Overview
RRC has released a recruitment notification for the post of Southern Railway Sports Quota (67 vacancies). Eligible candidates with 10th, ITI, NAC, 12th or Graduation can apply online before 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- RRC
- Qualification
- 10th, ITI, NAC, 12th or Graduation
- Vacancies
- 67
- Posted
- 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Last date to apply
- 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM |
| Last Date | 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Opening of online applications | 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM |
| Last date to apply online | 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Sports trial date | To be announced on the RRC Chennai website |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2027 |
| Eligible Date of Birth | Between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009, both dates inclusive |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
Pay Level: Minimum Educational Qualification Level 1: 10th Pass, ITI, equivalent qualification or National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT Level 2 and Level 3: 12th Pass or equivalent; for technical categories, Matriculation with completed Act Apprenticeship or ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT Level 4 and Level 5: Graduation from a government-recognised institution Candidates awaiting the final examination or final results are not eligible. No relaxation will be provided in the minimum educational qualification.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 25 years Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2027 Eligible Date of Birth: Between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009, both dates inclusive No upper or lower age relaxation is permissible under this recruitment.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee | Refund After Appearing in Trial All candidates except concession categories: Rs.500 | Rs.400 after deducting bank charges SC, ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Minority and Economically Backward Class candidates: Rs.250 | Rs.250 after deducting bank charges The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway. The applicable refund will be provided only to candidates who appear in the sports trial.
Selection Process
The Southern Railway Sports Quota selection process includes: • Screening of online applications • Sports trial • Assessment of recognised sports achievements • Assessment of educational qualification • Document verification • Medical examination
How to Apply
• Visit the RRC Chennai website at rrcmas.in. • Open Employment Notice RRC-02/Sports/2026-27. • Complete the candidate registration using a valid email address and mobile number. • Select the correct pay level, sports discipline, event or playing position. • Enter the personal, educational and sports-achievement details. • Upload the required photograph, signature and self-attested certificates. • Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway. • Review the completed form and submit it before 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. • Save the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
Important Instructions
• Applications will be accepted only through online mode. • No vacancy is exclusively reserved for a community such as SC, ST or OBC. • Candidates applying for more than one sports discipline, event or pay level must submit separate applications and pay separate fees. • The exact pay level and place of posting will be decided by Southern Railway at the time of appointment. • Original certificates must be produced during the trial and document verification. • Selected candidates must execute a service bond for five years. • Selected sportspersons will be on probation for two years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 67 Posts?
Application Start Date: 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM; Last Date: 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM; Opening of online applications: 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM; Last date to apply online: 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM; Sports trial date: To be announced on the RRC Chennai website; Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2027; Eligible Date of Birth: Between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009, both dates inclusive
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee | Refund After Appearing in Trial All candidates except concession categories: Rs.500 | Rs.400 after deducting bank charges SC, ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Minority and Economically Backward Class candidates: Rs.250 | Rs.250 after deducting bank charges The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway. The applicable refund will be provided only to candidates who appear in the sports trial.
What is the age limit?
18 to 25 years
What is the selection process?
The Southern Railway Sports Quota selection process includes: • Screening of online applications • Sports trial • Assessment of recognised sports achievements • Assessment of educational qualification • Document verification • Medical examination