Southern Railway Recruitment 2023 67 Sports Person Posts

Southern Railway Recruitment 2023 67 Sports Person Posts

Southern Railway Recruitment 2023 67 Sports Person Posts : Southern Railway, one of the prominent railway zones in India, has announced a thrilling opportunity for sports enthusiasts. The Southern Railway Recruitment 2023 invites applications from eligible sports persons in India for the recruitment of 67 posts in Pay Matrix Level-1 to Pay Matrix Level-5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. These vacancies fall under the Sports Quota and are open for applications under the Open Advertisement scheme for the year 2023-24. This article provides detailed information about the eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, how to apply, and important dates and links for the Southern Railway Recruitment 2023.

Organization Name: Southern Railway

Notification No: RRC-01/Sports/2023 Dated: 28.10.2023

Job Category: Central Government Jobs

Employment Type: Regular Basis

Total No of Vacancies: 67 Sports Quota Posts

Place of Posting: Chennai

Vacancy Details: Pay wise Distribution of Posts as Details below

S. No	Name of Posts	Number of Vacancy
1.	Level 4 & 5	05
2.	Level 2 & 3	16
3.	Level 1	46
	Total	67

Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.

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 sports persons: The minimum sports norms for recruitment of sports persons in Level-I to Level-5 in 7 h P.C Pay Matrix for both Individual events and team games shall be as under

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 : 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. 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: Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-1 to Level-5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with corresponding grade pay and allowances. The salary will be as per the rules and regulations of the Southern Railway.

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: The selection process for Southern Railway Recruitment 2023 involves the following stages:

Trials: Candidates will be assessed based on their performance in sports trials.

Assessment of Sports Achievements: The achievements of candidates in various sports events will be considered.

Interview: A personal interview may be conducted to assess the candidate’s suitability for the job.

Document Verification: Candidates need to produce original documents during the verification process.

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. 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. 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. Any request for change in dates/venue for trials etc. shall not be entertained under any circumstances.

How to Apply: Candidates interested in applying for the Southern Railway Recruitment 2023 can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of Southern Railway: www.rrcmas.in
2. Click on the “Recruitment” section.
3. Read the detailed notification and instructions.
4. Download the application form and fill it with accurate information.
5. Attach the required documents and photographs.
6. Pay the application fee as applicable.
7. Submit the application online within the specified dates.

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/-

Important Dates:

• Online application starts: 28th October 2023, 09:00 AM
• Online application ends: 27th November 2023, 11:59 PM

Applicants are advised to keep a copy of their application form and other documents for future reference.

Links: For more information, official notifications, and online application, please visit the Southern Railway official website: www.rrcmas.in

Notification : Southern Railway Sports Person Posts Recruitment 2023

Online Application : Click Here

In conclusion, the Southern Railway Recruitment 2023 presents an exciting opportunity for sports enthusiasts to combine their passion for sports with a rewarding career in the railway sector. Interested candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria and submit their applications within the specified dates to be considered for these 67 Sports Person Posts. This is a chance to be part of the Southern Railway team and contribute to the Indian Railways in a unique way.