RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Notification Details
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway (NR) invites online applications from eligible Indian sports persons for the recruitment of Sports Person against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2025-26. This recruitment drive aims to fill 21 vacancies across various sports disciplines in Level 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Pay Matrix 7th CPC. Candidates interested in a career with Northern Railway can check the detailed notification for eligibility criteria, age limit, sports achievements, selection process, and pay scale. Ensure you meet all requirements before applying. The online application link is active from 18 November 2025 to 17 December 2025. Read the full notification carefully and apply online to avoid last-minute congestion.
Payment Mode: Pay via Online Mode (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI).
🎂 RRC NR Sports Quota Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Category
Age Criteria
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
25 Years
Note: No age relaxation (upper or lower) shall be permissible.
👩🏻💼 RRC NR Sports Quota Vacancy Details
Game / Discipline
Gender
Total
Boxing (75-80 KG)
Women
01
Athletics (100 Meters)
Men
01
Athletics (10 KM)
Women
01
Badminton (Singles)
Women
01
Archery (Compound)
Women
01
Cricket (Opener / Wicket Keeper)
Women
02
Football (Midfielder / Forward)
Men
02
Handball (Left / Right Wing)
Women
02
Handball (All Rounder)
Men
01
Kabaddi (Right Cover)
Men
01
Hockey (Midfielder)
Men
01
Hockey (Midfielder)
Women
01
Kho-Kho (All Rounder)
Men
02
Volleyball (All Rounder / Libero)
Men
02
Weight Lifting (110+ KG)
Men
01
Table Tennis (Singles)
Men
01
Grand Total
21
🎓 RRC NR Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria
Post Level
Educational Qualification
Level 4 & 5
Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University.
Level 2 & 3
Passed 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination.
Sports Qualification: Candidates must have specific recognized sports achievements in the relevant game/discipline as detailed in the official notification. Achievements should be from 01/04/2023 to the date of notification.
📝 Steps to Apply Online for RRC NR Sports Quota 2025
Read Notification: Check eligibility, sports norms, and age limit from the official notification before applying.
Collect Documents: Have Matriculation Certificate (DOB proof), Educational Certificates, Sports Certificates, Caste Certificate (if applicable), and Scanned Photo & Signature ready.
Visit Website: Click the “Apply Online” link in the Important Links section below.
Registration: Register with basic details to create your account.
Fill Application: Login and enter personal, educational, and sports achievement details carefully.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression, and other required documents.
Pay Fee: Complete the online payment process based on your category.
Final Submission: Review the application form and submit it.
Print Output: Take a printout of the final submitted application form and payment slip for future reference.