Southern Railway Recruitment 2026: Sports Quota Drive (62 Vacancies)

Southern Railway (Railway Recruitment Cell – RRC Chennai) has published an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. RRC-02/Sports/2026-27) for 62 Sports Person Posts across Pay Levels 1 to 5 on a regular basis. Applications are invited from eligible active sports persons across India via the official portal (iroams.com).

1. Key Job Overview & Specifications

2. Level-Wise Vacancies & Educational Criteria

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                                LEVEL-WISE QUALIFICATION & VACANCIES                     |
+---------------+----------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Pay Level     | Educational Qualification        | Discipline Breakdown                 |
+---------------+----------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Level 5 / 4   | Any Bachelor's Degree (Graduate) | Athletics (4), Boxing (1)            |
| (5 Posts)     |                                  |                                      |
+---------------+----------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Level 3 / 2   | 12th (+2) Pass / ITI / Course    | Athletics (3), Basketball (3),       |
| (19 Posts)    | Completed Act Apprenticeship     | Cricket (4), Cue Sports (1),         |
|               |                                  | Football (1), Volleyball (4)         |
+---------------+----------------------------------+--------------------------------------+
| Level 1       | 10th (SSLC) Pass / ITI / NAC     | Athletics (8), Boxing (8),           |
| (38 Posts)    | granted by NCVT                  | Cricket (7), Football (7), Hockey (7)|
|               |                                  | Volleyball (5), Weightlifting (4)    |
+---------------+----------------------------------+--------------------------------------+

3. Sports Achievements Eligibility Criteria

📌 Recruitment Window: Candidates must be active players with sports achievements achieved in the current or preceding two financial years (01.04.2024 to 26.09.2026).

• Level 5 / 4: At least 3rd Position in Category-B international events (World Cup, World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, or Champions Trophy Hockey).
• Level 3 / 2: Represented the country in Category-B events OR achieved at least 3rd Position in Category-C events (Asian/Commonwealth Championships, SAF Games, World University Games) OR 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships / National Games / All India Inter-University Championships.
• Level 1: Represented the country in Category-C events OR 3rd position in Federation Cup / Youth/Junior National Championships / National Games / All India Inter-University Championships OR minimum 8th position in Senior National Championships.

4. Application Fee & Selection Mode

• Application Fee:
  • SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / EBC: ₹250/- (Full ₹250 refundable upon attending trials).
  • All Other Candidates: ₹500/- (₹400 refundable upon attending trials).
• Selection Process: Sports Trials evaluation followed by Assessment of Recognized Sports Achievements, Educational Qualifications, and Document Verification.

5. How to Apply

1.Access the Official RRC Portal:

Go to [https://iroams.com/](https://iroams.com/) and select RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27.

2.Complete Candidate Registration:

Register using your valid email ID, mobile number, personal details, and sport discipline.

3.Upload Sports Credentials & Certificates:

Attach scanned copies of sports achievement certificates (earned on or after April 1, 2024), academic mark sheets, and category proofs.

4.Pay Application Fee & Submit:

Pay the required fee via online

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