RRC SER Sports Quota Bharti 2026 - 54 Posts

RRC SER Sports Quota Bharti 2026 invites online applications from eligible Indian sportspersons for 54 posts in South Eastern Railway for the year 2026-27. The recruitment is for Group C (Level 2 to 5) and Group D (Level 1) posts. Candidates need 10th pass/ITI, 12th pass or a degree, along with a recognised sports achievement. The last date to apply is 30 November 2026.

This is an open advertisement under Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27, published on 26 October 2026 by the Office of the Principal Chief Personnel Officer, Garden Reach, Kolkata. Selected candidates may be posted in any unit of South Eastern Railway. There is no written exam. Selection is through sports trials and certificate verification. Dates of trials will be intimated on the RRC SER website.

Educational qualification (no relaxation, final-year/result-awaited candidates not eligible):

• Level 4/5: University degree or equivalent from a recognised university
• Level 2/3: Passed 12th (10+2) or equivalent; OR Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship; OR 10th plus ITI or equivalent or NAC granted by NCVT
• Level 1: 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or NAC granted by NCVT
• For Technician-III in Group C, minimum qualification is 10th pass, with training as per RBE No. 92/2024

Age limit: 18 to 25 years as on 01.01.2027 (date of birth between 02.01.2002 and 01.01.2009). No upper or lower age relaxation for any category.

Sports norms for Level 4/5 (any one):

• Represented India in the Olympic Games (Senior); OR
• At least 3rd position in World Cup, World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, Davis Cup, Champions Trophy (Hockey) or Thomas/Uber Cup
• Athletics (Men): Gold medal in Open National Championship (Senior), Inter State Championship (Senior) or Asian Championship (Senior)
• Chess (Men): Grand Master title
• Table Tennis (Women): Current Annual All India Ranking up to 8th position in Seniors Singles

Sports norms for Level 2/3 (any one):

• Represented India in World Cup, World Championships, Asian Games or Commonwealth Games
• At least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championships, Asian Championships/Asia Cup, SAF Games, USIC (World Railways) Championships or World University Games
• At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships
• At least 3rd position in National Games under the Indian Olympic Association
• At least 3rd position in All India Inter University Championship (AIU)
• 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior)
• Rifle Shooting (Women): National Shooting Championship, individual performance only
• Athletics (Men) Level 2: Medal in National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship
• Hockey (Women): At least 2nd position in international tournaments of four or more nations
• Hockey (Men): Participation in international tournaments (Senior or Junior) of four or more nations; also Semifinalist in Senior National Championships (Hockey India events)
• Archery: At least 3rd position in All India Inter University Championship or international events; events of Archery Association of India are counted

Sports norms for Level 1 (any one):

• Represented India in Commonwealth Championship, Asian Championship/Asia Cup, SAF Games, USIC Championship or World University Games
• At least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior)
• Represented a State-equivalent unit, with at least 8th position in Senior National Championship (except Marathon and Cross Country)
• Cricket (Men): Representation in 2 Tests/ODIs/T20Is for India, or India-A/India U-19; or Quarter finalist or Pre-Quarter finalist in Senior/U-23/U-19 All India Inter State Championships (except plate group), or participation in Inter-zonal Championship or Challenger Trophy (BCCI events, except Vizzy Trophy)
• Golf (Men): IGU ranking up to 100 with single handicap (less than 10); current annual ranking only

Special conditions by sport:

• Volleyball: Federation certificates for the period up to 28.10.2025 and after 21.04.2026 are not valid. National Championship certificates from 29.10.2025 to 21.04.2026 are valid. AIU and international federation certificates are valid
• Body Building (Men): Indian Body Builders Federation events not considered (RBE No. 75/2024). AIU and international federation certificates are valid

General rules for sports achievement:

• Achievements must be earned on or after 01.04.2024, counted from the concluding day of the event
• Events must be under the aegis of national or international federations recognised by MoYAS at that time
• Certificates from federations not recognised by MoYAS at the time of the championship will not be accepted
• A sportsperson meeting the norms for a higher grade can also be recruited in lower grades, but can be promoted to higher grades only on achievements earned after joining Railways

Other conditions: Only Indian nationals can apply. Candidates debarred from RRB/RRC exams can apply only if the debarment ends before the closing date. Serving employees must attach a No-Objection Certificate.

1. Check that your name, father's name, community, education and date of birth match your Matriculation (10th) certificate. Large mismatches will cancel your candidature.
2. Visit the official website www.rrcser.co.in and click the link "Online/E-Application for Sports Quota (OA) / 2026-27".
3. Click "New Registration" and enter your name, father's name, date of birth, community, personal email ID and mobile number.
4. Note the registration number and password received by email/SMS, then log in.
5. Complete the form step by step:
   • Fill personal details and sports discipline carefully; do not leave any column blank
   • Enter your valid photo ID details
   • Choose refund option: same payment account, or give beneficiary name, account number, bank name and IFSC
6. Upload scanned documents in the required formats:
   • Photograph, signature and left thumb impression (LTI)
   • Self-attested certificates for date of birth, education, caste, income, sports achievements
7. Pay the examination fee online by credit card, debit card or internet banking.
8. Submit the form. Note the Unique Registration Number and take two printouts of the filled form. No changes are allowed after final submission.
9. Apply well before 30 November 2026 (23:59 hrs) to avoid last-minute website load. Applications sent directly to RRC are not accepted.
10. For any difficulty, use the Help Line Number and email ID given on the RRC/SER website.

Photo & Signature

• Recent colour passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, up to 70 KB, JPG/JPEG)
• Signature and Left Thumb Impression on white paper with black ink (10-40 KB, JPG/JPEG)

Identity & Age Proof (PDF, self-attested)

• Valid photo ID: Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence or Voter ID
• Matriculation/10th certificate or Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth

Academic Documents

• Certificate of educational qualification from Board/Council/University as per the post level (Degree, 12th, 10th plus ITI/Apprenticeship, or NAC)

Sports Documents

• Certificates of recognised sports achievements as per the norms, for championships concluded on or after 01.04.2024

Category/Reservation Documents

• SC/ST: Caste certificate from the competent authority (Annexure-I)
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Certificate (Annexure-II) and self-declaration (Annexure-IIA), issued not more than 1 year before
• EBC: Income certificate in prescribed format (Annexure-III)
• EWS: EWS certificate from the competent authority (Annexure-IV)
• Minority: Declaration for fee waiver (Annexure-V), plus affidavit on Rs. 10 stamp paper at verification
• Ex-Servicemen: Discharge certificate and pension documents (copy of PPO)

Other Documents

• No-Objection Certificate from employer for serving employees
• Attested English/Hindi translation for certificates in other languages
• Originals of all documents to be carried on the trial day