Railway Recruitment Board
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - register Online for 59 Group C & D Posts
NotificationPublished 15 Jul 2026
As per the official update, Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC Central Railway) Recruitment 2026 notification for 59 Sports Quota Posts. register online from July 15 to August 14 2026 at the government RRC Central Railway careers portal.
Details
Important Dates
- as well Read: RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 (CEN 03/2026): 119 posts , submit Online from 15 July
Central Railway Sports Quota Vacancy Details
- openings are distributed across three pay levels based on sports achievement standards. test-takers who meet higher requirements norms (Level 5/4 or 3/2) may furthermore register for Level-1 posts.
Level-1 Posts (38 Vacancies)
- If Level 5/4 positions in a discipline remain unfilled due to unavailability of suitable applicants , they will be filled from Level 3/2 of the same discipline. Sportspersons meeting Level 5/4 norms although applying only for Level 3/2 will be considered solely at Level 3/2 along with must submit an undertaking not to claim a higher pay level later based on pre-joining achievements.
Age Limit
- applicants must be minimum 18 years along with maximum 25 years as on 01/01/2027. Only aspirants born between 01/01/2002 as well as 01/01/2009 (both dates inclusive) are meeting criteria . aspirants 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.
Educational Qualification
- aspirants possessing higher qualifications must produce the graduation/post-graduation certificate at the time of Document Verification along with Trial. applicants appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must acquire typing proficiency (30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi) within four years of appointment.
Sports Achievement / Eligibility Norms
- For Level 5/4 (any one of the following):
- Represented the country in Olympic Games (Senior Category)
- Aspirants are advised that, 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)
- Candidates should note that, 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)
- The conducting body has announced that, 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)
- Aspirants are advised that, Represented a State or equivalent unit, with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships (except Marathon along with Cross Country)
- At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships
- All championships must be conducted under recognized International/National/State Sports Federations along with recognized by the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB). Sports performance is assessed only for events held on or after 01/04/2024. Only Senior National in addition to Junior National Championships are considered — rural meets, festival meets, in addition to similar tournaments are not counted. 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.
- The official notification states that, 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.
- Interested applicants should know that, as well Read: Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: submit Online for 6777 Posts
Selection Procedure
- All shortlisted applicants are called for Document Verification (DV) in addition to Trial. Only test-takers securing 25 or more out of 40 marks in game skill, physical fitness, as well as coach's observation during trial are assessed further; test-takers declared UNFIT by the Trial Committee are not considered by the Recruitment Committee.
Minimum Qualifying Marks and Initial Pay
- The offer of appointment is purely merit-based. If two sportspersons score equal marks, preference is given to the younger candidate.
Application Fee
- Fee must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking as part of the application process; no edits are allowed after payment. Fee paid by ineligible applicants who still send in will not be refunded. applicants applying for more than one game/event must submit separate applications with separate fees as well as attend all trials separately.
Fee Exemption Categories
- Minority applicants (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians/Parsis): must submit a self-declaration (Annexure-A) at the time of selection trials as well as later furnish a minority community declaration affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.
- Economically Backward Classes (EBC): family income less than ₹50,000 per annum, with an income certificate (Annexure-B format) issued by an authorized officer (District Magistrate/Revenue Officer up to Tehsildar, sitting MP, or equivalent) produced at DV in addition to Trial.
Documents to be Uploaded
- Scanned copy of minimum academic qualification mark sheet/certificate as prescribed for the applicable level
- Certificate proving recognized sports achievement held on or after 01/04/2024
- The department has confirmed that, Proof of date of birth (SSC certificate, mark sheet, or school leaving certificate showing date of birth)
- Scanned caste certificate for SC/ST applicants , where fee exemption is claimed
How to Apply Online
- Browse www.rrccr.com .
- Log in to the RRC/CR website for the Sports Quota recruitment application.
- Fill personal details in addition to bio-data carefully, including your 12-digit Aadhaar number (or 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID if the card hasn't been received yet; applicants from Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya, along with Assam may use Voter ID, passport, or driving licence number instead).
- Interested applicants should know that, Ensure your name, father's name, as well as date of birth exactly match your educational in addition to sports certificates.
- It is informed that, Upload your scanned photograph in addition to signature according to the specified format.
- It is informed that, Enter an active mobile number in addition to valid email ID, in addition to keep them active throughout the recruitment process.
- Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
- Note your registration number as well as e-receipt for future reference.
- As per the official update, Take a printout of the completed application to produce at the time of Selection Trial.
- aspirants need not send printouts, certificates, or copies to RRC/CR by post. Multiple applications with different name, father's name, community, photo, or qualification details for the same discipline will be summarily rejected. A single application cannot cover two or more events/games.
Reasons Applications May Be Rejected
- It is informed that, Missing or improperly formatted scanned signature or photograph
- Photograph with goggles, cap, or unclear/small/unrecognizable image
- Not possessing the prescribed educational or sports qualification on the date of application
- Over-age or under-age, or date of birth not filled/wrongly filled
- Candidates should note that, Candidate's name figuring in the debarred list
- Multiple applications or varied details for the same post
- Application fee not paid or paid incorrectly
- Single application submitted for two or more events/games
- Any attempt to influence or canvass the Recruitment/Trial Committee
Important Instructions
- Original documents for date of birth, educational qualification, in addition to sports achievement are mandatory at DV & Trial; certificates in languages other than English/Hindi require an attested translation.
- No TA/DA/accommodation is provided for selection trials; applicants must bring their own kit along with four passport-size photographs in addition to may need to stay 2-3 days at their own arrangement.
- Aspirants are advised that, Chosen aspirants may be posted anywhere on Central Railway as well as are liable for transfer as per service exigencies.
- Shortlisted male test-takers are liable for active service in the Railway Engineers Unit of Territorial Army.
- Chosen aspirants must submit a 5-year Service Bond in addition to perform in their sport for a minimum of 5 years; performance is assessed during the first two years (probation), in addition to unsatisfactory performance may lead to termination.
- applicants already employed in PSU/Government organizations must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of trial.
- applicants with pending or ongoing doping cases under NADA/WADA are liable for rejection or termination of candidature.
- The number of posts is provisional along with may decrease or become nil; application fee will not be refunded if notified openings are cancelled.
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- submit Online: Use the link provided
- Departmental PDF Notification: Follow this link
- Employment News Paper PDF Notification: Use the link provided
- Departmental webpage: 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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