East Central Railway — Pay Level 2/3, Level 4/5 under Sports Quota - 56
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East Central Railway, Hajipur has published employment notification for recruitment of Sports Quota 2025-26. Online Applications are invited from eligible and outstanding sportspersons for recruitment of Pay Level 4/5, Pay Level 2/3 and Pay Level 1 Railway positions in HQ/ECR Hajipur and 5 divisions (Dhanbad, Danapur. DDU, Sonpur and Samastipu) of East Central Railway for filling up total 56 Vacancies. The closing date for registration of online applications is 21st October 2025.
Centralized Employment Notice No.: ECR/HRD/Rectt./Sports Quota (Open Advt.)/2025-26
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Name of the Game Total Vacancies Wrestling (Men) 03 Basketball (Men) 04 Basketball (Women) 04 Kabaddi (Women) 07 Football (Women) 06 Badminton (Men) 01 Badminton (Women) 01 Hockey (Women) 05
Name of the Game Total Vacancies Cricket (Men) 18 Badminton (Men) 01 Badminton (Women) 01 Wrestling (Men) 01 Volleyball (Men) 03 Hockey (Women) 01
Minimum 18 years and Maximum 25 years for all posts as on 1st January 2026. No Age relaxation.
Pay Level 4/5: Basic Pay ₹ 25500 / 29200/- Pay Level 2/3: Basic Pay ₹ 1900 / 21700/- Pay Level 1: Basic Pay ₹ 18000/-
For Pay Level 4/5 Posts: Minimum Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. For Pay Level 2/3 Posts: Matriculation with 12th class (10+2) Pass or its equivalent examination (OR) Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (OR) Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT / SCVT (OR) Passed 10th from a recognized board. For Pay Level 1 Posts: 10th Pass from any recognized board (OR) ITI (OR) equivalent (OR) National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT.
Pay Level Minimum Sports Norms for Recruitment Pay Level-4/5 (i) Represented the country in any of the Category-A Championship/events. OR (ii) At least 3rd Position in any of the Category-B Championships/events. Pay Level-2/3 (i) Represented the country in any of the Category-B Championship/events. OR (ii) At least 3rd position in any of the Category-C Championship/events. OR (iii) At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championship. OR (iv) At least 3rd position in National Games organized under aegis of Indian Olympic Association. OR (v) At least 3rd position in All India Inter University Championship organized under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities. OR (vi) 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category). Pay Level-1 (i) Represented the country in any of the Category-C Championship/events. OR (ii) At least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championship (Senior Category). OR (iii) Represented a State or equivalent Unit, except in Marathon and Cross Country, with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships only.
For SC / ST, Women, Minorities and Economic Backward Candidates: ₹ 500/-. ₹ 400/- will be refunded to candidates actually appearing in the trial. For all other Candidates: ₹ 250/-. Full amount will be refunded to candidates actually appearing in the trial. The fee should be paid via Indian Postal Order (IPO) should be pledged in favour of 'FA&CAO, East Central Railway' and payable at Hajipur.
The ECR Sports Quota 2025 recruitment will be based on performance in trial and evaluation of sports and educational achievements.
Category No of Marks Performance during Trial 40 Marks Assessment of Sports Achievements 50 Marks Educational Qualification 10 Marks Total = 100 Marks
Eligible candidates should be neatly typed or hand written either in English or Hindi on a A-4 size paper and should be filled in own hand writing. One Passport size photograph should be pasted at the specific space on the application form duly signed on the top by the candidates.
The duly filled application along with self attested copies of all the certificate in support of age, caste, educational qualification, sports achievements and other qualifications should be enclosed with the application. Completed applications addressed to appropriate ECR units by post.
Closing Date: The last date for receipt of applications is 21/10/2025. For far-flung area candidates and the candidates residing abroad last date is 06/11/2025.
All candidates should indicate clearly Application against Sports Quota", Employment Notice No.ECR/HRD/Rectt/Sports Quota (Open Advt.)/2025-26 & Sports Discipline on the top of the envelope.
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Date of Publication of Notification 20th September 2025 Closing date for receipt of Application 21st October 2025 Closing date for receipt of Application (For Far-flung Areas) 6th November 2025 Tentative date of Trails to be notified.