RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 59 Group C & D Posts

Vacancies are distributed across three pay levels based on sports achievement standards. Candidates who meet higher eligibility norms (Level 5/4 or 3/2) may also apply for Level-1 posts. If Level 5/4 vacancies in a discipline remain unfilled due to unavailability of suitable candidates, they will be filled from Level 3/2 of the same discipline. Sportspersons meeting Level 5/4 norms but applying only for Level 3/2 will be considered solely at Level 3/2 and must submit an undertaking not to claim a higher pay level later based on pre-joining achievements.

Level 5/4 Posts (5 Vacancies)

Level 3/2 Posts (16 Vacancies)

Level-1 Posts (38 Vacancies)

Candidates must be minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 01/01/2027. Only candidates born between 01/01/2002 and 01/01/2009 (both dates inclusive) are eligible. Candidates born on or before 31/12/2001 or on or after 02/01/2009 are not eligible. No age relaxation is available for any community. Candidates possessing higher qualifications must produce the graduation/post-graduation certificate at the time of Document Verification and Trial. Candidates appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must acquire typing proficiency (30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi) within four years of appointment. For Level 5/4 (any one of the following): Represented the country in Olympic Games (Senior Category) At least 3rd position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior) At least 3rd position in World Championships (Junior/Senior) At least 3rd position in Asian Games (Senior) At least 3rd position in Commonwealth Games (S

All eligible candidates are called for Document Verification (DV) and Trial. Only candidates securing 25 or more out of 40 marks in game skill, physical fitness, and coach's observation during trial are assessed further; candidates declared UNFIT by the Trial Committee are not considered by the Recruitment Committee. The offer of appointment is purely merit-based. If two sportspersons score equal marks, preference is given to the younger candidate.

Marks Distribution

Minimum Qualifying Marks and Initial Pay

Fee must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking as part of the application process; no edits are allowed after payment. Fee paid by ineligible candidates who still apply will not be refunded. Candidates applying for more than one game/event must submit separate applications with separate fees and attend all trials separately. Minority candidates (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians/Parsis): must submit a self-declaration (Annexure-A) at the time of selection trials and later furnish a minority community declaration affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper. Economically Backward Classes (EBC): family income less than ₹50,000 per annum, with an income certificate (Annexure-B format) issued by an authorized officer (District Magistrate/Revenue Officer up to Tehsildar, sitting MP, or equivalent) produced at DV and Trial.

Scanned copy of minimum academic qualification mark sheet/certificate as prescribed for the applicable level Certificate proving recognized sports achievement held on or after 01/04/2024 Proof of date of birth (SSC certificate, mark sheet, or school leaving certificate showing date of birth) Scanned caste certificate for SC/ST candidates, where fee exemption is claimed

Missing or improperly formatted scanned signature or photograph Photograph with goggles, cap, or unclear/small/unrecognizable image Not possessing the prescribed educational or sports qualification on the date of application Over-age or under-age, or date of birth not filled/wrongly filled Candidate's name figuring in the debarred list Multiple applications or varied details for the same post Application fee not paid or paid incorrectly Single application submitted for two or more events/games Any attempt to influence or canvass the Recruitment/Trial Committee

Original documents for date of birth, educational qualification, and sports achievement are mandatory at DV & Trial; certificates in languages other than English/Hindi require an attested translation. No TA/DA/accommodation is provided for selection trials; candidates must bring their own kit and four passport-size photographs and may need to stay 2-3 days at their own arrangement. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere on Central Railway and are liable for transfer as per service exigencies. Selected male candidates are liable for active service in the Railway Engineers Unit of Territorial Army. Selected candidates must submit a 5-year Service Bond and perform in their sport for a minimum of 5 years; performance is assessed during the first two years (probation), and unsatisfactory performance may lead to termination. Candidates already employed in PSU/Government organizations must