Southern Railway Recruitment under Sports Quota 2025
📣 Southern Railway: Sports Quota Recruitment
Southern Railway, through the Railway Recruitment Cell, Chennai, is inviting online applications from eligible Indian sportspersons for recruitment against the Sports Quota for the year 2025-26. This is an excellent opportunity for athletes to join the government sector.
Key Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 67 posts are available across various sports disciplines and pay levels.
- Application Dates: The online application window is from September 13, 2025, to October 12, 2025, at 23:59 Hrs.
- Application Fee: The fee is ₹500 for most candidates, with a refund of ₹400 upon attending the trials. For SC, ST, women, and other specified categories, the fee is ₹250, which is fully refundable.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old as of January 1, 2026. No age relaxation is applicable.
Key details for Southern Railway Recruitment under Sports Quota
📋 Educational & Sports Qualifications
- Educational Qualifications:
- Level 1: 10th Pass or ITI or equivalent.
- Level 2 & 3: 12th Pass (+2 stage) or equivalent.
- Level 4 & 5: Graduation.
- Sports Achievements:
- Levels 4 & 5: Must have secured at least a 3rd position in a World Cup, World Championship, Asian Games, or Commonwealth Games (Senior Category).
- Levels 2 & 3: Must have represented the country in specific international championships or secured at least a 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, National Games, or All India Inter-University Championships.
- Level 1: Must have represented a state or equivalent unit and secured at least an 8th position in Senior National Championships or at least a 3rd position in Youth/Junior National Championships.
- Note: Sports achievements must be from April 1, 2023, to the date of the notification.
Sports Disciplines & Vacancies
Southern Railway is recruiting for 67 posts across various pay levels and sports disciplines.
- Level 4 & 5 (5 posts): Vacancies are available in Athletics (Women), Boxing (Women), Cricket (Men), and Tennis (Men).
- Level 2 & 3 (16 posts): Positions are open for Athletics (Men & Women), Basketball (Men & Women), Boxing (Men), Cricket (Men & Women), Golf (Men), Swimming (Men), and Tennis (Men).
- Level 1 (46 posts): There are numerous openings in Athletics (Men & Women), Basketball (Men), Boxing (Men & Women), Cricket (Men & Women), Football (Men), Golf (Men), Hockey (Men), Swimming (Men), and Weightlifting (Men & Women).
🏅 Selection Process for Southern Railway Recruitment under Sports Quota 2025
The selection will be based on a comprehensive assessment of your athletic and academic achievements.
- Trials: You will be called for trials to assess your game skills and physical fitness. You must score a minimum of 25 out of 40 marks to be considered “FIT.”
- Final Merit List: The final list will be based on a total of 100 marks, distributed as follows:
- Sports Achievements: 50 marks
- Trials Performance: 40 marks
- Educational Qualifications: 10 marks
- Qualifying Marks: The minimum marks required for selection are 70 for Level 4/5, 65 for Level 2/3, and 60 for Level 1.
➡️ Application Procedure for Southern Railway Recruitment under Sports Quota
Step 3: Upload a recent color photograph (not older than one month) and a scanned signature in running hand, following the specified format and size requirements.
Step 1: Apply online through the link available on the RRC Chennai website, www.rrcmas.in.
Step 2: Ensure you have a valid personal email ID and mobile number, which must be kept active throughout the recruitment process.