South Eastern Railway Announces 54 Job Openings for Athletes Under Sports Quota
Exciting Job Opportunities for Athletes
Athletes looking to join the Railways have some great news! The South Eastern Railway has revealed the recruitment of 54 positions under the Sports Quota for the 2026-27 period. Athletes from various sports disciplines are invited to apply for these roles, which are divided into Level-4/5, Level-2/3, and Level-1.
Application Process and Requirements
This recruitment will assess not only academic qualifications but also the sporting achievements of the candidates, along with their performance in trials. Applicants should thoroughly review the eligibility criteria, which include academic qualifications, sports certificates, age limits, and achievements in their respective sports.
Key Details of the Recruitment
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Overview
Details Information
Recruitment Name South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27
Recruiting Body Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Eastern Railway
Notification Number SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27
Total Positions 54
Position Levels Level-4/5, Level-2/3, and Level-1
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date October 31, 2026
Application End Date November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Trial Date To be announced later
Official Website rrcser.co.in
Vacancy Breakdown by Pay Level
How many positions are available?
A total of 54 positions are available, categorized by pay level as follows:
Pay Level Number of Positions
Level-4/Level-5 5
Level-2/Level-3 16
Level-1 33
Total Positions 54
Sports Covered in Recruitment
The recruitment encompasses a variety of sports, including Athletics, Hockey, Chess, Table Tennis, Archery, Cycling, Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, and Weightlifting.
Details of Vacancies by Sport
Level-4 and Level-5: Total 5 vacancies
Sport Player/Position Vacancies
Athletics (Men) 200m and High Jump 2
Chess (Men) Individual 1
Hockey (Women) Forward 1
Table Tennis (Women) Individual 1
Total 5
Level-2 and Level-3: Total 16 vacancies
Vacancies are available for athletes in the following sports: Athletics, Archery, Bodybuilding, Bridge, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, and Rifle Shooting.
Sport Number of Vacancies
Athletics (Men) 4
Archery (Men and Women) 3
Bodybuilding (Men) 1
Bridge (Men) 1
Cycling (Men) 3
Gymnastics (Women) 1
Hockey (Men and Women) 2
Rifle Shooting (Women) 1
Total 16
Level-1: Total 33 vacancies
Level-1 includes recruitment for athletes in the following sports: Ball Badminton, Cricket, Football, Golf, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Water Polo, and Weightlifting.
Sport Number of Vacancies
Ball Badminton (Men) 4
Cricket (Men) 2
Football (Men) 3
Golf (Men) 1
Kabaddi (Men and Women) 8
Kho-Kho (Men) 6
Volleyball (Men and Women) 4
Water Polo (Men) 3
Weightlifting (Men) 2
Total 33
Educational Qualifications Required
What are the required educational qualifications?
The educational qualifications vary based on the pay level of the position:
Post Level | Educational Qualification
Level-4/Level-5 | Graduate from a recognized university
Level-2/Level-3 | 10+2 (12th pass), or 10th pass with an ITI/apprenticeship qualification as per prescribed rules
Level-1 | 10th pass, ITI, or a valid National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)
Candidates must meet the educational qualifications by the application deadline. Simply fulfilling the educational criteria is not enough; candidates must also meet the sports achievement conditions.
Age Limit for Applicants
Age Limit: 18 to 25 years
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old as of January 1, 2027. Birth dates should fall between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2009. Proof of age must be provided through a 10th-grade mark sheet or a valid birth certificate. No age relaxation is available, so applicants should verify the age criteria in the official notification before applying.
Sports Achievement Conditions
Conditions for Sports Achievements
As this recruitment is under the sports quota, candidates must have valid achievements and certificates in their respective sports. Achievements must have been attained on or after April 1, 2024. The required level of achievement varies by pay level and sport.
Level-4/5: Representing the country in the Olympics, winning medals in major international competitions, securing a gold medal in designated national competitions, or achieving specific milestones in the sport.
Level-2/3: Participation in or winning medals at international competitions, national championships, National Games, inter-university championships, or other specific achievements.
Level-1: Participation in specified international or national competitions, representing a state/unit, or meeting other defined achievements for the relevant sport. Candidates should cross-check their sport and achievements against the official notification.