RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 for 64 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC/WR) Sports Quota
Recruitment 2026 for 64 Posts
The Western Railway (WR) has released an official notification
for the Western Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27, inviting applications
from eligible Indian citizens. This recruitment drive, under advertisement
number RRC/WR/01/2026, aims to fill a total of 64 vacancies across various
sports disciplines under the Sports Quota at different pay levels (Level 4/5,
Level 3/2, and Level 1). Aspiring sportspersons looking for a career
opportunity within the Indian Railways are encouraged to review the detailed
eligibility criteria and application process.
The
online application window opens on September 1, 2026, and will close on
September 30, 2026, providing a limited period to submit applications through
the official Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC/WR) website. Don’t miss this chance
to combine your sporting talent with a prestigious government job and
contribute to the esteemed Western Railway.
Highlights of Western Railway Sports Quota Recruitment
|
Organization Name |
Western Railway (RRC/WR) |
|
Post Name |
Sports Quota (Various Disciplines) |
|
Advertisement No. |
RRC/WR/01/2026 |
|
Total Vacancies |
64 |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Job Location |
Mumbai (Western Railway Zone) |
|
Official Website |
Western Railway Sports Quota Important Dates
|
Event |
Date & Time |
|
Online Application
Opening |
01 September 2026,
10:00 Hrs |
|
Online Application
Closing |
30 September 2026,
18:00 Hrs |
|
Age Reckoning Date |
01 January 2027 |
|
Sports Achievement
Validity Window |
01 April 2024 to the
date of notification |
Note: Educational qualification is assessed as
on the date of closure of application. Selection trial dates will be announced
separately; candidates should be in readiness to appear at short notice after
the closing date.
Western Railway Sports Quota Vacancy 2026
(Discipline-wise)
05
Level 5/4 (7th PC)
Level 5/4 (7th PC) - 5 Posts
|
Discipline |
Event / Proficiency
/ Weight Category / 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
(old categories: 67kg, 89kg, 109kg) |
1 |
|
Wrestling (Men) Free
Style |
57kg, 79kg, 86kg,
92kg |
1 |
|
Total |
05 |
|
Level 3/2 (7th PC) - 16 Posts
|
Discipline |
Event / Proficiency
/ Weight Category / 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 Spring Board, 3m
Spring Board, High Board |
1 |
|
Diving (Women) |
1m Spring Board, 3m
Spring Board, 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
(old categories: 67kg, 89kg, 109kg) |
1 |
|
Wrestling (Men) Free
Style |
57kg, 79kg, 86kg,
92kg |
1 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Level 1 (7th PC) - 43 Posts
|
Discipline |
Event / Proficiency
/ Weight Category / 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 (old: 51kg, 71kg, 75kg, Above +92kg) |
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 (old: 59kg, 81kg, Above +87kg) |
2 |
|
Total |
43 |
|
Note: A sportsperson with Level 5/4 norms who
applies against Level 3/2 will be considered only for Level 3/2, and must
undertake not to claim a higher pay level later on the basis of prior sports
achievement. Unfilled Level 5/4 vacancies in a discipline will be downgraded
and filled at Level 3/2 in the same discipline. The number of vacancies is
provisional and may change.
Western Railway Sports Quota Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification (as on date of
closure of application)
|
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 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 |
Important: Candidates awaiting final examination
results of the prescribed educational qualification are NOT eligible and should
not apply. Persons appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must qualify a typing test (30
w.p.m. English / 25 w.p.m. Hindi) within four years of appointment.
Western Railway Sports Quota Age Limit
|
Particular |
Detail |
|
Age Limit |
Minimum 18 years,
maximum 25 years as on 01-01-2027 |
|
Eligible Date of
Birth Range |
Born between
01-01-2002 and 01-01-2009 (both days inclusive) |
Sports Achievement Eligibility Norms
Only
sportspersons who acquired eligibility norms in championships held between
01-04-2024 and the date of notification, and who are currently active, are
eligible to apply. The concluding day of the championship/event determines
validity.
|
Level |
Minimum Sports Norms
Required |
|
Level 5/4 |
Represented the
country in Olympic Games (Senior) OR at least 3rd position in World Cup
(Junior/Youth/Senior) OR World Championships (Junior/Senior) OR Asian Games
(Senior) OR Commonwealth Games (Senior) OR Youth Olympics OR Champions Trophy
(Hockey) OR Thomas/Uber Cup (Badminton) |
|
Level 3/2 |
Represented the
country in World Cup/World Championships/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/Youth
Olympics/Champions Trophy/Thomas-Uber Cup, OR at least 3rd position in
Commonwealth Championship, Asian Championship/Asia Cup, South Asian
Federation Games, USIC (World Railways) Championship, or World University
Games, OR at least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National
Championships, OR at least 3rd position in National Games (Indian Olympic
Association), OR at least 3rd position in All India Inter University
Championship, OR 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior) |
|
Level 1 |
Represented in
Commonwealth Championship/Asian Championship/South Asian Federation
Games/USIC Championship/World University Games, OR at least 3rd position in
Federation Cup Championships (Senior), OR represented a State/equivalent unit
(except Marathon and Cross Country) with at least 8th position in Senior
National Championships |
Discipline-Specific Norm Variations
- Athletics: Medal-winning performance in the National Inter
State Senior Athletics Championship may be considered for Level 3/2 and
below; Gold medal in Open National Championship (Senior), Inter State
Athletics Championship (Senior), or Asian Championship (Senior) may be
considered for Level 5/4 and below.
- Ball Badminton: Achievements in BBFI-affiliated events after
17-12-2025 till the date of notification will be considered.
- Body Building: IBBF-affiliated event achievements after
31-12-2021 will not be considered; Association of Indian Universities and
recognized International Federation certificates remain permissible.
- Boxing: "Youth" category achievements on or
after 25-09-2016 in International Championships are considered in place of
"Junior" category.
- Cricket (Men & Women),
Level 3/2: Quarter-finalist in
Senior/U-23/U-19 All India Inter State Group Championships (except Plate
group), OR participation in Senior/U-23/U-19 All India Inter-Zonal
Championship, OR participation in Senior/U-23/U-19 Challenger Trophy.
- Handball (Men & Women): Achievements in events organized by Handball
Association of India (or affiliates) on or after 05-09-2023 will not be
considered; Association of Indian Universities and International
Federation certificates remain permissible.
- Hockey (Men), Level 3/2: Participation in International Tournaments (4+
nations, Senior or Junior) or semi-finalist in Senior National
Championships may also be considered. Hockey (Women), Level 3/2: At
least 2nd position in International Tournaments of 4+ nations may also be
considered.
- Volleyball (Women): Achievements in events conducted by Volleyball
Federation of India after 02-01-2017 will not be considered; Association
of Indian Universities and International Federation certificates remain
permissible.
- Powerlifting (Men & Women): Achievements in IPF-affiliated events after
03-10-2017 will not be considered; Association of Indian Universities and
International Federation certificates remain permissible.
- Weightlifting (Men &
Women): New bodyweight categories
effective 01-06-2025 will be applied.
- Wrestling: Certificates for events conducted by WFI or
affiliates after 10-03-2025 till the date of notification shall be
considered.
Note: Championships must be conducted under
the aegis of a recognized International/National Sports Federation and
recognized by the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB); certificates from
federations not recognized by MoYAS at the time of the championship will not be
accepted. A sportsperson can be considered only in the event/position/game in
which they hold recognized norms. Selection is further subject to fitting into
the Western Railway Sports Association (WRSA) team.
Application Fee
|
Category |
Fee |
|
All candidates,
except those in the row below |
₹500, with ₹400
refunded to those found eligible and who actually appear in the trial (after
bank charges) |
|
SC / ST /
Ex-Servicemen / Persons with Disability / Women / Minorities / Economically
Backward Class (EBC) |
₹250, fully refunded
to those found eligible and who actually appear in the trial (after bank
charges) |
- Fee must be paid online through
the payment gateway integrated with the application; no edits are allowed
after payment.
- Payment methods: Debit Card /
Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI, etc. Transaction charges, if any,
are borne by the candidate.
- Applications without fee
payment will be summarily rejected.
- Minorities means Muslims,
Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains; a self-declaration
(Annexure-A) must be uploaded, followed by an affidavit at document
verification.
- EBC means family income below
₹50,000 per annum; an income certificate (Annexure-B) issued by a
prescribed authority is required.
Western Railway Sports Quota Selection
Procedure
All
eligible candidates are called for a Selection Trial. Only candidates securing
25 or more out of 40 marks for game skill, physical fitness, and coach's
observations are declared FIT and assessed further by the Recruitment
Committee. Candidates declared NOT FIT are not assessed further.
Distribution of Marks
|
Description |
Maximum Marks |
|
Recognized sports
achievements (as per norms) |
50 |
|
Game skill, physical
fitness & coach's observation during trial |
40 |
|
Educational
Qualification |
10 |
|
Total |
100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
|
Level |
Grade Pay |
Minimum Qualifying
Marks |
|
Level 5/4 |
2800/2400 |
70 marks |
|
Level 3/2 |
2000/1900 |
65 marks |
|
Level 1 |
1800 |
60 marks |
The offer of
appointment is purely on merit. If two or more sportspersons score the same
marks, preference is given to the younger candidate. No TA/DA/accommodation is
provided for the trial; candidates must bring their own kit and four
passport-size photographs, and may need to stay 2-3 days at their own
arrangement.
How to Apply for Western Railway Sports Quota
Recruitment 2026
1.
Visit the official
website rrc-wr.com.
2.
Log on to the RRC/WR
online application portal and fill in personal details/bio-data carefully.
3.
Enter your 12-digit
Aadhaar Card number (or 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID if the card is not yet
received).
4.
Fill in educational
qualification and sports achievement details, mentioning the specific
position/event/discipline.
5.
Upload the required
scanned photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-70 KB) without cap or
sunglasses.
6.
Upload the scanned
signature (3.5cm x 2.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-30 KB), not in block/capital or
disjoined letters.
7.
Pay the applicable
application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
8.
Note the Registration
Number generated on submission for future reference.
9.
Take a printout of the
application; it must be produced at the time of the Selection Trial.
Important: A separate application with separate fee
is required for each discipline and for each pay level applied to. Multiple
applications for a single discipline with differing particulars, or a single
application for two or more events/games, will be summarily rejected.
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