Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Bangalore, a unit under the Ministry of Railways, has released a notification inviting applications from eligible sportspersons against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2026-27. A total of 15 posts are available across Level-2 (GP 1900) and Level-1 (GP 1800) in disciplines such as Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Football, and Kabaddi. Interested candidates can apply offline on or before 24 August 2026.
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Notification PDF Out
The official notification (No. RWF/RC-101/996) was issued on 25 July 2026 by the Assistant Personnel Officer for the Principal Chief Personnel Officer, RWF. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification before applying.
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Bangalore - Ministry of Railways |
| Notification No. | RWF/RC-101/996 dated 25.07.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 15 (Level-2: 10, Level-1: 5) |
| Mode of Application | Offline (post/drop box) |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026, 17:00 hrs (31 August 2026 for candidates from specified NE and hill/island regions) |
| Tentative Trial Dates | 6-8 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka |
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Closing Date for Applications (General) | 24 August 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Closing Date for Applications (NE states, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti and Pangi sub-division of Chamba (HP), Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep) | 31 August 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Date of Field Trials (Tentative) | 6 October 2026 to 8 October 2026 |
RWF Sports Quota Vacancy 2026-27 Details
Applications are invited for 15 posts against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2026-27, distributed across the following disciplines.
Posts in Level-2 (GP 1900)
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badminton (Men) - Singles | 2 |
| 2 | Badminton (Women) - Singles | 2 |
| 3 | Table Tennis (Men) - Singles | 2 |
| 4 | Table Tennis (Women) - Singles | 2 |
| 5 | Cricket (Men) - Batsman | 1 |
| 6 | Hockey (Men) - Mid Fielder | 1 |
Total posts in Level-2: 10
Posts in Level-1 (GP 1800)
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hockey (Men) - Forward | 1 |
| 2 | Football (Men) - Defender | 2 |
| 3 | Kabaddi (Men) - Left Rider | 1 |
| 4 | Kabaddi (Men) - All Rounder | 1 |
Total posts in Level-1: 5
Note: The number of vacancies indicated is provisional and may decrease or become nil at a later stage depending on actual requirements of the Railway Administration.
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria
- Sportspersons must satisfy the minimum sports norms and educational qualification prescribed for the respective post/level, as on the date of the notification.
- Candidates appearing for or awaiting results of their final examination are not eligible to apply.
- No relaxation in minimum educational qualification is permissible.
- No post is exclusively reserved for any community such as SC/ST/OBC.
- Recognized sports achievements must fall within the current and/or immediate previous two financial years, i.e., on or after 1 April 2024, and the candidate must be an active player.
- Sportspersons possessing norms for a higher pay level who apply against vacancies of a lower level will also be considered, provided they submit an undertaking that they will not claim the higher level after joining Railways.
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Educational Qualification
| Level | Post | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Level-2 (GP 1900) | Technician Gr.III | 10th Pass plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT in the relevant Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engg. trades; OR 10th Pass plus ITI in the relevant trade (candidate to undergo 6 months' training); OR 10th Pass alone (candidate to undergo 2 years' training) |
| Level-2 (GP 1900) | Junior Clerk/Accounts Clerk | 12th (+2 stage) Pass or its equivalent |
| Level-1 (GP 1800) | All posts | 10th Pass OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Age Limit
- Age Limit: 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2027
- Candidates must be born between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009 (both days inclusive)
- No age relaxation (upper or lower) is permissible
- Only the Date of Birth recorded in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate (or an equivalent certificate) will be accepted, and no change will be allowed once entered in the records
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Minimum Sports Norms
Sportspersons must fulfil the minimum sports achievement norms prescribed for the level they are applying for, based on representation, ranking, or position achieved in recognized championships.
| Level | Minimum Sports Norms |
|---|---|
| Level-2 (GP 1900) | Represented the country in Category-B championships/events; OR at least 3rd position in Category-C championships/events, Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, or 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 (GP 1800) | Represented the country in Category-C championships/events; OR at least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior); OR represented a State/equivalent unit with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships (except marathon and cross country) |
Additional sport-specific norms apply for Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis, Football, and Kabaddi, including current Annual All India/World Rankings for Badminton and Table Tennis, and specific representation criteria for Cricket and Hockey, as detailed in the full notification. International Championships for recruitment purposes are categorized as Category-A (Olympic Games), Category-B (World Cup, World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, Champions Trophy-Hockey), and Category-C (Commonwealth Championships, Asian Championships/Asia Cup, SAF Games, USIC/World Railways Championships, World University Games).
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Salary Structure
The notification does not specify the exact monthly salary figures. Posts are recruited against Level-2 (GP 1900) and Level-1 (GP 1800) of the RS(RP) Rules, 2016, and all recruitments will be made at the minimum of the applicable pay scale.
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except those in category below | ₹500/- (with ₹400/- refundable to those who actually appear in the trials) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/Economically Backward Classes | ₹250/- (with the same amount refundable to those who actually appear in the trials) |
- Fee must be paid by crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD) only, from any Post Office/Nationalised Bank, drawn in favour of Principal Financial Adviser (PFA), Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560064, payable at Bangalore.
- IPOs/DDs issued before the date of issue of the notification or after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Applications not accompanied by the Examination Fee will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates claiming fee exemption must submit the necessary certificate (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC) in the prescribed format along with the application.
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Selection Process
- All eligible candidates will be called for document verification and trials.
- Only candidates declared FIT (securing 25 or more out of 40 marks for game skill, physical fitness, and coach's observations during trials) will be assessed further; those declared UNFIT will not proceed.
- Distribution of marks: Game skill, physical fitness & coach's observations during trials - 40 marks; Assessment of recognized sports achievements as per norms - 50 marks; Educational qualification - 10 marks; Total - 100 marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks: Level-2 (GP 1900) - 65 marks; Level-1 (GP 1800) - 60 marks.
- The offer of appointment will be given purely on merit; in case of a tie, preference is given to the younger candidate.
- Sportspersons recruited as Junior Clerk/Accounts Clerk must pass the requisite typewriting test within 4 years of appointment, failing which regular increments after 4 years will not be released.
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Documents Required
- Duly filled Application Form (Annexure-I), printed on good quality white A4 paper
- One recent passport-size colour photograph (4 cm x 5 cm, not older than 3 months, without cap/coloured glasses, not attested by anyone)
- Self-attested copies of proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation/10th certificate)
- Self-attested copies of Educational Qualification certificates
- Self-attested copies of Sports Achievement certificates (Proforma as per Annexure-II)
- Caste certificate, wherever applicable (SC/ST/OBC), in prescribed format (Annexure-A/B)
- Minority/Economically Backward Class declaration, if claiming fee exemption (Annexure-C/D)
- Discharge Certificate, for Ex-servicemen applicants
- Domicile Certificate, for candidates from North Eastern states and other specified regions
- Examination Fee in the form of IPO/DD
How to Apply for RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?
- Download the notification and Application Form (Annexure-I) from www.rwf.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Print the application form on good quality white A4 (210 x 297 mm) paper.
- Fill the form in your own handwriting using a blue ballpoint pen, in English or Hindi only.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph and provide the required signatures, left thumb impression, and personal identification marks.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents and the prescribed Examination Fee (IPO/DD).
- Write "Application against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) dated 25.07.2026 - Recruitment for the year 2026-27" on top of the sealed envelope.
- Send the application by post to: The Assistant Personnel Officer, Personnel Department, Rail Wheel Factory (Ministry of Railways), Administrative Building, Yelahanka, Bangalore 560064, or drop it in the Drop Box at the Personnel Department office (2nd Floor) at the same address, before the closing date and time.
RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Important Instructions
- Applications received after the closing date and time will be summarily rejected; RWF will not be responsible for postal or any other delay.
- Applications not in the prescribed format, incomplete, without signature/left thumb impression, in a language other than English/Hindi, or without required documents and fee, will be rejected.
- Candidates applying for more than one game/event must submit separate applications with separate Examination Fees.
- Candidates serving in any Government Department/PSU (including Railways) must submit a declaration of having intimated their employer, and an NOC at the time of trials, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
- Candidates debarred from RRB/RRC exams should not apply unless their debarment period is over by the closing date.
- No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided for document verification/trials (SC/ST candidates are eligible for free rail travel in second class for this purpose).
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of 2 years and must fill and sign a Service Bond (Annexure-E) committing to serve in their sports field for a minimum of 5 years.
- Candidates recruited against Sports Quota can participate in other sporting/professional activities only with prior sanction of the Government.
Candidates with a background in athletics or team sports can also explore more Railway Recruitment 2026 and Sports Quota Government Jobs across India. Applicants based in Karnataka can check the latest Karnataka Government Jobs and Bangalore Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Candidates holding a 10th/12th pass or ITI qualification can also browse more ITI Government Jobs and 10th Pass Government Jobs matching their qualification.
