Posted on: July 16, 2026 By: Team RIJADEJA.com
RRC CR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Are you an active sportsperson dreaming of a prestigious government job with the Indian Railways? Your golden opportunity has arrived! The Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR) has officially released the Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification. This year, RRC CR is inviting online applications to fill 59 vacancies across various Group ‘C’ and Level-1 (erstwhile Group ‘D’) posts. The online application window is active from July 15, 2026, to August 14, 2026. If you have represented your state or country in recognized tournaments and meet the basic educational criteria, this is your ticket to a highly rewarding career. In this comprehensive guide, we have broken down everything you need to know about the RRC CR Sports Quota 2026, including the step-by-step apply online link, discipline-wise vacancy list, eligibility requirements, and the selection process.
RRC CR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC CR)
- Notification Year: 2026 (Recruitment Year 2026-27)
- Employment Notice No.: RRC/CR/01/2026 dated 15/07/2026
- Total Vacancies: 59 Posts (Group C & Level 1)
- Application Mode: Online Only
Eligibility Criteria for RRC Central Railway Sports Quota 2026
Educational Qualification
- Level – 5/4: Minimum Graduation in any faculty from a recognized University.
- Level – 3/2: Passed 12th (+2 stage) OR its Equivalent Examination from recognized Board. OR Passed Matriculation from recognized Board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. OR Passed Matriculation from recognized Board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT.
- Level – 1: 10th Pass from recognized Board OR ITI OR Equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
- Note:
- Persons if appointed to the category of Clerk-cum-Typist should acquire Typing proficiency Test of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within a period of four years from the date of appointment and till such time their appointments to this category will be provisional.
- Candidates possessing higher qualification should produce graduation/post-graduation certificate at the time of DV & trial.
Sports Achievements/Eligibility Norms
- For Levels 5/4:
- Represented the country in Olympics Games (Senior Category), OR
- At least 3rd position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior), OR
- At least 3rd position in World Championships (Junior/Senior), OR
- At least 3rd position in Asian Games (Senior), OR
- At least 3rd position in Commonwealth Games (Senior), OR
- At least 3rd position in Youth Olympics, OR
- At least 3rd position in Champions Trophy (Hockey).
- For Levels 3/2:
- Represented in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior), OR
- Represented in World Championships (Junior/Senior), OR
- Represented in Asian Games (Senior), OR
- Represented in Commonwealth Games (Senior), OR
- Represented in Youth Olympics, OR
- Represented in Asian Championships (Senior/Junior), OR
- Represented in Commonwealth Championships (Senior/Junior), OR
- At least 3rd position in Senior National Championships, OR
- At least 3rd position in Junior National Championships, OR
- At least 3rd position in Federation Cup (Senior).
- For Level 1:
- Participation in Senior National Championships, OR
- Participation in Junior National Championships, OR
- Participation in Federation Cup (Senior), OR
- Participation in National Games, OR
- Participation in Inter-University National Championships, OR
- Participation in All India Inter-University Tournaments.
- Note: Sports performance will be adjudged based on participation in sports events held on or after 01/04/2024.
Age limit
- Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 01/01/2027. Candidates born between 01/01/2002 and 01/01/2009 (both days inclusive) should only apply. Candidates born on or before 31/12/2001 are not eligible. Similarly, candidates born on or after 02/01/2009 are also not eligible. (No relaxation in lower or upper age limit for any Community of candidate).
Application Fee
- General and OBC Candidates: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 will be refunded to those who are found eligible and actually appear in the selection trial).
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Minorities/EBC Candidates: Rs. 250 (The full amount of Rs. 250 will be refunded to those who appear in the trial).
RRC CR Sports Quota 2026 Selection Process
- RC CR Sports Quota Selection Process 2026 is based on trials and sports certificates.
- Document Verification & Trials: Candidates will be called for document checking and actual field trials.
- Trial Evaluation: Candidates must score a minimum of 25 out of 40 marks in the game skill and fitness test to be declared FIT. Unfit candidates will be eliminated.
- Final Assessment: Fit candidates will be evaluated out of a total of 100 marks.
- Distribution of Marks (Total: 100 Marks)
- Sports Achievements: 50 Marks
- Game Skill & Fitness Trials: 40 Marks
- Educational Qualification: 10 Marks
- Passing Marks Requirements
- Level 5/4: Minimum 70 Marks
- Level 3/2: Minimum 65 Marks
- Level 1: Minimum 60 Marks
How to Apply Online for Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
- Visit official website and log in to fill the online application with accurate personal and bio-data details. Candidates must furnish a 12-digit Aadhaar number (with stated exceptions for certain states), ensure their name, father’s name, and date of birth match all certificates, and upload a recent photograph and signature per the prescribed specifications. Fee is paid online through the integrated payment gateway; no edits are allowed after payment. A registration number is issued on submission and must be preserved, and a printout must be produced at the trial. Separate applications with separate fees are required for each game or event.
Important Dates for RRC CR Sports Quota 2026
- Opening Date and Time for online Application: 15.07.2026 at 10.00 Hrs.
- Closing Date and Time of online Applications: 14.08.2026 at 18.00 Hrs.