Calling All Athletes! South Western Railway Opens 46 Job Vacancies for Sportspersons
The South Western Railway offers a significant opportunity for talented sportspersons with its 2025 recruitment drive.
A key factor for applicants is that sports achievements from April 1, 2023, onwards will be considered.
The selection process is heavily weighted towards performance, with 90 out of 100 marks allocated to sports trials and past achievements, making it ideal for currently active and successful athletes.
Key Information Table:
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | SWR/P-HQ/Sports (OA)/25-26 |
| Organization | South Western Railway (SWR) |
| Post Name | Various Posts under Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 46 |
| Salary / Pay | As per 7th CPC Level-1, Level-2/3, Level-4/5 |
| Last Date | 20/11/2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrchubli.in |
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Vacancy Details
The South Western Railway has announced a total of 46 vacancies across various levels and divisions. The detailed breakdown is as follows:
Zonal Railway Quota – Level-5/4 (05 Posts)
- Athletics (Men) 400 mts: 01
- Basketball (Women) Pivot: 01
- Cricket (Men) Fast Bowler: 01
- Cricket (Women) All Rounder: 01
- Golf (Men) Golfer: 01
Zonal Railway Quota – Level-3/2 (16 Posts)
- Athletics (Men) 110 mts Hurdles: 01
- Athletics (Women) 800/1500 mts: 01
- Athletics (Women) Shot Put: 01
- Basketball (Women) Small Forward: 01
- Bodybuilding (Men) 85 Kg: 01
- Bodybuilding (Men) 90 Kg: 01
- Cricket (Men) Wicket Keeper Batsman: 01
- Cricket (Women) Left Hand Batter: 01
- Cricket (Women) Left Arm Spinner: 01
- Chess (Men): 01
- Hockey (Men) Goal Keeper: 01
- Swimming (Men) 50,100,200 Back Stroke/Breast Stroke/Butterfly Stroke: 01
- Volleyball (Men) Setter/Blocker: 01
- Volleyball (Men) Attacker/Libero: 01
- Weight Lifting (Men) +110 Kg: 01
- Weight Lifting (Men) 65 Kg: 01
Zonal Railway Headquarters Quota – Level-1 (10 Posts)
- Ball Badminton (Men): 04 (Back-02, Left Front-01, Right Front-01)
- Cricket (Men) Fast Bowler: 01
- Golf (Men) Golfer: 01
- Water Polo (Men): 02 (All Rounder-01, Goalkeeper-01)
- Volleyball (Men): 02 (Setter/Blocker-01, Attacker/Libero-01)
Division Quotas – Level-1 (15 Posts)
- Bangalore Division (05 Posts): Athletics (Men) Shot Put - 01, Athletics (Women) 100/200 mts - 01, Cricket (Women) All Rounder - 03
- Hubli Division (05 Posts): Athletics (Women) - 03 (400 mts-01, Heptathlon-01, 3000 mts Steeplechase-01), Hockey (Men) Forward - 02
- Mysore Division (05 Posts): Basketball (Women) Point Guard - 01, Chess (Men) - 01, Swimming (Men) 800 & 1500m Freestyle & Individual Medley - 01, Table Tennis (Men) Singles/Doubles - 02
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 21/10/2025
- Application Last Date: 20/11/2025 (up to 23:59 hours)
- Trial Date: To be announced later
Application Fees
- All other candidates: ₹500/- (₹400 will be refunded to those who appear for the trials)
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Minorities/EBC candidates: ₹250/- (This fee will be fully refunded to those who appear for the trials)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as of 01/01/2026. This means applicants must have been born between 02/01/2001 and 01/01/2008 (both dates inclusive). No age relaxation is permissible.
Educational Qualification
- Level-5/4: A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Level-3/2: Passed 12th (+2) or its equivalent examination. OR Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship/ITI.
- Level-1: Passed 10th or its equivalent examination from a recognized institution.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on a total of 100 marks, distributed as follows:
- Assessment of Recognized Sports Achievements: 50 Marks
- Game Skill, Physical Fitness & Coach's Observation during Trials: 40 Marks
- Educational Qualification: 10 Marks
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks to be considered:
- Level-5/4: 70 Marks
- Level-3/2: 65 Marks
- Level-1: 60 Marks
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official RRC SWR website by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: www.rrchubli.in.
- Go to the "Notification" section and find the link for "Recruitment against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) ... for the year 2025-26".
- Click on "New Registration" to create an account.
- Log in with your registration number and password.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and sports-related details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents (educational certificates, sports achievement certificates, etc.).
- Proceed to pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.
- After successful payment, review all details, submit the form, and save or print the application receipt for future reference.
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