The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway 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 38 vacancies in Level 1 of the Pay Matrix (7th CPC) across various Divisions and Workshops of Northern Railway. Candidates having recognized sports achievements in games like Hockey, Cricket, Badminton, Athletics, etc., along with a minimum 10th Pass qualification, can apply. The online application link will be active from 08th December 2025 to 07th January 2026. Read the full notification carefully to ensure you meet the specific sports norms and eligibility criteria before applying.
Selected candidates will be appointed in Level 1 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.
Level
Pay Matrix
Level 1
₹ 18,000 – ₹ 56,900/- (Plus Allowances)
🎓 RRC Northern Railway Sports Quota Eligibility
Criteria
Requirements
Education Qualification
Passed 10th (Matriculation) or its equivalent examination.
Sports Qualification
Represented the Country in Category C Championships/Events ORAt least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category) ORRepresented a State or equivalent Unit with at least 8th Position in Senior National Championship (except Marathon & Cross Country).(Check notification for game-specific norms).
Note: Sports achievements should be from 01/04/2023 to the date of notification.
🎂 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) is permissible for any category.
📝 Steps to Apply Online for RRC NR Sports Quota 2026
Read Notification: Download the official notification linked below and check your sports eligibility.
Collect Documents: Keep your 10th Certificate, Sports Certificates, Photo, and Signature ready.
Visit Website: Click the “Apply Online” link in the Important Links section.
Register: Fill in the basic details to generate your login credentials.
Fill Application: Login and complete the application form with personal and sports details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your Photo, Signature, and Certificates.
Pay Fee: Pay the examination fee online.
Print Output: Submit the form and take a printout of the application for future trials.
📅 Important Dates for RRC NR Sports Quota 2026
Event
Date
Notification Date
02-12-2025
Application Start Date
08-12-2025 (12:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply
07-01-2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Expected Date of Trial
February 2026
💸 Application Fee Details
Category
Fee Amount
Refund (After Trial)
Gen / OBC
₹ 500/-
₹ 400/-
SC / ST / Women / Minorities / EBC
₹ 250/-
₹ 250/-
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking)