ICF Chennai Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27: Senior Clerk, Junior Clerk, Technician Gr III & Other Posts, Eligibility and Trials
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai under the Ministry of Railways has released two sports quota notices on 10 November 2026: an Open Advertisement (17 of the posts) and a Talent Scouting notice (the other 3). Together that is 20 vacancies in Pay Level-1, Level-2 and Level-5 of the 7th CPC, including Senior Clerk, Junior Clerk and Technician Gr III level posts. This is a Railway job for outstanding sportspersons who are Indian citizens.
The online application runs from 10 November 2026 to 9 December 2026 (11:59 pm). Only candidates who meet the sports norms can apply, so read the norms for your own game before you pay the fee. This guide covers both notices, the posts, sports norms, age, fee, selection and the steps to apply. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for trial dates once ICF puts them on its website.
What Are the Key Highlights of ICF Chennai Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Integral Coach Factory, Chennai (Ministry of Railways) |
| Notice 1 | Open Advertisement, Employment Notice No. PB/RR/39/Sports-Open/01/2026-2027 |
| Notice 2 | Talent Scouting, Employment Notice No. PB/RR/39/Sports-Talent/02/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (Open 17 + Talent Scouting 3) |
| Pay | 7th CPC Level-1 (GP Rs 1,800), Level-2 (GP Rs 1,900), Level-5 (GP Rs 2,800) |
| Job Location | Integral Coach Factory, Chennai |
| Application Window | 10 November 2026 to 9 December 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ICF Chennai Sports Quota 2026-27?
No post is exclusively reserved for any category, so each row below is simply the number of seats for that game and position. You can apply for only one position in the game notified.
Notice 1: Open Advertisement
| Game and Position | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Football (Men) – Goalkeeper | Level-1 | 1 |
| Football (Men) – Forward | Level-1 | 1 |
| Kabaddi (Men) – All-rounder | Level-1 | 1 |
| Kabaddi (Men) – Left cover | Level-1 | 1 |
| Kabaddi (Men) – Raider | Level-1 | 1 |
| Hockey (Men) – Attacker | Level-1 | 2 |
| Hockey (Men) – Midfielder | Level-1 | 2 |
| Football (Men) – Midfielder | Level-2 | 1 |
| Tennis (Men) – Singles/Doubles | Level-2 | 1 |
| Volleyball (Women) – Blocker | Level-2 | 2 |
| Volleyball (Men) – Attacker | Level-2 | 1 |
| Volleyball (Men) – Blocker | Level-2 | 1 |
| Volleyball (Men) – All-rounder | Level-2 | 1 |
| Volleyball (Men) – Setter | Level-2 | 1 |
Level-1 has 9 seats and Level-2 has 8 seats in this notice, which makes 17.
Notice 2: Talent Scouting
| Game and Position | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Chess (Men) | Level-2 | 1 |
| Kabaddi (Women) – All-rounder | Level-2 | 1 |
| Kabaddi (Women) – Raider | Level-5 | 1 |
The notices do not map each position to a job title. The Talent notice has 2 seats at Level-2 and 1 at Level-5. If no suitable candidate is found for the Level-5 post, it will be downgraded to Level-2 in the same game.
What Is the Eligibility for ICF Chennai Sports Quota 2026-27?
Educational Qualification
| Level | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Level-1 (Open) | 10th pass, or ITI, or equivalent, or NAC granted by NCVT |
| Level-2 – Junior Clerk | 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent |
| Level-2 – Technician Gr III | 10th pass, or 10th pass plus course completed Act Apprentice/ITI (NCVT) in relevant trades |
| Level-5 – Senior Clerk (Talent) | Degree from a recognised university |
Check if you fit: 10th pass, 12th pass and graduate candidates can all find a post here, but the sports norm decides the level you can claim. Boards or schools set up by COBSE are not recognised, and certificates of Jharkhand State Open School, Ranchi are also not recognised.
Sports Norms
| Notice and Level | Norm (any one) |
|---|---|
| Open, Level-1 | Represented India in a Category-C event (Commonwealth, Asian Championships/Asia Cup, South Asian Federations Games, USIC Railways, World University Games); or 3rd place or better in Federation Cup (Senior); or represented a State with 8th place or better in Senior Nationals only; or 3rd place or better in Senior/Youth/Junior Nationals, National Games under the Indian Olympic Association, or All India Inter University Championship |
| Open, Level-2 | Represented India in a Category-B event (World Cup, World Championships, Asian Games Senior, Commonwealth Games Senior, Youth Olympics, Hockey Champions Trophy, Tennis Davis Cup); or 3rd place or better in a Category-C event; or 3rd place or better in Nationals, National Games or Inter University; or 1st place in Federation Cup (Senior) |
| Talent, Level-5 | Represented India in the Olympic Games (Senior); or 3rd place or better in a Category-B event |
| Talent, Level-2 | Represented India in a Category-B event; or 3rd place or better in a Category-C event, Nationals or National Games; or 1st place in Federation Cup (Senior) |
Game-specific conditions apply:
| Game | Condition |
|---|---|
| Kabaddi (Men), Level-1 | Body weight 85 kg and below at the trials; heavier candidates cannot take part |
| Kabaddi (Women), Talent | Body weight 75 kg and below at the trials |
| Chess (Men), Level-2 | International Master title, or FIDE rating of 2350 or more; the National Open Chess champion counts as a National Championship, and a medal in the National Team Chess Championships (Senior) may also be considered |
| Tennis (Men), Level-2 | Current All India rankings: Seniors Singles up to 20th, Doubles up to 4th; Youth and Juniors Singles up to 6th. Mixed-doubles ranking is not considered; a medal in the National Inter State Senior Championships may also be considered |
| Hockey (Men), Level-1 | International tournaments of four or more nations (Senior or Junior) may be considered |
| Volleyball (Men and Women), Level-2 | Achievements in events conducted by the Volleyball Federation of India or its units after 25 June 2020 are not considered, except medals in the National Volleyball Championship held while VFI (Interim Body) was recognised, 29 October 2025 to 21 April 2026; AIU and International Federation certificates are considered |
| Junior Nationals (Open) | Only these age groups count: Football (Men) Under-19 (B.C. Roy Trophy), Kabaddi (Men) Under-20, Volleyball (Men and Women) Under-19, Hockey (Men) Under-20, Tennis (Men) Under-18 |
| Junior Nationals (Talent) | Only these age groups count: Chess (Men) Under-19, Kabaddi (Women) Under-20 |
Only achievements in recognised championships count: they must be under a recognised International, National or State Sports Federation and recognised by the Railway Sports Promotion Board. Rural meets, festival meets and similar tournaments are not considered. The achievement window is 1 April 2024 to 9 December 2026 for the Open notice and 1 April 2025 to 9 December 2026 for Talent Scouting.
Age Limit
| Notice | Age and As-On Date |
|---|---|
| Open Advertisement | 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2027 (born 2 January 2002 to 1 January 2009, both inclusive) |
| Talent Scouting | 18 to 25 years as on the date of trials |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and check whether you are within the age limit. →
In the Open notice no relaxation in age, upper or lower, is allowed. In Talent Scouting, relaxation of the lower and upper age can be considered for outstanding sportspersons with the approval of the Railway Board.
What Is the Salary for ICF Chennai Sports Quota 2026-27?
The notices state the pay as 7th CPC levels, and these are the figures printed in them.
| Pay Level | Grade Pay |
|---|---|
| Level-1 | Rs 1,800 |
| Level-2 | Rs 1,900 |
| Level-5 | Rs 2,800 |
Selected candidates serve a probation of two years, and must sign a service bond to serve ICF for five years. Junior Clerk and Senior Clerk selectees must acquire typing proficiency of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi within four years of appointment, else the appointment stays provisional until the typing test is passed.
What is the Selection Process for ICF Sports Quota 2026-27?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Document Verification | One day before the date of trials |
| 2. Trial | Game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observation; 40 marks; FIT is 25 or more, NOT FIT is below 25 |
| 3. Merit list | Sports achievements 50 + Trial 40 + Educational qualification 10 = 100 marks |
| 4. Medical Examination | Must be fit for the medical classification of the post |
Minimum qualifying marks in the merit list are Level-1: 60, Level-2: 65 and Level-5: 70. If marks tie, the younger candidate is preferred. In Talent Scouting, a candidate holding only the minimum educational qualification gets 6 of the 10 education marks.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Photo ID | A valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, driving licence, PAN or passport) is mandatory at DV, else you may be disqualified and not allowed in the trials |
| Government employees | Serving Government or PSU employees must produce a No Objection Certificate |
| Fee | Applications without the fee or with less fee will be rejected |
| Minority fee concession | The Minority community declaration affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper must be produced at DV, else candidature is rejected |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification |
| False documents | Fake or forged documents lead to cancellation or termination and criminal prosecution |
| Travel and stay | No TA/DA or accommodation is given for DV or trials; arrange your own stay at Chennai |
| Calling for trial | Being called for trial is no guarantee of appointment; ICF may alter stages or cancel the recruitment |
How to Apply Online for ICF Sports Quota 2026-27?
Keep ready a recent passport photograph (JPG, up to 400 KB, front view, no cap or sunglasses) and your signature with LTI/RTI on white paper in black ink inside a 50 mm x 20 mm box (JPG, 10 to 400 KB). Also scan your self-attested sports and education certificates.
- Open the ICF online portal (link in Essential Links below) in the window of 10 November to 9 December 2026.
- Read the notice for your game and fill the online form correctly. Corrections are not possible after submission, and only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Upload the photograph, signature and self-attested sports and education certificates.
- Pay the fee online by net banking, debit card or credit card, and keep the Transaction ID that starts with DU.
- Note your system-generated Registration ID (login) and your date of birth in ddmmyyyy format (password).
- Check the preview, submit and take a printout to bring to Document Verification.
Do not send any hard copy by post, e-mail, fax or by hand. Eligible candidates are told of DV and trial dates through SMS from PBICF and by e-mail, so do not change your mobile number or e-mail ID until selection is complete.
What Are the Important Dates for ICF Chennai Sports Quota 2026-27?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Application Opens | 10 November 2026 (9:00 am) |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 December 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Document Verification | One day before the trials |
| Trial Dates | To be put on the ICF website |
What Is the Application Fee for ICF Chennai Sports Quota 2026-27?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All other candidates | Rs 500 |
| SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities, Economically Backward Classes | Rs 250 |
The Rs 250 fee is refunded, after deducting bank charges, to candidates who appear in the trials. Economically Backward means annual family income below Rs 50,000 with the prescribed income certificate, and a wrong fee-exemption claim leads to cancellation. A candidate without the community proof may apply as Unreserved by paying Rs 500.
ICF Sports Quota Essential Links
- Download ICF Employment Notice PB/RR/39/Sports-Open/01/2026-2027 (Open Advertisement) PDF – Level-1 and Level-2
- Download ICF Employment Notice PB/RR/39/Sports-Talent/02/2026-27 (Talent Scouting) PDF – Level-2 and Level-5
- Apply Online for ICF Chennai Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27
- Visit ICF Chennai Sports Quota Official Website
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- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are a sportsperson with a recognised medal or ranking, this is a rare chance at a Railways job in Chennai. Match your achievement to the norm, apply well before 9 December 2026 and keep your documents ready for DV. See more Tamil Nadu government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.