Sports: RBE No.189(B)/2010 – Recruitment, Incentives, Out-of-turn Promotion, Sports Quota – Policy

No.2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1 (Policy), dated 31.12.2010

Sub: Instructions for sportsperson on Indian Railways – Norms and procedure for recruitment, norms for incentives and out-of-turn promotions and sports quota for Railways/ units, etc.

1. It has been decided by the Railway Board that in supersession to all earlier instructions/ clarifications/ corrigendum on the above mentioned subject, the following revised instructions shall be applicable in all Zonal Railways and Units for recruitment of sportspersons, their sports quota and incentives and out-of-turn promotions to Railway servants for their outstanding sports achievements in the field of sports, from the date of issue of this letter.
2. Sports Quota:-

2.1 Recruitment of sportsperson shall be done through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement. 60% of the total quota, including the share of Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), shall be through Talent Scouting and balance 40% shall be filled up by Open Advertisement. Distribution of quota for a financial year, amongst Railways, Units, RSPB and Workshop having staff strength of 4000 or more, shall be as under:

S. No.	Zonal Railway / Production Unit	Name of Pay band/ Scale	Pay band/ Scales	Corresponding Grade Pay	Quota allotted for a financial year			Total quota
					Open Advt.	Talent Scouting
			(in Rs.)	(in Rs.)	ZR/PU quota	ZR/PU quota	RSPB quota
2.1.1	CR, ER, ECR, ECoR, NR, NCR, NER, NFR, NWR, SR, SCR, SER, SECR, SWR, WR, WCR	PB-2	9300-34800	4200	–	1	1	2
		PB-1	5200-20200	2800	3	3	1	7
		PB-1	5200-20200	2400
		PB-1	5200-20200	2000	9	8	4	21
		PB-1	5200-20200	1900
		Total quota per Railway			12	12	6	30
2.1.2	CLW, DLW, DMW, ICF, RCF, RWF, RDSO, Metro Rly/ Kolkata	PB-2	9300-34800	4200	–	1	1	2
		PB-1	5200-20200	2800	2	1	1	4
		PB-1	5200-20200	2400
		PB-1	5200-20200	2000	4	4	1	9
		PB-1	5200-20200	1900
		Total quota per Railway			6	6	3	15
2.1.3	Headquarter of each Zonal Railways	PB-1	5200-20200	1800	4	4	2	10
2.1.4	Each Division of Zonal Railways	PB-1	5200-20200	1800	2	2	1	5
2.1.5	DLW, ICF, RCF, CLW	PB-1	5200-20200	1800	6	6	3	15
2.1.6	DMW, RWF, Metro Rly/ Kolkata	PB-1	5200-20200	1800	2	2	1	5
2.1.7	RDSO	PB-1	5200-20200	1800	1	1	1	3
2.1.8	Workshop (having staff strength of 4000 or more)	PB-1	5200-20200	1800	2	1	–	3

2.2 CLW, DLW, DMW, ICF, RCF & RWF can recruit the sportspersons in the category of Skilled Artisans and such recruitment shall be counted against the 25% direct recruitment of Skilled Artisans as advised vide Board’s letter No.E(NG)III/78/RC-1/9, dated 24.02.1979.
2.3 The quota allotted as para 2.1 above, is for a financial year and un-used quota shall lapse on the expiry of the financial year.
2.4 Final approval of the competent authority in all cases of recruitment against sports quota is to be obtained by the 31st March of the given financial year.
2.5 The competent authority for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, shall be the same as mentioned in the relevant para of Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-I.
2.6 Appointment orders should be issued within one month from the date of approval of the competent authority.
2.7 The recruitment shall be done in the games as mentioned below or as recognized by RSPB for this purpose:-

S.No.	Games	S.No.	Games	S.No.	Games
1	Aquatics (swimming, Diving & Water Polo)	11	Chess	21	Karate
2	Archery	12	Cricket	22	Kabaddi
3	Athletics	13	Cross Country	23	Kho-kho
4	Badminton	14	Cycling	24	Powerlifting
5	Ball badminton	15	Football	25	Shooting
6	Basketball	16	Golf	26	Table Tennis
7	Billiards and snooker	17	Gymnastics	27	Tennis
8	Bodybuilding	18	Handball	28	Volleyball
9	Boxing	19	Hockey	29	Weightlifting
10	Bridge	20	Judo	30	Wrestling (freestyle and Greco Roman only)

2.8 Recruitment of sportspersons, both through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement shall be to a Grade where there is an element of direct recruitment and shall be counted against that quota.
2.9 In exceptional cases, Railway Board can consider the recruitment of outstanding sportspersons fulfilling the norms in the intermediate grades. Zonal Railways/ Units may send the proposals of eligible sportspersons to Railway Board for prior approval after the Recommendation of General Manager.
2.10 Talent Scouting quota of RSPB pool shall be operated by RSPB. However, the request of Zonal Railways/ Production Unit, etc., duly recommended by the President of their Sports Association, for release of berth from RSPB pool, may be considered by RSPB on merit. Railways/ Units may send proposals in this regard only after complete utilization of their Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement quota, along with all relevant information and documents, at least one and a half month before the completion of the financial year i.e. by 15th of February.
2.11 In the case of appointment of a sportsperson against RSPBP’s Talent Scouting quota, Railway Board is the final authority for release of berth from RSPB’s Talent Scouting quota. Therefore, the approval of Railway Board for release of berth from RSPB’s Talent Scouting quota for appointment of a sportsperson must be on or before 31st March of a financial year against the quota of which sportsperson is being appointed; and the appointment orders should be issued within one month from the date of issue of letter from Board’s office in this regard.
2.12 Railway Board may re-allocate the Talent Scouting quota, from one Railway/ Unit to another Railway/ Unit and one Grade Pay and Pay Band to another Grade Pay and Pay Band, as and when required.
2.13 General Manager may re-allocate the Talent Scouting quota allotted to their Railway, for appointment against the post in Grade Pay Rs.1800 in Pay Band Rs.5200-20200 from one Division/ Workshop/ Headquarter to another Division/ Workshop/ Headquarter, as and when required. However, other quota i.e. Open Advertisement Quota cannot be transferred.

3.    Categorization of International Championships:-

For recruitment and incentive purposes, International Championships/ Events are categorized as under:

Category	International Championships/ Events
Category-A	Olympic Games (Senior Category)
Category-B	World Cup (Junior/ Senior Category)
	World Championships (Junior Senior Category)
	Asian Games (Senior Category)
	Commonwealth Games (Senior Category)
Category-C	Commonwealth Championship (Junior Senior Category)
	Asian Championships/ Asia Cup (Junior Senior Category)
	South Asian Federation (SAF) Games (Senior Category)
	USIC World Railways Championships (Senior Category)

4.    Sports Norms for Recruitment of Sportsperson in Different Grade Pay and Pay Bands:-

4.1 The minimum sports norms for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, both through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement, in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands, for both team and individual events, shall be as under. These provisions shall be read along with the Notes below the para.

S.No.	Name of Pay band	Grade Pay	Pay Band	Minimum sports norms for recruitment
		(in Rupees)
(i)	PB-2	4200	9300-34800	Upto 8th position in Olympics
(ii)	PB-1	2800 OR 2400	5200-20200	Represented the country in Olympic Games (Category-A) OR
				At least 3rd position in any of the Category-B Championships/ events
(iii)	PB-1	2000 OR 1900	5200-20200	Represented the country in any of the Category-B championships events OR
				At least 3rd position in any of the Category-C championships events OR
				At least 3rd position in senior/ youth/ junior National Championships OR
				At least 3rd position in National Games organized under the aegis of Indian Olympic Association OR
				At least 3rd position in all India Inter University Championships organized under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities OR
				1st position in Federation Cup Championships (senior category)
(iv)	PB-1	1800	5200-20200	Represented the country in any of the Category-C championships/ events OR
				At least 3rd position in the Federation Cup championships (Senior category) OR
				Represented a state of equivalent unit, except in Marathon and Cross Country, in Senior/ Youth/ Junior National championships OR
				At least 3rd position in the Senior State Championships for all units and Districts of the State.

Notes (Read with para 4.1 above)
(a) In Athletics, Medal winning performance in National/ Inter State Senior Athletics Championships, may also be considered for recruitment against the posts having the Grade Pay Rs.1900 in Pay band Rs.5200-20200.
(b) In Chess; following is sports achievement may also be considered for recruitment in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands:-Name of Pay Band/ Scale

	Grade Pay	Pay Bands
	(In Rupees)
PB-1	2800 OR 2400	5200-20200	Grand Master title in Chess
PB-1	2000 OR 1900	5200-20200	International Master title in Chess OR
			2300 or more rating points in last two consecutive FIDE rating list
PB-1	1800	5200-20200	2300 or more rating points in last two consecutive FIDE rating list

(c) In Badminton, Table Tennis and Tennis; Sportspersons may also be considered for recruitment on the basis of their current Annual All India Rankings; in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands, as per following criteria:-

Name of Pay Band/ Scale	Grade Pay	Pay Bands	Minimum sports norms for recruitment
	(In Rupees)		Age Category	Event	Current Annual All India Ranking
PB-1	2800 OR 2400	5200-20200	Seniors	Singles	Upto 4th position
PB-1	2000 OR 1900	5200-20200	Seniors	Singles	Upto 12th position
				Doubles	Upto 4th position
			Youth	Singles	Upto 6th position
			Juniors	Singles	Upto 6th position
PB-1	1800	5200-20200	Seniors	Singles	Upto 16th position
				Doubles	Upto 6th position
			Youth	Singles	Upto 8th position
			Juniors	Singles	Upto 8th position

Only the current Annual All India Ranking shall be considered for these purposes, ranking in Mixed-Doubles shall not be considered.
(d) In Cricket (men and women) at International level, representation of Main Indian Senior Team in a Test Match or in a Limited Overs One Day International Match or in a Twenty – 20 Overs Match; shall also be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay Rs.1900 or Rs.2000 in the Pay Band of Rs.5200-20200.
(e) However, if a cricket player represented Main Indian Senior Team (Men/ Women) at least in five Test Matches or in ten Limited Overs One Day International Matches; may be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay Rs.4200 in Pay Band Rs.9300-34800.
(f) In Cricket at National level, following sports achievements in 4 days/ one day Limited over/ Twenty – 20 Overs Men/ Women Cricket Championship (except Vizzy Trophy); organized under the aegis of BCCI; may also be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay Rs.1800 or Rs.1900 in Pay Band Rs.5200-20200.

S. No.	Details of championships	Category	Minimum sports achievements for recruitment in Grade Pay
			Rs.1900/ Rs.2000	Rs.1800
(i)	All India Inter State Elite & Plate Group Championships	Senior/ Youth (U-22)/ Junior (U-19)	Semi-finalists of Elite Group Championships	Participation in Elite or Plate Group Championships
(ii)	All India Inter State Championships	Senior/ Junior (U-19)	Semi-finalists of all India knockout Stage	Participation in any stage
(iii)	All India Inter Zonal Championships	Senior/ Junior (U-19)	Finalist	Participation

(g) In Golf, (i) for recruitment against the post having Grade Pay Rs.1900 or Rs.2000 in Pay Band Rs.5200-20200; sportspersons having I.G.U. ranking from 1-50; and (ii) for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay Rs.1800 in Pay Band Rs.5200-20200, sportspersons having I.G.U. ranking upto 100, subject to single handicap i.e. less than 10 (in order of Merit/ Amateur Merit list) shall also be eligible for recruitment. Only the current Annual All India Rankings shall be considered for these purposes.
(h) In Hockey, for recruitment against the post having Grade Pay Rs.1900 or Rs.2000 in Pay Band Rs.5200-20200; at least 2nd position in the International Tournament of four or more Nation, may be considered. Participation in these tournaments may be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay Rs.1800 in Pay Band Rs.5200-20200.
(i) In Rifle Shooting, for recognized domestic championships as mentioned in para 4.1 above, only individual performance shall be considered for recruitment purposes. All India G.V. Mavlankar Shooting Championship is not a recognized championship for this purpose.
(j) All the recruitments against Talent Scouting Quota and Open Advertisement Quota shall be at the minimum of the scale of pay.
(k) All the championships mentioned above should be conducted under the aegis of recognized International/ National/ State Sports Federations and also recognized by the Railway Sports Promotion Board.
(l) For recruitment of sportspersons, on the basis of sports achievements in Junior National Championships, the age group as mentioned in Annexure-I, shall only be considered.
4.2 Period Of Reckoning Sports Achievements:-
4.2.1 For recruitment against sports quota the sports achievement shall be in the immediate previous two years for both Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement and sportspersons shall be an active player. For this purpose previous two financial years from the date of receipt of application or date of notification, as the case may be, shall be taken into account.
For example, for applications received in 2010-11 (i.e. from 01.04.2010 to 31.03.2011) for recruitment through Talent Scouting or notification issued during this period for recruitment through Open Advertisement, the sports achievements of current and previous to financial year i.e. 2009-10 and 2008-9 shall be taken into account and therefore, sports achievements on or after 01.04.2008 shall only be considered for appointment, in the extant case. For this purpose concluding day of Championship shall be taken into account.
4.2.2Activeness in sports shall be adjudged as per his/ her performance during the trials. It is, therefore, not necessary that the sportsperson must have sports achievement during current/ previous financial year to see his/ her activeness in sports.

5.    Age limit:-

5.1 Talent Scouting:
5.1.1 The age limit for recruitment through Talent Scouting Quota shall be 18-25 years.
5.1.2 The lower and upper age relaxation for recruitment of sportsperson through Talent Scouting shall be granted only by the Railway Board to the outstanding sportspersons. In exceptional cases, Railway administration may send the proposals to Board, along with all relevant information and documents after the recommendations of the General Manager.
5.1.3 The date of reckoning of the age for recruitment of sportspersons through Talent Scouting shall be the date of Trials, conducted by the Trial Committee.
5.2 Open Advertisement:
5.2.1 The age limit for recruitment through Open Advertisement quota shall also be 18-25 years.
5.2.2 No age relaxation (upper or lower) shall be permissible for recruitment through Open Advertisement.
5.2.3 The date of reckoning of age shall be 1st July for the posts for which notifications are issued between January to June of that year and 1st January of the next year, for the posts for which notifications are issued between July to December.

6.    Minimum Educational Qualification:-

6.1 Sportspersons recruited through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement must possess the minimum educational qualification, as applicable to the post to which the sportsperson is to be appointed.
6.2 No relaxation in minimum educational qualification shall be permissible in case of recruitment through Open Advertisement.
6.3 In case of recruitment through Talent Scouting, if a sportsperson is having outstanding sports achievements, but does not possess the minimum educational qualification; he/ she may be appointed after the prior approval of the Railway Board for relaxation in minimum educational qualification, subject to acquiring the same within a period of four years from the date of his/ her appointment.
6.4 However, for considering the case of relaxation in educational qualification, the sports person must have the minimum educational qualification required for recruitment in the Railways as per the extent rules.
6.5 Probation period of a sportsperson shall not be completed till he/ she acquires the minimum educational qualification, if recruited by granting relaxation in minimum educational qualification, as per para 6.3 above.
6.6 He/ she shall also not be entitled for any promotion till acquiring the minimum educational qualification.
6.7 If the sports person recruited by granting relaxation in the minimum educational qualification in accordance with para 6.3 above, is not able to acquire the minimum educational qualification within four years from the date of his/ her appointment, he/ she may be terminated from service, immediately after the completion of four years’ period. However, in exceptional cases, where after joining Railways sportsperson continue to excel in the National Championships and/ or participates in the international championships mentioned under para 3 above, case may be referred to Board, after GM’s personal recommendation for extension in the time limit for acquiring the minimum educational qualification, before the completion of four years period, so that decision is communicated before completion of four years.

7.    Proficiency in Typing Skill:-

7.1 The sportspersons recruited as Clerk or Senior Clerk against sports quota, should pass the requisite type-writing test within a period of four years from the date of their appointment, as per instructions as contained in Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/48, dated 09.02.2005 (RBE No. 25/2005).
7.2 If a sportsperson is unable to pass the type-writing test within a period of four years, the regular increments due on completion of four years and thereafter should not be released.
7.3 However, in exceptional cases, where a sportsperson is not able to pass the type-writing test due to his/ her active involvement in Sporting activities at International and National levels, after joining the Railways; Railway Board can grant the exemption for releasing his/ her further increments after four years period.
7.4 In deserving cases, proposals from Railways/ Unit should be reviewed in Railway Board within three months from the expiry of four years period from the date his/ her appointment, with General Manager’s personal recommendation, detailing the participation in sports events and his/ her achievements therein, after joining the Railways.

8.    Procedure for Recruitment:-

8.1 Talent Scouting
8.1.1 Appointment against sports quota under Talent Scouting shall be given only after Trials except;
When a sportsperson represented the country in individual event in any of the Category-A or Category-B International Championships as mentioned in para-3 above, concluded within last six months;
                                                                                                                                                          OR
When a sportspersons obtained up to the third position in individual event in the Senior National Championships, concluded within the last six months.
However, in team games and in all other cases, trial is necessary.
8.1.2 The approval of competent authority shall be obtained within six months from the concluding day of Championship/ event, in the in case of exemption from Trials, according to para 8.1.1 above.
8.1.3 Trials of the candidates shall be conducted within one month from the date of receipt of the application from the candidate or receipt of case from Railway Board/ RSPB.
8.1.4 Personnel Department shall receive all the applications for recruitment through Talent Scouting, from the candidates or from the Railway Board/ RSPB. A separate register shall be maintained by Personnel Department for this purpose mentioning the particulars of the candidate, date of receipt of application, date of Trials, target date for obtaining approval of the competent authority for appointment, targeted date for issue of offer of appointment, etc. as per extant policy.
8.1.5 For the purpose of Trials for recruitment through Talent Scouting, a Trial Committee shall be nominated by the President of the concerned Sports Association at Headquarter level and by the DRM at Divisional level.
8.1.6 The Trial Committee shall comprise of four/ five officials with the experience of sports. Four members of Trial Committee shall be from the Railways. Railways/ Unit may incorporate an outside expert of that game, as a fifth Member, if they so desire. The four members from the Railways shall be:-

(i) Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) Officer;
(ii) Coach of respective game (National/ Railway/ NIS qualified);
(iii) Senior National/ International player of the respective game; and
(iv) Assistant Sports Officer/ Sports Officer of that game.

8.1.7 Assistant Sports Officer/ Sports Officer in the Trial Committee should be from the approved panel of Railway Board.
8.1.8 If any Railway/ Unit does not have any coach/ player/ ASO/ Sports Officer of the level, mentioned in para 8.1.6 above, they may request RSPB, at least 15 days before the date of Trials, for nominating them as a member of Trial Committee.
8.1.9 Trials shall be conducted in the presence of all the members of the Trial Committee.
8.1.10 Trails of the candidates shall be conducted to assess their sports performance and suitability for Railway/ Unit team as well as Indian Railway team. For performance in Trials, Trial Committee shall give its recommendation in term of either FIT or NOT FIT by giving the marks (maximum 40 Marks) to the candidates as per the criteria given below. Each member of Trial Committee will give marks to the candidates in separate sheets and sum of the marks given by all members shall be mentioned in the Trial Report. Mark Sheet of each member with his/ her signature, must be attached with the Trial Report.

(i)	For game skill, physical fitness & Coach’s observation during Trials	40 marks
(ii)	Fit candidate	candidate securing 25 marks or more
(iii)	Not fit	candidate securing marks below 25

8.1.11 Trial Report in the prescribed proforma as per Annexure-II, shall be signed by all the members of the Trial Committee immediately after the competition completion of Trials. Members of Trial Committee shall fill all the information in the Trial Report and also categorically state whether the candidate is FIT or NOT FIT for appointment.
8.1.12 Trial Committee shall also give marks for recognized sports achievements, educational qualification and general intelligence, etc. The distribution of marks shall be as under:-

	Description	Maximum Marks
(i)	For assessment of recognized in sports achievement as per norms.	50 Marks
(ii)	For game skill, physical fitness & Coach’s observation during trials	40 Marks
(iii)	Educational qualification	5 Marks
(iv)	General Intelligence personality trials and physiological makeup	5 Marks
Total Marks		100 Marks

Note: For educational qualification, three marks shall be given to the candidate fulfilling only the minimum educational qualification, to the post of against which he/ she is being considered for appointment. Candidates having higher educational qualification shall be given higher marks.
8.1.13 Minimum qualifying marks for recruitment through Talent Scouting in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands, observing the criteria as mentioned in para 8.1.12 above, shall be as follows:-

S. No.	Name of Pay Band/ Scale	Grade Pay	Pay Band	Minimum Qualifying Marks
		(in Rupees)
(i)	PB-2	4200	9300-34800	75 Marks
(ii)	PB-1	2800	5200-20200	70 Marks
(iii)	PB-1	2400	5200-20200
(iv)	PB-1	2000	5200-20200	65 Marks
(v)	PB-1	1900	5200-20200
(vi)	PB-1	1800	5200-20200	60 Marks

8.1.14 Merit list of all the qualified candidates shall be prepared by the Trial Committee. Recruitment shall be done on the basis of merit and availability of vacancies. In case, more than one sportsperson scores the same marks, preference will be given to younger candidate to decide the merit.
8.1.15 Trial Committee shall submit the Trial Report of all the qualified candidates along with relevant documents to President of Divisional/ H.Q. Sports Association, within next three working days after the day of Trials, to put up for approval of the competent authority i.e. DRM or GM, as the case may be.
8.1.16 The validity of trial shall be for one month. Therefore, if a candidate is found fit during trials and eligible for recruitment as per merit, the approval of competent authority for such recruitment shall be obtained within one month from the date of Trials.
8.2 Open Advertisement:-
8.2.1 The recruitment of sportsperson through Open Advertisement shall be done by respective Railway Administrations.
8.2.2 The general procedure for preparation of employment notice and publicizing the same shall be the same as is being followed in the case of recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards.
8.2.3 Employment Notice must contain the details of the vacant posts viz. name, Pay Band, Grade Pay of post, sports discipline (with position like 100M in Athletics, Wicket Keeper in Cricket, Goalkeeper in Football, etc), age limit, minimum educational qualification, period of performance of sports achievement and minimum sports achievements as a required as per para 4.1 above.
8.2.4 Vacancies for different games shall be worked out by concerned Sports Association with the approval of General Secretary for recruitment of sportspersons in different posts, Pay Band and Grade Pay.
8.2.5 Sports Associations shall send their request to Personnel Department in the beginning of the financial year to assess vacancies. After determination of vacancies, Personnel Department will take out Advertisement.
8.2.6 Advertisement in this regard must be issued by 30th June and the recruitment process should be completed latest by 31st October of the Year.
8.2.7 After receiving applications, screening of applications is to be done by a Committee consisting of a Personnel Officer and an ASO/ Sports Officer/ Sports In-charge of the Railway.
8.2.8 List of Eligible Candidate to call for trial shall be prepared and letters as per proforma at Annexure-III will be issued to applicants by Personnel Department, at least 20 days before the date of Trials.
8.2.9 A Recruitment Committee shall be constituted to look after the recruitment process.
8.2.10 Recruitment Committee:-
8.2.10.1 Recruitment Committee shall comprise of three members who shall be nominated by GM at Headquarter level and DRM at Divisional level.
8.2.10.2 At Headquarter level, all the three members of the Recruitment Committee shall be of the rank of Senior Administrative Grade (SAG). These members shall be:-

(i) Personnel Officer (SAG)
(ii) President Secretary of Sports Association (SAG)
(iii) Co-opted Member (SAG)

8.2.10.3 At divisional level the Member of the Recruitment Committee shall be of the rank of Junior Administrative Grade (JAG)/ Senior Scale Officer. These members shall be:-

(i) Personnel Officer (JAG)
(ii) President Secretary of Divisional Sports Association (JAG/Sr.Scale); and
(iii) Co-opted JAG/ Sr. Scale Officer from the Division.

8.2.10.4 Recruitment Committee shall constitute a Trial Committee to conduct trials of the candidates.
8.2.11 Trial Committee:-
8.2.11.1 Trial Committee shall comprise of three/ four members with experience of Sports, three members of Trial Committee shall be from the Railways. Railways/ Units may incorporate an outside expert of that game, as fourth member, if they so desire. Members from the Railways to be nominated by the Recruitment Committee shall be:-

(i) Coach of respective game (National Railway/ NIS qualified);
(ii) Senior International/ National level player in the relevant discipline; and
(iii) Assistant Sports Officer/ Sports Officer of that game.

8.2.11.2 Assistant Sports Officer/ Sports Officer in the Trial Committee should be from the approved panel of Railway Board.
8.2.11.3 If any Railway/ Unit does not have any Coach/ Player/ ASO/ Sports Officer of the level mentioned in para 8.2.11.1 above, they may request RSPB, at least one month before the date of Trials, for nominating them as a member of Trial Committee.
8.2.11.4 Trials by the Trial Committee shall be conducted in the presence of all the Members of the Trial Committee and Recruitment Committee.
8.2.11.5 Trials of the candidates shall be conducted to assess their sports performance and suitability for Railway/ Unit team as well as Indian Railway team. Trial Committee shall give its recommendations in terms of either FIT or NOT FIT, for consideration, for next stage, by giving marks (maximum 40 marks), as per the criteria given below. Each member of Trial Committee will give marks to the candidates in separate sheets and sum of the marks given by all members shall be mentioned in the Trial Report. Mark sheet of each member with his/ her signature, must be attached with the Trial Report.

	Description	Maximum Marks
(i)	For game skill, physical fitness & Coach’s observation during trials	40 Marks
(ii)	FIT candidate	Candidate securing 25 Marks or more
(iii)	NOT FIT candidates	Candidate securing below 25 Marks

8.2.12 After Trial only the FIT candidates shall be considered for the next stage i.e. interview stage by the Recruitment Committee. Trial Committee shall submit the Trial Reports in the prescribed proforma as per Annexure-II along with all relevant documents to Recruitment Committee.
8.2.13 Recruitment Committee shall take interviews and award the marks (out of 60 Marks) only to the FIT candidates for their sports achievements, educational qualifications, General Intelligence, etc. Candidates declared Not Fit will not be assessed further by the Recruitment Committee.
8.2.14 Interview of the candidates shall invariably be held on the same day, just after trials or at the most next day of the Trials.
8.2.15 Recruitment Committee is to add the marks by given by the Trial Committee to the FIT candidates (i.e. out of 40 marks), in order to make the final merit list (out of 100 marks). All the three members of Recruitment Committee shall jointly sign the recommendations to put up to GM at HQ level and to DRM at Divisional level, for final approval.
8.2.16 Distribution of Marks:-

	Description	Maximum Marks
(i)	For game skill, physical fitness & Coach’s observation during trials	40 Marks
(ii)	For assessment of recognized sports achievement as per norms.	50 Marks
(iii)	Educational qualification	5 Marks
(iv)	General Intelligence/ personality, etc.	5 Marks
Total Marks		100 Marks

Maximum marks which can be awarded by the Trial Committee for performance during Trial and Recruitment Committee during interview stage, shall be as follows:-
8.2.17 Minimum qualifying marks for recruitment to Open Advertisement in different Grade Pay and Pay Bands, observing the criteria as mentioned in para 8.2.16 above, shall be as follows:-

S. No.	Name of Pay Band/ Scale	Grade Pay	Pay Band	Minimum Qualifying Marks
		(in Rupees)
(i)	PB-1	2800	5200-20200	70 Marks
(ii)	PB-1	2400	5200-20200
(iii)	PB-1	2000	5200-20200	65 Marks
(iv)	PB-1	1900	5200-20200
(v)	PB-1	1800	5200-20200	60 Marks

Note: The offer of appointment shall be given purely on the basis of merit, in case more than one sportsperson score the same marks, preference should be given to younger candidate to decide the merit.
8.2.18 The validity of trial shall be for one month. Therefore, if the candidate is found FIT during trials and eligible for recruitment as per merit, the approval of the competent authority for such recruitment shall be obtained within one month from the date of Trials.
8.2.19 Fee: The processing fee for recruitment of sportspersons through Open Advertisement shall be equivalent to the examination fee as prescribed for recruitment through RRBs, from time to time.
8.3 Probation period for persons recruited against sports quota:-
8.3.1 All the candidates getting appointment through Sports Quota will undergo Probation Period of two years.
8.3.2 Probation period of a sports person shall not be completed till he/ she acquires the minimum educational qualifications, if recruited by granting relaxation in minimum educational qualification, as per para 6.3 above.
8.3.3 Before completion of probation period the performance of the sportsperson shall be reviewed at the Railway/ Unit level by a three member Committee comprising:-

(i) President/ Hony. General Secretary of the Sports Association of Zonal Railways/ Unit;
(ii) A Personnel Officer of Sr. Scale/ JAG level; and
(iii) Captain/ Coach of the particular discipline.

8.3.4 If the performance of a person recruited on sports account is considered to be un-satisfactory, the probation period will be extended maximum up to two years and person will have to improve his/ her performance to get confirmed in the appointment. Even after extended probation, if the performance is found un-satisfactory, than normal procedure will be followed for termination, before the completion of the extended probation.
8.3.5 For review of cases involving sportspersons recruited in intermediate grades, with the Board’s approval, one nominee of the RSPB, shall also be associated with the aforesaid Committee.
8.4 Service Bond for persons recruited against Sports Quota:-
The Service Bond period for the persons recruited against sports quota shall be for five years. At the time of his/ her appointment, the sportsperson shall fill and sign the Bond, in the format attached at Annexure-IV.
8.5 The offer of appointment for recruitment against sport quota shall be issued as per the format prescribed at Annexure-V.
8.6 Medical Examination:-
The sportsperson (male/ female) appointed through Talent Scouting or Open Advertisement, shall fulfill the minimum medical norms for the post, for which he/ she is being appointed.
8.7 Sportsperson recruited against sports quota shall be terminated from service if the information and documents furnished by him/ her for recruitment, are found incorrect/ fake at any stage, observing requisite procedure for such termination.

9.    Incentives:-

9.1 Incentive increments for outstanding sports achievements:-
9.1.1 Incentive increments to sportspersons:-
For excellence at International and National level following number of additional increments may be granted to sports persons by the Railway Administration after the approval of competent authority:-
9.1.1.1 For excellence in International Championships as mentioned in para 3 above:-

	Category	Incentive Increments
(i)	Category-A (Olympic Games)	Grant of additional increments for medal winning performance shall be considered on merits on receipt of results
(ii)	Category-B (Championships)	Gold medal	3 increments
		Silver medal	2 increments
		Bronze medal	1 increment
(iii)	Category-C Championships	Gold medal	2 increments
		Silver medal	1 increment

9.1.1.2 For excellence in senior youth junior National Championships:-
(i) Two increments for Gold medal winning performance
(ii) One increment for Silver or bronze medal winning performance
9.1.2 Incentive increments to Coaches:-
One incentive increment for each occasion, may be granted to Coaches by the Railway Administration after the approval of competent authority, for any of the following sports achievements:-

(i) Appointed as a Coach to Indian Team in any of the Category-A or Category-B Championships;
                                                                                                    OR
(ii) Appointed as a Coach to Indian Team or Indian Railway Team, in any of the category-C Championships, with medal winning performance of the team;
                                                                                                    OR
(iii) Appointed as a Coach to Indian Railway Team in National Championship with Gold Medal winning performance of the team.

9.1.3 Incentive increments to Referees/ Umpires:-
9.1.3.1 Two advance increments may be granted by Railway Administration after the approval of competent authority to the Referees/ Umpires, for each event, who excel at the international level in the sports events recognized by the National Sports Federations.
9.1.3.2 The term ‘excellence’ would mean that the Umpire/ Referee has been accepted as a Reference/ Umpire by the International Federation governing the particular sports discipline and has performed the duties in International Competitions recognized by such International Federation. However, no such an incentive will be allowed to those References/ Umpires, who perform such duties at the National level.
9.1.4 Only five incentive increments shall be granted to a Railway servant in entire service career, on sports accounts.
9.1.5 A sportsperson can be considered for Out-Of-Turn Promotion, on acquiring requisite sports norms as mentioned in para 9.2 below; even though he/ she has been granted incentive increments for the same sports achievement(s).
9.1.6 The incentive increments granted to sportsperson would continue to be drawn at the same rate till retirement and these increments will not be counted for any service matters like pay fixation on promotion, retirement or D/ CCA etc. These increments will be in the form of Personal Pay, equal to the amount of the next increment give at the time of grant of the concession and will remain fixed during the entire service.
9.1.7 The incentive increments to sportspersons as mentioned in para 9.1.1 above, shall be granted only for the sports achievements after joining the Railways; by representing India in International Championships/ Meets or Indian Railways in National/ International Championships.
9.1.8 In case, a sportsperson winning more than one medal in the same Championship, not more than 5 increments shall be given.
9.1.9 These increments shall take effect from the first day of the month, following the concluding day of the Championship.
9.2 Out-of-Turn Promotion:-
9.2.1 First Out-of-Turn Promotion:-
First out-of-turn Promotion to next higher post in his/ her cadre, may be given to the outstanding sportsperson by the Railway Administration after the personal approval of the General Manager, subject to acquiring following sports achievements, after joining the Railways.
9.2.1.1(i) Represented the country with medal winning performance in the International Championships as defined in Category-A & B, under Para 3 above.
                                                                                                                OR
(ii) Sportsperson acquired the sports norms for higher Grade Pay and Pay Band as mentioned in para 4.1 above.
                                                                                                                OR
(iii) Sportsperson represented Indian Railways in the Senior/ Youth/ Junior National Championships/ USIC (World Railway) Championships on three occasions, with medal winning performance in each Championship.
9.2.1.2 Not more than one out-of-turn promotion to a sportsperson shall be given by the General Manager at Railway’s level.
9.2.1.3 As far as possible, out-of-turn promotion shall be to a Grade, where there is a directive recruitment quota. However, where there is no provision of direct recruitment in the promotional grade, General Manager has discretion to create the special supernumerary post with matching surrender, for accommodating such promotion.
9.2.2 Second and Subsequent Out-of-Turn Promotion:-
9.2.2.1 Second and subsequent out-of-turn promotion, to next higher grade post his/ her cadre, shall be granted by the Railway Board to the outstanding sportspersons, subject to acquiring following sports achievements, after first/ previous out-of-turn promotion.

(i) Represented the country with medal winning performance in the International Championships as defined in Category-A & B under para 3 above.
                                                                                                     OR
(ii) Sportspersons acquired the sports norms for higher Grade Pay and Pay Band, as mentioned in para 4.1, after his/ her first/ previous out-of-turn promotion.
                                                                                                     OR
(iii) Sportsperson represented Indian Railways in the Senior National Championships on three occasions, with medal winning performance on each Championship. All the sports achievements should be after first/ previous out-of-turn promotion.

9.2.2.2 Railway can forward the cases of eligible sportspersons, for second and subsequent out-of-turn promotion to Railway Board, along with all relevant information and documents, after the recommendation of the General Manager.
9.2.3 For considering the out-of-turn promotion case as per the sports norms mentioned under para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above, the last the recognized sports achievement should be within the current or immediate proceeding two financial years, at the time of considering such case.
9.2.4 Out-of-turn promotion on the sports account as per criteria mentioned in para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above, shall only be granted against the Non-Gazetted posts of Pay Band 1 and Pay Band 2.
9.2.5 Out-of-turn promotion shall be granted on normal fixation of pay as per the extent rules.
9.2.6 No out-of-turn promotion shall be granted during probation period.
9.2.7 The provisions of out-of-turn promotion as mentioned and para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above, shall be read along with Para 9.2.8 (Note) below.
9.2.8 Note (for Para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above):-

(a) If a sportsperson acquires the sports norms for out-of-turn promotion but does not possess the minimum educational qualification the Railway Administration may recommend such promotion cases to Railway Board, for relaxation in the minimum educational qualification. Depending upon the merit, such cases shall be considered by the Railway Board with the proviso that sportsperson, has to acquire the required minimum educational qualification, within a period of four years, from the date of such promotion. Further promotion shall be considered only after acquiring such educational qualification.
In Artisan category, if a sportsperson acquires the sports norms but does not possess minimum educational qualification, he/ she may be promoted on provisional basis and allotted a trade and given on job practical training for a period of two years, on the expiry of which sports person shall be subjected to Trade Test. Subject to their passing the Trade Test, the provisional promotion of such sportsperson shall be regularized.
(b) If the sportsperson promoted in accordance with the Note (a) above, is not able to acquire the minimum educational qualification or unable to pass the Trade Test, within four years, as the case may be, he/ she would be reverted to the original grade, immediately after the completion of four years period. This stipulation should be incorporated in the orders for such out-of-turn promotion.
However, in exceptional cases, where after such promotion, sportsperson continue to excel in the National Championships and/ or participates in the International Championships mentioned under Para 3, case may be referred to Board, after GM’s personal recommendation for extension in the time limit for acquiring the minimum educational qualification or for passing the Trade Test, immediately after the completion of four years’ period.
(c) Sportsperson promoted in Artisan Category on sports account, should not be allowed to participate in the 11 months Diploma Course for NIS or any other similar course during the period of two years’, “on the job practical training”. Therefore, ZR/ PU should also not recommend the names of such sportspersons to Board for participation in these courses.
(d) On out-of-turn promotion in Artisan Category, probation period will commence from the date of such promotion and “on the job practical training” will run concurrently with probation. The period of “on the job practical training” in the case of out-of-town promotion in Artisan Category, will also count for seniority and towards minimum period of service prescribed for further promotion. However, the question of further promotion will arise only after the provisional promotion stands regularized after fulfillment of conditions stipulated in the relevant instructions.
(e) Out-of-turn promotion to sportspersons shall be given as soon as they fulfill the criteria as mentioned in para 9.2.1 & 9.2.2 above. However, in order to ensure the benefit from sports achievements, if his/ her immediate junior in his/ her cadre gets the promotion in the normal course within the period of one year from the date on which he/ she fulfills the criteria for out-of- turn promotion on sports account, then the sportsperson is entitled to be considered for the next higher post in his/ her cadre. For calculation of one years’ period, the concluding day of the Championship shall be taken into account.
(f) For out-of-turn promotion, sportsperson has to complete three years in existing post and Grade Pay. However, relaxation in three years’ service condition can be granted by Railway Board to the outstanding sportspersons. Railway can forward the deserving cases for relaxation to Railway Board, after the Recommendation of the General Manager.
(g) A sportsperson shall be eligible for out-of-town promotion if he/ she acquire the minimum sports norms as mentioned in relevant paras of this letter, irrespective of any age limit.
10. The norms as mentioned in this latter shall be strictly followed. However, the power to give relaxation to any of the provisions mentioned in these norms in the greater interest of sports, shall vest solely at Board’s (MS) discretion.

11. In very exceptional cases, the Railway Board shall have the powers to engage the consultants and Specialists related to sports, to enhance the performance of team/ players.
12. Railway Board shall have all the powers to modify/ replace/ delete any para of this letter.
13. Maintenance of recruitment records:-
For maintenance of the papers relating to recruitment against sports quota, the guidelines prescribed for maintenance of records, for recruitment through RRB, may be adopted.
14. These instructions issue with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

Annexure-I
(Read with note (1) below Para 4.1)
List of Junior National Championships Recognized by RSPB for Recruitment of Sportspersons on Indian Railways Against Sports Quota

Sl. No.	Discipline	Category	Details of Recognized Junior National Championships
			Age group	Name of Championship
1	Aquatics (Diving)	Men	Under-18 (Group-1)	Sub Junior National Aquatics Championship
		Women	Under-18 (Group-1)	Sub Junior National Aquatics Championship
	Aquatics (Swimming)	Men	Under-17 (Group-1)	Junior National Aquatics Championship
		Women	Under-17 (Group-1)	Junior National Aquatics Championship
	Aquatics (Waterpolo)	Men	Under-18	Junior National Aquatics Championship
		Women	Under-18	Junior National Aquatics Championship
2	Archery	Men	Under-19	Junior National Archery Championship
		Women	Under-19	Junior National Archery Championship
3	Athletics	Men	Under-20	Junior National Athletics Championship
		Women	Under-20	Junior National Athletics Championship
4	Badminton	Men	Under-18	Junior National Badminton Championship
		Women	Under-18	Junior National Badminton Championship
5	Ball Badminton	Men	Under-19	Junior National Ball Badminton Championship
		Women	Under-19	Junior National Ball Badminton Championship
6	Basketball	Men	Under-18	Junior National Basketball Championship
		Women	Under-18	Junior National Basketball Championship
7	Billiards snooker 8 ball and 9 Ball Pool	Men	Under-21	Junior National Billiards & Snooker Championship
			Under-21	Junior National 8 Ball & 9 Ball Pool Championship
		Women	Under-21	Junior National 8 Ball & 9 Ball Pool Championship
8	Body Building	Men	Under-21	Junior National Body Building Championship
		Women	–	Not conducted.
9	Boxing	Men	Under-16	Junior National Boxing Championship
		Women	Under-16	Junior National Boxing Championship
10	Bridge	Men	Under-25	Junior National Bridge Championship
		Women	Under-25	Junior National Bridge Championship
11	Chess	Men	Under-19	Junior National Chess Championship
		Women	Under-19	Junior National Chess Championship
12	Cricket	Men	Under-22	Col. C.K. Nayudu Inter State Championship
			Under-19	Cooach Behar Trophy (Inter State Championship)
			Under-19	Vinoo Mankad Trophy (One day Limited Overs Inter State Championship)
			Under-19	Vijay Hazare Trophy (One day Limited Overs All India Inter Zonal Championship)
		Women	Under-19	Inter State All India Knock Out/ Inter State Zonal Tournament (One day Limited Overs Championship)
				All India Inter Zonal Tournament (One day Limited Overs Championship)
13	Cross Country	Men	Under-20	Junior National Cross Country Championship
		Women	Under-20	Junior National Cross Country Championship
14	Cycling (Track & Road)	Men	Under-19	National Track Cycling Championship (for all age groups)
			Under-19	National Road Cycling Championship (for all age groups)
		Women	Under-19	National Track Cycling Championship (for all age groups)
			Under-19	National Road Cycling Championship (for all age groups)
15	Football	Men	Under-19	Junior National Football Championship for B.C.Roy Trophy
		Women	Under-19	Junior National (Girls) Football Championship
16	Golf	Men	Under-18	Junior & Sub-junior National Golf Championship
		Women	Under-18	Junior & Sub-junior National Golf Championship
17	Gymnastics	Men	Under-17	Junior National Gymnastic Championship
		Women	Under-15	Junior National Gymnastic Championship
18	Handball	Men	Under-19	Junior National Handball Championship
		Women	Under-19	Junior National Handball Championship
19	Hockey	Men	Under-21	Junior (Under-21) National Hockey Championship
		Women	Under-19	Junior National Hockey Championship
20	Judo	Men	Under-17	Junior National Judo Championship
		Women	Under-17	Junior National Judo Championship
21	Karate	Men	Under-18	Junior National Karate Championship
		Women	Under-18	Junior National Karate Championship
22	Kabaddi	Men	Under-19	Junior National Kabaddi Championship
		Women	Under-19	Junior National Kabaddi Championship
23	Kho-Kho	Men	Under-19	Junior National Kho-Kho Championship
		Women	Under-19	Junior National Kho-Kho Championship
24	Powerlifting	Men	Under-23	Junior National Powerlifting Championship
		Women	Under-23	Junior National Powerlifting Championship
25	Shooting	Men	Under-21	Junior Shooting Championship Competition (for all age groups)
		Women	Under-21	Junior Shooting Championship Competition (for all age groups)
26	Table Tennis	Men	Under-17	Junior & Youth Table Tennis Championship
		Women	Under-17	Junior & Youth Table Tennis Championship
27	Tennis	Men	Under-18	DSCL National Tennis Championship (for all age groups)
			Under-18	Adidas Junior National Tennis Championship (for U-18 & below age groups)
		Women	Under-18	DSCL National Tennis Championship (for all age groups)
			Under-18	Adidas Junior National Tennis Championship (for U-18 & below age groups)
28	Volleyball	Men	Under-19	Junior National Volleyball Championship
		Women	Under-19	Junior National Volleyball Championship
29	Weightlifting	Men	Under-20	Junior National Weightlifting Championship
		Women	Under-20	Junior National Weightlifting Championship
30	Wrestling (Free Style & Greco Roman only)	Men	Under-20	Junior National Wrestling Championship
		Women	Under-20	Junior National Wrestling Championship

Annexure-II
(for Para 8.1.11 & 8.2.12)
Format For Trial Report For Recruitment Of Sportspersons Against Sports Quota Through Talent Scouting And Open Advertisement

File/Ref No. …………………………………….

1. Personal Details of a Sportsperson:-

(i) Name: ……………………………………………
(ii) Sex: ………………………………………………
(iii) Father’s name: ……………….……………
(iv) Name of sports: ………………………….
(v) Date of birth: ……………………………….
(vi) Age as on date of Trial: ……… years ……….months …………days
(vii) Educational Qualification: ………………………………………………………
(viii) Details of recognized sports achievement as per norms:-

S.No.	Name of Championship	Venue	Dates of Championship	Name of events in which participated	Performance (mention timings/ weight/ Points, etc. in case of individual sport)	Medal position
(a)
(b)
(c)

2. Details of Quota and Post against which candidate is being considered for Recruitment:-

(i) Name of sports quota: ……………………………………….
(ii) Year of sports quota: …………………………………………
(iii) Name of post: …………………………………………………….
(iv) Scale of pay: ………………………………………………………
(v) Grade Pay: ………………………………………………………….

3. Details of trials & performance during Trials:-

(i) Date of Trials: ……………………………………………..
(ii) Venue of Trials: ……………………………………..…….
(iii) Performance during Trials: ………………………………….
(mention Timings/ Weight/ Points, etc.
In case of individual sports)
(iv) Remarks of coach about performance: …………………………….

4. Details of marks for Trials:-

(i) Maximum marks : 40 marks
(ii) Minimum qualifying marks : 25 marks
(iii) Marks obtained during Trials : …………….

5. Details of sports achievements, age, educational qualification certificates, checked up in original by the Members of Trial Committee, on the day of trials:-

S. No.	Details of certificates check up in original
(a)
(b)
(c)

6. Recommendations of the Member of Trial Committee:-
(Clearly mention, FIT or NOT FIT for recruitment and the utility of player for their Railway/ Indian Railways team in case of FIT and if found NOT FIT advise the reason therefor)

(Signature of all the Members of Trial Committee with name, date and destinations)

Annexure-III
(For Para 8.1 & 8.2.8)
Format of letter to be issued to candidates to appear in Selection Trials

File No. ……………………………………….. Date ………………….

Shri/ Smt/ Kum. …………………………….
………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………….

Sub: Selection Trials for recruitment in Railway against Sports Quota, in……………………………. discipline.
Ref: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Please refer to your application dated …………………….for recruitment in …………………………Railway against sports quota, in ………………………………..discipline, for the post of ………………………………..in pay band Rs. ………………… with grade pay Rs……………….
In this connection it is informed that the selection trials to assess your game skill and physical fitness, etc. will be held at ……………………………………………………………………..(mention here complete address of trial venue) at ……….Hrs. You are requested to reach the Trial venue at least one hour before the scheduled time and report to Shri/ Smt/ Kum. ………………………………………………….
Please also bring your playing kit and sports equipments for Trials.
Also bring the following documents in original for verification:-

(i) Date of birth certificate;
(ii) Educational qualification certificates;
(iii) Sports achievement certificates

Please note that all expenses towards stay, conveyance charges, etc. will be borne by you.

Signature of signing authority…………………………………..
(Name and designation of signing authority) ………………………………….

Annexure-IV
(For Para 8.4)
Format for service bond
For the persons recruited against sports quota

An agreement is made on this ……………………day of ……………..20….. Between …………………………………………..son/ daughter of ………………………………………………residing at ……………………………………………………………………………… (hereinafter called the employee) of the first part and the President of India acting through the ………………………………………………… of the Railway Administration (hereinafter called the Government of the second part).
Whereas the employee has submitted an application for appointment as …………………………………………in ………………………………… claiming that he is proficient in the game of ……………………………………………….
AND WHEREAS the Government has agreed to appoint the employee as …………………………………in …………………………on “Sports Account” under the special powers vested in the Government without the adoption of normal mode of recruitment through the Railway Service Commission ………………………………………………………….
And whereas the employee has agreed to abide by all the terms and conditions set-forth hereunder in consideration of the Government having agreed to appoint him as …………………………………………………..under Sports Account without subjecting him to the usual mode of recruitment through the Railway Service Commission ………………………………………………………….
NOW THESE PRESENTS WITNESSETH and the parties hereto respectively agree as follows:-
(1) That the employee hereby binds himself to serve the Government as ………………………………in any place situated on ……………………Railway for a period of five years commencing from the ……………day of ……………20…………..
(2) That, the Employee shall be governed by all the rules and regulations issued from time to time by the Ministry of Railways and the G.M. of the ………………………………………. governing the conditions of services of the Railway employees.
(3) That, the employees shall serve the Administration honestly, efficiently and diligently by not only discharging the official duties entrusted to him as …………………………………………………..but also by participating in all the sports activities for which he/ she has been appointed whenever called upon to do so by the Government and that he/ she shall not participate in sports activities other than those of the Government without previous sanction of the Government.
(4) That, the employee shall not without valid reasons fail to take part in the respective sports activities.
(5) That, in case if infringement/ violation of any of the above conditions by the employee, he/ she shall pay to the Government of an amount of Rs. …………………….(equivalent to the salary payable for the period of five years i.e. bond period) and that his/ her service shall be terminated on one month’s notice.
(6) Subject to terms and conditions stipulated herein the Employee shall be governed by all the rules and regulations and orders issued from time to time governing the conditions of service of Railway employees.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their hands and seals on the ……………day of ………………….20……….

Annexure-V
(for para 8.5)
Format for appointment orders for recruitment of sportspersons against Sports Quota

File No. ……………………………………….. Date …….………….

OFFER OF APPOINTMENT

Sub: Recruitment of ………………………………………………. (name of sportsperson) …………………………… (game) as ……………………………………(name of post), against sports quota through Talent Scouting/ Open Advertisement.

1. Shri/ Smt/ Kum. ……………………………………………………(name of sportsperson) ………………………… (game) is hereby offered the appointment in ……………………….Railway, against sports quota through Talent Scouting/ Open Advertisement, to the post of ……………..……………..(name of post), in Pay Band Rs…………………….…+ Grade Pay Rs. …………… in PB……..(1 or 2), with normal fixation of pay, after the approval of Competent Authority.
2. The particulars of Shri/ Smt/ Kum. ……………………………………………….as per information and documents furnished by him/ her, are as under:-

(i) Name (as per educational qualification certificates) : ………………………………………………………..
(ii) Father’s name : ………………………………………………………..
(iii) Date of birth (as per matriculation certificate) : ………………………………………………………..
(iv) Educational qualification : ……………………………………………………….
(v) Recognized sports achievement(s) as per norms : ………………………………………………………..
(vi) Community SC/ ST/ OBC/ General : ………………………………………………………..
(vii) Permanent address : …………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………..
(viii) Present postal address ………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………..

3. Appointment to Shri/ Smt/ Kum. ……………………………………………………..(name of the sportsperson) is being offered on the following terms and conditions.

(i) He/ she shall execute the Service Bond in the prescribed proforma, to serve the Railways at least for five years.
(ii) He/ she shall be on probation for a period of two years. If, his/ her performance in the field of sports during probation period if found unsatisfactory, his/ her services are liable to be terminated.
(iii) He/ she should acquire the minimum educational qualification i.e. within four years from the date of his/ her appointment, failing which his/ her services are liable to be terminated. (para applicable in case of sportspersons recruited after relaxation in minimum educational qualification by Railway Board).
(iv) His/ her request shall not be considered for transfer to any other Railway/ Division before completion of 10 years’ service.
(iv) In addition to above, he/ she shall be governed with all other rules and regulations stipulated for Railway employees from time to time.
(v) He/ she shall be terminated from service; if the information and documents furnished by him/ her for said recruitment are found incorrect/ fake, at any stage.

Signature of signing authority…………………………………..
(Name and designation of signing authority) ………………………………….

Download railway Board Circular RBE No. 189B/2010

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.08/2011, RBE No.28/2011, RBE No.25/2013, RBE No.135/2013, RBE No.57/2015, RBE No.02/2016, RBE No.60/2016, RBE No.87/2016, RBE No.11/2017, RBE No.67/2017, RBE No.177/2017, RBE No.189/2017, RBE No. 141/2018, RBE No.111/2020, RBE No. 09/2021, dated 01.07.2021, RBE No.18/2022, RBE No.146/2022, RBE No.03/2023, RBE No.25/2023, RBE No.26/2023, RBE No.27/2023,