Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: 59 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organisation: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR), Ministry of Railways
• Notice No.: RRC/CR/01/2026 dated 15/07/2026
• Recruitment Type: Open Advertisement Sports Quota, 2026-27
• Total Vacancies: 59 (21 Group C posts and 38 Level 1 posts)
• Mode of Application: Online only
• Last Date to Apply: 14 August 2026, 18:00 Hrs

About This Recruitment

Central Railway is recruiting sportspersons who are citizens of India to represent the Railway in various games while working in Level 5/4, Level 3/2, or Level 1 posts. There is no reservation for SC, ST, OBC, or EWS candidates in this notification; the posts are open to all communities. Only candidates who qualify in the selection trials will be considered for the next stage of recruitment.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details by Level and Game

The 59 posts are distributed across three pay levels. If a Level 5/4 post in a discipline goes unfilled due to lack of suitable candidates, it will be filled from Level 3/2 in the same discipline instead.

Level 5/4 (5 Posts)

Level 3/2 (16 Posts)

Level 1 (38 Posts)

Candidates who meet the higher eligibility norms for Level 5/4 or Level 3/2 may also apply for Level 1. However, sportspersons with Level 5/4 norms who apply only against Level 3/2 will be considered only for that level, and must submit an undertaking that they will not later claim a higher pay level based on sports achievements from before joining Railways.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

The age limit is a strict minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 1 January 2027. Only candidates born between 1 January 2002 and 1 January 2009 (both dates inclusive) can apply. There is no age relaxation for any community.

Educational Qualification

Sports Achievement Norms

Each level has its own minimum sports standard, and only performances from 1 April 2024 onward count:

• Level 5/4: Representation in the Olympics (Senior), or at least a 3rd-place finish at the World Cup, World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, or Hockey Champions Trophy.
• Level 3/2: Representation at World Cup, World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, or Champions Trophy level, or at least a 3rd-place finish at Commonwealth Championships, Asian Championships, South Asian Federation Games, World Railways (USIC) Championships, World University Games, National Championships, National Games, or Inter University Championships, or a 1st-place finish at the Federation Cup.
• Level 1: Representation at Commonwealth Championships, Asian Championships, South Asian Federation Games, World Railways Championships, or World University Games, or at least a 3rd-place finish at the Federation Cup or National Championships, or representing a State with at least an 8th-place finish in Senior Nationals (except Marathon and Cross Country).

All qualifying championships must be conducted under recognized international, national, or state sports federations and recognized by the Railway Sports Promotion Board. Only Senior and Junior National Championships count; rural meets, festival meets, and similar tournaments are not considered. As per RBE 118/2025, certificates must come from federations recognized by MoYAS at the time the championship was held.

Additional Norms for Specific Games

Athletics gold medalists at Open Nationals, Inter State Championships, or Asian Championships may be considered for higher pay levels, and medal winners at National Inter State Senior Athletics may be considered for Level 2 posts. In Cricket, requirements range from India-A or India U-19 representation for Level 5/4 down to quarterfinalist or pre-quarterfinalist standing in Inter State Championships for lower levels. In Hockey (Men), participation in international tournaments of four or more nations, or a semifinal finish at Senior Nationals, may also be considered for certain pay levels.

Application Fee

Fee for candidates who are later found ineligible will not be refunded. Minority candidates claiming fee exemption must submit a self-declaration at the time of selection trials, and Economically Backward Class means a family income below Rs 50,000 per year, supported by an income certificate from an authorized officer.

Selection Process

There is no written examination for this recruitment. Selection runs through Document Verification and Trial, scored out of 100 marks:

Candidates must score at least 25 out of 40 in the trial itself to be declared fit; those declared unfit are not assessed further. On top of this, the overall qualifying marks required are 70 for Level 5/4, 65 for Level 3/2, and 60 for Level 1. If two candidates tie on marks, the younger candidate is given preference.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online at www.rrccr.com; no other mode is accepted.

Step 1: Fill the Online Application

Visit www.rrccr.com and log in to fill the online application for Sports Quota recruitment, entering personal details and bio-data carefully.

Step 2: Upload Documents

Upload the required scanned photograph and signature along with certificates for educational qualification, date of birth, and sports achievement.

Step 3: Pay the Application Fee

Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway integrated with the application, since no change is allowed after payment.

Step 4: Save the Registration Number

Note down the registration number generated after submission and keep a printout of the application for the selection trial.

Candidates must have an Aadhaar card; those without one can use their Aadhaar Enrolment ID, except in Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya, and Assam, where a voter ID, passport, or driving licence number can be used instead. A candidate applying for more than one game or event must submit separate applications with separate fees and attend each trial separately.

Documents Required

• Scanned copy of the minimum academic qualification marksheet or certificate
• Certificate proving recognized sports achievement held on or after 1 April 2024
• Proof of date of birth (SSC certificate, marksheet, or school leaving certificate showing date of birth)
• Colour photograph, 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, 20-70 kb
• Scanned signature, 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, JPG/JPEG format, 100 DPI, 20-30 kb, in running handwriting
• Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates, where fee exemption is claimed

General Rules

• Selected candidates will have to sign a 5-year Service Bond and must perform in their sports discipline for a minimum of 5 years, with performance reviewed during the first two years of probation.
• No TA/DA or accommodation is provided for the selection trials, and candidates may need to stay for 2-3 days at their own arrangement.
• Candidates already in service with a PSU or Government organization must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of trial.
• Candidates must declare that they are not under any ongoing or pending doping case with NADA or WADA; involvement in doping offences can lead to rejection or termination at any stage.
• Selected candidates will be posted anywhere on Central Railway and must pass a Medical Fitness Test.
• Any legal matter arising from this notice falls under the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Mumbai.
• Vacancy numbers are provisional and may decrease or be cancelled at the Railway Administration's discretion; the application fee is not refunded if this happens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 about?

The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway has released Employment Notice No. RRC/CR/01/2026 to fill 59 posts under the Open Advertisement Sports Quota for 2026-27, open only to sportspersons who are citizens of India.

Q2. How many vacancies are there and in which games?

There are 59 posts in total: 5 in Level 5/4, 16 in Level 3/2, and 38 in Level 1, spread across athletics, boxing, cricket, cycling, football, handball, hockey, kho-kho, powerlifting, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling.

Q3. Is there reservation for SC, ST, OBC, or EWS in this recruitment?

No. The notification clearly states that the posts are open to all regardless of community, and there is no reservation for SC, ST, OBC, or EWS candidates.

Q4. What is the age limit for Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years as on 1 January 2027, meaning only those born between 1 January 2002 and 1 January 2009 can apply. There is no age relaxation for any community.

Q5. What sports achievements are required to apply?

Requirements vary by level. Level 5/4 needs achievements such as Olympic representation or a podium finish at World Cup, World Championship, or Asian Games level, Level 3/2 needs representation at these events or top-3 finishes at national-level championships, and Level 1 needs representation at continental or national-level championships, with performances counted only from 1 April 2024 onward.

Q6. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

The fee is Rs 500 for most candidates, with Rs 400 refunded to those found eligible who actually appear in the trial. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, Women, Minorities, or Economically Backward Classes pay Rs 250, which is fully refunded on the same condition.

Q7. How will candidates be selected for these posts?

Selection is based on a Document Verification and Trial out of 100 marks: 50 for recognized sports achievements, 40 for game skill, physical fitness and coach's observation during trial, and 10 for educational qualification. Candidates need 25 or more out of 40 in the trial itself to be considered fit, and then must clear the overall qualifying marks of 70 for Level 5/4, 65 for Level 3/2, and 60 for Level 1.

Q8. What is the last date to apply for Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

The online application window opened on 15 July 2026 at 10:00 hours and closes on 14 August 2026 at 18:00 hours.

Source

This article is based on the official Employment Notice No. RRC/CR/01/2026 dated 15/07/2026, issued by the Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to refer to the official RRC Central Railway notification and website for the most accurate and updated details before applying.