RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Northern Railway has released the official notification for Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 for Group D (Level-1) posts. A total of 38 vacancies will be filled under various sports categories including Kabaddi, Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Hockey, Weightlifting, Badminton, Athletics, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Kho-Kho, Chess, Swimming, and Cricket.
Eligible sportspersons can apply online through the official website https://rrcnr.org from 8 December 2025 to 7 January 2026.
In this article, you will get complete details about vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, and how to apply online.
RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | RRC Northern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway |
| Total Vacancies | 38 Posts (Group D – Sports Quota) |
| Application Start Date | 8 December 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 7 January 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online (via www.rrcnr.org) |
| Official Website | https://rrcnr.org |
RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
A total of 38 vacancies are announced under different sports disciplines. Complete details are given below:
| Game / Sports | Level / Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Hockey (Men) | Goalkeeper, Forward, Midfielder आदि | 5 |
| Weightlifting (Men) | 79 Kg Category | 1 |
| Badminton (Men) | Singles (विभिन्न डिवीजन) | 8 |
| Badminton (Women) | Singles | 1 |
| Athletics (Women) | 5000 M, 1500 M | 2 |
| Athletics (Men) | 110 M Hurdles, Triple Jump, 10000 M | 3 |
| Kho-Kho (Men) | All Rounder | 2 |
| Table Tennis (Men) | Singles | 1 |
| Chess (Women) | – | 1 |
| Swimming (Women) | Free Style | 1 |
| Lawn Tennis (Men) | Singles | 1 |
| Cricket (Men) | All Rounder, WK–Batsman, Spinner | 4 |
| Kabaddi (Men) | Right Cover, Left Raider | 2 |
| Football (Men) | Left Winger, Striker, Midfielder | 3 |
| Total | Group D – Level‑1 Sports Person | 38 |
RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 08 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 January 2026 |
RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 refundable after appearing in trials (minus bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Women / Minority / EBC / PwBD | ₹250 | Fully refundable after appearing in trials |
RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Education Qualification
For Group D (Level-1) posts, the minimum education requirement is:
- 10th Pass (Matriculation)
- Along with recognized sports achievements as specified in the official notification.
RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Pay Scale
- Level-1 Group D
- Basic Pay: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month
- DA, TA, and other allowances applicable as per Railway rules.
RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in four stages:
- Screening & Eligibility Verification
- Document Verification
- Sports Trial & Physical Test
- Skill test, fitness test, coach evaluation (40 marks)
- Final Merit Evaluation
- Sports achievements: 50 marks
- Education qualification: 10 marks
How to Apply for RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the website: www.rrcnr.org
- Click on “Sports Quota Online Application”.
- New Registration: Enter name, mobile number, email, and verify OTP.
- Login using registration number and password.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and sports details.
- Upload documents:
- Photo (20–50 KB, JPG)
- Signature (10–20 KB, JPG)
- Sports certificates
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the printout.
RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| Join Telegram | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRC NR Sports Quota 2025?
There are 38 Group D (Level-1) vacancies.
Q2. What is the application date?
Apply from 8 December 2025 to 7 January 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit?
18 to 25 years (as on 01/01/2026).
Q4. What is the qualification for these posts?
Minimum 10th pass with valid sports achievements.
Q5. What is the application fee?
UR/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable)
SC/ST/Women/PwBD: ₹250 (refundable)
Q6. How is the selection done?
Through Sports Trials, Sports Achievements, and Document Verification.
Q7. What is the salary for Group D posts?
₹18,000 – ₹56,900 + allowances.
Q8. How to apply?
Apply online at www.rrcnr.org
Q9. Is the application fee refundable?
Yes, after appearing in the sports trial.
Q10. Which sports are included?
Hockey, Kabaddi, Football, Badminton, Athletics, Cricket, Kho-Kho, Swimming, etc.
