Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), located in Yelahanka, Bangalore, has invited offline applications for the recruitment of a Sports Person (Cricket – Men) against the Open Advertisement Sports Quota for the year 2025-26. This recruitment drive aims to fill 01 vacancy for the position of Opener/Top Order Batsman. Candidates passionate about a career in Indian Railways and possessing the required cricket achievements can check the detailed notification for eligibility criteria, age limit, trial procedure, and pay scale details below.
Ensure you meet all specific sports and educational norms before applying. The application process is Offline (by Post or Drop Box), and the closing date for receipt of applications is 19 February 2026 (26 February 2026 for candidates from remote areas). We advise candidates to send their forms early to avoid postal delays.
Candidates must meet both Educational and Sports qualifications:
Category
Eligibility Criteria
Education
• For Technician Gr.III: 10th Pass + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) / ITI in relevant trade.• For Jr. Clerk / Accounts Clerk: 12th (+2 Stage) Pass or equivalent.
Sports Norms
• Represented Country in Category-B events.• OR 3rd Position in Category-C events.• OR 3rd Position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships.• OR 3rd Position in National Games / All India Inter-University Championship.• OR 1st Position in Federation Cup (Senior).(See notification for specific Cricket norms like Ranji/CK Nayudu/Cooch Behar).
🎂 RWF Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
Category
Age Criteria
Age Range
18 to 25 Years
DOB Range
Born between 02.01.2001 and 01.01.2008 (both days inclusive).
Note: No age relaxation (upper or lower) is permissible for Sports Quota recruitment.
📝 Steps to Apply for RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Since this is an Offline application, please follow these steps carefully:
Print Application: Take a printout of Annexure-I (Application Form) on good quality A-4 size white paper.
Fill Details: Fill in the application in your own handwriting (English/Hindi) using a blue ballpoint pen. Paste a recent passport-size photo (do not attest the photo).
Attach Documents: Self-attest and attach copies of:
Date of Birth proof (10th Certificate).
Educational Qualification Certificates.
Sports Achievement Certificates.
Caste Certificate (if applicable).
IPO/DD for the fee.
Aadhar/PAN Card copy.
Envelope Super-scription: On the envelope, write: “Application against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) dated 30.01.2026 recruitment for the year 2025-26”.
Send Application: Send via Ordinary/Speed Post or drop personally at:The Assistant Personnel Officer-IV, Personnel Department, Rail Wheel Factory, Administrative Building, Yelahanka, Bangalore – 560064.
📅 Important Dates for RWF Sports Quota
Event
Date
Notification Date
30 January 2026
Last Date to Apply
19 February 2026 (17:00 hrs)
Last Date (Remote Areas)
26 February 2026 (17:00 hrs)
Trial Date (Tentative)
03 March 2026
💸 Application Fee Details
Category
Fee Amount
Gen / OBC
₹ 500/- (₹ 400 refundable if appearing in trials)
SC / ST / Ex-SM / Women / Minorities / EBC
₹ 250/- (₹ 250 refundable if appearing in trials)
Payment Mode: Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD) in favour of Principal Financial Adviser, Rail Wheel Factory, payable at Bangalore.