South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 — 54 posts
South Eastern Railway (Railway Recruitment Cell), Garden Reach, Kolkata
Advertisement / notification no.: SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27
Overview
South Eastern Railway (headquarters at Garden Reach, Kolkata) will recruit 54 sportspersons against the sports quota for 2026-27: 5 posts at Level-4/5, 16 at Level-2/3 and 33 at Level-1. Posts are in specific sports and playing positions, including athletics, archery, cricket, football, hockey, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, water polo and weightlifting. No post is reserved for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates.
Age must be 18 to 25 years as on 01.01.2027, with no relaxation. The minimum education depends on the level: Class 10 or ITI for Level-1, Class 12 (or Class 10 plus ITI/apprenticeship) for Level-2/3, and a degree for Level-4/5. Sports achievements must be on or after 01.04.2024 and meet the norms in the notice.
Apply online at rrcser.co.in from 31 October to 30 November 2026 (23:59). The fee is Rs 500 (Rs 250 for SC/ST, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, women, minorities and economically backward classes), most of which is refunded on attending the trials. Selection is by sports trials and certificate verification.
At a glance
- Post names
- Group ‘C’ Level-4/Level-5 (5 posts)
- Group ‘C’ Level-2/Level-3 (16 posts)
- Group ‘D’ Level-1 (33 posts)
- Department
- Personnel Department (Office of the Principal Chief Personnel Officer)
- Vacancies
- 54
- Educational qualification
- Madhyamik (Class 10) pass
- Age limit
- 18 to 25 years (as on 1 Jan 2027)
- Age relaxation
- 18 to 25 years as on 01.01.2027 (born between 02.01.2002 and 01.01.2009). No age relaxation of any kind.
- Salary / pay scale
- Level 1 to Level 5 (7th CPC) · 7th CPC Level-1 (Grade Pay 1800), Level-2/3 (1900/2000) and Level-4/5 (2400/2800).
- Application fee
- UR/OBC: ₹500 · SC/ST, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, women, minorities and economically backward classes: ₹250 · Paid online (net banking or debit/credit card). On attending the trials, Rs 400 (UR/OBC) or Rs 250 (others) is refunded, less bank charges.
- Application mode
- Online
Important dates
| Notification published | 26 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application opens | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Application deadline | 30 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM |
Vacancies
54 posts in total; posting may be in any unit of South Eastern Railway.
Level-4/5 (Grade Pay 2400/2800) — 5 posts:
- Athletics (Men): 200 m 1, High Jump 1
- Chess (Men) 1
- Hockey (Women) Forward 1
- Table Tennis (Women) 1
Level-2/3 (Grade Pay 1900/2000) — 16 posts:
- Athletics (Men): 200 m, High Jump, 20 km Race Walking, Cross Country — 1 each
- Archery compound: Men 2, Women 1
- Body Building (Men) 65 kg 1; Bridge (Men) 1
- Cycling (Men): Individual Road Race, Individual Pursuit, Points Race — 1 each
- Gymnastics (Women) Artistic 1; Hockey Women Forward 1, Men Defender 1; Rifle Shooting (Women) 3 Position 1
Level-1 (Grade Pay 1800) — 33 posts:
- Ball Badminton (Men): Back 2, Front 2
- Cricket (Men): Middle-order Batsman 1, Fast Bowler 1
- Football (Men): Side Back 2, Stopper 1; Golf (Men) 1
- Kabaddi: Women 4, Men 4 (specific positions)
- Kho-Kho (Men): All Rounder 3, Defender 3
- Volleyball: Women 2, Men 2
- Water Polo (Men): Winger 2, Centre Forward 1
- Weightlifting (Men): 65 kg 1, 71 kg 1
No post is reserved for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates; community certificates may still be uploaded.
Eligibility
- Level-4/5: a university degree or equivalent from a recognised university
- Level-2/3: Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent; or Class 10 plus completed Act Apprenticeship; or Class 10 plus ITI or an NCVT National Apprenticeship Certificate
- Level-1: Class 10, ITI, equivalent, or an NCVT National Apprenticeship Certificate
The qualification must be held when applying (candidates awaiting results are not eligible), with no relaxation. Sports achievements per paras 3.2–3.4 of the notice, earned on or after 01.04.2024, are also required.
Selection process
Sports trials followed by certificate (sports and educational) verification by the Recruitment Committee. Dates and venues will be announced on the website.
Marks (out of 100):
- Recognised sports achievements: 50
- Game skill, physical fitness and the coach's observation during the trial: 40 (at least 25 needed here)
- Educational qualification: 10
Minimum qualifying marks: 70 for Level-4/5, 65 for Level-2/3, 60 for Level-1. On a tie, the younger candidate is preferred. Selected candidates must pass a medical fitness test before appointment.
Required documents
- Colour passport-size photo (3.5 × 3.5 cm, JPG, up to 70 KB, not older than three months)
- Signature and left thumb impression (LTI), JPG
- Photo identity card (Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence or voter ID)
- Age proof (Class 10 or equivalent certificate) and educational qualification certificates
- Certificates of all recognised sports achievements
- Where applicable: SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EBC/EWS certificate, minority declaration or ex-servicemen documents
- No-objection certificate from the employer, for serving employees
How to apply
- Go to rrcser.co.in and open ‘Online/E-Application for Sports Quota (OA)’
- Register with your name, date of birth, mobile number and email; keep the same mobile and email active throughout
- Upload your photo, signature, LTI and all certificates, and give the bank account for the fee refund
- Pay the fee online and submit; keep two printouts of the application
- Deadline: 30 November 2026, 23:59; applications sent directly to the RRC are not accepted
- Bring your own kit to the trials and arrange your own stay for 2–3 days; no TA/DA is paid (SC/ST candidates get free second-class rail travel)
Last updated: 2 Nov 2026
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