The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway, Chennai has released the RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification for eligible sportspersons. The notification was issued on 23 September 2026 under Advertisement No. RRC-02/Sports/2026-27.
A total of 67 vacancies are available under the Sports Quota Open Advertisement for the year 2026-27. The vacancies are distributed across Pay Matrix Level 1 to Level 5. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM. The last date to apply is 25 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Table of Contents
- RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Overview
- RRC Southern Railway Sports Vacancy 2026
- RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Notification 2026
- RRC Southern Railway Sports Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Age Limit
- Educational Qualification
- RRC Southern Railway Sports Apply Online 2026
- How to Apply for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
- RRC Southern Railway Sports Application Fee 2026
- RRC Southern Railway Sports Selection Process 2026
- RRC Southern Railway Sports Salary 2026
- RRC Southern Railway Sports Important Dates 2026
- Important Links
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway |
| Recruitment | Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | RRC-02/Sports/2026-27 |
| Post | Sports Person |
| Total Vacancies | 67 |
| Pay Level | Level 1 to Level 5 |
| Notification Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Official Website | www.rrcmas.in |
RRC Southern Railway Sports Vacancy 2026
| Post/Pay Level | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
| Sports Person – Level 5/Level 4 | 5 | Graduation |
| Sports Person – Level 3/Level 2 | 16 | 12th Pass or 10th Pass + ITI/Apprenticeship |
| Sports Person – Level 1 | 46 | 10th Pass or ITI |
| Total | 67 | — |
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Notification 2026
The official RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF contains detailed information regarding vacancies, sports disciplines, eligibility criteria, sports achievements, application fees, selection process and other recruitment conditions. Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying.
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Notification 2026: Download Notification PDF
RRC Southern Railway Sports Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the Sports Quota recruitment must fulfil the prescribed age, educational and sports eligibility conditions.
Age Limit
The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 25 years as on 1 January 2027.
| Criteria | Details |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2027 |
| Eligible Date of Birth | 2 January 2002 to 1 January 2009 |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Sports Person (Level 5 / Level 4) | Graduation |
| Sports Person (Level 3 / Level 2) | 12th Pass or (10th Pass + ITI / Apprenticeship) |
| Sports Person (Level 1) | 10th Pass or ITI |
RRC Southern Railway Sports Apply Online 2026
Eligible candidates can apply for the RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 through the official RRC Chennai website. The online application process will begin on 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM and remain open until 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How to Apply for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the online application:
- Visit the official RRC Southern Railway website at www.rrcmas.in.
- Open the Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Select the relevant sports discipline, event, position and pay level.
- Enter personal, educational and sports-related details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options.
- Check all details carefully before submitting the application.
- Submit the application form and save the confirmation/e-receipt.
- Download and keep a copy of the completed application form for future reference.
RRC Southern Railway Sports Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in Trials |
| UR/General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC/ST/Female/ESM/PwD/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
RRC Southern Railway Sports Selection Process 2026
The major stages are:
1. Sports Trial
Candidates will be assessed during the sports trials. The trial assessment includes factors such as game skills, physical fitness and the coach’s observation. The trial carries 40 marks.
2. Sports Achievement Assessment
Recognised sports achievements will be evaluated separately. This component carries 50 marks.
3. Educational Qualification
Candidates can receive marks based on their prescribed educational qualification. This component carries 10 marks.
4. Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the selection process will have to produce their original certificates and documents for verification.
5. Medical Examination
Candidates will also have to qualify the prescribed railway medical standards applicable to the post.
RRC Southern Railway Sports Salary 2026
The Sports Quota recruitment covers posts from Pay Matrix Level 1 to Level 5. The pay scale mentioned in the recruitment details ranges from approximately ₹18,000 to ₹29,200, depending on the applicable pay level.
| Particular | Period |
| Service Bond | 5 Years |
| Probation | 2 Years |
RRC Southern Railway Sports Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date/Time |
| Notification Released | 23 September 2026 |
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Important Links
| Particular | Link |
| RRC Southern Railway Official Website | Visit Official Website |
| Sports Quota Notification 2026 | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Available through the official RRC Chennai portal |