Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC-WR), Mumbai has invited online applications from eligible Indian sportspersons for recruitment against Open Advertisement Sports Quota for the year 2026-27. The drive covers Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts across Level-5/4, Level-3/2 and Level-1. The Western Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 online application process starts on 01st September 2026 (10:00 hrs) and closes on 30th September 2026 (18:00 hrs). This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, sports norms, application fee, selection process, official notification and the online application link.
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Post Name |
Sports Quota – Group C & Erstwhile Group D Posts |
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| Total Vacancies |
64 Posts |
| Age Limit |
18–25 years (as on 01.01.2027) |
| Salary |
Level-1 to Level-5/4 (7th CPC) |
| Minimum Qualification |
10th / ITI / NAC / 12th / Graduation (level-wise) |
| Application Fee |
₹500 (Others) | ₹250 (SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC) |
| Selection Process |
Sports Trial + Assessment + Document Verification + Medical Exam |
| Job Location |
Western Railway Zone (anywhere on WR) |
| Last Date |
30 September 2026 (06:00 PM) |
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Pay Level |
No. of Vacancies |
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Level 5/4 (Group C) |
05 |
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Level 3/2 (Group C) |
16 |
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Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D) |
43 |
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Level |
Sports Discipline (indicative) |
No of Posts |
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Level 5/4 |
Athletics (Men), Gymnastics (Men), Hockey (Women), Weightlifting (Men), Wrestling FS (Men) |
05 |
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Level 3/2 |
Athletics (Men/Women), Cricket (Men/Women), Diving (Men/Women), Football (Men), Gymnastics (Men), Hockey (Women), Powerlifting (Women), Swimming (Men), Weightlifting (Men), Wrestling FS (Men) |
16 |
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Level 1 |
Athletics, Ball Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Body Building, Cycling, Handball, Kho-Kho, Powerlifting, Swimming, Volleyball (Women), Water Polo, Weightlifting and other advertised events |
43 |
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Pay Level |
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) |
Qualification & Sports Requirement |
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Level 5/4 |
18 – 25 years |
Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university + sports norms prescribed for Level-5/4 (international representation / specified medal positions) |
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Level 3/2 |
18 – 25 years |
12th pass or equivalent, or Matric + completed Act Apprenticeship, or Matric + NCVT/SCVT ITI + sports norms prescribed for Level-3/2 |
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Level 1 |
18 – 25 years |
10th pass / ITI / equivalent / NAC issued by NCVT + sports norms prescribed for Level-1 |
Candidates should be born between 01.01.2002 and 01.01.2009 (both days inclusive), as given in the notification. Sports performance will be judged only on recognised events held on or after 01.04.2024 up to the date of notification. Only Senior National and recognised Junior National Championships listed in the advertisement will be counted. Rural meets, festival meets and similar tournaments will not be accepted.
Game-specific conditions apply. Volleyball (Women) certificates of events conducted by Volleyball Federation of India or its units after 02.01.2017 will not be considered, except certificates issued by the Association of Indian Universities and recognised International Federations. Powerlifting events conducted by Indian Powerlifting Federation or its units after 03.10.2017 will not be considered on the same basis. Weightlifting achievements will be counted in the updated bodyweight categories from 01.06.2025. Wrestling certificates issued for WFI or affiliated events after 10.03.2025 shall be considered. Additional Hockey norms (including specified international and Senior National results) are given in the detailed notification.
All eligible candidates will be called for trial. Only candidates declared FIT in trial (25 or more marks out of 40 for game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observation) will be assessed further.
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Sports Trial / Fitness Test
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Assessment of Sports Achievements and Educational Qualification
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
Distribution of marks: Recognised sports achievements – 50 marks; Game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observation during trials – 40 marks; Educational qualification – 10 marks (Total 100). Minimum qualifying marks: Level-5/4 – 70, Level-3/2 – 65, Level-1 – 60. Merit will decide appointment. In case of a tie, the younger candidate will get preference.
- General / OBC and other candidates: ₹500/- (₹400/- refundable after appearing in the trial, subject to eligibility, after bank charges)
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Women / Minorities / Economically Backward Class: ₹250/- (full fee refundable after appearing in the trial, subject to eligibility, after bank charges)
- Payment Method: Online only through Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI. Applications without fee will be rejected.
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Notification Date |
27 August 2026 |
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Commencement of Online Registration |
01 September 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
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Last Date for Online Application |
30 September 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
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Western Railway Sports Quota Detailed Notification PDF |
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Western Railway Sports Quota Apply Online Link |
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Join RozgarDwaar Alert Channel |
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the RRC Western Railway website. No other mode of application will be accepted. The steps are as follows:
- Step 1: Visit www.rrc-wr.com and open the Sports Quota online application link for Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026.
- Step 2: Register with a valid mobile number and email ID. Keep your 12-digit Aadhaar number ready (or 28-digit Aadhaar enrolment ID if the card is not yet received).
- Step 3: Fill personal, educational and sports details carefully. Name, father’s name and date of birth must match educational and sports certificates.
- Step 4: Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as asked in the form. Minority / EBC candidates claiming fee concession must upload the prescribed declaration or income certificate.
- Step 5: Pay the fee online, submit the application and take a printout for trial and document verification. After fee payment, edit option will not be available.
64 posts (05 in Level-5/4, 16 in Level-3/2 and 43 in Level-1).
18 to 25 years as on 01.01.2027 (born between 01.01.2002 and 01.01.2009).
7th CPC Level-1 to Level-5/4, depending on the post offered.
Sports Trial followed by assessment out of 100 marks, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
₹500 for others (₹400 refundable after trial) and ₹250 for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC (fully refundable after trial), subject to eligibility.
Online Registration: 01 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 (up to 06:00 PM).