South Eastern Railway (SER) — Sports Persons (Group C & Group D Posts)
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South Eastern Railway has released an official notification for the recruitment of 54 Sports Persons Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official South Eastern Railway website. The last date to submit the application form is 09-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the South Eastern Railway Sports Persons Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
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Company Name South Eastern Railway (SER) Post Name Sports Persons (Group C & Group D Posts) No of Posts 54 Salary As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix Qualification 10th Pass to University Degree (as per post applied) Age Limit 18 to 25 years Start Date for Apply 10/01/2026 Last Date for Apply 09/02/2026 Official Website www.rrcser.co.in
Category Pay Level (7th CPC) Total Posts Group 'C' Posts Level-4/Level-5 05 Group 'C' Posts Level-2/Level-3 16 Group 'D' Posts Level-1 33 Total Vacancies 54
Sports Discipline Category/Playing Position Posts Badminton (Men) Singles 01 Athletics (Men) Shot Put 01 Athletics (Men) Cross-Country 01 Athletics (Men) Pole Vault 01 Hockey (Women) Forward 01 Total 05
Sports Discipline Category/Playing Position Posts Athletics (Men) 800 Mtr 01 Athletics (Men) 400 Mtr 01 Athletics (Men) 110 Mtr Hurdles 01 Athletics (Men) Triple Jump 01 Hockey (Women) Forward 01 Hockey (Men) All Rounder 01 Cycling (Men) Track: 1 Time Trial/Sprint 01 Cycling (Men) 4 KM Individual Pursuit 01 Cycling (Men) Road 01 Chess (Men) Individual 01 Archery (Men) Recurve 03 Rifle Shooting (Men) 10 M AIR Pistol 01 Swimming (Men) Freestyle 01 Water Polo (Men) Winger 01 Total 16
S.No Sports Discipline Category/Playing Position Posts 1 Hockey (Women) Goalkeeper 01 2 Hockey (Women) Forward 01 3 Hockey (Men) Forward 02 4 Swimming (Men) Breast Stroke 01 5 Water Polo (Men) Winger 03 6 Diving (Women) 1 M & 3M Spring Board 01 7 Volley Ball (Women) Centre Blocker 01 8 Volley Ball (Women) Counter Attacker 01 9 Volley Ball (Women) Libero 01 10 Weight Lifting (Women) 45 KG 01 11 Weight Lifting (Women) 55 KG 01 12 Weight Lifting (Men) 67 KG 01 13 Weight Lifting (Men) 81 KG 01 14 Football (Men) Wing Back 01 15 Football (Men) Stricker 01 16 Football (Men) Central Midfielder 01 17 Cricket (Men) Batsman 01 18 Cricket (Men) Fast Bowler 01 19 Cricket (Men) Wicket Keeper with Batsman 01 20 Cricket (Men) Left Arm Spinner 01 21 Volley Ball (Men) Counter Attacker 01 22 Volley Ball (Men) Setter 01 23 Volley Ball (Men) Centre Blocker 02 24 Tennis (Men) Individual 01 25 Kho Kho (Men) Chaser 02 26 Kho Kho (Men) Defender 02 27 Golf (Men) Individual 01 Total 33
Important Notes:
No post is reserved for SC/ST/OBC communities Selection based on overall merit irrespective of community Candidates can be posted anywhere on South Eastern Railway Posts are in any of the Units of South Eastern Railway
Level-4/Level-5: A University Degree or its equivalent from recognized University Level-2/Level-3: Passed 12th (Plus-II stage) or its equivalent examination from Government recognized Board/Council Level-1: 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT Educational Qualification must be from a Recognized institution Those appearing at and/or awaiting results of final examinations are not eligible Candidates should possess requisite academic qualification while applying No relaxation in minimum educational qualification shall be permissible For appointment against Sports quota in Technician-III, minimum qualification is 10th pass, but training period will be 3 years unless ITI qualified (then 6 months)
Level-4/5 Minimum Sports Norms: Represented country in Olympic Games (Senior Category), OR At least 3rd Position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior)/World Championships/Asian Games (Senior)/Commonwealth Games (Senior)/Youth Olympics/Davis Cup/Champions Trophy/Thomas-Uber Cup Level-2/3 Minimum Sports Norms: Represented Country in World Cup/World Championships/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games, OR At least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championships/Asian Championships/Asia Cup/SAF Games/USIC Championships (Senior), OR At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, OR At least 3rd Position in National Games organized by IOA, OR At least 3rd Position in All India Inter University Championship, OR 1st Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior) Level-1 Minimum Sports Norms: Represented Country in Commonwealth Championship/Asian Championship/Asia Cup/SAF Games/USIC Championship/World University Games, OR At least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior), OR Represented State equivalent Unit with at least 8th position in Senior National Championship (except Marathon and Cross Country) Applicant must have earned achievements on or after 01.04.2023 Concluding day of Championship/Event shall be taken into consideration All Championships/Events should be conducted under aegis of International/National Sports Federations recognized by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MoYAS) No recruitment based on certificates from federations not recognized by MoYAS at time of championship
Badminton (Men): Current Annual All India Ranking up to 8th position (Seniors-Singles) or World Ranking up to 50th position (Seniors-Singles) or 30th position (Juniors-Singles) for Level-4/5 Athletics (Men): Gold Medal in Open National Championship/Inter State Athletics Championships/Asian Championships for Level-4/5; Medal in National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship for Level-2/3 Hockey: Participation in International Tournament (4+ nations) or Semifinalist in Senior National Championships for Level-2/3; Events recognized by Hockey India considered Chess (Men): International Master title or 2350+ rating points in last two FIDE Rating Lists for Level-2/3 Archery (Women): Medal performance in All India Inter University Championship and International events Rifle Shooting (Men): National Shooting Championship Competition - only individual performance considered Cricket (Men): Representation in Main Indian Team/India-A/India U-19 in Test/ODI/T20 matches; Quarter/Pre-Quarter finalist in All India Inter State Championships Tennis (Men): Annual All India Ranking up to 30th position (Seniors-Singles) for Level-1 Golf (Men): IGU ranking up to 100 with single handicap less than 10 for Level-1 Sportspersons fulfilling minimum norms for higher grades eligible for recruitment in lower grades also
Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 25 years Date of Birth not earlier than 02.01.2001 and not later than 01.01.2008 No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates Matriculation or equivalent certificate OR Birth Certificate required as proof of Date of Birth
Category Examination Fee Refundable Amount (on attending trials) UR (Unreserved) / OBC Candidates Rs. 500/- Rs. 400/- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)/Women/Minorities/Economic Backward Classes Rs. 250/- Rs. 250/-
Payment Mode & Refund Details:
Examination fee should be paid online through Internet Banking or Debit or Credit Cards Service charges for payment will be borne by candidates Fee in Cash/Cheque/Money Order/Central Recruitment Fee Stamps/Demand Draft will not be accepted Refundable portion will be refunded to eligible candidates who actually appear in the Trial Refund will be made after deducting bank charges as applicable Candidates should confirm account details for refund - same payment account or alternative beneficiary account
Event Date Date of Publication of Notification on Website 31/12/2025 Opening Date and Time of Online Applications 10/01/2026 Closing Date and Time of Online Applications 09/02/2026 Age Reckoning Date 01/01/2026 Sports Achievements Valid From 01/04/2023 onwards Date of Sports Trials To be intimated through website (www.rrcser.co.in)
Selection based on performance in Sports Trials followed by Certificate (Sports & Educational) Verification Recruitment Committee will conduct the selection process Venue and date for Trials and Certificate Verification will be intimated to eligible candidates in due course
S.No Attributes Maximum Marks 1 Recognized sports achievement as per norms 50 2 Games skill, physical fitness and coach's observation during Trial 40 (Minimum qualifying: 25 marks) 3 Educational Qualification 10 Total 100
S.No Pay Band Grade Pay Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 100) 1 PB-1 2400/2800 (Level 4/5) 70 2 PB-1 1900/2000 (Level 2/3) 65 3 PB-1 1800 (Level 1) 60
Recruitment process purely based on merit of candidates as per vacancies in particular discipline In case of tie (same marks), preference given to younger candidate Canvassing in any form will attract disqualification Railway Administration reserves rights to fix/change date, place or postpone trials SC/ST candidates eligible for free rail travel in second class for attending Sports Trials Selected candidates must pass requisite medical fitness standards prior to appointment Selected candidates required to submit Service Bond for 5 years service with railway
Online applications invited from eligible sportspersons who are Indian nationals only Candidates must ensure their Name/Spelling, Father's Name, Community details, Educational Qualification and Date of Birth match with Matriculation certificate Any significant deviation/difference will result in cancellation of candidature Candidates must indicate personal mobile number and valid email ID - keep them active during entire recruitment process All recruitment related communication only through SMS and Email RRC will not entertain any request for change of mobile and email address Candidates should regularly visit website www.rrcser.co.in for updates and information List of eligible/ineligible candidates and dates will be published on website E-Call Letter/Admit Card will be available for download on RRC website in due course Candidates must bring original photo identity card with online application and E-Call letter at all stages Original documents of Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Sports Achievements and Identification proof mandatory on day of Trial No TA/DA/Accommodation will be given for appearing in selection trial Candidates to bring their own kit and make their own stay arrangements May be required to stay 2-3 days during selection Selected candidates posted anywhere on South Eastern Railway after successful completion of pre-appointment formalities Candidates should ensure they fulfill eligibility and criteria before applying Railway Administration free to reject any application not fulfilling criteria at any stage Erroneously appointed candidates liable to be summarily removed even after appointment Serving employees must attach No-Objection Certificate from employer Candidates debarred from RRB/RRC exams need not apply unless debarment period is over For Clerk-cum-typist posts, candidates required to acquire typing proficiency within 4 years Decision of South Eastern Railway in all matters relating to recruitment shall be final For legal disputes, jurisdiction will be Central Administrative Tribunal, Calcutta
Candidates may upload communities they belong to as per Chapter 13 of Government brochure Caste certificate issued by Competent Authority not below rank of Tehsildar for SC/ST/OBC OBC candidates must upload OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in Central Government format issued not before 1 year EWS candidates must upload EWS certificate from Competent Authority Minority candidates must provide self declaration for waiver of examination fees Minority candidates to furnish affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 10/- sworn before Executive Magistrate Ex-Servicemen must provide Discharge certificate and Pension related documents (PPO)
Badminton (Men) - Under 19: Jr. National Badminton Championship Athletics (Men) - Under-20: Jr. National Athletics Championship Hockey (Men/Women) - Under-20: Hockey India Jr. National Championship Cycling (Men) - Under-19: Jr. National Cycling Championship Chess (Men) - Under-19: Jr. National Chess Championship Cricket (Men) - Under-23/Under-19: Various trophies including Cooch Behar, Vinoo Mankad, Vijay Hazare Archery (Men) - Under-19: Jr. National Archery Championship Rifle Shooting (Men) - Under-21: National Shooting Championship Competition Swimming (Men) - Under-17: Jr. National Aquatics Championship Other sports disciplines with specific age groups as mentioned in notification
Visit website of RRC-SER: www.rrcser.co.in Click on "Online/E-Application for Sports Quota (OA) / 2025-26" link Click on "New Registration" link Fill personal information: Name, Father's name, Date of Birth, Community, Email address, Mobile number On submission, Email/SMS with registration number and password will be received Login using Registration number and password Follow instructions and complete registration process step-by-step Provide bank account details for refund of examination fee Provide details of valid photo identity card and upload the same Upload scanned copies of: Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression (LTI) Upload self-attested certificates in PDF format only for: Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Caste certificates, Sports achievements (concluded on or after 01.04.2023) Make requisite payment using credit card/debit card or internet banking Unique Registration Number will be generated - preserve for future reference Take 2 copies of printout of properly filled application form No change allowed after final submission of online application To avoid last minute rush, register well before closing date
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Level-4/Level-5: A University Degree or its equivalent from recognized University
Level-2/Level-3: Passed 12th (Plus-II stage) or its equivalent examination from Government recognized Board/Council
Level-1: 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
Educational Qualification must be from a Recognized institution
Those appearing at and/or awaiting results of final examinations are not eligible
Candidates should possess requisite academic qualification while applying
No relaxation in minimum educational qualification shall be permissible
For appointment against Sports quota in Technician-III, minimum qualification is 10th pass, but training period will be 3 years unless ITI qualified (then 6 months)
Essential - Sports Achievements
Level-4/5 Minimum Sports Norms:
Represented country in Olympic Games (Senior Category), OR
At least 3rd Position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior)/World Championships/Asian Games (Senior)/Commonwealth Games (Senior)/Youth Olympics/Davis Cup/Champions Trophy/Thomas-Uber Cup
Level-2/3 Minimum Sports Norms:
Represented Country in World Cup/World Championships/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games, OR
At least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championships/Asian Championships/Asia Cup/SAF Games/USIC Championships (Senior), OR
At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, OR
At least 3rd Position in National Games organized by IOA, OR
At least 3rd Position in All India Inter University Championship, OR
1st Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior)
Level-1 Minimum Sports Norms:
Represented Country in Commonwealth Championship/Asian Championship/Asia Cup/SAF Games/USIC Championship/World University Games, OR
At least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior), OR
Represented State equivalent Unit with at least 8th position in Senior National Championship (except Marathon and Cross Country)
Applicant must have earned achievements on or after 01.04.2023
Concluding day of Championship/Event shall be taken into consideration
All Championships/Events should be conducted under aegis of International/National Sports Federations recognized by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MoYAS)
No recruitment based on certificates from federations not recognized by MoYAS at time of championship
Desirable - Additional Sports Norms
Badminton (Men): Current Annual All India Ranking up to 8th position (Seniors-Singles) or World Ranking up to 50th position (Seniors-Singles) or 30th position (Juniors-Singles) for Level-4/5
Athletics (Men): Gold Medal in Open National Championship/Inter State Athletics Championships/Asian Championships for Level-4/5; Medal in National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship for Level-2/3
Hockey: Participation in International Tournament (4+ nations) or Semifinalist in Senior National Championships for Level-2/3; Events recognized by Hockey India considered
Chess (Men): International Master title or 2350+ rating points in last two FIDE Rating Lists for Level-2/3
Archery (Women): Medal performance in All India Inter University Championship and International events
Rifle Shooting (Men): National Shooting Championship Competition - only individual performance considered
Cricket (Men): Representation in Main Indian Team/India-A/India U-19 in Test/ODI/T20 matches; Quarter/Pre-Quarter finalist in All India Inter State Championships
Tennis (Men): Annual All India Ranking up to 30th position (Seniors-Singles) for Level-1
Golf (Men): IGU ranking up to 100 with single handicap less than 10 for Level-1
Sportspersons fulfilling minimum norms for higher grades eligible for recruitment in lower grades also
Examination fee should be paid online through Internet Banking or Debit or Credit Cards
Service charges for payment will be borne by candidates
Fee in Cash/Cheque/Money Order/Central Recruitment Fee Stamps/Demand Draft will not be accepted
Refundable portion will be refunded to eligible candidates who actually appear in the Trial
Refund will be made after deducting bank charges as applicable
Candidates should confirm account details for refund - same payment account or alternative beneficiary account
Selection based on performance in Sports Trials followed by Certificate (Sports & Educational) Verification
Recruitment Committee will conduct the selection process
Venue and date for Trials and Certificate Verification will be intimated to eligible candidates in due course
Distribution of Marks (Total: 100 Marks)
S.No
Attributes
Maximum Marks
1
Recognized sports achievement as per norms
50
2
Games skill, physical fitness and coach's observation during Trial
40 (Minimum qualifying: 25 marks)
3
Educational Qualification
10
Total
100
Minimum Qualifying Marks
S.No
Pay Band
Grade Pay
Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 100)
1
PB-1
2400/2800 (Level 4/5)
70
2
PB-1
1900/2000 (Level 2/3)
65
3
PB-1
1800 (Level 1)
60
Recruitment process purely based on merit of candidates as per vacancies in particular discipline
In case of tie (same marks), preference given to younger candidate
Canvassing in any form will attract disqualification
Railway Administration reserves rights to fix/change date, place or postpone trials
SC/ST candidates eligible for free rail travel in second class for attending Sports Trials
Selected candidates must pass requisite medical fitness standards prior to appointment
Selected candidates required to submit Service Bond for 5 years service with railway
Form Apply Process
Visit website of RRC-SER: www.rrcser.co.in
Click on "Online/E-Application for Sports Quota (OA) / 2025-26" link
Click on "New Registration" link
Fill personal information: Name, Father's name, Date of Birth, Community, Email address, Mobile number
On submission, Email/SMS with registration number and password will be received
Login using Registration number and password
Follow instructions and complete registration process step-by-step
Provide bank account details for refund of examination fee
Provide details of valid photo identity card and upload the same
Upload scanned copies of: Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression (LTI)
Upload self-attested certificates in PDF format only for: Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Caste certificates, Sports achievements (concluded on or after 01.04.2023)
Make requisite payment using credit card/debit card or internet banking
Unique Registration Number will be generated - preserve for future reference
Take 2 copies of printout of properly filled application form
No change allowed after final submission of online application
To avoid last minute rush, register well before closing date
