Southern Railway
Advt No: RRC-02/Sports/2025-26
Sports Person 2025
Southern Railway Sports Person Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 67 Posts
Southern Railway has released the official notification for the recruitment of Sports Persons (Sports Quota) for the year 2025-26. This recruitment aims to recruit talented sportspersons across disciplines for various levels (Level 1 to Level 5). Eligible candidates can apply online between 13 September 2025 and 12 October 2025. Read the full post for eligibility, vacancy breakup, pay scale, selection procedure, required documents and step-by-step application instructions.
Quick Overview
| Organization | Southern Railway |
|---|---|
| Advt No. | RRC-02/Sports/2025-26 |
| Post | Sports Person (Sports Quota) |
| Total Vacancies | 67 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Start | 13-09-2025 |
| Last Date | 12-10-2025 |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Sports Person – Level 4/5 | 5 |
| Sports Person – Level 2/3 | 16 |
| Sports Person – Level 1 | 48 |
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Age relaxation: Applicable as per Government rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen etc.)
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following (as specified in the notification) from a recognized board/university:
- 10th (Matriculation)
- 12th (Intermediate)
- ITI Certificate
- Any Graduate degree
Specific posts/levels may require a particular minimum qualification — always check the official notification PDF before applying.
Pay Scale
- Level 1 – Rs. 18,000/- (approx.)
- Level 2 – Rs. 19,900/-
- Level 3 – Rs. 21,700/-
- Level 4 – Rs. 25,500/-
- Level 5 – Rs. 29,200/-
Application Fee
- Women / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PWD: Rs. 250/- (Refundable Rs.250)
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Refundable Rs.400)
- Payment Mode: Online
Selection Process
The selection will generally include the following stages (confirm exact process in the official notification):
- Document/Eligibility Scrutiny
- Sports Trials / Performance Evaluation in Respective Discipline
- Medical Examination as per Railway Standards
- Final Merit List based on sports performance and eligibility
Required Documents (to upload/produce)
- Scanned passport-sized photograph and signature
- 10th/12th/ITI/Degree certificate as applicable
- Proof of sports achievements (certificates, championship results)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen / PwD certificate if claiming relaxation
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence)
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
- Visit the official Southern Railway website: sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Look for the link: “RRC-02/Sports/2025-26 — Apply Online” and click it.
- Register (if new) by providing basic details and create login credentials.
- Login, fill the online application form carefully with educational, personal and sports-related details.
- Upload scanned documents and photograph/signature as per the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment gateway.
Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
Important Links:-
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Download Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Join Whatsapp | Click here |
| Join Telegram | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When does online application start?
A. Online application starts on 13 September 2025.
Q. What is the last date to apply?
A. The last date to apply online is 12 October 2025.
Q. How many vacancies are released?
A. A total of 67 vacancies have been announced.
Q. Who can apply for these posts?
A. Candidates who meet the educational qualifications (10th/12th/ITI/Graduate as specified), age criteria and have valid sports achievements can apply. See the notification for discipline-wise eligibility.