East Coast Railway (ECoR) has officially released the Sports Quota Recruitment Notification 2026, inviting eligible sportspersons for Group C & Group D level posts.
This recruitment is a rare opportunity where your sports talent + basic qualification (10th / 12th / ITI) can directly land you a Railway job with permanent benefits, pension, promotion, and national pride.
Let’s break down everything you need to know in a simple, SEO-friendly, and exam-oriented format.
🔔 East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Organization: East Coast Railway (ECoR)
Post Name: Sports Persons (Against Sports Quota – Open Advertisement)
Advertisement No.: ECoR/Pers/SPQ(OA)/2025-26
Total Vacancies: 05 Posts
Job Type: Central Government Job
Application Mode: Offline
Job Location: Across East Coast Railway Zone
👉 Official Website: www.rrcbbs.org.in
🏅 Sports Discipline-Wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Men | 1 |
| Weightlifting | Men | 1 |
| Weightlifting | Women | 2 |
| Archery | Men | 1 |
| Total | 05 |
⚠️ Separate application is required if applying for more than one discipline.
💰 Salary & Pay Level (7th CPC)
Selected candidates will be appointed under the 7th Pay Commission:
Level-1 (GP ₹1800)
Level-2 (GP ₹1900)
Level-3 (GP ₹2000)
Along with:
DA, HRA, TA
Medical benefits
Pension (NPS)
Free Railway Passes
Job Security till retirement
🎓 Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
✅ For Level-1 (GP ₹1800)
10th Pass OR
ITI OR
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NCVT)
✅ For Level-2 & Level-3 (GP ₹1900 / ₹2000)
12th Pass (+2) OR
10th + ITI (for Technical posts)
⚠️ No relaxation in educational qualification is allowed.
🏃♂️ Sports Eligibility (Most Important Section)
Candidates must be active sportspersons and achievements should be on or after 01 April 2023.
🔹 Minimum Sports Norms – Level 2 & 3
Represented India in Category-B events OR
3rd position in Category-C Championships OR
Medalist in Senior/Junior National Championships OR
National Games / Inter-University / Federation Cup (1st Position)
🔹 Minimum Sports Norms – Level 1
Represented Country in Category-C events OR
3rd position in Federation Cup OR
State representation with minimum 8th rank (Senior Nationals)
🌍 Categorization of Championships
Category-A: Olympics
Category-B: World Cup, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games
Category-C: Asian Championships, World University Games, South Asian Games
Special relaxation is available for Athletics medal winners and Gold medalists may be considered for higher grade pay.
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years
🚫 No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC or any category.
💸 Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 (after trial) |
| SC/ST/Women/PWD/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 | Full Refund |
📌 Fee must be paid via Demand Draft or Indian Postal Order only.
📝 Selection Process – How You’ll Be Chosen
Selection will be 100% merit-based:
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Sports Achievement | 50 |
| Trial Performance & Fitness | 40 |
| Educational Qualification | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
✅ Minimum Qualifying Marks
Level 2 & 3: 65 Marks
Level 1: 60 Marks
Tie-breaker rule 👉 Younger candidate gets preference.
📅 Important Dates
Application Start Date: 10 January 2026
Last Date (General): 09 February 2026 (6 PM)
Last Date (A&N / Lakshadweep): 24 February 2026
📮 How to Apply for East Coast Railway Sports Quota 2026
Download the application form from official website
Fill it in your own handwriting (English/Hindi only)
Attach:
Passport size photo
Educational certificates
Sports achievement certificates
Demand Draft / IPO
Write on envelope:
“Application against Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26”Send to:
Dy. Chief Personnel Officer (Rectt.)
Rail Sadan, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar – 751017
📦 Applications can also be dropped in the official Drop Box.
📌 Final Words – Why You Should Apply
If you are a serious sportsperson, this is not just a job – it’s a lifetime opportunity to:
✔ Represent Indian Railways
✔ Secure your future
✔ Continue sports with official support
✔ Enjoy Central Govt benefits
⏰ Vacancies are very limited – only 5 posts!
👉 Apply before 09 February 2026 and don’t wait for the last day.
🔗 Important Links
- Application Form: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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