01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | CENTRAL RAILWAY |
| Job reference | 01KZX7YZBG29024PK60T7PAJR6 |
| Vacancies | 38 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | See official notification |
| Employment | Not specified |
| Applications close | 14 Aug 2026, 11:30 PM IST |
About this post
CENTRAL RAILWAY has issued an official recruitment notification for Sports Quota — Level 1.
Thirty-eight Sports Quota posts in the printed men’s and women’s disciplines and events/positions.
Sports achievements/eligibility norms — Level 1: a) Represented the country in Commonwealth Championships (Junior/Senior Category) OR; b) Represented the country in Asian Championships / Asia Cup (Junior /Senior Category) OR; c) Represented the country in South Asian Federations (SAF) Games (Senior Category) OR; d) Represented the country USIC (World Railways) Championships (Senior Category) OR; e) Represented the country in World University Games OR; f) At least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category) OR; g) Represented a State of equivalent Unit, except in Marathon and Cross Country with at least 8th position in Senior National championships only; h) At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships.
Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.
- Qualification
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- Pay
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Level-1; Initial Pay (in ₹) 18000/-
- Higher eligibility applicable to Level 1
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Applicants who meet higher eligibility criteria i.e. level-5/4 or 3/2 are also eligible to apply for level-1.
- Sports-event recency
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Sports performance will be adjudged on the basis of the Participation in sports events held on or after 01/04/2024.
- Training and emoluments
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Emoluments on initial appointment will be minimum pay of the level of pay plus other allowances as admissible at that time. During training period only stipend will be paid as applicable. Candidates may have to give security deposit and execute indemnity bond, wherever necessary.
- Vacancies provisional
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The number of vacancies indicated in this notification is provisional and may decrease or even become NIL at a later stage depending upon the actual needs of the Railway Administration.
- Medical and verification
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Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificate and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
- Service Bond
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Selected candidates will have to submit a “Service Bond” of 5 years at the time of appointment.
- Application mode
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ONLINE
Important dates
- Opening Date and Time for online ApplicationJul 15, 2026
- Closing Date and Time of online ApplicationsAug 14, 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 38 posts
| Category or allocation | Vacancies | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics · Men | 2 | PV, Discuss Throw, Hammer Throw |
| Boxing · Men | 3 | 75kg/85kg/90kg/+90kg |
| Boxing · Women | 3 | 57kg/70kg/75kg/80kg |
| Cricket · Men | 2 | Right Arm Fast Bowler/Left Arm Fast Bowler |
| Cycling Track · Men | 2 | 1 km pursuit, 4 km pursuit, Individual Scratch race |
| Football · Men | 2 | Striker, Mid Fielder, Winger |
| Handball · Women | 4 | PP/Centre/Lefty/All Rounder |
| Hockey · Men | 4 | Forwarder/Mid Fielder |
| Kho Kho · Women | 5 | All Rounder/Defender/Attacker |
| Powerlifting · Women | 2 | 47kg,52kg,63kg,69kg |
| Wrestling (FS) · Men | 2 | 70 KG/97KG/57 KG |
| Wrestling (GR) · Men | 2 | 130 KG/82KG/60 KG/55kg |
| Volleyball · Men | 2 | Setter/ Libero / Attacker/Blocker |
| Weightlifting · Men | 2 | 88kg,94kg,110kg,+110kg |
| Weightlifting · Women | 1 | 48kg,58kg,63kg,87kg |
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
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Age and relaxation
| Age and cutoff | Cutoff Jan 1, 2027; minimum 18; maximum 25 years |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | Level-1; Initial Pay (in ₹) 18000/- |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- DV and trialAll eligible candidates will be called for DV & trial.
- Fitness threshold at trialAfter trial, only FIT candidates securing 25 or more out of 40 marks for game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observations during trial shall be assessed for the next stage; candidates declared UNFIT will not be assessed further.
- Minimum qualifying marksMinimum qualifying marks for Level 1: 60 Marks.
- Merit and tie-breakingThe offer of appointment shall be given purely on the basis of merit. In case more than one sportsperson score the same marks, preference will be given to younger candidate to decide the merit.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Apply online
Candidates are required to apply ONLINE by visiting www.rrccr.com Detailed instructions for filling up ONLINE applications will be available on the website.
- 02Separate applications and fees
Candidate applying for more than one game/event shall submit separate applications with separate fees. Such candidates have to attend all the trial separately for recruitment.
- 03No postal submission
Candidate need not send any application printout or certificates or copies to RRC CR by post.
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| All applicants | https://www.rrccr.com | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Sports achievements/eligibility norms — Level 1 | a) Represented the country in Commonwealth Championships (Junior/Senior Category) OR; b) Represented the country in Asian Championships / Asia Cup (Junior /Senior Category) OR; c) Represented the country in South Asian Federations (SAF) Games (Senior Category) OR; d) Represented the country USIC (World Railways) Championships (Senior Category) OR; e) Represented the country in World University Games OR; f) At least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category) OR; g) Represented a State of equivalent Unit, except in Marathon and Cross Country with at least 8th position in Senior National championships only; h) At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships. |
| Higher eligibility applicable to Level 1 | Applicants who meet higher eligibility criteria i.e. level-5/4 or 3/2 are also eligible to apply for level-1. |
| Sports-event recency | Sports performance will be adjudged on the basis of the Participation in sports events held on or after 01/04/2024. |
| Training and emoluments | Emoluments on initial appointment will be minimum pay of the level of pay plus other allowances as admissible at that time. During training period only stipend will be paid as applicable. Candidates may have to give security deposit and execute indemnity bond, wherever necessary. |
| Vacancies provisional | The number of vacancies indicated in this notification is provisional and may decrease or even become NIL at a later stage depending upon the actual needs of the Railway Administration. |
| Medical and verification | Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificate and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. |
| Service Bond | Selected candidates will have to submit a “Service Bond” of 5 years at the time of appointment. |