Western Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Western Railway has released a recruitment notification for eligible sportspersons under the Sports Quota for 2026-27. As per Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2026, a total of 64 posts are available across Level 5/4, Level 3/2 and Level 1. Eligible Indian citizens can submit their applications online.
Western Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Western Railway |
| Recruitment Cell | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Western Railway |
| Notification No. | RRC/WR/01/2026 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 64 |
| Level 5/4 Posts | 5 |
| Level 3/2 Posts | 16 |
| Level 1 Posts | 43 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Official Website | rrc-wr.com |
The notification includes sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Diving, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Basketball, Boxing, Cycling, Handball, Kho-Kho, Powerlifting, Swimming, Volleyball, Water Polo and Ball Badminton, among others. The detailed events, positions and weight categories are given in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
| Age Cut-off | 1 January 2027 |
| Eligible Date of Birth | 1 January 2002 to 1 January 2009 |
Candidates must also meet the required sports achievement standards. Sports achievements considered for this recruitment should generally be from 1 April 2024 up to the date of notification.
Educational Qualification
| Pay Level | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level 5/4 | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Level 3/2 | 12th pass or equivalent, or Matriculation + Act Apprenticeship, or Matriculation + NCVT/SCVT-approved ITI |
| Level 1 | 10th pass, or ITI, or equivalent, or NAC granted by NCVT |
Candidates waiting for their final examination results are not eligible.
Western Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure
The selection process will be based on sports achievement, trial performance and educational qualification.
- Sports achievement: 50 marks
- Game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observation: 40 marks
- Educational qualification: 10 marks
- Total: 100 marks
Candidates must score at least 25 out of 40 marks in the trial to move ahead. The minimum final qualifying marks are 70 for Level 5/4, 65 for Level 3/2 and 60 for Level 1. Selection will be made on merit.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply online through the RRC Western Railway website. They need to:
- Visit the official RRC-WR website.
- Complete the online application with correct personal, educational and sports details.
- Enter the Aadhaar number or eligible Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form and save the registration number and application printout for the trial.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General candidates | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 |
Eligible candidates who actually appear in the trial can receive the applicable refund after deduction of bank charges.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 1 September 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 at 6:00 PM |
Candidates should apply well before the closing date and keep their documents ready for the selection trial.
