The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway has released the Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 notification through Employment Notice No. RRC/CR/01/2026. Eligible sportspersons can apply online for 59 vacancies in Group C and Level-1 posts across various sports disciplines. The online application process begins on 15 July 2026 and will remain open until 14 August 2026.
Candidates who have represented India or achieved the prescribed sports performance in recognized championships can apply. Selection will be based on Document Verification, Sports Trial, Sports Achievement Assessment, and Educational Qualification. There is no reservation under this recruitment, and appointments will be made purely on merit.
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 |
| Employment Notice | RRC/CR/01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 59 Posts |
| Job Location | Central Railway |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Opening Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 August 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.rrccr.com |
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 15 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 |
| Trial / DV Date | To be notified |
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refundable after appearing in Trial) |
| SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 (Fully refundable after appearing in Trial) |
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Pay Level | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5/4 | 5 | Graduation in any discipline |
| Level 3/2 | 16 | 12th Pass / Matric + ITI / Apprenticeship |
| Level 1 | 38 | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC |
| Total | 59 | Sports Eligibility Required |
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2027.
- Candidates should be born between 01 January 2002 and 01 January 2009 (both dates inclusive).
- No age relaxation is admissible for any category.
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be conducted through:
- Document Verification
- Sports Trial
- Assessment of Sports Achievements
- Educational Qualification Marks
- Medical Examination
Marks Distribution
- Sports Achievement – 50 Marks
- Trial / Game Skill – 40 Marks
- Educational Qualification – 10 Marks
Minimum qualifying marks:
- Level 5/4 – 70 Marks
- Level 3/2 – 65 Marks
- Level 1 – 60 Marks
How to Apply for RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official RRC Central Railway website. Register using Aadhaar (or other permitted ID where applicable), complete the online application form, upload the required documents, photograph and signature, pay the application fee online, and submit the application before the closing date. Candidates should keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference and produce original documents during the Document Verification and Trial process.
RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| RRC CR Official Website | RRC CR |
