Applications are open. Apply before 14 Aug 2026 — 1 day left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Central Railway has notified recruitment for 59 posts under RRC/CR/01/2026 — Sports Quota. Applications are accepted online from 15 Jul 2026 to 14 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A degree for Level 5 and 4; Class 12 or an ITI for Level 3 and 2; Class 10 or an ITI for Level 1, and the age limit is 18 to 25 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 3 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Document verification and trial, Assessment of sports achievements and Game skill, physical fitness and the coach's observation, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹18,000 to ₹29,200 initial pay, depending on the level. The place of posting is Central Railway, Mumbai.
The application fee is ₹500, of which ₹400 is refunded on attending the trial for General, OBC and EWS. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 59 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A degree for Level 5 and 4; Class 12 or an ITI for Level 3 and 2; Class 10 or an ITI for Level 1
- Age limit: 18 to 25 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹18,000 to ₹29,200 initial pay, depending on the level
- Application fee: ₹500, of which ₹400 is refunded on attending the trial for General, OBC and EWS
- Last date to apply: 14 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Central Railway
- Advertisement No.
- RRC/CR/01/2026 — Sports Quota
- Total Vacancies
- 59
- Job Location
- Central Railway, Mumbai
- Qualification
- A degree for Level 5 and 4; Class 12 or an ITI for Level 3 and 2; Class 10 or an ITI for Level 1
- Age Limit
- 18 – 25 years
- Salary
- ₹18,000 to ₹29,200 initial pay, depending on the level
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- cr.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 14 Aug 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS | ₹500, of which ₹400 is refunded on attending the trial | Online |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, women, minorities and EBC | ₹250, fully refunded on attending the trial | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Level 1 (Group D) | 38 |
| Level 3 and 2 (Group C) | 16 |
| Level 5 and 4 (Group C) | 5 |
| Total | 59 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level 5 and 4 | A degree in any faculty from a recognised university. |
| Level 3 and 2 | Class 12 pass, or an ITI certificate, or matriculation with an apprenticeship. |
| Level 1 | Class 10 pass, or an ITI certificate, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by the NCVT. |
- This is a sports quota recruitment. Your sporting record is worth 50 of the 100 marks and your education only 10 — the qualification is a threshold, not a differentiator.
- There is no written examination; selection is by trial and assessment.
- The fee is largely refundable if you attend the trial.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Level 5 and 4 | ₹29,200 / ₹25,500 initial pay |
| Level 3 and 2 | ₹21,700 / ₹19,900 initial pay |
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 initial pay |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Document verification and trial — attended in person
- 2Assessment of sports achievements — 50 marks, the largest single component
- 3Game skill, physical fitness and the coach's observation — 40 marks
- 4Educational qualification — 10 marks
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of sports achievements | — | 50 | — |
| Game skill, physical fitness and coach's observation | — | 40 | — |
| Educational qualification | — | 10 | — |
| Total | — | 100 | — |
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the recruitment portal at rrccr.com.
- 2Fill in your personal details and bio-data with your Aadhaar or Voter ID.
- 3Upload your scanned photograph and signature to the specifications given.
- 4Pay the application fee online.
- 5Note your registration number and keep the e-receipt.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Official notification (PDF)Download
- RRC Central RailwayVisit
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