Central Railway Sports Quota 2026: 59 Government Jobs Open for Athletes

Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Your Gateway to a Government Career

Active sportspersons seeking a prestigious government job with Indian Railways have a golden opportunity. The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) has announced the Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 59 Group ‘C’ and Level-1 (formerly Group ‘D’) posts.

Key Details at a Glance

  • Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR)
  • Employment Notice: RRC/CR/01/2026 dated 15/07/2026
  • Total Vacancies: 59 Posts (Group C & Level 1)
  • Application Mode: Online Only
  • Application Window: July 15, 2026 to August 14, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

  • Level 5/4: Minimum Graduation from a recognized University
  • Level 3/2: 12th (+2) OR Matriculation + Apprenticeship OR ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT
  • Level 1: 10th Pass OR ITI OR Equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)

Sports Achievements Required

  • Level 5/4: Represented country in Olympics OR 3rd position in World Cup/Championships OR 3rd position in Asian Games/Commonwealth Games OR 3rd position in Youth Olympics/Champions Trophy
  • Level 3/2: Represented in World Cup/Championships/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/Youth Olympics/Asian/Commonwealth Championships OR 3rd position in Senior/Junior National Championships/Federation Cup
  • Level 1: Participation in Senior/Junior National Championships/Federation Cup/National Games/Inter-University Championships/All India Inter-University Tournaments

Note: Sports performance must be from events held on or after 01/04/2024.

Age Limit

18 to 25 years as on 01/01/2027. Candidates born between 01/01/2002 and 01/01/2009 (inclusive) are eligible. No age relaxation for any community.

Application Fee

  • General and OBC: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded for eligible candidates appearing in trials)
  • SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250 (full amount refunded for trial appearance)

Selection Process

The selection process involves document verification, field trials, and assessment based on sports achievements, game skills, and educational qualifications.

Mark Distribution (Total: 100 Marks)

  • Sports Achievements: 50 Marks
  • Game Skill & Fitness Trials: 40 Marks
  • Educational Qualification: 10 Marks

Passing Requirements

  • Level 5/4: Minimum 70 Marks
  • Level 3/2: Minimum 65 Marks
  • Level 1: Minimum 60 Marks

How to Apply

Visit the official website to fill the online application with accurate personal and bio-data details. Ensure all required documents and sports certificates are ready before starting the application process.

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