EASTERN RAILWAY

(Website: www.er.indianrailways.gov.in) SPORTS QUOTA RECRUITMENT-2017-18

EASTERN RAILWAY INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSONS FOR RECRUITMENT AGAINST SPORTS QUOTA FOR THE YEAR 2017-18.

E.Notice No. E890/2/R&R/Sports(Open Advt.)/2017-2018 Dated: 23.09.2017

CLOSING DATE: 23.10.2017 CLOSING TIME: 17:30 Hrs.

(For candidates residing abroad and Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti districts and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands: the closing date and time is 07.11.2017 at 17:30 Hrs.

A. RECRUITMENT IN EASTERN RAILWAY IN CATEGORY (1) AND CATEGORY (2)

(i) CATEGORY (1): No. of posts -05 (Five) (ii) CATEGORY (2): No. of posts-16(Sixteen) Grade/Scale of Pay: PB-1, Rs. (5200-20,200/-) + Grade Grade/Scale of Pay: PB-1, Rs. (5200-20,200/-) + Grade Pay-Rs.2400/-or 2800/-(Corresponding to Level-4 Pay-Rs. 1900/-or 2000/-(Corresponding to Level-2 OR OR Level-5 of Pay Matrix as per 7^th Pay Commission) Level-3 of Pay Matrix as per 7^th Pay Commission)

Separate application for each category as per the format given below to be sent, in a closed envelope superscribed APPLICATION FOR SPORTS QUOTA RECRUITMENT FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018 by post to the Chief Personnel Officer, Eastern Railway Headquarters, Eastern Railway Sports Associations (ERSA) Office, 17, Netaji Subhas Road, Fairlie Place, Kolkata-700001 OR to be dropped in the box placed at ground floor in front of the Eastern Railway Sports Associations (ERSA ) Office at the said address during office hours except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

1. Discipline/Speciality:

CATEGORY -1: PB-I (Rs. 5200 20200) + GP Rs. 2400/-or 2800/-(Quota-05) (Corresponding to Level-4 OR Level-5 of Pay Matrix as per 7^th Pay Commission)

Sl. No	Name of Sports Discipline	Speciality (Position/Events)	Sports persons proposed to be recruited
1.	Waterpolo (Men)	Any position	1 (One)
2.	Boxing(Men)	Any weight category	1 (One)
3.	Cricket (Men)	Bowler/All Rounder	1 (One)
4.	Cricket (Women)	Left Arm Off Spinner/Chinaman, Wicket Keeper & Opening Batsman, Leg Spinner (Right Arm), Medium Pacer-All Rounder	1(One)
5.	Kabaddi (Women)	Any position	1(One)
TOTAL = 05 (FIVE)

CATEGORY -2: PB-I (Rs. 5200 20200)+GP Rs. 1900/-or 2000/-(Quota-16) (Corresponding to Level-2 OR Level-3 of Pay Matrix as per 7^th Pay Commission)

Sl. No	Name of Sports Discipline	Speciality (Position/Events)	Sports persons proposed to be recruited
1.	Waterpolo (Men)	Line/Centre Forward	01(One)
2.	Archery (Men/Women)	Recurve/Compound	01(One)
3.	Athletics (Women)	10000m/5000m/200m/Jump/Throw	01(One)
4.	Basketball (Men)	Forward/Guard	01(One)
5.	Basketball (Women)	Post/Guard	01(One)
6.	Boxing(Men)	56/69/81 Kgs.	01(One)
7.	Cricket(Men)	Left Arm Spinner & Batsman, Pace Bowler & All Rounder, Batsman, Off Spinner & All Rounder.	01(One)
8.	Cricket (Women)	Left Arm Off Spinner/Chinaman, Wicket Keeper & Opening Batsman, Leg Spinner (Right Arm), Medium Pacer-All Rounder	01(One)
9.	Chess (Men)	*******	01(One)
10.	Cue Sports	Billiards	01(One)
11.	Hockey(Men)	Goal Keeper/All Rounder/Full Back	01(One)
12.	Kabaddi(Women)	All Rounder/Left Cover/Right Corner	01(One)
13.	Shooting (Men/Women)	3P/Prone/Sports Pistol	01(One)
14.	Volleyball(Men)	Universal/Blocker	02(Two)
15	Volleyball(Women)	Centre Blocker/Libero	01 (One)
TOTAL= 16(SIXTEEN)

1. Sports Norms: For Category (1) Represented the country in Olympic Games (Senior Category) OR secured at least 3^rd position in World Cup (Junior/Senior Category) or World Championships (Junior/Senior Category) or Asian Games(Senior Category) or Commonwealth Games (Senior Category). For Category (2) Represented the Country in World Cup (Junior/Senior Category) or World Championships (Junior/Senior Category) or Asian Games (Senior Category) or Commonwealth Games (Senior Category) OR at least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championships (Junior/Senior Category) or Asian Championships/Asia Cup (Junior/Senior Category) or South Asian Federation (SAF) Games (Senior Category) OR USIC(World Railway) Championships (Senior Category) 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 3^rd position in All India Inter University Championships organized under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities OR 1^st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category). NOTE: i) All the Championships mentioned above as sports norms for recruitment shall be conducted under the aegis of recognized International/National/ Sports Federation and also recognized by the Railway Sports Promotion Board. ii) Sports Certificate valid during the period of trial, as per directives of concerned authority, will only be considered.
2. Educational Qualifications: Category (1) -Minimum Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. Category (2) -Minimum 12th Class (+2 Stage) pass.
3. Age: Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years (as on 01.01.2018).
4. Appointment will be subject to being medically fit in the appropriate category after empanelment of the candidate.
5. Eligibility Norms apart from conditions indicated against Item No.2, above for Category (1) & (2):

(I)

For Athletics: Since both Senior National Open Athletics Championships and National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships are at par in athletics, medal winning performance in National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships will also be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay Rs.1900/-or 2000/-in Pay Band Rs.5,200-20,200/-(Corresponding to Level-2 OR Level-3 of Pay Matrix as per 7^th Pay Commission).

(II)

For Archery: The sports achievements in the events conducted by Archery Association of India or their affiliated units will not be considered.

(III) For Boxing (Men): The sports achievements in the events conducted by Indian Amateur Boxing Federation or their affiliated units will not be considered for recruitment. However, the Sports achievements in the events organized by Boxing Federation of India led by Sri Ajay Singh, as President, after 28.10.2016 will be considered.

(IV)

For Basketball: The sports achievements in the events conducted by Basketball Federation of India or its affiliated units shall not be considered for recruitment. However, participation and medal winning performance after 26.07.2017 in the events organized by Basketball Federation of India led by Sri K. Govindaraj as President will be considered for recruitment.

(V)

For Cricket (Men & Women):

(a)

At International level, representation in main Indian Senior Team in a Test Match or in a Limited Over One Day International match or in a Twenty-20 Overs match shall also be considered for recruitment against the post having grade pay Rs. 1900 OR 2000/-in Pay Band 5200-20,200/-(Corresponding to Level-2 OR Level-3 of Pay Matrix as per 7^th Pay Commission).

(b)

At National level, following sports achievements in 4 Days/One Day Limited Overs/Twenty-20 Overs Men & Women Cricket Championship except Vizzy Trophy organised under the aegis of BCCI, may also be considered for recruitment against the posts having Grade Pay Rs. 1900 OR 2000/-in Pay Band Rs. 5,200-20,200/-. (Corresponding to Level-2 OR Level-3 of Pay Matrix as per 7^th Pay Commission).

(VI)

For Chess (Men): Minimum International Master Title in Chess OR 2350 or more rating points in last two consecutive FIDE Rating Lists will also be considered for the purpose

Sl.No.	Details of Championships	Category	Minimum Sports Achievements for Recruitment in Grade Pay. Rs. 1900/-OR 2000/(Corresponding to Level-2 OR Level-3 of Pay Matrix as per 7th Pay Commission).
(i)	All India Inter State Elite and Plate Group Championship	Senior/Youth (U-23)/ Junior (U-19)	Semifinalists of Elite Group Championships.
(ii)	All India Inter State Championships.	Senior/Junior (U-19)	Semifinalists of All India Knockout Stage.
(iii)	All India Inter Zonal Championships.	Senior/Junior (U-19)	Finalist.

(VII) For Hockey: For recruitment against the post having Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-OR 2000/-in PB-I (Rs. 5,20020,200/-), at least 2^nd position in the International Tournaments of four or more nations, will also be considered. It is also mentioned that for the purpose of recruitment Hockey India will be treated as the recognized National Sports Federation for the game of Hockey.

(VIII) For Shooting: In Rifle Shooting for recognised domestic championships as mentioned in Para 2 above, only the individual performance, shall be considered for recruitment purpose. All India G. V. Mavlankar Shooting Championship is not a recognised championship for this purpose. Only the National Championship will be considered as recognized category for the purpose of recruitment. Civilian Championships is not a recognized category for this purpose.

(IX) For Volleyball: The Sports achievements in the events conducted by Volleyball Federation of India or its affiliated units after 02.01.2017 will not be considered for recruitment. However, participation and medal winning performance after 20.07.2017 in the events organized by Volleyball Federation of India led by Sri Ramavatar Singh Jhakar as Secretary General will be considered for recruitment.

7. If any suitable/eligible candidate is not available in the disciplines for Category-1 i.e. for PB-1 with GP Rs.2400 OR 2800/-(Corresponding to Level-4 OR Level-5 of Pay Matrix as per 7^th Pay Commission), then the same quota may be downgraded to the quota for Category-2 i.e. for PB-1 with GP. 1900 OR 2000/-(Corresponding to Level-2 OR Level-3 of Pay Matrix as per 7^th Pay Commission) for the same discipline.

B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

(1)

Sports persons having sports norms for higher Grade Pay and who have applied against the vacancies for the lower Grade Pay can be considered for recruitment against the Grade Pay applied for only. In such cases the sportsperson has to give an undertaking that he/she will not claim for higher Grade Pay after joining the Railways, on the basis of sports achievement he/she has acquired prior to joining Railways.

(2)

For recruitment in following sports disciplines, the age group for Junior National Championships will be considered as mentioned against each below:

(3)

Eligibility will be considered based on the sports performance in the championships held on 01.04.2015 or afterwards only and the sportsperson shall be a currently active player. For this purpose, concluding day of the championships/event will be taken into account. Performance in earlier championships, i.e. prior to 01.04.2015 will not be taken into consideration.

(4)

The selection will be conducted through trial, assessment of recognised sports achievements as per norms, educational qualifications etc.

(5)

Attested Caste Certificates (from appropriate Civil Authorities in standard proforma with Photograph) should be enclosed.

(6)

(i) Eastern Railway reserves the right to consider only those candidates who have the potential to strengthen Eastern Railways existing teams on the basis of field trials conducted.

(ii)

For individual events, the performance during the field trial may preferably be equivalent or better than the 3rd place (time/distance etc.) of last All India Railway Championships.

(7)

Examination Fees :

(i)

For all candidates, except those mentioned in sub-para (ii) below, Rs. 500/-(Rupees five Hundred) only. This Examination Fee is not refundable/transferable/adjustable under any circumstances.

(ii)

For candidates belonging to SC, ST, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes Rs. 250/(Rupees two hundred Fifty) only with a provision for refunding the same to those who actually appear in the Trial.

Discipline/Game Age Group (Junior National Championships)
Archery (Men & Women): Under-19			Hockey (Men): Under-21
Athletics (W): Under-20			Kabaddi (Women): Under-19
Boxing (Men): 17 18 yrs.			Shooting (Men & Women): Under-21
Basketball ( Men & Women): Under-18			Volleyball (Men & Women): Under-19
Cue Sports (Billiards): Under -21			Waterpolo (Men): Under-18
Cricket (Men):	Under-23	(Col C. K. Nayudu Trophy) (Inter State Championship).
	Under-19	(a) Cooch Behar Trophy (Inter State Championship). (b) Vinoo Mankad Trophy (One Day Limited Overs Inter State Championship).
Cricket (Women): Under-19		(a) Inter State All India Knock Out/Inter State Zonal Tournament (One Day Limited Over Championship). (b) All India Inter Zonal Tournament (One Day Limited Over Championship).
Chess (Men): Under-19

(iii) The Examination Fee is payable in Indian Postal Order (IPO Payable at GPO, Kolkata) drawn in favour of

FA & CAO, Eastern Railway, Kolkata.

(iv)

IPOs issued before the date of publication of this Employment Notice or after the closing date will not be accepted and the Application Form will be rejected.

(v)

Application received with Cash/Cheque/Money Order/Central Recruitment Fee Stamps/ Demand Draft will not be accepted and will be rejected.

(vi)

Candidates must write their name, full address at the space provided in the IPO. Note : * Minority will mean Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parses).

** Economically Backward Classes will mean the candidates whose family income is less than Rs. 50,000/-(Rupees fifty thousand) per annum.

(vii) Authorities Competent to issue income certificates for the purpose of identifying economically backward classes. (As per Format A given below)

(a)

District Magistrate or any other Revenue Officer up to the level of the Tahsildar.

(b)

Sitting Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha for persons of their own constituency.

(c)

Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card or any other certificate issued by Central Government under a recognized poverty alleviation programme or Izzat MST issued by Railways.

(d)

Union Minister may also recommend for any person from anywhere in the Country.

(e)

Sitting Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha for persons of the District in which these MPs normally reside.

(8)

Two self-addressed envelopes (11 X 5) should be sent alongwith the application.

(9)

Last date of receipt of application is 23.10.2017 (17.30 hrs.) and 07.11.2017 (17.30 hrs.) for the candidates residing in places as separately mentioned at the top of the notification.

(10)

(i) Application for Category (1) & (2) to be sent in a closed envelop superscribed APPLICATION FOR SPORTS QUOTA RECRUITMENT FOR THE YEAR 2017-18 indicating the category, by post or to be dropped in a drop box at the address mentioned in Item-A above. (ii) All copies of certificates submitted alongwith the application should be duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.

(11)

SC/ST candidates will be given free travelling authority for attending the selection trial etc.

(12)

The selected candidates should accept posting anywhere in Eastern Railway. Note: (a) Kindly ensure to bring original documents for Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Sports Achievements, Caste Certificate etc., on the date of trial etc., without which the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the trial etc. (b) No TA/DA/Accommodation will be given for appearing in the selection trial etc. (c) The candidates will have to bring their own kit and also two recent passport size photographs (same as affixed on the application). (d) The candidates may be required to stay during the selection trials for 2-3 days for which they have to make their own arrangements. (e) The Railway Administration reserves the right to fix any date and venue for trials etc., change in venue or postponement trials etc. for its own convenience, which can also be cancelled due to unforeseen causes against which no request/claim will be entertained. (f) Non-fulfillment of any of the criteria mentioned in this advertisement will make the application liable for rejection. (g) Reservation for SC/ST/OBC etc. is not applicable for sports quota recruitment. (h) All or any of the terms/conditions in the notification can be modified/cancelled. (i) The application should be filled in the candidates own handwriting.

(j)

Incomplete application is liable to be rejected. (k) Canvassing in any form will make the candidature liable for rejection. (l) Separate application with separate Postal Order to be submitted for each Category. (m) Railway Administration does not undertake any responsibility for sending reply to the candidates not selected or not called for. (n) Mere calling / appearing for trial etc. does not confer any right or claim for appointment. (o) Names of the successful candidates declared to be so by the Competent Authority will be published separately, whose candidature shall be provisional till completion of departmental verification of qualifications, certificates etc. and found genuine along with completion of other formalities as per extant rules. (p) Railway Administration will not be held responsible for postal delay. (q) THIS NOTIFICATION ALONGWITH FURTHER DETAILS LIKE LIST OF CANDIDATES FOUND ELIGIBLE FOR ATTENDING TRIALS, DATES & VENUES OF TRIALS AND OTHER NECESSARY INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON THE EASTERN RAILWAY WEBSITE www.er.indianrailways.gov.in. (r) Candidates who would be called for trial should prepare themselves to attend the same within short notice.

Chief Personnel Officer/Eastern Railway