POST DETAILS :
Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR) has released a notification for the post of RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW :
Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR)
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
RRC/CR/01/2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opening Date | 15/07/2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Online Application Closing Date | 14/08/2026, 18:00 hrs |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Fee | Refund Provision |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except category below | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded (after bank charges) to eligible candidates who appear for the Trial |
| SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, Women, Minorities, Economically Backward Class | ₹250 | Full amount refunded (after bank charges) to eligible candidates who appear for the Trial |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
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.
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Level | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level 5/4 | Graduation in any faculty from a recognized University |
| Level 3/2 | Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a recognized Board; OR Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship; OR Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT |
| Level-1 | 10th pass from a recognized Board, or ITI, or equivalent, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
Sports Achievement / Eligibility Norms
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 (Senior)
- At least 3rd position in Youth Olympics
- At least 3rd position in Champions Trophy (Hockey)
For Level 3/2 (any one of the following):
- Represented in World Cup, World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, or Champions Trophy (Hockey)
- At least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championships (Junior/Senior)
- At least 3rd position in Asian Championships/Asia Cup (Junior/Senior)
- At least 3rd position in South Asian Federation Games (Senior)
- At least 3rd position in USIC (World Railways) Championships (Senior)
- At least 3rd position in World University Games
- At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships
- At least 3rd position in National Games under the Indian Olympic Association
- At least 3rd position in All India Inter University Championship (Association of Indian Universities)
- 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category)
For Level-1 (any one of the following):
- Represented the country in Commonwealth Championships, Asian Championships/Asia Cup, South Asian Federation (SAF) Games, USIC (World Railways) Championships, or World University Games
- At least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category)
- Represented a State or equivalent unit, with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships (except Marathon and Cross Country)
- At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships
All championships must be conducted under recognized International/National/State Sports Federations and recognized by the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB). Only Senior National and Junior National Championships are considered — rural meets, festival meets, and similar tournaments are not counted. Sports performance is assessed only for events held on or after 01/04/2024. As per RBE 118/2025 dated 24/11/2025, certificates must be issued by NSFs recognized by MoYAS at the time of the championship.
Additional Discipline-Specific Norms
- Athletics (Men/Women): Gold medal in Open National Championships (Senior), Inter State Athletics Championships (Senior), or Asian Championships (Senior) may be considered for GP-2800/2400; medal-winning performance in National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships may be considered for GP-1900 (Level-2) posts.
- Cricket (Men): Level 5/4 requires India-A/India U-19 representation in 2 Test/ODI/T20 matches; Level 3/2 requires quarter-finalist status or participation in specified All India Inter-State/Inter-Zonal championships; Level-1 requires pre-quarter-finalist status in Senior/U-23/U-19 All India Inter State Championships.
- Hockey (Men): Participation in international tournaments of four or more nations, or semifinalist status in Senior National Championships, may be considered for GP-1900/2000 posts.
Railway Sports Quota Vacancy Details
Level 5/4 Posts (5 Vacancies)
| Sport | Category | Events/Position | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Women | 100m, 200m, 400m, 400H, 5000m, 10000m, 20km race walking, Triple Jump, High Jump | 2 |
| Football | Men | Striker, Mid Fielder, Winger | 1 |
| Kho-Kho | Women | All Rounder, Defender, Attacker | 1 |
| Volleyball | Women | Universal, Blocker, Setter, Attacker | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
Level 3/2 Posts (16 Vacancies)
| Sport | Category | Events/Position | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Men | 800m, 1500m | 1 |
| Athletics | Women | 100m, 200m, 400m, 400H, 5000m, 10000m, 20km race walking, Triple Jump, High Jump | 2 |
| Boxing | Men | 50kg/70kg | 1 |
| Boxing | Women | 45-48kg/54kg/65kg | 1 |
| Cycling Track | Men | 1km pursuit, 4km pursuit, Individual Scratch race | 1 |
| Football | Men | Striker, Mid Fielder, Winger | 1 |
| Handball | Women | PP/Centre | 1 |
| Kho-Kho | Men | All Rounder/Defender/Attacker | 1 |
| Kho-Kho | Women | All Rounder/Defender/Attacker | 1 |
| Wrestling (FS) | Men | 70kg/97kg/57kg | 1 |
| Volleyball | Men | Libero/Universal/Setter/Attacker/Blocker | 1 |
| Volleyball | Women | Universal/Setter/Attacker/Blocker | 2 |
| Weightlifting | Men | 88kg, 94kg, 110kg, +110kg | 1 |
| Weightlifting | Women | 48kg, 58kg, 63kg, 87kg | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
Level-1 Posts (38 Vacancies)
| Sport | Category | Events/Position | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Men | Pole Vault, Discus Throw, Hammer Throw | 2 |
| Boxing | Men | 75kg/85kg/90kg/+90kg | 3 |
| Boxing | Women | 57kg/70kg/75kg/80kg | 3 |
| Cricket | Men | Right Arm Fast Bowler/Left Arm Fast Bowler | 2 |
| Cycling Track | Men | 1km pursuit, 4km pursuit, Individual Scratch race | 2 |
| Football | Men | Striker, Mid Fielder, Winger | 2 |
| Handball | Women | PP/Centre/Lefty/All Rounder | 4 |
| Hockey | Men | Forwarder/Mid Fielder | 4 |
| Kho-Kho | Women | All Rounder/Defender/Attacker | 5 |
| Powerlifting | Women | 47kg, 52kg, 63kg, 69kg | 2 |
| Wrestling (FS) | Men | 70kg/97kg/57kg | 2 |
| Wrestling (GR) | Men | 130kg/82kg/60kg/55kg | 2 |
| Volleyball | Men | Setter/Libero/Attacker/Blocker | 2 |
| Weightlifting | Men | 88kg, 94kg, 110kg, +110kg | 2 |
| Weightlifting | Women | 48kg, 58kg, 63kg, 87kg | 1 |
| Total | 38 |
How To Apply For
- Visit www.rrccr.com.
- Log in to the RRC/CR website for the Sports Quota recruitment application.
- Fill personal details and bio-data carefully, including your 12-digit Aadhaar number (or 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID if the card hasn’t been received yet; candidates from Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya, and Assam may use Voter ID, passport, or driving licence number instead).
- Ensure your name, father’s name, and date of birth exactly match your educational and sports certificates.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature as per the specified format.
- Enter an active mobile number and valid email ID, and keep them active throughout the recruitment process.
- Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
- Note your registration number and e-receipt for future reference.
- Take a printout of the completed application to produce at the time of Selection Trial.
Admit Card will be released soon. You can also visit the latest admit card page.
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- Official Website: www.rrccr.com
- Office Address: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway, CPM Conversion’s Office Bldg., P. D’Mello Road, Wadibunder, Mumbai – 400 010.
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are available in the RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 59 vacancies announced for Sports Quota posts in the Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway for the year 2026.