Southern Railway invites online from eligible sports persons in the prescribed format from Indian Citizens, for recruitment to Posts in Pay Matrix Level-1 to Pay Matrix Level-5 of 7thC.P.C. in Southern Railway, against Sports Quota under Open Advertisement scheme for the year 2023-24. This online facility will be available in the Official website @ https://rrcmas.in/ from 28.10.2023 @ 09.00 AM to 27.11.2023 @ 11.59 PM.
Southern Railway Recruitment 2023 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: | Southern Railway |
| Notification No: | RRC-01/Sports/2023 Dated: 28.10.2023 |
| Job Category: | Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: | Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: | 67 Sports Quota Posts |
| Place of Posting: | Chennai |
| Starting Date: | 28.10.2023 @ 09.00 AM |
| Last Date: | 27.11.2023 @ 11.59 PM |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Official Website | https://rrcmas.in/ |
Latest Southern Railway Vacancy Details:
Pay wise Distribution of Posts as Details below
| SI No | Name of Posts | No. of Posts |
| 1. | Level 4 & 5 | 05 |
| 2. | Level 2 & 3 | 16 |
| 3. | Level 1 | 46 |
| Total | 67 |
a) For recruitment to Posts in Level-4/5
b) For recruitment to Posts in Level-2/3
b) For recruitment to Posts in Level-1
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
| (i) For posts in Level 1 of 7th P.C Pay Matrix – 10th Pass or ITI or equivalent or NAC granted by NCVT |
| (ii) For posts in Level 2 / 3 of 7th P.C Pay Matrix-12th Pass (+2 stage) |
| (iii)For post in Level4 / 5 of 7th P.C Pay Matrix –Graduation |
| Note :- In terms of Railway Board’s letter No.E (NG)-11/2007/RR-1/38 (3000863) dated 31.08.2017 (RBE No,114/.2017) dated 31.08.2017 Educational Boards / Schools net up by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) is not recognized. As per Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2021/RR-1/41 dated 29.09.2021, certificates/degrees issued from Jharkhand State Open School, Ranchi is not recognized for purpose of employment/promotion in Railways. |
| Persons, if appointed in the category of Clerk cum Typist should acquire typing proficiency of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within a period of 4 years from the date of appointment and till such time their appointments to this category will be provisional. |
Minimum norms for recruitment of sportspersons:
The minimum sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons in Level-I to Level-5 in 7 h P.C Pay Matrix for both Individual events and team games shall be as under (Note: These provisions shall be read along with notes given below this Para) S..
| Level In 7th P.C Pay Matrix | Minimum Sports Norms For Recruitment |
| Level 4 or 5 | At least 3rd position in the World Cup (Junior/Youth/ Senior Category (World Championships (Junior/senior category)/Asian Games (Senior Category)/ Commonwealth Games (Senior Category)/Youth Olympics /Champion Trophy (Hockey). (Category – B) |
| Level 2 or 3 | (a) Represented the Country in the World Cup Junior/ Youth/senior category)/World Championships (Junior/senior category)/Asian Games (Senior Category)/ Commonwealth Games (Senior Category)/ Youth Olympics/ Champion Trophy (Hockey) (Category-B) (OR) (b) At least 3rd position in the Commonwealth Championship (Junior/Senior)/Asian Championship (Junior/senior) /Asia Cup (Junior/senior)/South Asian Federation Games (Senior)/USIC (world Railways) championships (senior)/World University Games (Category-C) (OR) At least 3rdin Senior/Youth/Junior National Championship (OR) (d) At least 3rd Position in National Games organised under the Aegis of Indian Olympic Association. (OR) (e) At least 3rd Position in All India Inter University Championships organised under the Aegis of Association of Indian Universities (OR) (f) First position in Federation Cup Championship (Senior Category) |
| Level 2 or 3 | Represented the Country in any of Category – C Championships/Events (OR) At least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category) (OR) Represented a State or equivalent Unit, except in Marathon and Cross Country, with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships only. |
Age Limit:
The candidates should be between 18 to 25 Years as on 01-01-2024 with the following:
i) Born Between 02-01-1999 and 01-01-2006 (both dates inclusive).
ii) No age relaxation (Upper or Lower) shall be permissible
iii) The date of reckoning age shall be let January 2024
Note 1: The Candidates should note that, Date of Birth as recorded in the 10th Std / Matriculation / Secondary Examination certificate / 12th Std / MSC or an equivalent submitted along with the application will only be accepted.
Note 2: The candidates should also note that, once the Date of Birth has been claimed by them and entered in the records of the Administration, no change will be allowed subsequently on any grounds whatsoever.
Salary Details:
| Level in 7th Pay Commission Pay matrix | Initial Pay in Rs |
| Level – 1 | Rs.18000/- |
| Level – 2 | Rs.19900/- |
| Level – 3 | Rs.21700/- |
| Level – 4 | Rs.25500/- |
| Level – 5 | Rs.29200/- |
Selection Process:
i. For this Recruitment, all eligible candidates will be called for the trials. Trials of the eligible candidates shall be conducted to assess the sports performance and suitability.
ii. The dates for trials will be notified later and published in the RRC Chennai website. While all out efforts will be made to inform the candidates well in advance, the candidates are cautioned that they may have to appear in the selection trials at shod notice. The candidates are advised to regularly check RRC website for information in this regard.
iii. Candidates should note that they are required to produce the originals of all documents enclosed with applications pertaining to educational qualification, caste, sports achievements, date of birth, minority income certificate and proof of identity viz. PAN card, Aadhar Card, Driving Licence etc. on the day of document verification and on the day trials failing which, the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the trials.
iv. Any request for change in dates/venue for trials etc. shall not be entertained under any circumstances.
Application Fee:
| Candidate Categories | Fees |
| Fee for all candidates except the Fee concession categories mentioned below at SI & No 2 **: Rs 400 will be refunded duly deducting bank charges on appearing in the Trials | Rs.500/- |
| For Candidates belonging to SC/ST/Women/ Ex. Servicemen/Persons with Disabilities/candidates belonging to Minority* community and candidates belonging to Economically Backward Classes ** :Rs 250/- will be refunded duly deducting bank charges on appearing in the Trials. | Rs.250/- |
Note: The applicants shall pay the Application Fee as indicated in the Table Above through Online Payment Mode Only.
How to Apply:
Candidate(s) fulfilling all the above clearly laid down criteria will have to apply online only through the link on the Southern Railway website in the careers webpage under current openings section i.e. https://rrcmas.in/ from 28.10.2023 @ 09.00 AM to 27.11.2023 @ 11.59 PM. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Important Dates:
| Starting Date for Submission of Application | 28.10.2023 @ 09.00 AM |
| Last date for Submission of Application | 27.11.2023 @ 11.59 PM |
Official Notification & Application Link:
| Southern Railway Official Website Career Page | Click Here |
| Southern Railway Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Southern Railway Online Application Form | Click Here |