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The Southern Region of the Railway Recruitment Cell released the RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 for 67 vacancies across various Level-1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 posts. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from a sports background to secure employment with the Indian Railways. Candidates interested in this recruitment can apply online from 7th September to 6th October 2024 on the official website. For more details on eligibility, and the selection process go through the Article below.
RRC SR Sports Quota Notification 2024
The official notification for the RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 has been released on the official website www.rrcmas.in on 7th September 2024. The RRC SR Sports Quota Employment Notification against Advt. No. RRC-01/ Sports/ 2024-25 has been released on the 7th to 13th of September 2024 Employment Newspaper Interested candidates can download the official notification pdf from the official website or the direct link provided below. Applicants are advised to go through all the details of notification before filling out the application form like application dates, vacancy posts, Eligibility Criteria, Salary etc.
RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF – Click Here to Download
RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024
Candidates who are going to apply for RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 should be aware of the various aspects of the recruitment process as mentioned in the detailed notification. The table below will provide the candidates with the most important highlights of the recruitment for the reference of the candidates.
| RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 | |
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway (SR) |
| Recruitment Name | RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 |
| Posts | Level- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Various Posts |
| Advertisement No. | RRC-01/ Sports/ 2024-25 |
| Vacancy | 67 |
| Application Window | 7th September to 6th October 2024 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | rrcmas.in |
RRC SR Sports Quota Vacancy 2024
The South Railway has invited applications for 67 vacancies in Level – 1,2,3,4&5 posts in various sports disciplines, The post-wise distribution of the vacancies is provided in the official notification PDF. The candidates can also refer to the table provided below for more details.
| Post | Vacancies |
| Level 1 | 46 |
| Level 2&3 | 16 |
| Level 4&5 | 5 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must make sure they are eligible for the post they are applying for in the RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024. The different levels of posts require the candidates to possess qualifications according to the requirements of the job profile. The details of each component of the eligibility criteria are provided below for the reference of the candidates.
Age Limit
The candidates applying for the RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 should be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years as of 1st January 2025. The RRC provides relaxation in the upper age limits of candidates belonging to various categories according to the latest government norms. The candidates will also be required to submit proof of their date of birth in the form of a matriculation certificate or their birth certificate.
Educational Qualification
The official notification of the SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 provides the educational qualifications that the candidates should have to be eligible for the Level 1,2,3,4&5 posts. The table below is a detailed look into the post-wise qualifications the candidates should possess.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Level 1 | 10th Pass or ITI |
| Level 2&3 | 12th Pass or ITI |
| Level 4 & 5 | Any Graduate |
List of Junior National Championships Recognized by the RRC SR
The detailed notification for the RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 provides the different norms according to which the candidates will be assessed for each sport separately for Level 1,2,3,4&5 posts. The notification also mentions the national-level championships that are recognized by the selection board to consider the candidates for the RRC SR Sports Quota Vacancies.
| For recruitment to posts in 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 |
| Wrestling (Men) | 61 Kg/ 65 Kg | 1 |
| Total | 5 | |
NOTE – If vacancies in Levels 4 & 5 of a particular sports discipline are not filled due to the non-availability of suitable candidates, such vacancies will be filled in Levels 2 & 3 from the same discipline.
| For recruitment to posts in 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) | 75 Kg/ 80 Kg/ +91 Kg -1 | 1 |
| 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 Freestyle | 1 |
| Table Tennis (Women) | Singles/Doubles | 1 |
| Volleyball (Men) | Blocker-1 | 1 |
| Volleyball (Women) | Blocker-1, Attacker-1, Universal-1 | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Combined Sports Recruitment Table for 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-2, All Rounder-1 | 3 |
| 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/ 60 Kg/ 71 Kg/ 92 Kg | 3 |
| Boxing (Women) | 54 Kg/ 60 Kg/ 63 Kg/ 70 Kg/ 81 Kg | 2 |
| Cricket (Men) | Medium pace bowler -2, Wicket Keeper -1, Spin Bowler -1 | 4 |
| Cricket (Women) | Wicketkeeper 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 | |
RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment Application Fee 2024
Candidates interested in applying for SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 must be aware of the amount of fee method of payment. The category-wise application fee amount is provided in the table below. Candidates can submit application fee in online mode only.
| Candidate Categories | Fees |
|---|---|
| For all candidates except the Fee concession categories mentioned below in 2nd row | Rs. 500/- |
| For Candidates belonging to SC/ST/Women, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities (PwBDs), Transgender persons and candidates belonging to Economically Backward Classes | Rs. 250/- |
Note: Candidates who paid the Rs. 500 application fee will get a refund of Rs. 400, with the remaining amount deducted as bank charges. Candidates who paid the Rs. 250 application fee will get the full amount refunded to them. The refund will be initiated only for candidates who will appear for the trials.
RRC SR Sports Quota Apply Online 2024
Since the entire application process for the RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 is online, the candidates should be aware of the steps they need to follow to submit their application forms. Eligible candidates can apply through the link available on the RRC Chennai website or from the direct link provided below. The application window is active from 7th September 2024 and remains active till 6th October 2024.
Click here to apply online for RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024
Selection Process for SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024
The selection for the RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 will be done in two stages. The process consists of the evaluation of the candidates’ performance in Sports Trials followed by a Certificate (Sports & Educational) Verification by a duly constituted Recruitment Committee.
- Sports Trials
- Certificate Verification
The maximum marks allotted in the selection process will be 100 which will be distributed among three aspects. The official notification also provides the distribution of marks among these three dimensions.
| Criteria | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Trial Committee (Field Trial performance) | 40 |
| For Game Skill, Physical Fitness and Coach’s observation during Trials | 50 |
| For assessment of recognized Sports Achievements as per norms | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks
As mentioned above, the maximum marks allotted to each candidate will be 100. the official notification also provides the minimum marks the candidates should score out of 100 to be eligible for the next stages of the selection process. The details of the minimum qualifying marks according to the pay level for the RRC SR Sports Quota Recruitment 2024 are mentioned in the table below.
| Level | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Level-4/5 (Grade Pay 2400/2800) | 70 marks |
| Level-2/3 (Grade Pay 1900/2000) | 65 marks |
| Level-1 (Grade Pay 1800) | 60 marks |
Note: The offer of appointment shall be given purely on Merit and availability of vacancies. In case more than one sportsperson scores the same marks, preference will be given to the younger candidate.
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