: Apply Online for 67 Posts
September 14, 2024 by mohit.g
Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway is recruiting for Sports Quota Open Advertisement (regular) 67 vacancies for the posts of various sports disciplines under Sports Quota. The recruitment notification was released on 07/09/2024 for postings in Southern Railway, Chennai. The online application window will be open from 07/09/2024 to 06/10/2024.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway |
| Post Name |
Various Sports Disciplines under Sports Quota |
| Advt No. |
RRC-01/Sports/2024-25 |
| Nature of Job |
Regular |
| Vacancies |
67 |
| Salary |
Level 1 to Level 5 (7th CPC) |
| Job Location |
Southern Railway, Chennai |
| Category |
Open (Sports Quota) |
Post Details
| a) For recruitment to posts in Level-4/5 |
| Level-4/5 |
| Sports Discipline |
Event / Position / category |
No. of Posts |
| Athletics (Men) |
400m/800m/110m Hurdles/400m Hurdles |
1 |
| Athletics (Women) |
400m/800m/100m Hurdles/Triple Jump |
1 |
| Body Building (Men) |
75 Kg/ 80 Kg |
1 |
| Chess (Men) |
Grand Master |
1 |
| Weightlifting (Men) |
81 Kg/ 96 Kg |
1 |
|
Total |
5 |
| For recruitment to posts in Level-2/3 |
| Level-2/3 |
| Sports Discipline |
Event / Position / category |
No. of Posts |
| Basketball (Women) |
Centre -1 |
1 |
| Body Building (Men) |
60 Kg/ 70 Kg -1 |
1 |
| Boxing (Men) |
48 Kg/ 60 Kg/ 75 Kg/ 80 Kg/ +92 Kg |
2 |
| Cricket (Men) |
Off Spinner-1, Batting All Rounder -1 |
2 |
| Cricket (Women) |
Medium Pace All Rounder -1 |
1 |
| Football (Men) |
Forward -1 |
1 |
| Swimming (Men) |
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m &1500m Free style |
1 |
| Table Tennis (Women) |
Singles/Doubles |
1 |
| Volleyball (Men) |
Blocker-2, Setter-1 |
3 |
| Volleyball (Women) |
Blocker-1, Attacker-1, Universal-1 |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
| b) For recruitment to posts in Level-1 |
| Level-1 |
| Sports Discipline |
Event / Position / category |
No. of Posts |
| Athletics (Men) |
100m/ 200m/ 400m/ 800m/ 110m hurdles/ 400m Hurdles/ High jump |
3 |
| Athletics (Women) |
100m/ 200m/ 400m/ 100m hurdles |
2 |
| Ball Badminton (men) |
Front-1, Back-1 |
2 |
| Basketball (Men) |
Pivot-3, All Rounder-1 |
4 |
| Basketball (Women) |
Forward-1, Ball handler-1 |
2 |
| Body Building (Men) |
65 Kg/ 85 Kg/ 90 Kg/ +100 kg |
2 |
| Boxing (Men) |
51 Kg/ 54 Kg/ 57 Kg/ 63.5 Kg/ 71 Kg/ 92 Kg |
4 |
| Boxing (Women) |
54 Kg/ 60 Kg/ 63 Kg/ 70 Kg/ 81 Kg |
2 |
| Cricket (Men) |
Medium pace bowler -2, Wicket Keeper -1, Leg Spinner-1 |
4 |
| Cricket (Women) |
Wicket Keeper Top order Batter-1 |
1 |
| Football (Men) |
Goal Keeper-1,Midfielder-2, Defender-1 |
4 |
| Hockey (Men) |
Forward-2, Half Back-1, Full Back-1 |
4 |
| Powerlifting (Men) |
66 Kg, 74Kg, 83 Kg, +120 Kg |
2 |
| Swimming (Men) |
50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m in Free Style -1
50m, 100m, 200m in Butterfly -1
50m, 100m, 200m in Back Stroke -1 |
3 |
| Table Tennis (Women) |
Singles/Doubles |
1 |
| Weightlifting (Men) |
55 Kg/ 61 Kg/ 89 Kg |
2 |
| Weightlifting (Women) |
45 Kg/ 71 Kg/ 76 Kg |
1 |
| Water polo (Men) |
All Rounder-2, Centre forward-1 |
3 |
|
Total |
46 |
Age Eligibility
Candidates should be between 18 to 25 Years as on 01/01/2025
Born Between 02/01/2000 and 01/01/2007
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST |
5 Years |
| OBC |
3 Years |
Exam Fee
| Candidate Categories |
Fees |
| Fee for all candidates except the Fee concession categories mentioned below |
Rs 500/- |
| For Candidates belonging to SC/ST/Women/ Ex. Servicemen/ Persons with Disabilities/candidates belonging to Minority community and candidates belonging to Economically Backward Classes |
Rs 250/- |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
| Level 1 |
- 10th Pass
- ITI or equivalent
- NAC granted by NCVT
|
| Level 2 / 3 |
- Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent examination
- Passed Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for technical categories
- Passed Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT for technical categories
|
| Level 4 / 5 |
|
Selection Process
| Steps |
Process |
| 1. Trials |
Trials of eligible candidates shall be conducted to assess sports performance and suitability |
| 2. Document Verification |
Candidates who are found fit in Trials will be called for Document Verification |
| 3. Assessment of Recognised Sports Achievements and Educational Qualifications |
Candidates who have passed Trials and Document Verification round, will be assessed based on their sports achievements and educational qualification, with a total of 100 marks distribution |
| 4. Medical Examination |
Sportspersons recommended for appointment will have to fulfil the minimum medical norms for the post |
How to Apply
- Online Application: Eligible candidates can apply online through the link available in the RRC Chennai Website.
Important Dates
| Online registration start date |
07/09/2024 at 09.00 Hrs |
| Online registration last date |
06/10/2024 at 23.59 Hrs |
| Date of Trials: |
The details of the date, venue and timings of trials for recruitment to the above posts will be displayed on the website of Railway Recruitment Cell, Chennai, Southern Railway at www.rrcmas.in. |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the age limit for applying for these posts?
- The candidates should be between 18 to 25 years as on 01/01/2025.
- What is the selection process for this recruitment?
- The recruitment process consists of Trials, Document Verification, and Assessment of Sports Achievements and Educational Qualification.
- What are the minimum educational qualifications required for different levels of posts?
- Level 1: 10th Pass or ITI or equivalent or NAC granted by NCVT
Level 2/3: Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent examination OR Passed Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for technical categories OR Passed Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT for technical categories.
Level 4/5: Graduation
- Where can I find more details about the sports norms to be fulfilled?
- You can find the details about the sports norms to be fulfilled in Section 5 of the recruitment notification available on the RRC Chennai website.
