Organization: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway
Advertisement Number: RRC/ER/Sports Quota/(Open Advertisement)/ 2025-26
Total Vacancies: 50 Posts
Job Location: Various units across Eastern Railway
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: www.rrcer.org
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Publication Date: 3rd September 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 10th September 2025 at 10:00 AM
- Online Application Last Date: 9th October 2025 at 6:00 PM
- Tentative Trial Period: December 2025 / January 2026 onwards
🧾 Vacancy Details (Post-Wise & Category-Wise)
Category 1: Level-4/Level-5 (GP Rs. 2400/2800) – 05 Posts
| Sport | Gender | Discipline/Events | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | M & W | Recurve/Compound | 01 |
| Athletics | W | 100m, 200m, 800m, 1500m, 10000m, Triple Jump, High Jump | 02 |
| Swimming | M | Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly (50m/100m/200m) | 01 |
| Swimming | W | Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly (50m/100m/200m) | 01 |
| Total | 05 |
Category 2: Level-2/Level-3 (GP Rs. 1900/2000) – 12 Posts
| Sport | Gender | Discipline/Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | M & W | Recurve/Compound | 01 |
| Athletics | W | 100m, 200m, 800m, 1500m, 10000m, Triple Jump, High Jump | 02 |
| Badminton | M | – | 01 |
| Badminton | W | – | 01 |
| Basketball | W | Point Guard/Forward/Post | 01 |
| Kabaddi | W | Left Raider/All Rounder | 01 |
| Kabaddi | M | All Rounder, Raider, Cover, Corner | 01 |
| Volleyball | M | Attacker/Blocker/Setter/Universal | 01 |
| Volleyball | W | Attacker/Blocker/Universal | 01 |
| Table Tennis | M | – | 01 |
| Table Tennis | W | – | 01 |
| Total | 12 |
Category 3: Level-1 (GP Rs. 1800) – 33 Posts
| Sport | Gender | Discipline/Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | W | 100m, 200m, 800m, 1500m, 10000m, Triple Jump, High Jump | 01 |
| Basketball | W | Point Guard/Forward/Post | 02 |
| Cricket | M | Fast Bowler, Batter, Spinner, All-rounder | 02 |
| Cricket | W | Medium Pacer, Batter All-rounder, Spinner All-rounder | 03 |
| Football | M | Goal Keeper, Defender, Midfielder, Striker | 06 |
| Hockey | M | Goal Keeper, Full Back, Midfielder, Forward | 06 |
| Kabaddi | W | Left Raider/Allrounder | 02 |
| Kabaddi | M | Allrounder, Raider, Cover, Corner | 03 |
| Swimming | M | Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly | 01 |
| Swimming | W | Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly | 01 |
| Volleyball | M | Attacker/Blocker/Setter/Universal | 03 |
| Volleyball | W | Attacker/Blocker/Universal | 03 |
| Total | 33 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
A. Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Note: No age relaxation is permissible.
B. Educational Qualification
- For Level-4/5: Graduation or equivalent from a recognized University.
- For Level-2/3: Passed 12th (10+2) OR Matriculation + ITI/NAC.
- For Level-1: Passed 10th OR ITI/NAC.
- Note: No relaxation in educational qualification.
C. Sports Achievement Norms
Candidates must have represented the country/state or achieved specific rankings in recognized national/international tournaments. The norms are extensive and vary for each sport and category. Please refer to the official notification (Para 6, 7, and 9) for the exact and detailed eligibility criteria for your specific sport.
💰 Application Fee
- For UR/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹500/-
- For SC/ST/All Females/Minorities/EBC: ₹250/-
- Refund: The fee (minus bank charges) will be refunded to all eligible candidates who actually appear for the Field Trial.
- Payment Mode: Online via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
📲 How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC ER website: www.rrcer.org.
- Click on the link for “Online/E-Application for Sports Quota /2025-26”.
- Complete the New Registration and note your Registration Number and Password.
- Log in and fill out the application form carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents:
- Photograph (20-50 KB, JPG)
- Signature & LTI (10-40 KB, JPG)
- Age Proof (10th Certificate)
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Sports Achievement Certificates
- Caste/Community Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate for EWS/EBC
- Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
- Affidavit (as per Annexure-V)
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
🔍 Selection Process
The selection will be based on a 100-mark system:
- Field Trial (40 Marks): Assessment of game skill and physical fitness. Candidates must score a minimum of 25 marks to be declared “FIT”.
- Assessment of Sports Achievements (50 Marks): Based on certificates provided.
- Educational Qualification (10 Marks): Higher qualifications get more marks.
- Medical Examination: Only medically fit candidates will be appointed.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- Level-4/5: 70 Marks
- Level-2/3: 65 Marks
- Level-1: 60 Marks
⚠️ Important Instructions & Notes
- Read the Official Notification Thoroughly before applying. This summary is for informational purposes only.
- Candidates can apply for multiple categories and sports disciplines but must submit separate applications and fees for each.
- All sports certificates must be from recognized federations and earned on or after 01/04/2023.
- Original documents must be presented during the trial and document verification stage.
- Selected candidates will have to sign a 5-year service bond and can be posted anywhere on Eastern Railway.
- No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided for attending trials.
- Beware of fraudsters. RRC does not appoint any agents or coaching centers. Recruitment is purely merit-based.
For complete details on sports norms, certificate formats, and detailed instructions, download the official notification from the link below.
🔗 Download Official Notification & Apply Online: Visit RRC ER Official Website