The Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC WR) has released Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026 (Sports Quota), dated 27 August 2026, inviting online applications for recruitment against the Open Advertisement Sports Quota for the year 2026-27. Through the RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026, Western Railway will fill a total of 64 posts — 21 posts in Group ‘C’ and 43 posts in the erstwhile Group ‘D’ category — across Level 5/4, Level 3/2 and Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
There is no reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD and Ex-Servicemen under this notification, as it is an open sports-quota recruitment. Eligible Indian sportspersons with recognised achievements in the notified disciplines can apply online from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 through www.rrc-wr.com. This article explains the vacancy break-up, eligibility, application fee, selection process and how to apply for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.
RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (Ministry of Railways) |
| Recruitment Name | Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026 (Sports Quota) — Recruitment against Open Advertisement Sports Quota 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Sportspersons — Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts, various disciplines |
| Total Vacancies | 64 (21 Group ‘C’ + 43 erstwhile Group ‘D’) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Anywhere on Western Railway |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 September 2026, 18:00 hrs |
| Trial / Exam Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Admit Card / Call Letter Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Result Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
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Application Fee
The application fee for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 must be paid online through the payment gateway integrated with the application form. No change or edit is permitted once the fee is paid.
| Category | Fee |
| All other candidates | Rs. 500/-, with Rs. 400/- refunded to those found eligible who actually appear in the Trial, after deducting bank charges |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Women / Minorities / Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250/-, refundable to those found eligible who actually appear in the Trial, after deducting bank charges |
Payment can be made using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. Transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. Fee paid by ineligible candidates who still apply will not be refunded.
Vacancy Details
The 64 posts under RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 are distributed across three pay levels as shown below. Note: if the 5 posts in Level 5/4 do not receive suitable eligible candidates, they will be downgraded and filled in Level 3/2 in the same discipline.
Level 5/4 (7th CPC) — Total 5 Posts
| Discipline | Event / Position | Posts |
| Athletics (Men) | 100M, 200M, 800M, Decathlon, Shot Put | 1 |
| Gymnastics (Men) | All Rounder, Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar | 1 |
| Hockey (Women) | Striker, Midfielder, All Rounder | 1 |
| Weightlifting (Men) | 71kg, 88kg, 110kg | 1 |
| Wrestling (Men) Free Style | 57kg, 79kg, 86kg, 92kg | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
Level 3/2 (7th CPC) — Total 16 Posts
| Discipline | Event / Position | Posts |
| Athletics (Men) | 100M, 200M, 800M, Decathlon, Shot Put | 1 |
| Athletics (Women) | 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 3000M Steeplechase | 1 |
| Cricket (Men) | All Rounder, Fast Bowler, Batsman | 2 |
| Cricket (Women) | Spin Bowling All-rounder, Pace Bowler | 2 |
| Diving (Men) | 1M Springboard, 3M Springboard, High Board | 1 |
| Diving (Women) | 1M Springboard, 3M Springboard, High Board | 1 |
| Football (Men) | Goal Keeper, Defender, Midfielder | 2 |
| Gymnastics (Men) | All Rounder, Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar | 1 |
| Hockey (Women) | Striker, Midfielder, All Rounder | 1 |
| Powerlifting (Women) | 57kg, Above +84kg | 1 |
| Swimming (Men) | 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle | 1 |
| Weightlifting (Men) | 71kg, 88kg, 110kg | 1 |
| Wrestling (Men) Free Style | 57kg, 79kg, 86kg, 92kg | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
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Level 1 (7th CPC) — Total 43 Posts
| Discipline | Event / Position | Posts |
| Athletics (Men) | 400M Hurdles, High Jump, 10000M | 2 |
| Athletics (Women) | 400M Hurdles, Pole Vault, Shot Put | 2 |
| Ball Badminton (Men) | Front Cum Center, Back Position | 4 |
| Basketball (Men) | All Rounder | 2 |
| Basketball (Women) | All Rounder | 2 |
| Boxing (Men) | 50kg, 70kg, 75kg, Above +90kg | 2 |
| Boxing (Women) | 48kg, 60kg, 70kg, Above +81kg | 2 |
| Body Building (Men) | 55kg, 70kg, 75kg, 90kg, Above +100kg | 2 |
| Cycling (Men) | Individual Time Trial, Criterium Race, Individual Road Race | 2 |
| Hockey (Men) | Defender, Midfielder, Forward | 2 |
| Handball (Men) | Right Wing, Goal Keeper | 2 |
| Handball (Women) | Right Back, Left Back | 2 |
| Kho-Kho (Men) | All Rounder | 4 |
| Kho-Kho (Women) | All Rounder | 2 |
| Powerlifting (Men) | 66kg, 74kg, 93kg, 120kg | 3 |
| Swimming (Men) | 400m Individual Medley, 200m Butterfly | 1 |
| Volleyball (Women) | Setter, Blocker, Libero, Attacker, All-Rounder | 3 |
| Water Polo (Men) | All Rounder | 2 |
| Weightlifting (Women) | 63kg, 86kg, Above +86kg | 2 |
| Total | 43 |
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 01/01/2027. Candidates born between 01/01/2002 and 01/01/2009 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply. Age relaxation for reserved categories is Not Mentioned in the Official Notification, since this is an open advertisement with no category-wise reservation.
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Educational Qualification (Level-wise)
| Level | Minimum Prescribed Educational Qualification |
| Level 5/4 | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Level 3/2 | Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a recognized board; OR Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship; OR Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT |
| Level 1 | 10th pass from a recognized board, OR ITI, OR equivalent, OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible and should not apply. Candidates selected for the Clerk-cum-Typist category must qualify a typing proficiency test (30 w.p.m. English or 25 w.p.m. Hindi) within four years of appointment.
Post-wise Eligibility — Sports Achievement Norms
Only sportspersons who have achieved the eligibility norms below in a recognized championship between 01/04/2024 and the date of notification, and who remain active, are eligible to apply.
| Level | Minimum Sports Norms Required |
| Level 5/4 | Represented India in the Olympic Games (Senior), OR at least 3rd position in the World Cup/World Championships (Junior/Senior), Asian Games (Senior), Commonwealth Games (Senior), Youth Olympics, Champions Trophy (Hockey), or Thomas/Uber Cup (Badminton) |
| Level 3/2 | Represented India in World Cup/World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, Champions Trophy or Thomas/Uber Cup; OR at least 3rd position in Commonwealth/Asian Championships, South Asian Federation Games, USIC (World Railways) Championship, World University Games, Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, National Games, or Inter-University Championship; OR 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior) |
| Level 1 | Represented in Commonwealth/Asian Championships, South Asian Federation Games, USIC Championship or World University Games; OR at least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior); OR represented a State/equivalent unit with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships (except Marathon and Cross Country) |
Discipline-specific conditions apply for Athletics, Ball Badminton, Body Building, Boxing, Cricket, Handball, Hockey, Volleyball, Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Wrestling — including specific cut-off dates for recognized championships. Candidates should verify the discipline-specific notes in the official notification before applying, as norms and cut-off dates vary by sport.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Level | Grade Pay Reference (as per Notification) |
| Level 5/4 | GP 2800/2400 |
| Level 3/2 | GP 2000/1900 |
| Level 1 | GP 1800 |
Selected candidates will draw pay as per the applicable Level of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, plus admissible allowances. Exact pay-matrix figures in rupees are Not Mentioned in the Official Notification. During training, only stipend will be paid. Selected candidates must submit a Service Bond of 5 years at the time of appointment.
Selection Process
- Trial: All eligible candidates are called for a sports Trial assessing game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observation (maximum 40 marks). Candidates must score at least 25 marks to be declared FIT; those declared NOT FIT are not assessed further.
- Assessment of FIT candidates: Sports Achievements (50 marks) + Trial performance (40 marks) + Educational Qualification (10 marks) = 100 marks total.
- Minimum qualifying marks: Level 5/4 — 70 marks; Level 3/2 — 65 marks; Level 1 — 60 marks.
- Final merit is prepared purely on marks obtained; in case of a tie, preference is given to the younger candidate.
- Document Verification of eligible/provisionally eligible candidates.
- Medical Examination — candidates must be found medically fit for the post before appointment.
How to Apply for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website Click Here
- Locate the link for ‘Recruitment against Sports Quota for the year 2026-27’ on the homepage.
- Register using a valid e-mail ID and mobile number, and complete the online application with personal, educational and sports-achievement details, including the specific event/position played.
- Upload a colour photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–70 KB, not older than 3 months, without cap or sunglasses).
- Upload a scanned signature (3.5cm x 2.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–30 KB).
- Upload the required certificates listed under Documents Required below.
- Pay the application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Review all details carefully — no edits are allowed after fee payment — and submit the form.
- Save/print the e-receipt and take a printout of the submitted application for the Trial stage; do not send any printout or documents to RRC-WR by post.
Candidates applying for more than one discipline or more than one pay level must submit separate applications with separate fees for each.
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Documents Required for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Scanned copy of the minimum academic qualification mark sheet/certificate as per the prescribed level.
- Certificate proving recognized sports achievement held on or after 01/04/2024 up to the date of notification.
- Proof of date of birth (SSC certificate or equivalent mark sheet indicating date of birth).
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates claiming fee exemption), in the prescribed format.
- OBC-NCL declaration, where applicable.
- Minority Community declaration, where fee exemption is claimed on that basis.
- Income certificate for candidates claiming fee exemption under the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category.
- Valid Aadhaar card number (12-digit) or Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
Important Instructions
- The number of vacancies is provisional and may change based on the actual requirement of the Railway Administration, which also reserves the right to cancel notified vacancies.
- Candidates must produce original documents for date of birth, educational qualification and sports achievement on the day of Trial; no TA/DA or accommodation is provided for the Trial.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere on Western Railway and are liable for transfer as per service exigencies.
- Name, father’s name and date of birth must match exactly across educational and sports certificates; any legal name change must be supported by a Gazette notification.
- Multiple applications for the same discipline with differing personal details, or a single application for two or more events/games, will be summarily rejected.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate, and candidates already employed in a PSU/Government organisation must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of Trial.
- RRC-WR has not appointed any agent or coaching centre; candidates should be alert to fraudulent claims and rely only on www.rrc-wr.com for updates.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification (English): Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
A total of 64 vacancies — 5 in Level 5/4, 16 in Level 3/2 and 43 in Level 1 — are notified under Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026.
Q2. When can I apply for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Online applications open on 1 September 2026 (10:00 hrs) and close on 30 September 2026 (18:00 hrs).
Q3. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years as on 01/01/2027, i.e., born between 01/01/2002 and 01/01/2009 (both dates inclusive).
Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs. 500/- for general candidates and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC candidates, both part-refundable to eligible candidates who appear for the Trial.
Q5. What is the selection process for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on a sports Trial (40 marks, minimum 25 to be declared FIT), followed by assessment on Sports Achievement (50 marks), Trial performance (40 marks) and Educational Qualification (10 marks), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Q6. Is there reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS in this recruitment?
No. This is an Open Advertisement Sports Quota recruitment, and there is no reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
Q7. Can I apply for more than one sports discipline or pay level?
Yes, but a separate application with a separate fee must be submitted for each discipline and each pay level applied for.
Q8. What documents are required at the time of Trial?
Original certificates of date of birth, educational qualification and sports achievement must be produced; certificates in languages other than English or Hindi require an attested translation.
Disclaimer
This article is based on Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026 (Sports Quota) dated 27-08-2026, published by the Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway, and is intended for general informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification on Official Website before applying and to rely on the official website for any updates, corrigenda or changes. RajSarkariResult.com does not guarantee selection or employment and is not responsible for any discrepancy between this article and the official notification.