South East Railway: Recruitment for 10th-pass sportspersons – who can apply, what is the salary? Find out the details..
There is good news for athletes aspiring to secure a job with the Railways. South Eastern Railway has announced the recruitment of 54 positions under the Sports Quota for the 2026-27 period. Athletes from various sports disciplines are eligible to apply. The positions are categorized into Level-4/5, Level-2/3, and Level-1.
In this recruitment process, consideration will be given not only to academic qualifications but also to the athlete's sporting achievements and their performance during the trials. Before applying, candidates should carefully review the requirements regarding academic qualifications, sports certificates, age limits, and achievements in their respective sports.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Key Information
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
How many positions are available?
There are a total of 54 positions available. The breakdown by pay level is as follows:
Pay Level Number of Positions
Level-4/Level-5 5
Level-2/Level-3 16
Level-1 33
Total Positions 54
The recruitment covers a wide range 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
At this level, 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
What are the required educational qualifications?
The required qualifications for this recruitment vary according to 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 possess the required qualifications for the respective post by the last date of application. Merely meeting the educational requirements is not sufficient; conditions related to sports achievements must also be fulfilled.
Age Limit: 18 to 25 years
According to the recruitment details, a candidate must be at least 18 years old and no more than 25 years old as of January 1, 2027.
The date of birth must fall between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2009.
A 10th-grade mark sheet/certificate or a valid birth certificate must be provided as proof of age.
The notice states that no age relaxation is provided.
Please verify the age criteria in the official notification before applying.
Conditions for Sports Achievements
This recruitment is under the sports quota; therefore, candidates must possess valid achievements and certificates in the relevant sport. As per the provided details, sports achievements must have been attained on or after April 1, 2024. The required level of achievement varies based on the pay level and the specific sport.
Level-4/5: Representing the country in the Olympics, winning medals in specified major international competitions, securing a gold medal in designated national competitions, or achieving specific milestones in the relevant sport.
Level-2/3: Participation in or winning medals at international competitions, national championships, National Games, inter-university championships, or other specific achievements designated for certain sports.
Level-1: Participation in specified international or national competitions, representing a state/unit, or meeting other defined achievements for the relevant sport.
Eligibility criteria may vary for each sport. Therefore, candidates should cross-check the name of their sport and their achievement against the list provided in the official notification.
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