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RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 64 Posts

64 (21 in Level 5/4 & 3/2, Group 'C'; 43 in Level 1, erstwhile Group 'D')
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RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

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Organization NameRailway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC/WR), Ministry of Railway, Government of India
Total Vacancies64 (21 in Level 5/4 & 3/2, Group 'C'; 43 in Level 1, erstwhile Group 'D')
Application ModeOnline only, via rrc-wr.com
Job LocationMumbai, Maharashtra
Last Updated27 Aug 2026

Western Railway Sports Quota Important Dates

Note: Educational qualification is assessed as on the date of closure of application. Selection trial dates will be announced separately; candidates should be in readiness to appear at short notice after the closing date.
EventDate Time
Online Application Opening01 September 2026, 10:00 Hrs
Online Application Closing30 September 2026, 18:00 Hrs
Age Reckoning Date01 January 2027
Sports Achievement Validity Window01 April 2024 to the date of notification

Western Railway Sports Quota Vacancy 2026 (Discipline-wise)

05 Level 5/4 (7th PC) 16 Level 3/2 (7th PC) 43 Level 1 (7th PC) Note: A sportsperson with Level 5/4 norms who applies against Level 3/2 will be considered only for Level 3/2, and must undertake not to claim a higher pay level later on the basis of prior sports achievement. Unfilled Level 5/4 vacancies in a discipline will be downgraded and filled at Level 3/2 in the same discipline. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change.
Level 5/4 (7th PC) - 5 Posts
DisciplineEvent Proficiency Weight Category PositiPosts
Athletics (Men)100M, 200M, 800M, Decathlon, Shot Put1
Gymnastics (Men)All Rounder, Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar1
Hockey (Women)Striker, Midfielder, All Rounder1
Weightlifting (Men)71kg, 88kg, 110kg (old categories: 67kg, 89kg, 109kg)1
Wrestling (Men) Free Style57kg, 79kg, 86kg, 92kg1
Total5
Level 3/2 (7th PC) - 16 Posts
DisciplineEvent Proficiency Weight Category PositiPosts
Athletics (Men)100M, 200M, 800M, Decathlon, Shot Put1
Athletics (Women)100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 3000M Steeplechase1
Cricket (Men)All Rounder, Fast Bowler, Batsman2
Cricket (Women)Spin Bowling All-rounder, Pace Bowler2
Diving (Men)1m Spring Board, 3m Spring Board, High Board1
Diving (Women)1m Spring Board, 3m Spring Board, High Board1
Football (Men)Goal Keeper, Defender, Midfielder2
Gymnastics (Men)All Rounder, Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar1
Hockey (Women)Striker, Midfielder, All Rounder1
Powerlifting (Women)57kg, Above +84kg1
Swimming (Men)50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle1
Weightlifting (Men)71kg, 88kg, 110kg (old categories: 67kg, 89kg, 109kg)1
Wrestling (Men) Free Style57kg, 79kg, 86kg, 92kg1
Total16
Level 1 (7th PC) - 43 Posts
DisciplineEvent Proficiency Weight Category PositiPosts
Athletics (Men)400M Hurdles, High Jump, 10000M2
Athletics (Women)400M Hurdles, Pole Vault, Shot Put2
Ball Badminton (Men)Front Cum Center, Back Position4
Basketball (Men)All Rounder2
Basketball (Women)All Rounder2
Boxing (Men)50kg, 70kg, 75kg, Above +90kg (old: 51kg, 71kg, 75kg, Above +92kg)2
Boxing (Women)48kg, 60kg, 70kg, Above +81kg2
Body Building (Men)55kg, 70kg, 75kg, 90kg, Above +100kg2
Cycling (Men)Individual Time Trial, Criterium Race, Individual Road Race2
Hockey (Men)Defender, Midfielder, Forward2
Handball (Men)Right Wing, Goal Keeper2
Handball (Women)Right Back, Left Back2
Kho-Kho (Men)All Rounder4
Kho-Kho (Women)All Rounder2
Powerlifting (Men)66kg, 74kg, 93kg, 120kg3
Swimming (Men)400m Individual Medley, 200m Butterfly1
Volleyball (Women)Setter, Blocker, Libero, Attacker, All-Rounder3
Water Polo (Men)All Rounder2
Weightlifting (Women)63kg, 86kg, Above +86kg (old: 59kg, 81kg, Above +87kg)2
Total43

Western Railway Sports Quota Eligibility 2026

Important: Candidates awaiting final examination results of the prescribed educational qualification are NOT eligible and should not apply. Persons appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must qualify a typing test (30 w.p.m. English / 25 w.p.m. Hindi) within four years of appointment.
LevelMinimum Prescribed Educational Qualifica
Level 5/4Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University
Level 3/2Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a recognized Board OR Matriculation plus Act Apprenticeship OR Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT
Level 110th Pass from a recognized Board OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT

Western Railway Sports Quota Age Limit

ParticularDetail
Age LimitMinimum 18 years, maximum 25 years as on 01-01-2027
Eligible Date of Birth RangeBorn between 01-01-2002 and 01-01-2009 (both days inclusive)

Sports Achievement Eligibility Norms

Only sportspersons who acquired eligibility norms in championships held between 01-04-2024 and the date of notification, and who are currently active, are eligible to apply. The concluding day of the championship/event determines validity. Athletics: Medal-winning performance in the National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship may be considered for Level 3/2 and below; Gold medal in Open National Championship (Senior), Inter State Athletics Championship (Senior), or Asian Championship (Senior) may be considered for Level 5/4 and below. Ball Badminton: Achievements in BBFI-affiliated events after 17-12-2025 till the date of notification will be considered. Body Building: IBBF-affiliated event achievements after 31-12-2021 will not be considered; Association of Indian Universities and recognized International Federation certificates remain permissible. Boxing: "Youth" category achiev
LevelMinimum Sports Norms Required
Level 5/4Represented the country in Olympic Games (Senior) OR at least 3rd position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior) OR World Championships (Junior/Senior) OR Asian Games (Senior) OR Commonwealth Games (Senior) OR Youth Olympics OR Champions Trophy (Hockey) OR Thomas/Uber Cup (Badminton)
Level 3/2Represented the country in World Cup/World Championships/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/Youth Olympics/Champions Trophy/Thomas-Uber Cup, OR at least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championship, Asian Championship/Asia Cup, South Asian Federation Games, USIC (World Railways) Championship, or World University Games, OR at least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, OR at least 3rd position in National Games (Indian Olympic Association), OR at least 3rd position in All India Inter University Championship, OR 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior)
Level 1Represented in Commonwealth Championship/Asian Championship/South Asian Federation Games/USIC Championship/World University Games, OR at least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior), OR represented a State/equivalent unit (except Marathon and Cross Country) with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee Details

Fee must be paid online through the payment gateway integrated with the application; no edits are allowed after payment. Payment methods: Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI, etc. Transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. Applications without fee payment will be summarily rejected. Minorities means Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains; a self-declaration (Annexure-A) must be uploaded, followed by an affidavit at document verification. EBC means family income below ₹50,000 per annum; an income certificate (Annexure-B) issued by a prescribed authority is required.
CategoryFee
All candidates, except those in the row below₹500, with ₹400 refunded to those found eligible and who actually appear in the trial (after bank charges)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Persons with Disability / Women / Minorities / Economically Backward Class (EBC)₹250, fully refunded to those found eligible and who actually appear in the trial (after bank charges)

Western Railway Sports Quota Selection Procedure

All eligible candidates are called for a Selection Trial. Only candidates securing 25 or more out of 40 marks for game skill, physical fitness, and coach's observations are declared FIT and assessed further by the Recruitment Committee. Candidates declared NOT FIT are not assessed further. The offer of appointment is purely on merit. If two or more sportspersons score the same marks, preference is given to the younger candidate. No TA/DA/accommodation is provided for the trial; candidates must bring their own kit and four passport-size photographs, and may need to stay 2-3 days at their own arrangement.
Distribution of Marks
DescriptionMaximum Marks
Recognized sports achievements (as per norms)50
Game skill, physical fitness & coach's observation during trial40
Educational Qualification10
Total100
Minimum Qualifying Marks
LevelGrade PayMinimum Qualifying Marks
Level 5/42800/240070 marks
Level 3/22000/190065 marks
Level 1180060 marks

Documents Required

Scanned copy of minimum academic qualification mark sheet/certificate (per applicable level) Certificate proving recognized sports achievement held between 01-04-2024 and the date of notification Certificate for proof of date of birth (SSC certificate or equivalent mark sheet) Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, where applicable OBC declaration (Annexure-E), where applicable Minority Community Declaration (Annexure-A), where applicable Income certificate for EBC fee exemption (Annexure-B), where applicable Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment slip (original, at the time of trial)

Important Conditions

Name, father's name, and date of birth must exactly match across educational and sports certificates; any name change must be supported by a Gazette Notification or equivalent legal document, predating the online application. Candidates must keep their mobile number and e-mail ID active throughout the recruitment process; all official communication via SMS/e-mail/website is deemed read. Original documents (date of birth, educational qualification, sports achievement) must be produced on the day of trial; certificates in languages other than English/Hindi require an attested translation. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere on Western Railway and are liable for transfer to another Railway/establishment as per exigencies of service. Selected male candidates finally appointed are liable for active service in the Railway Engineers Unit of the Territorial Army. Selected candidates must

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

  • 1Visit the official website rrc-wr.com.
  • 2Log on to the RRC/WR online application portal and fill in personal details/bio-data carefully.
  • 3Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Card number (or 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID if the card is not yet received).
  • 4Fill in educational qualification and sports achievement details, mentioning the specific position/event/discipline.
  • 5Upload the required scanned photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-70 KB) without cap or sunglasses.
  • 6Upload the scanned signature (3.5cm x 2.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-30 KB), not in block/capital or disjoined letters.
  • 7Pay the applicable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
  • 8Note the Registration Number generated on submission for future reference.
  • 9Take a printout of the application; it must be produced at the time of the Selection Trial.

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (64 (21 in Level 5/4 & Expert Analysis

Ye notification sports background wale aspirants ke liye ek golden chance hai, kyunki level 5/4 aur level 1 dono categories me vacancies hain. Competition moderate hai, lekin sports achievement ka proper documentation aapko edge dega.

Who Should Apply RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (64 (21 in Level 5/4 &

Aap jo sports me national ya state level tak perform kar chuke hain, aur required age & educational criteria meet karte hain, unke liye ye job perfect hai.

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (64 (21 in Level 5/4 & Preparation Tips

1. Apne sports certificates, medals aur award letters ko scanned PDF me ready rakhein. 2. General Awareness aur Railway specific GK ki short notes banaye, kyunki interview me ye topics aate hain. 3. Online application form ko dhyan se fill karein, sabhi mandatory fields ko double-check karein before submit.

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (64 (21 in Level 5/4 & Salary Insights

Rs 21,700-69,100 ki pay scale Western Railway ke Group C/D posts se kaafi upar hai, aur seniority ke saath increment aur pension benefits milte hain. Future promotions me level 5/4 se level 3/2 tak growth possible hai.

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (64 (21 in Level 5/4 & Job Profile

Ye posts mainly railway operations, maintenance ya administrative support me hoti hain, jahan aapko daily basis par railway staff ke saath coordinate karna hota hai. Sports background se fitness aur discipline ka advantage milta hai, aur seniority ke saath managerial roles tak pahunch sakte hain.

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 (64 (21 in Level 5/4 & Selection Strategy

Selection me sabse pehle sports eligibility verification hoti hai, uske baad written test (agar applicable) aur personal interview. Apne sports achievements ko clearly highlight karein, aur interview me railway ki basic knowledge aur communication skills dikhayein.

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1How many posts are available under Western Railway Sports Quota 2026?
A
A total of 64 posts - 21 in Level 5/4 & 3/2 (Group 'C') and 43 in Level 1 (erstwhile Group 'D') - are notified under Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026.
Q2What is the last date to apply?
A
Online applications close on 30 September 2026 at 18:00 Hrs.
Q3What is the age limit?
A
Minimum 18 years, maximum 25 years as on 01-01-2027 (born between 01-01-2002 and 01-01-2009).
Q4Is there reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD in this recruitment?
A
No, there is no reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD & Ex-Servicemen in this Sports Quota drive.
Q5What is the application fee?
A
₹500 (₹400 refundable) for general candidates; ₹250 (fully refundable) for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD/Women/Minorities/EBC candidates, refundable to those found eligible who appear in the trial.
Q6What is the selection process?
A
A Selection Trial assessing game skill, physical fitness, and coach's observation (40 marks), sports achievements (50 marks), and educational qualification (10 marks), with level-wise minimum qualifying marks of 60-70 out of 100.
Q7Can I apply for more than one discipline or pay level?
A
Yes, but a separate application with separate fee is required for each discipline and each pay level.
Q8How can I apply for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 64 Posts?
A
Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 64 Posts on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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