RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification - 64 Posts Open
The Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC/WR) is accepting online applications for 64 posts under the sports quota. Eligible candidates can apply online at rrc-wr.com until 30 September 2026.
RRC WR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification - 64 Posts Open – Overview
| Selection Procedure | Candidates will be assessed based on their sports achievements as per the norms set for each level. The selection will also consider the candidate's game skill, physical fitness, and observations from the coach during the trial. The maximum marks available for the selection process total 100, divided among recognized sports achievements, game skills, and educational qualifications. |
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| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.rrc-wr.com/ |
Key Dates
| Online Application Opening | 01 September 2026, 10:00 Hrs |
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| 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 |
Vacancies by Discipline
| Posts | Discipline | Event / Proficiency / Weight Category / Position |
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| 1 | 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 |
| Total | 05 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must have the required sports achievements and meet the age criteria. The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 25 years as of 01 January 2027. Specifically, candidates must be born between 01 January 2002 and 01 January 2009. Additionally, each level has different educational and sports achievement requirements, which must be met to qualify for the respective posts.
| Level | Minimum Prescribed Educational Qualification |
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| 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 |
Selection Process
Candidates will be assessed based on their sports achievements as per the norms set for each level. The selection will also consider the candidate's game skill, physical fitness, and observations from the coach during the trial. The maximum marks available for the selection process total 100, divided among recognized sports achievements, game skills, and educational qualifications.
| 50 | Recognized sports achievements (as per norms) |
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| 40 | Game skill, physical fitness & coach's observation during trial |
| 10 | Educational Qualification |
| 100 | Total |
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 30 Sep 2026 |
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Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here ↗ |
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| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |