Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC-WR), Mumbai has released Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026 (Sports Quota) dated 27-08-2026, inviting online applications from eligible sportspersons who are citizens of India for 64 posts under the Sports Quota for the year 2026-27 — 21 posts in Group ‘C’ (Pay Level 5/4 and Level 3/2) and 43 posts in erstwhile Group ‘D’ (Pay Level 1). Applications are accepted online only at rrc-wr.com from 01.09.2026 (10:00 Hrs) to 30.09.2026 (18:00 Hrs).
QUICK FACTS
Eligibility
10th / 12th / ITI / Graduate
Vacancies
64 Posts
Salary
Pay Level 1 to 5 (7th CPC)
Last Date
30.09.2026, 18:00 Hrs
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts under Sports Quota (Pay Level 5/4, Level 3/2 and Level 1) |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC-WR), Ministry of Railways, Mumbai |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026 (Sports Quota) dated 27-08-2026 |
| Location | All India / Central Govt — open to all Indian citizens; selected candidates are posted anywhere on Western Railway (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan) |
| Total Vacancies | 64 posts (Level 5/4 – 05, Level 3/2 – 16, Level 1 – 43). No reservation for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD / Ex-SM. |
| Qualification | Graduate in any discipline (Level 5/4); 12th pass or Matriculation with ITI / Act Apprenticeship (Level 3/2); 10th pass or ITI / NAC (Level 1) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years as on 01.01.2027 (born between 01.01.2002 and 01.01.2009, both days inclusive) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Online Application → Document Verification → Selection Trial → Merit List (100 marks) |
| Pay Scale | 7th CPC Pay Level 1 to Level 5 — Grade Pay Rs. 1800 (Level 1), Rs. 1900 / 2000 (Level 3/2) and Rs. 2400 / 2800 (Level 5/4) |
| How to Apply | Online only at rrc-wr.com from 01.09.2026 to 30.09.2026; postal or offline applications are not accepted |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF (English) | Download Notification PDF (Hindi) |
| Official Website / Apply Online | RRC Western Railway (rrc-wr.com) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment Notice issued | 27.08.2026 |
| Opening date and time for online application | 01.09.2026 at 10:00 Hrs |
| Closing date and time for online application | 30.09.2026 at 18:00 Hrs |
| Sports achievement validity window | Achievements earned from 01.04.2024 up to 27.08.2026 (date of notification) |
| OBC Non-Creamy-Layer certificate must be issued on or after | 01.04.2026 |
| Document verification and selection trial dates | Not specified in notification — to be announced on rrc-wr.com |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except those listed below | Rs. 500/- — Rs. 400/- is refunded, after deducting bank charges, to candidates found eligible as per the notification who actually appear in the trial |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Persons with Disability / Women / Minorities / Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250/- — refunded in full, after deducting bank charges, to candidates found eligible who actually appear in the trial |
| Ineligible candidates who still apply | Fee is not refunded under any circumstances |
| Mode of payment | Online only through the integrated payment gateway — Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. Applications without fee payment are summarily rejected. |
Vacancy Details
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Grade Pay | Group | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5/4 | Rs. 2800 / 2400 | Group ‘C’ | 05 |
| Level 3/2 | Rs. 2000 / 1900 | Group ‘C’ | 16 |
| Level 1 | Rs. 1800 | Erstwhile Group ‘D’ | 43 |
| Total | — | — | 64 |
Discipline-wise Break-up – Level 5/4
| 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 (in old weight category 67kg, 89kg, 109kg) | 1 |
| Wrestling (Men) Free Style | 57kg, 79kg, 86kg, 92kg | 1 |
| Total | — | 05 |
Discipline-wise Break-up – Level 3/2
| 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) | 1 Meter Spring Board, 3 Meter Spring Board, High Board | 1 |
| Diving (Women) | 1 Meter Spring Board, 3 Meter 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) | 50 mts Freestyle, 100 mts Freestyle | 1 |
| Weightlifting (Men) | 71kg, 88kg, 110kg (in old weight category 67kg, 89kg, 109kg) | 1 |
| Wrestling (Men) Free Style | 57kg, 79kg, 86kg, 92kg | 1 |
| Total | — | 16 |
Discipline-wise Break-up – Level 1
| 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 (in old weight category 51kg, 71kg, 75kg, Above +92kg) | 2 |
| Boxing (Women) | 48kg, 60kg, 70kg, Above +81kg (in old weight category 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) | 400 mts Individual Medley, 200 mts Butterfly | 1 |
| Volleyball (Women) | Setter, Blocker, Libero, Attacker, All-Rounder | 3 |
| Water Polo (Men) | All Rounder | 2 |
| Weightlifting (Women) | 63kg, 86kg, Above +86kg (in old weight category 59kg, 81kg, Above +87kg) | 2 |
| Total | — | 43 |
Note: Sportspersons holding Level 5/4 sports norms who apply against Level 3/2 will be considered only for Level 3/2, and must give an undertaking at the trial that they will not later claim a higher pay level on the basis of pre-joining achievements. If the 05 Level 5/4 vacancies are not filled for want of suitable candidates, they will be downgraded to Level 3/2 in the same discipline.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 Course Completed 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. The qualification must be held as on the closing date of the application. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 01.01.2027. Only candidates born between 01.01.2002 and 01.01.2009 (both days inclusive) should apply. Check your age eligibility → |
| Sports Achievement | Only sportspersons who acquired the prescribed sports achievement norms in a recognized championship from 01.04.2024 up to the date of notification (27.08.2026), and who are currently active players, are eligible. The concluding day of the championship decides validity. |
| Recognized Championships | Championships must be conducted under the aegis of recognized International / National / State Sports Federations and recognized by the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB). Only Senior National and Junior National championships count — rural meets, festival meets and similar tournaments are not considered. |
| Reservation and Age Relaxation | The notification states there is no reservation for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD / Ex-SM under this sports quota recruitment, and no category-wise age relaxation table is given. |
| Candidates awaiting results | Candidates awaiting the result of the final examination of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible and need not apply. |
| Typing proficiency condition | Candidates appointed to the Clerk-cum-Typist category must qualify a typing test of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within four years of appointment; until then the appointment remains provisional. |
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Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Online Application and Fee Payment | Submitted at rrc-wr.com between 01.09.2026 and 30.09.2026. A separate application with a separate fee is required for each discipline and each pay level applied for. |
| 2. Document Verification | Only eligible and provisionally eligible candidates are permitted to attend document verification on the scheduled date. Candidates who fail to report on the specified date are treated as absent and are not permitted to attend the trial at all. |
| 3. Selection Trial | All eligible candidates are called for trial. Game skill, physical fitness and the coach’s observation are assessed out of 40 marks. Only candidates securing 25 or more out of 40 are declared FIT and assessed for the next stage; candidates declared NOT FIT are not assessed further by the Recruitment Committee. No TA / DA or accommodation is provided; candidates bring their own kit and four passport-size photographs and may need to stay 2 to 3 days at their own cost. |
| 4. Distribution of Marks (100 marks) | Assessment of recognized sports achievements as per norms — 50 marks. Game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observation during trial — 40 marks. Educational qualification — 10 marks. |
| 5. Minimum Qualifying Marks | Level 5/4 (Grade Pay 2800 / 2400) — 70 marks. Level 3/2 (Grade Pay 2000 / 1900) — 65 marks. Level 1 (Grade Pay 1800) — 60 marks. |
| 6. Merit List and Appointment | The offer of appointment is given purely on the basis of merit. If two sportspersons score the same marks, preference goes to the younger candidate. Candidates are selected only if they fit into the Western Railway Sports Association (WRSA) team, and appointment is subject to a medical fitness test and verification of educational, community, character and antecedent records. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level 5/4 (7th CPC) | Grade Pay Rs. 2800 / Rs. 2400 — Group ‘C’ posts (05 vacancies) |
| Pay Level 3/2 (7th CPC) | Grade Pay Rs. 2000 / Rs. 1900 — Group ‘C’ posts (16 vacancies) |
| Pay Level 1 (7th CPC) | Grade Pay Rs. 1800 — erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts (43 vacancies) |
| Initial emoluments | Minimum pay of the applicable pay level plus other allowances as admissible at that time |
| During training | Only stipend as applicable is paid during the training period |
| Service bond | Selected candidates must submit a Service Bond of 5 years at the time of appointment. A security deposit and indemnity bond may also be required. |
| Posting and transfer | Posted anywhere on Western Railway. Liable to transfer to any other Railway, department, division, unit or project in or out of India. |
| Territorial Army liability | Selected male candidates who are finally appointed are liable for active service in the Railway Engineers Unit of the Territorial Army. |
How to Apply
- Visit the RRC Western Railway official website rrc-wr.com between 01.09.2026 (10:00 Hrs) and 30.09.2026 (18:00 Hrs) and open the Sports Quota 2026-27 online application link.
- Register using your 12-digit Aadhaar number (or the 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID if the card has not yet been received) and fill in your personal details and bio-data. Your name, father’s name and date of birth must match your educational and sports certificates exactly.
- Upload your scanned photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20 KB to 70 KB) and signature (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20 KB to 30 KB) along with the qualification, sports achievement, date-of-birth and category certificates.
- Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI, and save the e-receipt. No edit or correction is allowed once the fee is paid, so verify every field first.
- Submit the form, note the registration number generated, and take a printout of the application — it must be produced at the time of the selection trial.
Note: A candidate applying for more than one discipline, or for more than one pay level, must submit a separate application with a separate fee for each. Multiple applications for a single discipline with differing particulars are summarily rejected. There is no need to post any application printout or certificate copies to RRC-WR.
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| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Colour photograph | 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, file size 20 KB to 70 KB. Clear front view without cap or sunglasses, not older than three months. Keep two extra printed copies for document verification. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Scanned signature | 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, file size 20 KB to 30 KB. Must not be in block capitals or disjoined letters. |
| Educational qualification mark sheet or certificate | Minimum academic qualification as prescribed in Para 3.2 of the notification |
| Sports achievement certificate | Proof of recognized sports achievement held on or after 01.04.2024 up to the date of notification. For team, group or relay events the certificate must clearly state actual participation in the field of play, with match details and results. |
| Date of birth proof | SSC certificate or equivalent mark sheet indicating date of birth |
| Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) | Wherever applicable, in Central Government format from an authority not below the rank of Tehsildar. OBC candidates must also upload a Non-Creamy-Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026. Formats: Annexure ‘C’ (SC/ST), Annexure ‘D’ (OBC), Annexure ‘F’ (EWS). |
| OBC declaration | As per the format at Annexure ‘E’ of the notification |
| Minority Community Declaration | As per Annexure ‘A’, for minority candidates claiming the fee exemption. An affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper is required at document verification. |
| Income certificate (EBC) | As per Annexure ‘B’, or BPL Card or Izzat MST, for candidates with family income below Rs. 50,000 per annum |
| No Objection Certificate | For candidates already in the service of a PSU or Government organisation, to be produced at the time of trial |
| Aadhaar Card | Original to be produced at the time of the selection trial |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (English PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Download Official Notification (Hindi PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online / Official Website | RRC Western Railway (rrc-wr.com) |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a single application for two or more events, games or pay levels — each discipline and each pay level needs its own application with its own fee, and a combined application is a listed ground for rejection.
- Uploading a photograph taken with a cap or goggles, or one that is unclear, disfigured or too small, and uploading a signature in block capitals or disjoined letters — both are explicitly listed reasons for rejecting an application.
- Paying the fee before double-checking every detail, since no edit or correction option is available once the payment gateway step is completed.
- Applying while still awaiting the result of your final qualifying examination — such candidates are not eligible under this notification.
- Assuming any tournament certificate counts — only Senior National and Junior National championships recognized by the concerned federation and the Railway Sports Promotion Board are considered, and rural or festival meets are not.
- Missing document verification on the scheduled date, as absentees are not permitted to attend the selection trial at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for RRC Western Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 30.09.2026 at 18:00 Hrs, with the window opening on 01.09.2026 at 10:00 Hrs.
2. How many vacancies are announced under this notification?
A total of 64 posts — 05 in Pay Level 5/4, 16 in Pay Level 3/2 and 43 in Pay Level 1.
3. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 01.01.2027, meaning only candidates born between 01.01.2002 and 01.01.2009 (both days inclusive) should apply.
4. What is the application fee and is any part of it refundable?
Rs. 500/- for general candidates, of which Rs. 400/- is refunded, and Rs. 250/- for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minority and EBC candidates, which is refunded in full — in both cases only to candidates found eligible who actually appear in the trial, after deducting bank charges.
5. What educational qualification do I need?
A Graduate degree in any discipline for Level 5/4, 12th pass or Matriculation with ITI or Act Apprenticeship for Level 3/2, and 10th pass or ITI or NAC for Level 1.
6. Which sports achievements are valid for this notification?
Only achievements earned between 01.04.2024 and 27.08.2026 in championships recognized by the concerned federation and the Railway Sports Promotion Board, with the concluding day of the event deciding validity.
7. How is the final merit list prepared?
Out of 100 marks — 50 for recognized sports achievements, 40 for the trial and 10 for educational qualification — with minimum qualifying marks of 70 for Level 5/4, 65 for Level 3/2 and 60 for Level 1.
8. Is there any reservation under this sports quota recruitment?
No, the notification clearly states that there is no reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen candidates in this recruitment.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
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