RBE No.54/2016: Sports – Recruitment against Sports Quota

No.2015/E(Sports)/4(1)/11, dated 25.05.2016

Sub: Recruitment of sportspersons on Zonal Railways/ Production Units against sports quota.
Ref: Board’s letter no. (i) 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy), dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189(B)/2010), and clarifications/ corrigendum issued thereto (ii) 2012/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarification, dated 18.04.2012 (RBE No. 52/2012).

1. During the Presidents Secretaries Meeting (PSM) of Railway Sports Promotional Board, held at Rail Bhawan on 18.05.2015, it has been decided to reduce the Group ‘D’ quota and enhance Group ‘C’ quota to attract the best talent for Railways. The proposal has accordingly been examined in Railway Board.
2. It has been decided that Group ‘D’ quota allotted for recruitment of sportspersons in Grade Pay Rs.1800 may be frozen up for the year 2016-17. Meanwhile proposal for rationalizing the Group ‘C’ quota and proportionately increase it, its distribution and other formalities for making job on Railways more attractive for the best sporting talent in the country is being examined. Till then the recruitment in Group ‘C’ category may continue as per existing quota.
3. This issues with the approval of Boards (MS).

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 54/2016

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.80/2017, RBE No. 90/2018, RBE No.03/2023,