Short Info : RRC-Western Railway, Mumbai (MH), has published the notification for Group C & D (Sports Quota) Recruitment - 2026 (64 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in this Recruitment can Apply Online from 01 September, 2026 From 10:00 AM to 30 September, 2026 Till 6:00 PM. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
01 September, 2026 From 10:00 AM
Last Date For Applying Online
30 September, 2026 Till 6:00 PM
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
30 September, 2026 Till 6:00 PM
Exam Date
Notified Soon
Admit Card for Exam
Available Soon
Eligibility Details
Minimum Age
18 Years (As on 01 January, 2027)
Maximum Age
25 Years (As on 01 January, 2027)
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules
Application Fees Info
For Candidates Belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Persons with Disability / Women / Minorities and Economically Backward Class
250 Rs./- (Rs. Two Hundred Fifty Only) with a provision of refunding the same to those who are found eligible as per notification and actually appeared in the Trial,after deducting bank charges.
For All Other Category Candidates
500 Rs./- (Rs. Five Hundred Only), with a provision of refunding Rs 400/- (Rs Four Hundred Only) to those who are found eligible as per notification and actually appeared in the Trial,after deducting bank charges
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Vacancy Info

RRC-Western Railway, Mumbai (MH) Group C & D (Sports Quota) Recruitment - 2026 (64 Vacancies) - Post Wise Vacancies

Post Name

Total

Post Name

Total

Level-5/4 Posts

05

Level-3/2 Posts

16

Level-1 Posts

43

Grand Total

64

Level 5/4 (7th PC) - 5 Posts

Discipline
Event / Proficiency / Weight Category / Position
Posts
Athletics (Men)
100M, 200M, 800M, Decathlon, Shot Put
1
Gymnastics (Men)
All Rounder, Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar
1
Hockey (Women)
Striker, Midfielder, All Rounder
1
Weightlifting (Men)
71kg, 88kg, 110kg (old categories: 67kg, 89kg, 109kg)
1
Wrestling (Men) Free Style
57kg, 79kg, 86kg, 92kg
1
Total
05

Level 3/2 (7th PC) - 16 Posts

DisciplineEvent / Proficiency / Weight Category / PositionPosts
Athletics (Men)100M, 200M, 800M, Decathlon, Shot Put1
Athletics (Women)100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 3000M Steeplechase1
Cricket (Men)All Rounder, Fast Bowler, Batsman2
Cricket (Women)Spin Bowling All-rounder, Pace Bowler2
Diving (Men)1m Spring Board, 3m Spring Board, High Board1
Diving (Women)1m Spring Board, 3m Spring Board, High Board1
Football (Men)Goal Keeper, Defender, Midfielder2
Gymnastics (Men)All Rounder, Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar1
Hockey (Women)Striker, Midfielder, All Rounder1
Powerlifting (Women)57kg, Above +84kg1
Swimming (Men)50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle1
Weightlifting (Men)71kg, 88kg, 110kg (old categories: 67kg, 89kg, 109kg)1
Wrestling (Men) Free Style57kg, 79kg, 86kg, 92kg1
Total16

Level 1 (7th PC) - 43 Posts

Discipline
Event / Proficiency / Weight Category / Position
Posts
Athletics (Men)
400M Hurdles, High Jump, 10000M
2
Athletics (Women)
400M Hurdles, Pole Vault, Shot Put
2
Ball Badminton (Men)
Front Cum Center, Back Position
4
Basketball (Men)
All Rounder
2
Basketball (Women)
All Rounder
2
Boxing (Men)
50kg, 70kg, 75kg, Above +90kg (old: 51kg, 71kg, 75kg, Above +92kg)
2
Boxing (Women)
48kg, 60kg, 70kg, Above +81kg
2
Body Building (Men)55kg, 70kg, 75kg, 90kg, Above +100kg2
Cycling (Men)Individual Time Trial, Criterium Race, Individual Road Race2
Hockey (Men)Defender, Midfielder, Forward2
Handball (Men)Right Wing, Goal Keeper2
Handball (Women)Right Back, Left Back2
Kho-Kho (Men)All Rounder4
Kho-Kho (Women)All Rounder2
Powerlifting (Men)66kg, 74kg, 93kg, 120kg3
Swimming (Men)400m Individual Medley, 200m Butterfly1
Volleyball (Women)Setter, Blocker, Libero, Attacker, All-Rounder3
Water Polo (Men)All Rounder2
Weightlifting (Women)63kg, 86kg, Above +86kg (old: 59kg, 81kg, Above +87kg)2
Total43

Educational Qualification (as on date of closure of application)

Level
Minimum Prescribed Educational Qualification
Level 5/4
Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University
Level 3/2
Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a recognized Board OR Matriculation plus Act Apprenticeship OR Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT
Level 1
10th Pass from a recognized Board OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT

Age Limit

Particular
Detail
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years, maximum 25 years as on 01-01-2027
Eligible Date of Birth Range
Born between 01-01-2002 and 01-01-2009 (both days inclusive)

Sports Achievement Eligibility Norms

LevelMinimum Sports Norms Required
Level 5/4Represented the country in Olympic Games (Senior) OR at least 3rd position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior) OR World Championships (Junior/Senior) OR Asian Games (Senior) OR Commonwealth Games (Senior) OR Youth Olympics OR Champions Trophy (Hockey) OR Thomas/Uber Cup (Badminton)
Level 3/2Represented the country in World Cup/World Championships/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/Youth Olympics/Champions Trophy/Thomas-Uber Cup, OR at least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championship, Asian Championship/Asia Cup, South Asian Federation Games, USIC (World Railways) Championship, or World University Games, OR at least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, OR at least 3rd position in National Games (Indian Olympic Association), OR at least 3rd position in All India Inter University Championship, OR 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior)
Level 1Represented in Commonwealth Championship/Asian Championship/South Asian Federation Games/USIC Championship/World University Games, OR at least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior), OR represented a State/equivalent unit (except Marathon and Cross Country) with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships

Discipline-Specific Norm Variations

  • Athletics : Medal-winning performance in the National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship may be considered for Level 3/2 and below; Gold medal in Open National Championship (Senior), Inter State Athletics Championship (Senior), or Asian Championship (Senior) may be considered for Level 5/4 and below.
  • Ball Badminton : Achievements in BBFI-affiliated events after 17-12-2025 till the date of notification will be considered.
  • Body Building : IBBF-affiliated event achievements after 31-12-2021 will not be considered; Association of Indian Universities and recognized International Federation certificates remain permissible.
  • Boxing : "Youth" category achievements on or after 25-09-2016 in International Championships are considered in place of "Junior" category.
  • Cricket (Men & Women), Level 3/2 : Quarter-finalist in Senior/U-23/U-19 All India Inter State Group Championships (except Plate group), OR participation in Senior/U-23/U-19 All India Inter-Zonal Championship, OR participation in Senior/U-23/U-19 Challenger Trophy.
  • Handball (Men & Women) : Achievements in events organized by Handball Association of India (or affiliates) on or after 05-09-2023 will not be considered; Association of Indian Universities and International Federation certificates remain permissible.
  • Hockey (Men), Level 3/2 : Participation in International Tournaments (4+ nations, Senior or Junior) or semi-finalist in Senior National Championships may also be considered. Hockey (Women), Level 3/2 : At least 2nd position in International Tournaments of 4+ nations may also be considered.
  • Volleyball (Women) : Achievements in events conducted by Volleyball Federation of India after 02-01-2017 will not be considered; Association of Indian Universities and International Federation certificates remain permissible.
  • Powerlifting (Men & Women) : Achievements in IPF-affiliated events after 03-10-2017 will not be considered; Association of Indian Universities and International Federation certificates remain permissible.
  • Weightlifting (Men & Women) : New bodyweight categories effective 01-06-2025 will be applied.
  • Wrestling : Certificates for events conducted by WFI or affiliates after 10-03-2025 till the date of notification shall be considered.

How to Apply?

  • Check Eligibility : Ensure you meet the age limit (18–25 years as of 01 January, 2027), possess the requisite educational qualification for Level 5/4, Level 3/2, or Level 1, and hold valid sports achievements from 01 April, 2024 to the date of notification.
  • Visit Official Website : Go to the Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway (RRC-WR) official portal at www.rrc-wr.com to access the online application link for the Sports Quota recruitment.
  • Fill Personal Details : Register by entering accurate personal details, bio-data, active mobile number, valid email ID, and your 12-digit Aadhaar Card number or 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
  • Upload Scanned Documents : Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (20 kb–70 kb), a clear signature (20 kb–30 kb), academic mark sheets, proof of date of birth, and relevant sports achievement certificates.
  • Pay Application Fee : Complete the online fee payment through the integrated payment gateway (Rs. 500 for general candidates with a provision for a Rs. 400 refund, or Rs. 250 for reserved/exempted categories with a full refund upon appearing for trials).
  • Submit and Print Application : Review all entered details carefully, submit the form, save/note the generated Registration Number, and take a printout of the application to produce at the selection trial.

Selection Process

  • Online Application Submission : Candidates must apply online through the official RRC-Western Railway website within the open application window.

  • Document Verification : Eligible and provisionally eligible candidates are called to verify original certificates, including date of birth, educational qualifications, and sports achievements.

  • Selection Trials : Candidates who successfully clear document verification appear for selection trials to test game skill, physical fitness, and coach's observations.

  • Minimum Trial Performance : Candidates must secure a minimum of 25 out of 40 marks during the trials to be considered 'FIT' for further assessment.

  • Scoring and Assessment : Eligible candidates are evaluated out of a total of 100 marks, which include sports achievements (up to 50 marks), trial performance (up to 40 marks), and educational qualifications (up to 10 marks).

  • Qualifying Marks Threshold : Candidates must achieve the minimum prescribed qualifying marks based on their pay level (70 marks for Level 5/4, 65 marks for Level 3/2, and 60 marks for Level 1).

  • Final Merit and Medical Examination : A final merit list is prepared based on total marks, and provisionally selected candidates must successfully pass the requisite railway medical fitness test and final character verification.

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