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Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway, Kolkata has announced the Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 for 50 Group 'C' and Group 'D' posts for outstanding sportspersons. Eligible candidates can apply online through the RRCER recruitment portal from 10th September 2025 to 9th October 2025. The official notification for Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025, Notification No. RRC/ER/Sports Quota/(Open Advertisement)/2025-26, was released on 3rd September 2025. Candidates with relevant sports achievements and qualifications are invited to download the detailed notification and submit their applications online. Review the eligibility criteria and apply before the closing date. Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF Notification No. RRC/ER/Sports Quota/(Open Advertisement)/2025-26 Category No of Posts Group ‘C’, Level-4/Level-5 (7th CPC) 05 Group ‘C’, Level-2/Level-3 (7th CPC) 12 Erstwhile Group ‘D’, Level-1 (7th CPC) 33 Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Swimming, etc. Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 01/01/2025. No age relaxation (upper or lower) is permissible. Category-1 (Level-4/Level-5): PB-1 (₹5200-20200) with Grade Pay ₹2400/2800 (Level-4 or Level-5 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC). Category-2 (Level-2/Level-3): PB-1 (₹5200-20200) with Grade Pay ₹1900/2000 (Level-2 or Level-3 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC). Category-3 (Level-1): PB-1 (₹5200-20200) with Grade Pay ₹1800 (Level-1 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC).

Organization

Eastern Railway

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 50

Posts

Sports Quota - 50

Qualification

  • Category-1 (Level-4/Level-5): Graduation or equivalent from a Government-recognized University/Institution.
  • Category-2 (Level-2/Level-3): Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a Government-recognized Board/Council/Institution OR Passed Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship OR Passed 10th plus ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
  • Category-3 (Level-1): Passed 10th or equivalent OR ITI or equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

Age

  • Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 01/01/2025.
  • No age relaxation (upper or lower) is permissible.

Application Form Fees

  • General/OBC: ₹500/- + Service Charges.
  • SC/ST/Women/Minorities/EBC: ₹250/- + Service Charges (refundable if appearing in trials).
  • Payment Method: Online payment gateway.

Selection Process

Description

Maximum Marks

Assessment of recognized Sports Achievements

50 Marks

Game skill, physical fitness & Coach's observations during Trials

40 Marks

Educational Qualification

10 Marks

Total

100 Marks

Form Apply Process

Eligible candidates can apply online for Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 through the official RRCER recruitment portal from 10th September 2025 (10:00 hrs) to 9th October 2025 (18:00 hrs).

Applicants must provide accurate details, including:

  • Personal Information (Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Community)
  • Contact Details (Email Address, Mobile Number)
  • Sports Achievements
  • Educational Qualifications

Candidates must upload the following documents in the prescribed format:

  • Recent Photograph
  • Signature
  • Left Thumb Impression (LTI)
  • Educational Certificates
  • Sports Achievement Certificates

After submission, candidates will receive a registration number and password via email/SMS for future reference.


Salary Details

  • Category-1 (Level-4/Level-5): PB-1 (₹5200-20200) with Grade Pay ₹2400/2800 (Level-4 or Level-5 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC).
  • Category-2 (Level-2/Level-3): PB-1 (₹5200-20200) with Grade Pay ₹1900/2000 (Level-2 or Level-3 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC).
  • Category-3 (Level-1): PB-1 (₹5200-20200) with Grade Pay ₹1800 (Level-1 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC).

Important Dates

Date of Publication of Notification

03/09/2025

Opening Date for Online Application

10/09/2025 (10:00 hrs)

Closing Date for Online Application

09/10/2025 (18:00 hrs)

Tentative Period of Field Trials

December 2025/ January 2026

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 09/10/2025