South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2023-24
- Notification No: SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2023-24
- Opening Date: 24.11.2023
- Closing Date: 26.12.2023 (18:00 Hrs)
- Extended Closing Date for specified regions: 05.01.2024
Categories and Vacancies:
Group ‘C’ Level-4/Level-5
- No. of Posts: 05
- Qualification: University Degree or equivalent (for Level-5); 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent (for Level-4)
Group ‘C’ Level-2/Level-3
- No. of Posts: 16
- Qualification: Passed 12th (Plus-II stage) or its equivalent examination
Group ‘D’ Level-1
- No. of Posts: 33
- Qualification: Matriculation Passed or ITI Passed or equivalent
Sports Disciplines and Positions:
- Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Body Building, Cricket, Chess, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kabaddi, Power Lifting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volley Ball, Water Polo, etc., in various categories and positions.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limits: 18 to 25 years as on 01.01.2024. No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- Educational Qualifications: As per the post requirements.
- Sports Norms: Detailed norms for each level are provided, including specific achievements and rankings required in various sports disciplines.
Application Process:
- Application Fee:
- UR/OBC: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWDs/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward Classes: Rs. 250/- (with provisions for refund under certain conditions).
- Submission: Applications to be sent by post or dropped in the Drop Box at the specified address in the notification.
- Documents Required: Self-attested photocopies of community, educational, and sports achievement certificates.
Selection Procedure:
- Based on performance in sports trials followed by certificate verification.
- Distribution of Marks:
- Sports Achievement: Max 50 marks
- Games Skill, Physical Fitness: Max 40 marks (qualifying mark 25)
- Educational Qualification: Max 10 marks
Important Notes:
- Recruitment is purely merit-based.
- No relaxation in minimum educational qualification.
- Venue and date for trials and certificate verification to be intimated later.
Address for Application Submission:
- The Chairman, Railway Recruitment Cell, Bungalow No.12A, Garden Reach, Kolkata-700043
- Mention “Application against Sports Quota (Open Advt.) recruitment for the year 2023-24” on the envelope.
This notification offers a significant opportunity for sportspersons to join the South Eastern Railway in various capacities. Candidates should ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria and follow the application process as outlined in the notification.
Offical Notification and Application Form