The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway, has announced a new Sports Quota recruitment drive for eligible sportspersons. Through this recruitment, the railway aims to select talented players for various positions across different sports disciplines. Moreover, candidates who meet the prescribed sports achievement standards and other conditions can take part in the recruitment process. The selection will focus strongly on sports performance, game skills, physical fitness, and overall merit. Therefore, eligible sportspersons should carefully review the official notification, keep their supporting documents ready, and complete the online application process within the prescribed schedule.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Eligibility Details
Candidates should meet the prescribed educational requirements for the pay level they wish to apply for. The qualification criteria are as follows:
- Level 5/4:Â Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Level 3/2:Â Candidates must have passed 12th standard or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. Alternatively, candidates with Matriculation plus Act Apprenticeship or Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT can also apply.
- Level 1:Â Candidates must have passed 10th standard from a recognized board. Candidates with ITI, an equivalent qualification, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT are also eligible.
- Candidates waiting for the final result of the required qualification should not apply.
Salary Details
The selected candidates will receive salary according to the pay level assigned to the post. In addition, they will get other admissible allowances and benefits as per applicable Railway rules.
- Level 5/4:Â Pay Matrix Level 5/4
- Level 3/2:Â Pay Matrix Level 3/2
- Level 1:Â Pay Matrix Level 1
The Railway will determine the exact salary based on the post and applicable pay rules at the time of appointment.
Age limit
The Railway will calculate the candidate’s age as on January 1, 2027. Applicants must satisfy the following age criteria:
- Minimum Age:Â 18 years
- Maximum Age:Â 25 years
- Date of Birth: Candidates must have been born between January 1, 2002, and January 1, 2009, both dates inclusive.
Application Fee
Applicants need to pay the prescribed fee through the online payment gateway while submitting the application. The fee structure is as follows:
- General/Other Candidates: ₹500
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minority/EBC Candidates: ₹250
- Candidates who pay ₹500 will receive a ₹400 refund if they are found eligible and actually appear for the selection trial, after applicable bank charges.
- Candidates who pay ₹250 will receive a full refund if they are found eligible and appear for the selection trial, after applicable bank charges.
- The Railway will reject applications without successful fee payment.
Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Cell will select candidates mainly on the basis of their sports performance, trial performance, and educational qualification. The recruitment process will include a Selection Trial followed by merit-based assessment.
Candidates can apply for the sports disciplines mentioned in the notification, including:
- Athletics
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
- Cricket
- Diving
- Football
- Powerlifting
- Swimming
- Ball Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Body Building
- Cycling
- Handball
- Kho-Kho
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
During the Selection Trial, the authorities will assess game skill, physical fitness, and the coach’s observations. Candidates must score at least 25 out of 40 marks in the trial to qualify as FIT for further assessment.
The final merit will carry 100 marks, distributed as follows:
- Sports Achievement:Â 50 marks
- Game Skill, Physical Fitness & Coach’s Observation: 40 marks
- Educational Qualification:Â 10 marks
Candidates must achieve the prescribed overall minimum marks for their respective pay level:
- Level 5/4:Â 70 marks
- Level 3/2:Â 65 marks
- Level 1:Â 60 marks
Finally, the Railway will prepare the merit list based on the candidate’s overall performance. If two candidates secure equal marks, the authorities will give preference to the younger candidate.
Important Dates
| Application Starts | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 226 |
| Total Post | 64 Vacancies |
| Exam Date | No Written Exam |
| Job Type | Permanent Govt Job |
How to Apply
Candidates can submit their applications online through the official RRC Western Railway website. Before applying, they should keep their educational and sports certificates ready. The application process involves the following steps:
- Visit the official RRC Western Railway website.
- Open the online application link for Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27.
- Register and enter your personal details carefully.
- Provide your Aadhaar number or Aadhaar Enrolment ID as required.
- Enter your educational qualification and sports achievement details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application form after checking all the details.
- Save the registration number for future reference.
- Finally, take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safe for the Selection Trial.
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