Sports: RBE No.120/2000 – Norms and Incentives
No. E(SPORTS) 2000/Policy/2, dated 19.6.2000
Sub: Revised instructions for recruitment of sportspersons – Sports quota, Sports norms and incentives.
1. In supersession of the instructions on the above subject issued vide Railway Board’s letter No. E(Sports)98/Rectt. Policy/2, dated 21.09.1998 (RBE No.221/1998) the following revised instructions will be applicable for recruitment of sportspersons. Besides, the earlier instructions in respect of out of turn promotion, incentives in shape of additional increments to sportspersons and Coaches have been modified and given below.
2. The Board have considered the matter regarding sports recruitment on the Railways and have decided that recruitment both in Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ upto 50% of the total quota of sports recruitment, including the share of the Railway Sports Promotion Board pool, would be through talent scouting and balance 50% would be filled up by advertisements.
3. Sports Quota:-
3.1 In the light of the foregoing, the revised distribution of quota for recruitment of sportspersons, in Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ through talent scouting and open advertisements will now be as under:-
| Group ‘C’ | ||||
| Railways/PUs | Open Advt. Railway/ Pus’ Quota | Talent Scouting | Total | |
| Rly/PUs’ Quota | RSPB’s Ouota | |||
| (A) Central, Eastern, Northern, Southern, South Central, South Eastern & Western | 24 | 16 | 8 | 48 |
| (B) North Eastern & Northeast Frontier | 18 | 12 | 6 | 36 |
| (C) CLW, DLW & ICF | 12 | 8 | 4 | 24 |
| (D) DCW, RCF, W&AP, & Metro Rly., Calcutta | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| Group ‘D’ | ||||
| (A) Each Division and Headquarters of the Railway | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| (B) CLW, DLW, ICF & RDSO | 10 | 6 | 4 | 20 |
| (C) DCW, RCF, W&AP & Metro Rly., Calcutta | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| (D) Workshops (having the staff strength of 4000 or more) | 2 | 1 | – | 3 |
Note:
(1) The recruitment should be done only in recognised games as per list at Annex.I.
(2) Greater emphasis should be on those games recognised by RSPB which are played mostly by the common people in India and where the Railways have already excelled.
(3) Quota of RSPB’s pool will be operated by RSPB.
3.2 Recruitment of Sportspersons in Skilled Cadre in the Production Units:-
3.2.1 The three Production Units viz. CLW, DLW & ICF are permitted to recruit upto eight and RCF, DCW & W&AP are permitted to recruit upto four sportspersons in the category of Skilled Artisans (in the initial recruitment grade), waiving the prescribed training period. This will be within their normal annual quota. Such recruitment of sportspersons against skilled cadre should be counted against the 25% direct recruitment of skilled artisans vide Board’s letter No.E(NG)III/78/RC-1/9, dated 24.02.1979.
4. Minimum Norms for Recruitment of Sportspersons:-
4.1 The minimum norms for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, both for the recruitment through Talent Scouting Scheme and Open Advertisements, on Railway are indicated below:-
4.2 Group ‘C’:
4.2.1 Sportsperson who has represented in any of the games recognised by Railway Sports Promotion Board:-
(i) the Country as a member of Junior/ Senior team in prestigious International Meets. Such sports persons must have also medal winning performance in National Championship.
OR
(ii) Zonal teams within the country and the team should have obtained at least 3rd position in inter-zonal championships at All India level. The only exceptions will be for games like Hockey, Football, Volleyball, Basketball & Kabaddi, where 4th position will also be taken into consideration.
OR
(ii) a State or equivalent Unit in National Championships whether in Senior or Junior section and obtained at least 3rd position in individual events or at least 4th position in team games.
OR
(iv) a University in All India Inter-University Championships (organised under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities) and should have obtained atleast second position in individual events or atleast third position in team games.
OR
(v) a State School team in National Schools Games for Schools (conducted under the aegis of All Indian School Games Federations) and should have obtained the first position both in individual or team games.
OR
(vi) sportsperson who was a member of a team securing first or second position at the Federation Cup.
4.2.2 Note:
(a) Performance in Indian Style Wrestling will not be taken into account for recruitment purpose.
(b) In Cricket (Men) players who have participated in Ranji Trophy (Knock-out stage), at least in quarter-finals stages in M.A. Chidambaram Trophy and Rest of India will also be eligible in addition to the norms listed above.
(c) In Table Tennis and Badminton, players with current All lndia Ranking upto 16 in Seniors and upto 8 in Juniors will also be eligible. In the case of Tennis, players with current All India Ranking upto 10 in Seniors and upto 8 in Juniors will also be eligible. The ranking for the purpose of recruitment will be current Annual Ranking.
(d) In Golf, I.G.U. ranked players from 1-25 (order of Merit/ Amateur Merit list) will also be eligible for recruitment to Group ‘C’.
(e) For recruitment purpose, [norms under para 4.2.1 (ii)] only Sr. National, Jr. National will be taken into consideration. National Games, Rural Meets, Festival Meets and other similar tournaments will not be considered.
4.3 Group ‘D’:
Sportsperson concerned should have represented a District in Junior/ Senior State Championship and obtained atleast 3rd position either in individual or team events.
OR
Sportsperson concerned should have represented State School/ University/ State Junior or Senior Team in National School Games/ Inter-University Championships/ Junior or Senior National Championships except Marathon and Cross Country. In such case obtaining of a position need not be insisted upon.
4.4 For recruitment in Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ both under Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement, the above achievements should be in the immediate preceding 2 years for the Talent Scouting Scheme and immediate preceding 3 years for the recruitment through open advertisements and the sportsperson should be an active player.
4.5 In the case of recruitment in group ‘C’ and ‘D’ through Talent Scouting, preference should be given to sportspersons having higher levels of achievements within the prescribed sports norms as laid down in para 4.2 and 4.3 above.
5. Age Limit
5.1 Talent Scouting
5.1.1 The age limit for recruitment through talent scouting scheme will be 18-25 yrs. both for Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ categories.
5.1.2 The lower and upper age relaxation for recruitment of sportspersons through Talent Scouting will be granted only by the Board.
5.2 Open advertisement
5.2.1 The age limit for recruitment through Open advertisement will also be 18-25 yrs. both for Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ categories. No relaxation in lower or upper age limit will be permissible in such recruitments.
6. Educational Qualification
6.1 Talent Scouting
6.1.1 Sportspersons recruited through Talent Scouting Scheme should possess the minimum educational qualification as applicable to the post in which he/she is appointed. However, in cases where he/she does not possess the minimum educational qualification, he/she may be appointed, with the approval of Railway Board, by relaxing the educational qualification norms subject to his/her acquiring the minimum qualification within a period of three years from the date of such appointments.
6.2 Open Advertisement
6.2.1 No relaxation in minimum educational qualification will be permissible in recruitments through Open Advertisements.
7. Procedure For Recruitment
7.1 Talent Scouting
7.1.1 Appointments against sports quota in Group ‘C’ category under Talent Scouting should be given only after trials except when the sportspersons have represented the Country in recent prestigious International Meets in the team games or in the individualevents. Such sportspersons must have also a medal winning performance at National Level in a recent Sr./Jr. National Championship. If any sportsperson has obtained upto third position in the individual event at the Senior National Level concluded in the last three/ four months, no trials will be necessary. However, in team games, trial is necessary.
7.1.2 In respect of appointments in Group ‘D’ against Talent Scouting, it should be given only after trials except in the case of sportspersons have obtained 1st position in recent Sr. State Championships.
7.1.3 For the purpose of trials for recruitment both in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ through Talent Scouting, a trial Committee may be nominated by the President of concerned Sports Association at Head quarter level and by DRM at Divisional Level. The Committee will comprise of 3 officials with experience of sports including one JAG Officer, a Sports Officer and a Coach of that particular sports discipline in which recruitment is to be done. The trials should be conducted in the presence of all the 3 members of the Trial Committee.
7.2 Open Advertisements
7.2.1 The recruitment of sportspersons by open advertisements will be done in terms of detailed instructions and guidelines contained in Board’s letter No.E(Sports)98/Rectt. Policy/2, dated 13.11.1998 (RBE No.261/1998), with the following modification of para 2.2(1), 2.3(i) & 2.4 of the said letter:-
(a) The age limit for recruitment of sportspersons against open advertisement quota will be l8-25 yrs.
(b) The Recruitment Committee for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts will consist of 3 members of the rank of SAG, to be nominated with the approval of competent authority. The same committee may be nominated for recruitment to Group ‘D’ posts also at headquarter level. However, for recruitment to Group ‘D’ posts at Divisional level, the conditions stipulated in para 2.4 of Board’s letter dated 13.11.98 (RBE No.261/1998) will remain. Further inclusion of Members of SC/ST/OBC in the Selection Committee for recruitiment against sports quota will not be necessary as clarified in Board’s letter No.E(Sports)98/Rect./Policy/2, dated 23.03.2000
7.2.2 The instructions contained in Board’s letter No.E(Sports)98/Rectt. Policy/2, dated 11.12.1998, regarding distribution of marks for the selection of sportspersons through Open Advertisements are modified as under:-
| Trial | 40 |
| Interview | |
| (a) Assessment of sports achievements | 50 |
| (b) Educational Qualification | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Note: Trials should be conducted in the presence of all 3 members of the Recruitment Committee. The interview of successful candidates should invariably held on the same day just after the trial or at the most next day of the trial.
7.2.3 Fee
The processing fee for recruitment of sportspersons in Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ through open advertisements will be equivalent to the examination fee as prescribed for recruitment through RRBs from time to time.
8. Fixation of Pay – Talent Scouting
8.1 Board have decided that the Railways/PUs will have powers to fix the pay at the time of initial recruitment of outstanding sportspersons through Talent Scouting with additional increments as follows:-
| S.No. | Grade | Fixation of Pay at Initial Recruitment | |
| 1 | (a) 2550-3200 | Rs.2960 | Sportspersons having Gold medal winning performance at Sr. State level or more achievements. |
| (b) 2610-3540 | Rs.3090 | -do- | |
| 2 | (a) 3050-4590 | Rs.3425 (5 increments) | Gold Medal winning performance in Jr. National or All India Inter-University. |
| Rs.3650 (8 increments) | Bronze/Silver Medal winning performance in Sr. National | ||
| Rs.3875 (11 Increments) | Gold Medal winning performance in Sr. national. | ||
| Rs.4350 (17 increments) | Performance better than above. | ||
| (b) 3200-4900 | Benefit of higher fixation be given with same number of addl. increments on the same performance as in the case of item No.2(a). | ||
| 3 | (a) 4000-6000 | Rs.4400 (4 increments) | Consistent Medal winning performance in Sr. National atleast one Gold at one occasion OR participation in Jr. International with upto 3rd position in individual event/upto 4th position in team games. |
| Rs.4700 (7 increments) | Consistent Gold Medal winning performance in Sr. National OR in Jr. International, upto 2nd position in individual event/upto 3rd position in team games. | ||
| Rs.5200 (12 increments) | If sportsperson has represented the Country in Sr. International Meets in addition to the consistent Gold Medal winning performance in Sr. national. | ||
| Rs. 5700 (17 increments) | If sportspersons has represented the Country more than once/medal winning performance in Sr. International meets, provided one has Gold medal winning performances at Sr. National level as well. | ||
| (b) 4500-7000 | Both the grades 4000-6000 and 4500-7000 are the next higher grade to the grade Rs.3050-4590. It is upto the sportspersons whether he/she joins as Sr. TC (4000-6000) or As Sr. Clerk (4500-7000). Benefit of higher fixation be given with same number of addl. increments on the same performances as in the case of item No.3 above (4000-6000) | ||
8.2 As regards recruitment in intermediate grade for which approval is to be sought from the Board, the Railways/PUs may observe the following guidelines while sending their proposals to the Board:-
| S. No. | Grade | Fixation at Initial Recruitment | |
| 1 | (a) 4000-6000 | Rs.4400 (4 increments) | Same achievements as mentioned above under Para 8.1 (3) (a) |
| Rs.4700 (7 increments) | -do- | ||
| Rs.5200 (12 increments) | -do- | ||
| Rs.5700 (17 increments) | -do- | ||
| (b) 4500-7000 | Same achievements as indicated above in para 8.1(3)(b) | ||
| 2 | 5000-8000 | Rs.5900 | Consistent medal winning performance in international meets apart from the consistent Gold medal winning performance at Sr. National level. |
| Rs.6500 | In addition to above, consistent performance in Sr. International meets, atleast with one Gold medal. | ||
| 3 | 5500-9000 | Rs.5850 | Consistent Gold medal winning performance in International meets in addition to consistent Gold medal winning performance at Sr. National level. |
| Rs.6375 | Consistent Gold medal winning performance in Sr. International meets on more than two occasions and also consistent Gold medal winning performance at Sr. National level. | ||
| 4 | 6500-10500 | Rs.7500 | This grade may be given to only really outstanding sports persons who have won number of medal in International level including Asian Games, Common Wealth Games etc./who have secured upto 4th position in Olympic Games. |
| Rs.8100 | Medal winning performance in Olympic Games. | ||
8.3 Fixation of Pay – On Recruitment Through Open Advertisements:
8.3.1 Normally the fixation of pay of the sportspersons recruited through open advertisements will be at the minimum of the scale. However, the Selection Committees can recommend fixation at higher stage for outstanding performance observing the same guide lines as are for the fixation of initial stage in Talent Scouting recruitment given in para 8.1 above subject to the higher stage as indicated below:-
| Scales of Pay | Fixation Permitted upto (Rs.) |
| Group ‘D’ | |
| Rs.2550-3200 | 2960 |
| Rs.2610-3540 | 3090 |
| Group ‘C’ | |
| Rs.3050-4590 | 3875 |
| Rs.3200-4900 | 3880 |
| Rs.4500-7000 | 4875 |
9. Incentive
9.1 Excellence in International Meets.
9.1.1 International meets will be categorised as under for award of additional increments:-
| Category “A” | Olympic Games |
| Category “B” | World Championships, World Cup, Asian Games |
| Category “C” | Commonwealth Championships, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championships. |
9.1.2 Grant of incentives for medal winning performance in Olympics:- Category-A will be considered on merits on receipt of results. For medal winning performances in other international events irrespective of the sportsperson winning Gold/ Silver/ Bronze medal; upto three increments in games falling in Category-B, upto two increments for those coming in Category-C may be granted by Board. These increments will, however, be in addition to those if any, granted on the performance in national events.
9.2 Excellence At National Level:
(i) Two increments for gold medal winning performance during the National Championships.
(ii) One increment if found justified for silver or bronze medal winning performance during the National Championships.
Note: The above increments may be granted by Railways on the advice of Railway Sports Promotion Board.
9.3 Additional Increment to Coaches:
9.3.1 It has been decided that performance of all Coaches attached to Indian Railways team will be reviewed once in a calendar year and the Coaches who render exemplary service and contribute to the good performances of Indian Railways teams may be granted a cash award of Rs.10,000 or one additional increment subject to a maximum of five (5) increments in service career. The awards/ increments to Coaches will, however, be granted only with the approval of the Railway Board.
9.4. Out of Turn Promotion:
9.4.1 Board, have also decided that first out of turn promotion may be given to the truly outstanding sportspersons by the General Managers based on the following criteria:
9.4.2 Within Group ‘C’
Sportspersons who:-
(a) represented the country in International prestigious meets and perform creditably i.e. medal winning performance;
Or
represented Railways in the National meets on three occasions with medal winning performance in each meet.
(b) the sportspersons should have put in three years’ service in the existing grade, where relaxation of this limit is required, the case is to be referred to the Railway Board;
(c) not more than one out of turn promotion will be given by the Railway Administrations; and
(d) as far as possible, the out of turn promotion should be to a Grade where there is a direct recruitment quota and his promotion should be counted against direct recruitment quota. The General Manager will, however, have discretion.
9.5 Second Out of Turn Promotion:
A second and subsequent out of turn promotion which is to be recommended in really outstanding and deserving cases, is to be granted at Railway Board’s level only if any sportsperson:
(a) represents the Country in International prestigious Meets such as Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games Asian Championships; Commonwealth Championships etc. after 1st/previous out of turn promotion and performs outstandingly,
Or
(b) represents Railways on 5 occasions after 1st/previous out of turn promotion in National and gives medal winning performance in each meet.
9.5.1 Higher fixation on out of turn promotion
In cases of out of turn promotion, the pay may be fixed at higher stage taking into consideration the sports achievements and the present pay of the concerned sportspersons. The higher fixation will be given by Railway Board.
9.6 Promotion From Group ‘D’ to Group ‘C’
9.6.1 Board have decided that sportspersons recruited in Group ‘D’ categories may be considered for promotion on out of turn basis if:
(a) during the course of their sports career on the Railways, they fulfill the current norms for recruitment in Group ‘C’ category subject to the minimum educational qualification being fulfilled:
OR
(b) they represent Railways in the National Championships on two occasions subject to the minimum educational qualification being fulfilled.
Note:
1. If a sportsperson acquires the sports norms as per (a) or (b) above but does not possess the minimum educational qualification, the Railway Administration may recommend such promotion case for relaxation to the Board. Such cases will be considered by the Board with the proviso that he/she has to acquire the required minimum educational qualification within a period of three years from the date of such promotion.
2. If the sportsperson promoted in accordance with Note (1) above, is not able to acquire the minimum educational qualification within three years he would be reverted to the original grade. However, in exceptional cases where the promoted sportsperson continues to excel at the National level and/or participates in international event, the case may be referred the Board with GM’s approval for relaxation of minimum educational qualification norms/ extension in time limit.
9.6.2 Such an out of turn promotion of sportspersons from Group ‘D’ to Group ‘C’ will not be considered as out of turn promotion for the purpose of counting of out of turn promotions. Similarly, for such an out of turn promotion, the condition regarding minimum period of service also need not be insisted upon.
10. Maintenance of Recruitment Records:
For maintenance of the papers relating to recruitment against sports quota, the guidelines prescribed for maintenance of records for recruitments through RRBs may be adopted.
11. In case any of the Railways/ Units have already made some recruitments during the current year in terms of the earlier instructions contained in Board’s letter No.E(Sports) 98/Rett.Policy/2, dated 21.09.1998 (RBE No.221/1998), they will ensure that the total recruitments both in Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ do not exceed the total quota earmarked to them as per para 3 above.
12. These instructions shall be applicable with immediate effect.
ANNEXURE-I
List of Disciplines Recognised By RSPB
| 1 | Aquatics | (Men, Women Only in Diving) |
| 2 | Athletics | (Men & Women) |
| 3 | Badminton | (Men & Women) |
| 4 | Ball Badminton | |
| 5 | Basketball | (Men & Women) |
| 6 | Billiards & Snooker | |
| 7 | Body Building | |
| 8 | Boxing | |
| 9 | Bridge | |
| 10 | Chess | (Men & Women) |
| 11 | Cricket | (Men & Women) |
| 12 | Cross Country | (Men & Women) |
| 13 | Cycling | (Men & Women) |
| 14 | Football | |
| 15 | Golf | |
| 16 | Gymnastics | (Men & Women) |
| 17 | Hockey | (Men & Women) |
| 18 | Kabaddi | (Men & Women) |
| 19 | Powerlifting | |
| 20 | Shooting | (Men & Women) |
| 21 | Table Tennis | (Men & Women) |
| 22 | Tennis | |
| 23 | Volleyball | (Men & Women) |
| 24 | Weightlifting | |
| 25 | Wrestling | |
| 26 | Kho-Kho | |
| 27 | Karate | (Men & Women) |
| 28 | Archery | (Men & Women) |
Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.120/2000
Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.