RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 50 Group C & D Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell (Eastern Railway) has published an Open Advertisement (Sports Quota) 2025-26 inviting online applications from eligible sportspersons for 50 vacancies in Group-C (Level-4/5 & Level-2/3) and erstwhile Group-D (Level-1). Candidates meeting the prescribed minimum sports norms and educational qualifications may apply online on the RRC/ER portal between the dates given below. The recruitment involves field trials, assessment of sports achievements and document verification.
📑 Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details (50)
- Eligibility & Age
- Application Fee & Refund
- Important Dates
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Documents to Upload
- Important Links
- Long-form FAQs
🔎 Overview
Railway Recruitment Cell — Eastern Railway (RRC/ER) has released Notification No. RRC/ER/Sports Quota/(Open Advertisement)/2025-26 on 2025-09-03. Online applications open on 2025-09-10 (10:00 hrs) and close on 2025-10-09 (18:00 hrs). The notification invites applications from Indian nationals for recruitment under sports quota against 50 posts in various levels/pay bands. Field trials are tentatively scheduled from December 2025 / January 2026 onwards; exact dates/venues will be communicated on the RRC/ER website.
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway (RRC/ER) |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | RRC/ER/Sports Quota/(Open Advertisement)/2025-26 |
| Notification Date | 2025-09-03 |
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Apply Mode | Online — via RRC/ER portal (www.rrcer.org) |
| Job Location | Eastern Railway Zones / Units (posting as per vacancy) |
| Official Site | rrcer.org |
📌 Vacancy Details (50)
The notification lists vacancies across three categories (Level-4/5, Level-2/3 and Level-1). Breakup as per the official PDF:
| Category (Pay Level) | No. of Posts | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Category-1: Group C — Level-4/Level-5 (GP Rs.2400/2800) | 05 | Sports: Archery, Athletics (W), Swimming (M/W) — 05 posts |
| Category-2: Group C — Level-2/Level-3 (GP Rs.1900/2000) | 12 | Multiple disciplines (Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball (W), Kabaddi, Volleyball, Table Tennis etc.) — 12 posts |
| Category-3: Erstwhile Group D — Level-1 (GP Rs.1800) | 33 | Large mix: Athletics, Basketball (W), Cricket (M/W), Football, Hockey, Kabaddi, Swimming, Volleyball etc. — 33 posts |
| Total | 50 |
🎓 Eligibility & Age
- Educational Qualification:
- Level-4/5 (Group C): Passed Graduation or equivalent from recognised University.
- Level-2/3 (Group C): Passed Class 12th (10+2) OR Matric (10th) + ITI / NAC / Apprenticeship as applicable.
- Level-1 (Erstwhile Group D): Passed Class 10th or ITI / NAC as applicable. (See para 4 of notification for post-wise minima.)
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years. Date of reckoning: 2026-01-01. No age relaxation is permissible.
- Sports Norms: Minimum recognized sports achievements vary by category — international medals/representation for Category-1, national/All-India level achievements for Category-2, state/national-level norms for Category-3. (Full event-specific norms available in notification.)
- Medical Standard: Candidates must be declared fit by Railway Medical Authority for the offered posts.
💲 Application Fee & Refund
- UR / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹500 (Refundable ₹400 to those found eligible & who actually appear in field trial after bank charges).
- SC / ST / Women / Minorities / EBC: ₹250 (Refundable under same conditions).
- Payment Mode: Online — Netbanking / Debit / Credit Card / UPI. Cash/Cheque/CRFS/DD not accepted.
- Refund Handling: Refund will be processed to the account specified in application (see notification para 11-v).
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Published on Website | 2025-09-03 |
| Online Applications Start | 2025-09-10 at 10:00 |
| Online Applications Close | 2025-10-09 at 18:00 |
| Tentative Period for Field Trials | December 2025 / January 2026 onwards (Exact dates to be notified) |
| e-Call Letter (Admit) Availability | Will be available on RRC/ER website 20 days before trial date |
📝 Selection Process
- Assessment includes: Sports achievement evaluation, field trials (game skill, fitness, coach observation) and educational qualification.
- Marks distribution: Sports achievement — 50 marks; Trials (game skill/fitness/coach) — 40 marks; Educational qualification — 10 marks (Total = 100).
- FIT in Trial: Candidate must score ≥25/40 in trials to be FIT. Minimum qualifying marks for final merit: Level-4/5 — 70, Level-2/3 — 65, Level-1 — 60.
- Final merit prepared on combined marks; tie-breaker: younger candidate preferred.
- Selected candidates will undergo medical exam and document verification; appointment provisional subject to verification and medical fitness.
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-step)
- Visit the RRC/ER website: https://rrcer.org and click the “Online/E-Application for Sports Quota /2025-26” link when active.
- Complete New Registration — note your registration number & password sent by SMS/e-mail.
- Login, fill personal details, educational & sports achievements (provide event name, position, issuing authority, year) and upload required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online as applicable and submit the form. Note: multiple applications for different categories/disciplines require separate forms and separate fee payments.
- After final submission, download/print the application and preserve registration number for future correspondence.
📎 Documents to Upload (As per Notification)
- Passport size photograph (colour, white background, 35mm x 45mm; JPG; 20KB–50KB).
- Signature and Left Thumb Impression (LTI) images (JPG; 10KB–40KB).
- Proof of age (Matriculation / 10th certificate).
- Educational qualification certificates (as per post requirement).
- All recognized sports achievement certificates (as per para 6 & 7 of notification).
- Community / caste / income / EWS / minority / ex-servicemen certificates where applicable (see annexures I–IV).
- Annexure-V affidavit (mandatory) and other annexures as applicable.
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (RRC/ER) | View Notification on RRC/ER |
| Apply Online (RRC/ER Portal) | Apply at RRC/ER (rrcer.org) |
| Sarkari Result Daily Jobs | Latest Sarkari Jobs |
❓ Long-form FAQs — RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025
- When does the online application open for RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025?
The online application for RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 starts on 2025-09-10. - What is the last date to apply for RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025?
The last date to submit online applications is 2025-10-09 (up to 18:00 hrs). - How many vacancies are available under RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025?
There are a total of 50 posts across Category-1 (5), Category-2 (12) and Category-3 (33). - What is the age limit for RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age. The date of reckoning of age is 2026-01-01. No age relaxation is allowed. - Where to apply for RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025?
Applications must be submitted online via the RRC/ER website: https://rrcer.org.
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Disclaimer: Post-wise eligibility, sports norms, fee, age and selection procedure are reproduced from the official RRC/ER notification (RRC/ER Sports Quota 2025-26). Always verify details from the original notification and RRC/ER website before applying.
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