The issue of exemption from obtaining minimum 50% marks in matriculation, in the case of recruitment against sports quota, in Group-C, in Non-Technical Popular Categories of post, other than ASM and Guards; has been re-considered by the Board and it has been decided that the instructions as contained in Board’s letter referred above [copy enclosed] will remain the same and these instructions shall be applicable for recruitment of sportspersons both through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement.
This also disposes NFR’s letter No. NFRSA/Policy/RSQ/53[W]Pt.I dt.12.06.2009
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Copy of Board’s letter No. E[SPORTS]2000/POLICY/2 dated 11-7-2001
Sub: Recruitment of sportspersons–relaxation of Educational qualifications – clarification.
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1. In terms of extant instructions it has been stipulated that the minimum educational qualifications for recruitment to Group ‘C’ Non-Technical Popular Categories of posts other than ASMs and Guards should be pass in matriculation or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. Some Zonal Railways have sought clarifications whether this will also apply for considering the appointment of sportspersons on the Railways against sports quota.
2. In this connection attention is invited to instructions contained in Board’s letter No. E[NG]II-81/RSC/25 dated 25-6-82 wherein it was clarified that for recruitment to Non-Technical Popular Categories of posts other than ASMs and Guards against sports quota the minimum of 50% marks in matriculation need not be insisted upon and candidates possessing a pass in matriculation may also be appointed provided the other prescribed conditions are satisfied in their case.
3. It is, therefore, clarified that the instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 25-6-1982, mentioned in para 2 above should follow for considering the appointment of sportspersons against sports quota.