RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 59 Group C & D Posts
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The last date to apply was 14 Aug 2026. The notification below is kept for reference. See jobs open now.
Vacancies
5 Posts
Salary
As per rules
Qualification
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) | 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) | 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 | 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.
Age limit
As per rules
Opens on
15 Jul 2026
Application fee
₹500
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Closes on
14 Aug 2026
Admit card
To be announced
About this recruitment
Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR) has invited online applications from eligible sportspersons who are citizens of India for filling 59 posts under the Open Advertisement Sports Quota for the year 2026-27. This includes 21 posts of Group 'C' (Level 5/4 and Level 3/2) and 38 Level-1 posts (erstwhile Group 'D'). The posts are open to all candidates regardless of community, with no reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS. Only candidates who qualify in the Trials will be considered for further selection.
Eligibility
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) | 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) | 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 | 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.
Important dates
- Advertised On
- 2026-07-11
- Apply Start
- 2026-07-15
- Apply End
- 2026-08-14
Vacancy breakdown
| 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 |
Application fee
- All candidates except category below
- ₹500
- SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, Women, Minorities, Economically Backward Class
- ₹250
At a glance
- Particulars
- Details
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR)
- Employment Notice No
- RRC/CR/01/2026, dated 15/07/2026
- Recruitment Type
- Open Advertisement Sports Quota, 2026-27
- Reservation
- None — open to all communities
- Application Mode
- Online only
