Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Eastern Railway (SER), Kolkata (WB), Sports Quota Various Posts Recruitment - 2026 (54 Vacancies)

Vacancies for Level-2/3 (GP Rs. 1900/2000)

Vacancies for Level-1 (GP Rs. 1800)

Educational Qualification & Sports Qualification

1. Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess the requisite academic qualifications from a recognized institution as of the date of application. Those appearing for or awaiting final examination results are not eligible. No relaxation in minimum educational qualifications is permissible.

• Level-4 / Level-5 (Pay Matrix 7th CPC) :

  • A University Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.

• Level-2 / Level-3 (Pay Matrix 7th CPC) :

  • Passed Class 12th (10+2 stage) or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board/Council/Institution OR

  • Passed Matriculation from a recognized Board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship OR

  • Passed Class 10th from a recognized Board/Council/Institution plus ITI passed (or equivalent) / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

• Level-1 (Pay Matrix 7th CPC) :

  • 10th pass OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

  • (Note: For Group-C appointment against Sports Quota in Technician-III, the minimum qualification is 10th pass, with training periods regulated by specific railway board guidelines).

2. Sports Qualifications & Norms

The applicant must have earned their sports achievements on or after 01.04.2024. Only championships conducted under the aegis of International/National Sports Federations/Associations recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MoYAS) are considered.

A. Sports Norms for Level-4 / Level-5 & Level-2 / Level-3

• Level-4 / Level-5 :

  • Represented the country in Olympic Games (Senior Category) OR

  • At least 3rd Position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior), World Championships (Junior/Senior), Asian Games (Senior), Commonwealth Games (Senior), Youth Olympics, Davis Cup (Tennis), Champions Trophy (Hockey), or Thomas/Uber Cup (Badminton).

• Level-2 / Level-3 :

  • Represented the country in any World Cup (Junior/Senior), World Championships (Junior/Senior), Asian Games (Senior), or Commonwealth Games (Senior) OR

  • At least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championships (Junior/Senior), Asian Championships/Asia Cup (Junior/Senior), SAF Games (Senior), USIC (World Railways) Championships (Senior), or World University Games OR

  • At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships OR

  • At least 3rd Position in National Games organized under the aegis of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) OR

  • At least 3rd Position in All India Inter-University Championships organized under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) OR

  • 1st Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category).

B. Sports Norms for Level-1

• Represented the country in Commonwealth Championships (Junior/Senior), Asian Championships/Asia Cup (Junior/Senior), SAF Games (Senior), USIC World Railways Championships (Senior), or World University Games OR

• At least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category) OR

• Represented a State/equivalent Unit with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships (except in Marathon and Cross Country).

3. Additional Acceptable Sports Achievements & Discipline-Specific Norms

Certain sports disciplines have specific alternative or additional entry criteria :

• Athletics (Men) :

  • Gold Medal winners in Open National Championship (Senior), Inter-State Athletics Championships (Senior), and Asian Championships (Senior) may be considered for Pay Level-4/5.

  • Medal-winning performance in the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship may be considered for Pay Level-2.

• Chess (Men) :

  • Holding the Grandmaster Title in Chess qualifies for Level-4/5.

• Table Tennis (Women) :

  • Consideration based on current Annual All India Rankings (Singles, Seniors category) up to the 8th position for Pay Level-4/5.

• Hockey (Women & Men) :

  • Women : At least 2nd position in International Tournaments of four or more nations for Level-2/3.

  • Men : Participation in International Tournaments (Senior or Junior) of four or more nations, or being a semifinalist in Senior National Championships, may be considered for Level-2/3. Recognised events must be under 'Hockey India'.

• Archery (Men/Women) :

  • Medal-winning performance (at least 3rd position) in All India Inter-University Championships and events organized by the Archery Association of India.

• Rifle Shooting (Women) :

  • Only individual performance in the National Shooting Championship Competition (for all age groups) is considered.

• Cricket (Men - Level-1) :

  • Specific requirements include representation in the Main Indian Seniors Team, India-A, or India U-19 teams, or performance milestones (such as quarter-finalist, pre-quarter-finalist, or participation) in BCCI-organized All India Inter-State, Inter-zonal, or Challenger Trophy matches across Senior/U-23/U-19 brackets (excluding plate groups).

• Golf (Men - Level-1) :

  • I.G.U. ranking up to 100, subject to a single handicap (less than 10) on the order of merit/amateur merit list.

• Body Building & Volleyball :

  • Specific governance guidelines apply (e.g., Body Building certificates must be issued by AIU or International Federations per RBE No. 75/2024; Volleyball certificates have strict validity timelines based on VFI recognition status).

How to Apply?

• 1. Visit Official Website : Go to the official RRC/SER website at www.rrcser.co.in and click on the "Online/E-Application for Sports Quota(OA)/ 2026-27" link.
• 2. New Registration : Click on the "New Registration" link and enter your basic personal details such as name, father's name, date of birth, community, e-mail address, and mobile number.
• 3. Receive Credentials : Check your registered email inbox or SMS to note down your system-generated registration number and password.
• 4. Candidate Login : Log in to the portal using your newly received registration number and password to begin the step-by-step application process.
• 5. Choose Refund Preference : Select how you want to receive your refundable examination fee (either back to the original payment account or by providing separate bank details with your account number, beneficiary name, bank name, and IFSC code).
• 6. Enter ID Details : Provide the details of a valid government-issued photo identity card and upload a self-attested copy of it.
• 7. Upload Photo and Signature : Upload your scanned color passport-size photograph (white/light background, 3.5cm x 3.5cm, up to 70 KB) and your signature with left thumb impression (LTI) in JPG/JPEG format.
• 8. Upload Supporting Documents : Upload self-attested PDF copies of your date of birth proof (Matriculation certificate), essential educational qualifications, recognized sports achievement certificates, and caste/category/income certificates if applicable.
• 9. Pay Examination Fee : Pay the requisite application fee online using a credit card, debit card, or internet banking.
• 10. Generate Registration Number : Submit the application to finalize your details and generate a unique Registration Number.
• 11. Print Application Copies : Take at least two printed copies of the properly filled-up application form and preserve your registration details for all future correspondence.

Selection Process

• 1. Scrutiny of Applications : Applications are checked for eligibility, valid formatting, proper fee payment, and correct uploaded documents (photograph, signature, LTI, age proof, educational certificates, and sports achievements). Ineligible or defective applications are summarily rejected.

• 2. Publishing of Eligible Candidates : The list of eligible and ineligible candidates, along with trial dates and venues, is published on the official RRC/SER website (www.rrcser.co.in).

• 3. Downloading E-Call Letters : Eligible candidates can download their admit cards/E-call letters from the RRC website to attend the selection trials.

• 4. Sports Trials : Candidates must report for the physical selection trials bringing their original identity proof, date of birth proof, educational and sports certificates, their own sports kit, and arranging their own accommodation for 2 to 3 days. Trials evaluate game skills, physical fitness, and coach observations (maximum 40 marks; minimum qualifying marks: 25).

• 5. Certificate Verification : Candidates who clear the sports trials undergo document verification for both their sports achievements and educational qualifications by a duly constituted Recruitment Committee.

• 6. Evaluation & Scoring (100-Total Marks) : Final merit is calculated based on a 100-mark distribution structure :   

  • Recognized sports achievement as per norms: Up to 50 marks

  • Games skill, physical fitness, and coach's observation: Up to 40 marks

  • Educational Qualification: Up to 10 marks

  • (Note: Minimum qualifying marks out of 100 are 70 for Level-4/5, 65 for Level-2/3, and 60 for Level-1).

• 7. Final Merit & Publication : Selection is made strictly on merit as per notified vacancies in each discipline. Successful candidates are published provisionally, subject to pre-appointment formalities, medical fitness standards, and final departmental verification.