RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 64 Posts, Apply Online and Direct Application Link

The RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway for 64 posts under the Sports Quota for 2026-27. Eligible sportspersons can apply online from September 1 to September 30, 2026. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational and sports achievement criteria. 

RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

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RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway
Ministry	Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Recruitment	Sports Quota 2026-27
Employment Notice No.	RRC/WR/01/2026
Notification Date	27 August 2026
Total Vacancies	64 Posts
Group C Posts	21
Level 1 Posts	43
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	01 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026
Age Limit	18 to 25 Years
Selection Process	Sports Trial + Sports Achievement + Educational Qualification

RRC WR Sports Quota Important Dates 2026

Online Application Start	01 September 2026
Online Application Last Date	30 September 2026
Age Calculation Date	01 January 2027
Sports Achievement Period	01 April 2024 to 27 August 2026
Selection Trial Date	Notified Soon

RRC WR Sports Quota Vacancy 2026

The recruitment covers 64 vacancies across Level 5/4, Level 3/2 and Level 1.

Pay Level	Number of Posts	Category
Level 5/4	5	Group C
Level 3/2	16	Group C
Level 1	43	Erstwhile Group D
Total	64	—

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RRC WR Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy both the educational qualification and the prescribed sports achievement norms.

Level	Minimum Educational Qualification
Level 5/4	Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
Level 3/2	12th Pass OR Matriculation + Act Apprenticeship OR Matriculation + ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT
Level 1	10th Pass OR ITI OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)

Sports Achievement Eligibility

Sports achievements must generally have been obtained from April 1, 2024, up to the notification date, and the candidate must remain active in the sport.

The required sports standard differs according to the pay level:

• Level 5/4: International-level achievements such as representing India in Olympic Games or specified top international championships.

• Level 3/2: Specified international participation, medal positions in recognised championships, National Championships, National Games, All India Inter-University Championships and other prescribed achievements.

• Level 1: Participation in specified Commonwealth/Asian/South Asian/USIC/World University events or prescribed national-level achievements.

RRC WR Sports Quota Age Limit 2026

The candidate's age should be between 18 and 25 years as on January 1, 2027.

Candidates born between January 1, 2002 and January 1, 2009, both dates inclusive, are eligible to apply. 

RRC WR Sports Quota Application Fee 2026

Candidate Category	Application Fee	Refund
All other candidates	Rs500	Rs400 after appearing in trial, subject to eligibility and bank charges
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC	Rs250	Full Rs250 after appearing in trial, subject to eligibility and bank charges

RRC WR Sports Quota Selection Process 2026

There is no conventional written examination mentioned for this Sports Quota recruitment. Selection is based on sports achievement, trial performance and educational qualification.

The marks are distributed as follows:

Selection Component	Maximum Marks
Recognised Sports Achievement	50
Game Skill, Physical Fitness & Coach's Observation	40
Educational Qualification	10
Total	100

Candidates must score at least 25 out of 40 marks in the trial to be considered FIT for the next stage.

The minimum qualifying marks for final recruitment are:

• Level 5/4: 70 marks

• Level 3/2: 65 marks

• Level 1: 60 marks

Appointment is made on merit. If candidates obtain equal marks, preference is given to the younger candidate.

RRC WR Sports Quota Salary / Pay Scale 2026

Selected candidates will receive the minimum pay of the applicable 7th CPC Pay Level, along with admissible allowances.

Pay Level	Grade Pay Equivalent Mentioned in Notification	Pay Level
Level 5/4	Rs2,800/Rs2,400	As per 7th CPC
Level 3/2	Rs2,000/Rs1,900	As per 7th CPC
Level 1	Rs1,800	As per 7th CPC

Documents Required for RRC WR Sports Quota 2026

Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready:

• Educational qualification certificate/mark sheet

• Sports achievement certificate

• Date of birth proof

• Caste certificate, where applicable

• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable

• Minority declaration, where applicable

• EBC income certificate, where applicable

• Recent colour photograph

• Scanned signature

• Aadhaar card/Aadhaar enrolment details

How to Apply for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official RRC Western Railway website.

2. Open the Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 section.

3. Read Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026 carefully.

4. Click on the online application link.

5. Enter your Aadhaar and personal details.

6. Select the appropriate sports discipline, event and pay level.

7. Enter educational and sports achievement details.

8. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.

9. Pay the applicable application fee online.

10. Check all details carefully before final submission.

11. Submit the application before September 30, 2026.

12. Download and print the application form for the selection trial.

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FAQs – RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

1. How many posts are available in RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

A total of 64 Sports Quota posts are available, including 5 Level 5/4 posts, 16 Level 3/2 posts and 43 Level 1 posts. 

2. What is the last date to apply for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the RRC WR Sports Quota application form is September 30, 2026.

3. What is the age limit for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be 18 to 25 years old as on January 1, 2027. Candidates born between January 1, 2002 and January 1, 2009 are eligible. 

4. What is the selection process for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

Selection is based on sports achievement, sports trial performance and educational qualification. The total is 100 marks, with 50 marks for sports achievement, 40 for trial performance and 10 for education. 

5. What sports qualification is required for RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must possess the prescribed sports achievement for their selected pay level. The achievement must generally fall within the period beginning April 1, 2024, up to the notification date, subject to the discipline-specific conditions in the notification.