Exciting Job Openings at Rail Coach Factory for Sports Enthusiasts
RCF Sports Quota Recruitment Announcement
RCF Sports Quota: A fantastic opportunity awaits those looking to join the railways! The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala has released a notification for the recruitment of 23 positions under the sports quota. Interested candidates can submit their applications offline until September 29, 2025. The application process commenced on August 30, 2025. For details regarding qualifications, selection criteria, and application fees, please read the full article.
Candidates must have completed at least the 10th grade or possess an ITI qualification to be eligible for this recruitment. For Level 1 positions, a 10th grade/ITI or NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate) is required. For the Technician-3 role, candidates need to have completed the 10th grade along with an ITI or Act Apprentice certificate.
Those selected through this quota will undergo a training period of two years; however, ITI holders will only need to complete six months of training.
Age Requirements
Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided for candidates from reserved categories in accordance with government regulations.
Application Fees
The application fee is set at Rs 500 for the general category, with Rs 400 refundable upon participation in the trials. For SC, ST, ex-servicemen, women, minorities, and economically disadvantaged candidates, the fee is Rs 200.
Vacancy Breakdown
The 23 available positions include:
1. Hockey (Men) - 2 posts
2. Hockey (Women) - 4 posts
3. Weightlifting (Women) - 2 posts
4. Football (Men) - 3 posts
5. Basketball (Men) - 3 posts
6. Athletics (Men) - 2 posts
7. Athletics (Women) - 2 posts
8. Swimming (Women, Freestyle) - 2 posts
9. Wrestling (Men, Greco Roman) - 2 posts
10. Wrestling (Women, Greco Roman) - 1 post
Selection Process
The selection for the sports quota in Railways will involve sports trials and document verification. Candidates who excel in the trials will be appointed. Interested individuals can download and print the application form from the RCF website.