RRC Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: RRC-Central Railway, Mumbai has officially released the Group C & D Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. RRC/CR/01/2026 for 59 permanent vacancies exclusively for outstanding sportspersons. This is a golden opportunity for athletes and sports persons to secure a permanent railway government job in Mumbai while representing Central Railway in national/state-level sporting events.
Online applications open on July 15, 2026. The last date is August 14, 2026 (6:00 PM). The selection is based on a unique 100-mark sports merit system — where 50 marks come from your sports achievements record, 40 marks from the actual sports trial/fitness test, and only 10 marks from educational qualification — truly sport-first selection.
RRC CR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | RRC-Central Railway, Mumbai |
| Advertisement Number | RRC/CR/01/2026 |
| Post Level | Group C & D (Level 1 to Level 5) |
| Total Vacancies | 59 Posts |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Age Limit | 18–25 Years |
| Sports Certificate | Mandatory |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | rrccr.com |
Important Dates – RRC CR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Released | July 12, 2026 |
| Full Notification Available | July 15, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | July 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 14, 2026 (6:00 PM Sharp) |
| Sports Trial / Document Verification | To be announced |
| Medical Examination | To be announced |
Application Fee & Refund Policy – RRC CR Sports Quota 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Fee Refund After Trial |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500/- | ₹400/- refunded after appearing in trials |
| SC / ST / ESM / EBC | ₹250/- | ₹250/- fully refunded after appearing in trials |
| Minorities (All Categories) | ₹250/- | ₹250/- fully refunded after appearing in trials |
| All Female Candidates | ₹250/- | ₹250/- fully refunded after appearing in trials |
| Payment Mode | Online | — |
Age Limit – RRC CR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
| Age Calculated As On | January 1, 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per Railway / Government of India rules — SC/ST, OBC, ESM, PwD applicable |
Level-Wise Vacancy & Qualification
| Post Level | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualification | Sports Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 / 4 | 05 Posts | Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognized university | Valid Sports Certificate |
| Level 3 / 2 | 16 Posts | 12th Class Passed OR 10th + ITI from a recognized board/institution | Valid Sports Certificate |
| Level 1 | 38 Posts | 10th Class Passed from a recognized board | Valid Sports Certificate |
| Grand Total | 59 Posts | — | Mandatory for all |
Selection Pattern – 100 Marks System (Most Important!)
This is NOT a written exam recruitment. Selection is based entirely on a sports performance evaluation system out of 100 marks:
| Evaluation Parameter | Maximum Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Achievements (Record-Based) | 50 Marks | Assessment of recognized sports achievements as per Railway norms — medals, ranks in national/state/university/school-level tournaments |
| Game Skill, Physical Fitness & Coach’s Observation (Trial) | 40 Marks | Actual sports trial — your on-field performance, technique, and fitness level evaluated by Central Railway coaches |
| Educational Qualification | 10 Marks | Marks are awarded based on your educational qualification level |
| Total | 100 Marks | Higher score = higher merit rank |
Sports Achievements Marking Guide (Approx.):
The 50-mark sports achievement score is assessed based on:
- Level of competition — International > National > State > University/Zonal > District
- Rank/position — Gold/1st > Silver/2nd > Bronze/3rd > Participation
- Number of events/tournaments
- Recent performance (within the last few years — check notification for exact period)
Sports & Disciplines – Expected
Central Railway Sports Quota recruitment typically includes disciplines such as:
- Athletics (Track & Field)
- Boxing
- Wrestling
- Weightlifting
- Shooting
- Rowing / Swimming
- Hockey / Football
- Volleyball / Basketball / Handball
- Table Tennis / Badminton / Tennis
- Cycling / Gymnastics
Selection Process – RRC CR Sports Quota 2026
- Document Verification — First stage. Candidates are called to submit and verify original documents — sports certificates, educational certificates, age proof, category certificate.
- Sports Trial / Fitness Test — On-field performance evaluation by Central Railway coaches. Game skill, technique, and physical fitness are assessed. Coach’s observation was also noted. (40 marks weightage)
- Medical Examination — Standard Railway medical fitness check for selected candidates.
How to Apply Online – RRC CR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online at rrccr.com from July 15, 2026 before August 14, 2026 (6:00 PM):
- Visit Official Website – Open rrccr.com from July 15, 2026 and click on the “Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – RRC/CR/01/2026” link
- Register / Login – Create a new applicant account with valid email ID and mobile number
- Select Post Level – Choose your applicable level (Level 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) based on your educational qualification
- Fill Application Form – Enter personal details, date of birth (18–25 yrs as on 01/01/2026), educational qualification, sports discipline, sports achievement details (tournaments, medals, ranks), and contact information
- Upload Documents – Upload scanned copies of:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- 10th / 12th / Graduation certificate (as applicable)
- Sports Certificate(s) — medals, participation certificates from national/state/university tournaments
- Age proof (10th certificate)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM as applicable)
- Pay Application Fee – ₹500/- (Gen/OBC) or ₹250/- (SC/ST/ESM/EBC/Minorities/Female) online. Remember: You get most of this back if you appear in the trial.
- Submit & Print – Review all entries carefully. Submit and download the confirmation receipt
Important Links – RRC CR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Full Notification | Click Here |
| RRC Central Railway Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – RRC CR Sports Quota 2026
Ans. Online application ki last date 14 August 2026 (6:00 PM) hai — yaad rahe 6 PM, midnight nahi. Portal 15 July 2026 se open hoga.
Ans. Total 59 permanent posts hain — Level 1 (38), Level 3/2 (16), Level 5/4 (5).
Ans. Level 1 ke liye sirf 10th Pass + valid Sports Certificate , 2/3 ke liye 12th Pass ya 10th+ITI. , 4/5 ke liye Graduation. Sabhi levels mein Sports Certificate mandatory hai.
Ans. Jo candidates sports trial mein appear hote hain unhe refund milega — Gen/OBC ko ₹400 wapas (₹100 processing charge rakha jaata hai), aur SC/ST/ESM/EBC/Minorities/Female ko puri ₹250 wapas milegi. Trial mein absent rehne par koi refund nahi.
Ans. 50 marks — aapke sports achievements ka record (national/state/university medals aur ranks). 40 marks — actual sports trial mein aapka performance (game skill, fitness, coach ka observation). 10 marks — educational qualification. Matlab 90% selection sports pe depend karta hai.