The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway, Kolkata has released an official notification for recruitment against the Sports Quota for the year 2025–26. This is a golden opportunity for meritorious sportspersons to join the Indian Railways under Group-C and Erstwhile Group-D posts.
The recruitment drive will be conducted across various sports disciplines with vacancies in Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Kabaddi, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and Weightlifting.
Important Dates
- Opening date of online applications: 10 September 2025 (10:00 hrs)
- Closing date of online applications: 09 October 2025 (18:00 hrs)
Vacancy Details
The recruitment is open for Group-C and Erstwhile Group-D posts under different Pay Levels as per the 7th CPC.
1. Group-C (PB-1, Rs. 5,200–20,200) with GP Rs. 2,400/2,800 (Level-4/5 of 7th CPC)
- Total Posts: 05
- Educational Qualification: Graduation or equivalent
- Sports Disciplines: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Swimming, Table Tennis
2. Group-C (PB-1, Rs. 5,200–20,200) with GP Rs. 1,900/2,000 (Level-2/3 of 7th CPC)
- Total Posts: 12
- Educational Qualification: 12th Pass or equivalent
- Sports Disciplines: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Weightlifting
3. Erstwhile Group-D (PB-1, Rs. 5,200–20,200) with GP Rs. 1,800 (Level-1 of 7th CPC)
- Total Posts: 33
- Educational Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI / Equivalent
- Sports Disciplines: Athletics, Cricket, Hockey, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Weightlifting
Breakup of Vacancies by Sports Discipline
| Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|
| Archery (Men/Women) | 2 |
| Athletics (Men/Women) | Multiple across 100m/200m/800m/1500m/5000m/Triple Jump/High Jump |
| Badminton (Men) | Singles/Doubles |
| Basketball (Men) | Guard/Forward |
| Cricket (Men) | Batsman/Bowler/Spinner/Allrounder |
| Hockey (Men) | Goal Keeper/Defender/Forward |
| Kabaddi (Men/Women) | Left Raider/Right Raider/Allrounder |
| Swimming (Men) | 50m/100m/200m Butterfly |
| Table Tennis (Men) | Singles/Doubles |
| Volleyball (Men/Women) | Attacker/Blocker/Universal |
| Weightlifting (Men/Women) | Various Categories |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 25 years
- No age relaxation is applicable.
- Educational Qualification:
- Level-4/5 (GP 2400/2800): Graduation
- Level-2/3 (GP 1900/2000): 12th Pass
- Level-1 (GP 1800): 10th Pass/ITI
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Sports Achievements (as per norms of Railway Board)
- Trials in respective sports disciplines
- Educational Qualification verification
No written test will be conducted; candidates will be shortlisted purely on sports merit and trials.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable after appearing in trial)
- SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/Women/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250 (refundable after appearing in trial)
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: www.rrcer.org
- Click on the Sports Quota Recruitment 2025–26 link.
- Register with your details and upload documents.
- Pay the required application fee.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for reference.
Official Notification PDF
You can check the official notification for detailed information:
👉 RRC Eastern Railway Sports Quota Notification 2025-26
Conclusion
The Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 is a fantastic opportunity for talented sportspersons who want to serve the nation while pursuing their sporting career. With vacancies across 33 posts in multiple sports, candidates should not miss this chance to apply online before the last date, 09 October 2025.
