Official source: Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026 (Sports Quota) dated 27-08-2026, issued by the Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway, Parcel Depot, Ali Bhai Premji Road, Grant Road, Mumbai - 400007. Applicants must apply online at rrc-wr.com; no offline applications are accepted.
Western Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
Advertisement
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC/WR), Ministry of Railway, Government of India |
| Recruiting Office | Parcel Depot, Ali Bhai Premji Road, Grant Road, Mumbai - 400007 |
| Employment Notice No. | RRC/WR/01/2026 (Sports Quota) |
| Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Open Advertisement, Sports Quota, for the year 2026-27 |
| Total Posts | 64 (21 in Level 5/4 & 3/2, Group 'C'; 43 in Level 1, erstwhile Group 'D') |
| Reservation | No reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD & Ex-Servicemen |
| Application Mode | Online only, via rrc-wr.com |
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)
16 Level 3/2 (7th PC)
43 Level 1 (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
- Visit the official website rrc-wr.com.
- Log on to the RRC/WR online application portal and fill in personal details/bio-data carefully.
- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Card number (or 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID if the card is not yet received).
- Fill in educational qualification and sports achievement details, mentioning the specific position/event/discipline.
- Upload the required scanned photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-70 KB) without cap or sunglasses.
- Upload the scanned signature (3.5cm x 2.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20-30 KB), not in block/capital or disjoined letters.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
- Note the Registration Number generated on submission for future reference.
- 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.
Documents Required
- Scanned copy of minimum academic qualification mark sheet/certificate (per applicable level)
- Certificate proving recognized sports achievement held between 01-04-2024 and the date of notification
- Certificate for proof of date of birth (SSC certificate or equivalent mark sheet)
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, where applicable
- OBC declaration (Annexure-E), where applicable
- Minority Community Declaration (Annexure-A), where applicable
- Income certificate for EBC fee exemption (Annexure-B), where applicable
- Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment slip (original, at the time of trial)
Important Conditions
- Name, father's name, and date of birth must exactly match across educational and sports certificates; any name change must be supported by a Gazette Notification or equivalent legal document, predating the online application.
- Candidates must keep their mobile number and e-mail ID active throughout the recruitment process; all official communication via SMS/e-mail/website is deemed read.
- Original documents (date of birth, educational qualification, sports achievement) must be produced on the day of trial; certificates in languages other than English/Hindi require an attested translation.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere on Western Railway and are liable for transfer to another Railway/establishment as per exigencies of service.
- Selected male candidates finally appointed are liable for active service in the Railway Engineers Unit of the Territorial Army.
- Selected candidates must submit a Service Bond of 5 years at the time of appointment.
- Appointment is subject to passing the requisite Medical Fitness Test, and final verification of educational/community certificates and antecedents.
- Candidates already employed in a PSU/Government Organization must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of trial.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate; the decision of the Selection Committee/Railway Administration is final and binding.
- RRC/WR has not appointed any agent or coaching centre on its behalf; candidates should beware of touts and fraudulent job offers.
