RCF Kapurthala Announces Sports Quota Recruitment for 2026-2027: Apply Offline for 23 Positions

Sports Quota Open Advertisement Recruitment 2026-2027

Employment Notice No. 01/SPQ/2026-27 : Short Details of Notification

Important Dates

• Notification Date : 13/06/2026


• Application Begin Offline : 15/06/2026 (09:00 hrs)


• Last Date to Receive Offline Form : 14/07/2026 (17:00 hrs)


• Selection Trials Date : To Be Notified Separately

Application Fee Structure

• General / Unreserved Candidates : Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refunded if candidate actually appears in the trial).


• SC / ST / Ex-SM / PwBD / Women / Minorities / EBC : Rs. 250/- (Fully refunded minus bank charges upon trial appearance).


• Payment Mode: Online SBI deposit to Account No: 65035290377, IFSC: SBIN0050540 before deadline. (Drafts/Cheques are rejected).

Age Limit Structure (As on 01/07/2026)

• Minimum Age Benchmark : 18 Years Completed


• Maximum Upper Age Boundary : 25 Years


• Strict Enforcement: No age relaxation (upper or lower bounds) is permissible under this open sports advertisement format.

RCF Sports Discipline Wise Vacancies & Grade Pay Structure

• Hockey (Women): 04 Posts (03 Defender, 01 Goal Keeper)

• Weightlifting (Women): 03 Posts (01 each in 53kg, 63kg, 86kg)

GP Rs. 2400/2800

07 Posts (Level 2)

GP Rs. 1900

• For Level 4/5: Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent. Typing proficiency on computers is essential.


• For Level 2: 10th Pass OR 10th Pass plus ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT. (Appointees without ITI face a 2-year training timeline).

• Cross Country (Women): 04 Posts (10 km)

• Athletics (Men): 01 Post (1500m)

• Wrestling (Men Freestyle): 03 Posts (57kg, 70kg, 74kg)

• Football (Men): 03 Posts (Left Fullback, Left/Right Winger)

• Cricket (Men): 02 Posts (Top Order Batsman, Fast Bowler)

GP Rs. 1800

• For Level 1 (Office/General Assistant): 10th Pass OR ITI passed OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.


• Strict Order: Engineering Diplomas or higher technical degrees are not accepted as alternative qualifications to ITI/NAC.

Minimum Sports Standards & Selection Criteria

• Validity of Achievements: Achievements must be verified in the current and/or immediate preceding two financial years (on or after 01.04.2024), and the player must be active.


• Level 1 Standards: Represented in Commonwealth/Asian Championship, World Railways, World University Games OR minimum 3rd position in Senior Federation Cup OR minimum 8th position in Senior Nationals.


• Level 2 Standards: Represented the country in World Cup/World Championship/Olympics OR at least 3rd position in Commonwealth/Asian Championships OR at least 3rd position in Senior National/National Games/Inter-University.


• Level 4/5 Standards: Category A representation (Olympic Games) OR Gold Medal in Asian Games OR at least 3rd position in World Cup/World Championship/Commonwealth Games (Senior/Junior).


• Selection Weightage Process (Total 100 Marks): Sports Achievements evaluate up to 50 Marks, Field Game Skills & Fitness Trials weigh 40 Marks, and Educational Qualifications cover 10 Marks.


• Trial Pass Benchmark: Candidates must score a minimum of 25 out of 40 marks in the skills and physical fitness trials to be categorized as FIT for final evaluation. Overall minimum qualifying marks are 60 for Level 1, 65 for Level 2, and 70 for Level 4/5.

How To Apply Offline for RCF Kapurthala Sports Quota Form 2026

• Download the official application layout (Annexure-A) from the portal website www.rcf.indianrailways.gov.in.


• Fill out the form neatly in your own handwriting, paste a recent passport photo, and attach one extra self-attested photograph.


• Enclose clear self-attested photocopies of your date of birth proof, educational passing mark sheets, sports achievement credentials, and community caste certificates. Remember to attach your printed SBI online fee payment receipt copy.


• Super-scribe the envelope explicitly with: “RECRUITMENT AGAINST SPORTS QUOTA FOR THE YEAR 2026-2027 IN LEVEL-01, LEVEL-02 and LEVEL-4/5” and send it via any post to the General Manager (Personnel), Recruitment Cell, Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, Punjab – 144602. Appointed players must execute a 5-year mandatory service bond.

FAQ

Q1. What are the opening and closing timelines for RCF Kapurthala Sports Quota registration?

The offline application processing window opens on 15 June 2026 (09:00 hrs) and final registration documents must reach the cell by 14 July 2026 (17:00 hrs).

Q2. What is the baseline age eligibility spectrum required for applicants?

Candidates must be between 18 to 25 years of age as on the reference date of 01 July 2026. No age relaxations are permissible.

Q3. Is there any provision to apply through online modes for this advertisement?

No, applications are accepted strictly through offline postal mode. Forms sent online or via invalid channels will be rejected.

Q4. How much score is required to pass the selection trial round?

Candidates must score at least 25 out of 40 marks in the skill and physical fitness assessment to be declared FIT for the next stage.

Q5. Is a diploma in engineering considered an alternative to ITI technical criteria?

No, engineering diplomas or higher technical degrees are explicitly not accepted as an alternative to an ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).