RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 for 50 Posts
This is a significant opportunity for talented sportspersons to secure a government job with Indian Railways. The recruitment drive offers 50 vacancies across Group 'C' and 'D' posts, catering to athletes with varying educational qualifications and sporting achievements.
Candidates must carefully review the specific sports norms and ensure their achievements fall within the reckoning period starting from 01/04/2023.
Key Information Table:
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | RRC/ER/Sports Quota/(Open Advertisement)/ 2025-26 |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway |
| Post Name | Group ‘C’ & Erstwhile Group ‘D’ (Sports Quota) |
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Salary / Pay | Level-1 to Level-5 (As per 7th CPC) |
| Last Date | 09/10/2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rrcer.org |
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Vacancy Details
| Category | Name of Sports | Gender | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category-1: Level-4/5 (Total: 05) | Archery | M & W | 01 |
| Athletics | W | 02 | |
| Swimming | M | 01 | |
| Swimming | W | 01 | |
| Category-2: Level-2/3 (Total: 12) | Archery | M & W | 01 |
| Athletics | W | 02 | |
| Badminton | M | 01 | |
| Badminton | W | 01 | |
| Basketball | W | 01 | |
| Kabaddi | W | 01 | |
| Kabaddi | M | 01 | |
| Volleyball | M | 01 | |
| Volleyball | W | 01 | |
| Table Tennis | M | 01 | |
| Table Tennis | W | 01 | |
| Category-3: Level-1 (Total: 33) | Athletics | W | 01 |
| Basketball | W | 02 | |
| Cricket | M | 02 | |
| Cricket | W | 03 | |
| Football | M | 06 | |
| Hockey | M | 06 | |
| Kabaddi | W | 02 | |
| Kabaddi | M | 03 | |
| Swimming | M | 01 | |
| Swimming | W | 01 | |
| Volleyball | M | 03 | |
| Volleyball | W | 03 | |
| Grand Total | 50 | ||
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 10/09/2025 at 10:00 hrs
- Application Last Date: 09/10/2025 at 18:00 hrs
- Exam Date (Tentative): Field trials will be held from December 2025 / January 2025 onwards.
Application Fees
- For all other candidates (UR/OBC/EWS Male): Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- will be refunded to those who appear for the Field Trial).
- For SC, ST, Women, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes (EBC): Rs. 250/- (This fee will be fully refunded to those who appear for the Field Trial).
Payment must be made online via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
The date for calculating age is 01.01.2026. No age relaxation is permissible.
Educational Qualification
- Level - 4/5: Passed Graduation or its equivalent from a Govt. recognized University/Institution.
- Level - 2/3: Passed class 12th (10+2 stage) or its equivalent. OR Passed Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship OR Passed class 10th plus ITI or its equivalent.
- Level - 1: Passed class 10th or its equivalent OR ITI passed or its equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Note: Candidates must also meet the minimum sports norms specified in the official notification for each category.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on performance in field trials and assessment of sports achievements. The process includes:
- Field Trials: To assess game skills, physical fitness, and performance (40 marks). Candidates must score 25 or more to be considered 'FIT'.
- Assessment of Sports Achievements & Education: A merit list will be prepared based on marks awarded for recognized sports achievements (50 marks) and educational qualifications (10 marks).
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC/ER website: www.rrcer.org.
- Click on the link "Online/E-Application for Sports Quota /2025-26".
- Click on "New Registration" and fill in your basic personal details to get a registration number and password.
- Log in using the registration number and password.
- Fill out the application form with all required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, LTI, and other required documents (educational certificates, sports achievements, caste certificates, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online: | Click Here |
| Official Notification: | Download PDF |
| Official Website: | www.rrcer.org |
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