RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway (SER), Kolkata, has released Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27. It is recruiting 54 sportspersons under the Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for 2026-27: 5 posts at Level-4/5, 16 at Level-2/3, and 33 at Level-1. The RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 notification has been published on 26 October 2026. Online applications are open from 31 October 2026 to 30 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates must be 18 to 25 years old and have sports achievements earned on or after 01.04.2024 in the disciplines listed. There is no written exam: selection is based on sports trials, sports achievements, and educational qualification. No posts are reserved by category, and there is no age relaxation for anyone.
RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway (RRC SER), Kolkata |
| Department Name | Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Group C (Level-4/5, Level-2/3) & Group D (Level-1) – Sports Quota |
| Advt. No. | SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancy | 54 |
| Notification Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Category | RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.rrcser.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Fee Payment | 30 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Sports Trial Date | To be updated soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refunded on appearing in Trial) |
| SC / ST / ESM / PwD / Women / Minorities / EBC | Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250/- refunded on appearing in Trial) |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is 18-25 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2027. (Use Age Calculator). No age relaxation is allowed for any category.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Group C – Level-4/5 | 05 | Graduate + Sports Achievement as per norms (Olympics / World Cup / Asian Games / CWG representation or medal) |
| Group C – Level-2/3 | 16 | 12th Pass OR 10th + ITI/Apprenticeship + Sports Achievement as per norms (International representation / Top 3 in National Championships etc.) |
| Group D – Level-1 | 33 | 10th Pass OR ITI / NAC + Sports Achievement as per norms (State representation with top 8 in Senior Nationals etc.) |
RRC SER Sports Quota 2026 Discipline-Wise Vacancy
| Level | Sports Disciplines | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level-4/5 | Athletics Men (200m, High Jump), Chess Men, Hockey Women, Table Tennis Women | 05 |
| Level-2/3 | Athletics Men (200m, High Jump, 20 km Race Walk, Cross Country), Archery Men/Women (Compound), Body Building Men, Bridge Men, Cycling Men, Gymnastics Women, Hockey Men/Women, Rifle Shooting Women | 16 |
| Level-1 | Ball Badminton Men, Cricket Men, Football Men, Golf Men, Kabaddi Men/Women, Kho Kho Men, Volleyball Men/Women, Water Polo Men, Weightlifting Men | 33 |
The minimum qualifying marks are 70 for Level-4/5, 65 for Level-2/3 and 60 for Level-1. In the trial itself, you need at least 25 out of 40 marks.
RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Sports Trial (Game Skill, Fitness & Coach’s Observation – 40 Marks)
- Assessment of Sports Achievements (50 Marks) & Educational Qualification (10 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026:
- Visit www.rrcser.co.in and open the Sports Quota 2026-27 online application link (live from 31 October 2026).
- Fill in your personal and educational details exactly as they appear on your 10th certificate.
- Choose your sports discipline and playing position.
- Upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression, ID proof, 10th certificate, qualification and sports certificates (achievements on or after 01.04.2024).
- Pay the fee online and enter your bank details for the refund.
- Submit the form by 30 November 2026 and keep a printout.
Important Links
| RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 31.10.2026) | Apply Online |
| RRC SER Official Website | RRC SER |