RRC Western Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC-WR) has released the Sports Quota recruitment notification for the 2026-27 cycle. This recruitment is meant for eligible sportspersons who have achieved recognized sports norms and wish to be considered for Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts to represent the Western Railway Sports Association (WRSA) team. Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully and apply online within the prescribed dates.

RRC-WR is inviting applications for a total of 64 vacancies across pay levels Level 5/4, Level 3/2, and Level 1 (7th CPC). The online application window opens on 2026-09-01 at 10:00 Hrs and closes on 2026-09-30 at 18:00 Hrs. Applications must be submitted online through the official portal, and the selection is trial-based, assessing sports achievement, skill/fitness, and educational qualification. The notification is issued as Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026 (Sports Quota) dated 2026-08-27.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Vacancies are distributed across multiple sports disciplines including Athletics, Hockey, Cricket, Football, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Boxing, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, and others. The notification also states that there is no reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD and Ex-Servicemen in this recruitment.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Educational qualification requirements vary by pay level. For Level 5/4, candidates must be graduates in any discipline from a recognized University. For Level 3/2, candidates must have passed 12th (+2) or equivalent, or Matriculation with Apprenticeship, or Matriculation with ITI (NCVT/SCVT). For Level 1, candidates must have passed 10th, or be ITI qualified, or hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as on 2027-01-01. The notification specifies that only candidates born between 2002-01-01 and 2009-01-01 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply. Any age relaxation details are not provided in the supplied notification text; candidates should confirm relaxation rules, if applicable, in the official detailed notification PDF.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway: rrc-wr.com.
2. On the homepage, find the link for Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 and select New Registration.
3. Fill in basic personal, educational, and sports achievement details to generate your registration number.
4. Log in using the generated credentials to access the full application form.
5. Enter discipline details, event/position, and the level applied for. Provide Aadhaar details as required in the form.
6. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format, including photograph and signature and the relevant certificates.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI.
8. Review all entries, submit the application, and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents required (as stated in the notification text): recent passport-size colour photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm), scanned signature (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm), educational qualification mark sheet/certificate, proof of recognized sports achievement (on or after 2024-04-01), proof of date of birth, caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC where applicable), OBC declaration (Annexure ‘E’), minority community declaration (Annexure ‘A’) if applicable, income certificate for EBC candidates (Annexure ‘B’) if applicable, and Aadhaar card/enrolment slip.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification confirms recruitment across pay levels Level 5/4 (7th CPC), Level 3/2 (7th CPC), and Level 1 (7th CPC). However, the supplied text does not provide the exact pay scale figures (basic pay range). Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the detailed pay structure for each level.

Selection Process

The selection process evaluates sports achievement, game skill, physical fitness, and educational qualification. Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final selection. In Stage 1, eligible candidates are called for a selection trial where game skill, physical fitness, and coach’s observation are assessed out of 40 marks; candidates must score at least 25 out of 40 to be declared FIT and proceed further. In Stage 2, FIT candidates are assessed for total marks with a maximum of 100, comprising recognized sports achievement (50 marks), game skill/physical fitness/coach’s observation (40 marks), and educational qualification (10 marks). In Stage 3, minimum qualifying marks are applied separately by pay level: Level 5/4 requires 70 marks, Level 3/2 requires 65 marks, and Level 1 requires 60 marks. In Stage 4, candidates who are declared fit and meet the qualifying marks undergo document verification and a mandatory medical fitness examination before final appointment.

Eligible candidates should complete their online application and payment well before the last date of 2026-09-30 to avoid last-minute issues and to ensure their application is considered for the trial-based selection process.