Posts & vacancies
Posts are in any unit of South Eastern Railway. Vacancies are discipline-wise and merit-based. No post is reserved for SC/ST/OBC/EWS.
Group 'C' Level-4/Level-5 (Sports Quota)
Eligibility: A University degree or its equivalent from a recognized University, plus the minimum sports norms for Level-4/5
Pay scale: Level-4/Level-5 (Grade Pay 2400/2800)
Group 'C' Level-2/Level-3 (Sports Quota)
Eligibility: Passed class 12th (10+2) or equivalent from a Govt. recognized Board / Council / Institution; OR Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship; OR class 10th plus ITI or equivalent, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. Minimum educational qualification should be as applicable to the post offered
Pay scale: Level-2/Level-3 (Grade Pay 1900/2000)
Group 'D' Level-1 (Sports Quota)
Eligibility: 10th pass or ITI or equivalent, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
Pay scale: Level-1 (Grade Pay 1800)
Key dates
26 Oct 2026
Notification published on website
31 Oct 2026
Online applications open
30 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM
Last date for online applications
To be notified
Dates and venues of Sports Trials will be intimated through www.rrcser.co.in
Eligibility snapshot
| Nationality | Indian nationals |
| Age limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 01.01.2027 (date of birth not earlier than 02.01.2002 and not later than 01.01.2009) |
| Age relaxation | None. No age relaxation (upper or lower) is permissible |
| Education – Level-4/5 | A University degree or its equivalent from a recognized University |
| Education – Level-2/3 | Passed class 12th (10+2) or equivalent; OR Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship; OR class 10th plus ITI or equivalent / NAC granted by NCVT |
| Education – Level-1 | 10th pass or ITI or equivalent, or NAC granted by NCVT |
| Education note | Candidates appearing at or awaiting results of final examinations are not eligible. No relaxation in minimum educational qualification is permissible. For Group 'C' Technician-III against Sports Quota the minimum qualification is 10th pass |
| Sports achievement | Required performance in the chosen discipline, earned on or after 01.04.2024 in events of federations recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. See 'Sports Norms' below |
| Reservation | No post is reserved for SC/ST/OBC/EWS. Selection is on overall merit in each discipline irrespective of community. Candidates may still upload their community certificates |
| Higher-grade norms | Sportspersons meeting the norms for a higher grade are also eligible for lower grades, but are eligible for promotion or re-appointment in higher grades only on the basis of sports achievements earned after joining Railways |
Selection process
Selection is based on performance in Sports Trials followed by Certificate (Sports & Educational) Verification by a Recruitment Committee. The recruitment is purely on merit as per the vacancies notified in each discipline. If candidates score equal marks in a discipline, the younger candidate is preferred. Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
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Sports Trials
Games skill, physical fitness and coach's observation during the trial. Maximum 40 marks. Dates and venues will be intimated on www.rrcser.co.in and through e-call letter.
Qualifying: 25 of 402
Certificate Verification
Verification of sports and educational certificates by the Recruitment Committee. Marks: recognised sports achievement as per norms 50, educational qualification 10.
Total: 100 marks3
Final merit and medical fitness
Minimum qualifying marks out of 100: 70 for Grade Pay 2400/2800, 65 for Grade Pay 1900/2000 and 60 for Grade Pay 1800. Selected candidates must pass the requisite medical fitness standards before appointment.
Min: 70 / 65 / 60Application fee
Rs. 500/-
UR / OBC
Rs. 250/-
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Persons with Disabilities, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes
UR / OBC – refunded on actually appearing in the TrialRs. 400/-
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwD, Women, Minorities and EBC – refunded on appearing in the TrialRs. 250/-
Pay online by Internet Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card; service charges are borne by the candidate. Cash, cheque, money order, Central Recruitment Fee Stamps and demand draft are not accepted. Refunds are made after deducting applicable bank charges, to the same account or a beneficiary account given in the application.
Documents to upload
Photograph
| Type | Colour passport-size photograph with white/light background, clear front view, without cap and sunglasses, not older than three months |
| Size | 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm |
| Format | JPG/JPEG, scanned at 100 DPI, up to 70 KB |
Signature and Left Thumb Impression (LTI)
| How to sign | On white paper with black ink within a box of 50 mm x 20 mm or 140 x 60 pixels. Signature in Hindi or English, not in capital or disjointed letters |
| Format | JPG/JPEG, scanned at 100 dpi, 10–40 KB |
Other documents (PDF only)
| Photo ID | Self-attested copy of Aadhar / PAN / Driving Licence / Voter ID |
| Education | Self-attested certificate in proof of educational qualification |
| Age proof | Self-attested Matriculation/10th certificate (or Birth Certificate) |
| Sports achievements | Self-attested certificates of recognised sports achievements for championships concluded on or after 01.04.2024 |
| SC / ST | Community certificate as per Annexure-I |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Community certificate as per Annexure-II, issued not earlier than one year ago, and self-declaration as per Annexure-IIA |
| EBC (fee concession) | Income certificate as per Annexure-III |
| EWS | EWS certificate as per Annexure-IV |
| Minority (fee concession) | Declaration as per Annexure-V |
| Ex-Servicemen | Discharge certificate and pension related documents (copy of PPO) |
| Other languages | Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi need an attested English/Hindi translation |
Original documents (date of birth, educational qualification, sports achievements and ID proof) must be produced on the day of the Trial, otherwise the candidate will not be allowed to appear. Keep two self-attested copies of all uploaded documents.
How to Apply
1. Apply online only through the website of RRC/SER, www.rrcser.co.in. Applications sent manually or received directly at RRC are not accepted.
2. Click 'Online/E-Application for Sports Quota (OA) / 2026-27' and then 'New Registration'.
3. Fill in name, father's name, date of birth, community, e-mail address and mobile number. The registration number and password are sent by e-mail/SMS.
4. Log in, give the details of a valid photo ID and complete the form step by step. Choose whether the refund of fee should go to the paying account or another bank account.
5. Upload photograph, signature, LTI, ID, certificates and sports achievement proofs.
6. Pay the fee online using credit card, debit card or internet banking.
7. Note the Unique Registration Number. No change is allowed after final submission. Take two printouts of the filled application form.
8. Online registration opened on 31 Oct 2026 and closes on 30 Nov 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Apply well before the last date to avoid website load problems.
Good to know before you apply
Service bond Selected candidates have to submit a Service Bond to serve 5 years with the Railway.
Posting Selected candidates are likely to be posted anywhere on South Eastern Railway after completing all pre-appointment formalities, including training where prescribed.
No TA/DA; bring your own kit No TA/DA or accommodation is given for appearing in the selection trial. Candidates must bring their own kit and may have to stay 2–3 days at their own arrangement. SC/ST candidates are eligible for free second-class rail travel to attend Sports Trials.
Original documents on Trial day Bring original date of birth, educational qualification, sports achievement and identification documents along with the e-call letter at every stage.
Serving employees Candidates already in service must attach a No-Objection Certificate from their employer.
Typing proficiency for Clerk-cum-Typist If appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist in Group 'C', candidates must acquire typing proficiency of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within four years of appointment; the appointment stays provisional until then.
Details must match Matriculation certificate Name, father's name, community details, educational qualification and date of birth must match the Matriculation or equivalent certificate. A significant mismatch cancels the candidature.
One application only; mention discipline More than one application by the same candidate is rejected. The sports discipline must be mentioned in the application and no column may be left blank.
Keep mobile number and e-mail active All communication is only through SMS and e-mail. RRC does not entertain any request to change mobile number or e-mail address at any stage.
Debarred candidates Candidates debarred from any RRB/RRC examination need not apply unless the debarment period ends before the closing date.
Beware of agents Recruitment is purely merit based. South Eastern Railway has appointed no agent or coaching centre. Report false claims to the Chairman, Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway, Garden Reach, Kolkata.
Jurisdiction For any legal dispute the jurisdiction is the Central Administrative Tribunal, Calcutta.
Discipline-wise Vacancies
Level-4/5 (Grade Pay 2400/2800) – 5 posts:
Athletics (Men): 200 Mtrs 1, High Jump 1
Chess (Men): Individual 1
Hockey (Women): Forward 1
Table Tennis (Women): Individual 1
Level-2/3 (Grade Pay 1900/2000) – 16 posts:
Athletics (Men): 200 Mtrs 1, High Jump 1, 20 KM Race Walking 1, Cross Country 1
Archery (Men): Compound 2
Archery (Women): Compound 1
Body Building (Men): 65 KG 1
Bridge (Men): Individual 1
Cycling (Men): Individual Road Race 1, Individual Pursuit 1, Points Race (Track) 1
Gymnastics (Women): Artistic (WAG) 1
Hockey (Women): Forward 1
Hockey (Men): Defender 1
Rifle Shooting (Women): 3 Position 1
Level-1 (Grade Pay 1800) – 33 posts:
Ball Badminton (Men): Back 2, Front 2
Cricket (Men): Batsman (Middle Order) 1, Fast Bowler 1
Football (Men): Side Back (Left/Right) 2, Stopper 1
Golf (Men): Individual 1
Kabaddi (Women): Right Raider 1, Left Cover 1, Left Corner 1, Right Corner 1
Kabaddi (Men): Right Raider 1, Right Corner 1, Left Corner 1, All Rounder 1
Kho Kho (Men): All Rounder 3, Defender 3
Volley Ball (Women): Centre Blocker 1, Counter Attacker 1
Volley Ball (Men): Setter 1, Opposite Player 1
Water Polo (Men): Winger 2, Centre Forward 1
Weight Lifting (Men): 65 KG 1, 71 KG 1
Sports Norms
Achievements must have been earned on or after 01.04.2024. The concluding day of the championship/event is considered.
Championships must have been held under federations/associations recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports at that time. No recruitment is made on certificates from championships of unrecognised federations.
Level-4/5: (a) Represented the country in Olympic Games (Senior) OR (b) at least 3rd position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior), World Championships (Junior/Senior), Asian Games (Senior), Commonwealth Games (Senior), Youth Olympics, Davis Cup (Tennis), Champions Trophy (Hockey) or Thomas/Uber Cup (Badminton).
Level-2/3: (a) Represented the country in World Cup, World Championships (Junior/Senior), Asian Games (Senior) or Commonwealth Games (Senior); OR (b) at least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championships, Asian Championships/Asia Cup, SAF Games (Senior), USIC (World Railways) Championships (Senior) or World University Games; OR (c) at least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships; OR (d) at least 3rd position in National Games under the Indian Olympic Association; OR (e) at least 3rd position in All India Inter University Championship under the Association of Indian Universities; OR (f) 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior).
Level-1: (a) Represented the country in Commonwealth Championship, Asian Championship/Asia Cup, SAF Games (Senior), USIC (Senior) or World University Games; OR (b) at least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior); OR (c) represented a State equivalent Unit with at least 8th position in Senior National Championship (not in Marathon and Cross Country).
Additional discipline-specific norms for Athletics (Men), Chess (Men), Table Tennis (Women), Hockey, Archery, Rifle Shooting (Women), Cricket (Men), Volleyball and Golf (Men) are given in paras 3.2 and 3.3 of the notice.
Volleyball: certificates of events conducted by the Volleyball Federation of India up to 28/10/2025 and after 21/04/2026 are not considered. National Championship certificates obtained from 29.10.2025 up to 21.04.2026 are valid. Certificates from the Association of Indian Universities and International Federations are valid.
Body Building (Men): achievements in events of the Indian Body Builders Federation or its affiliated units are not considered (RBE No. 75/2024). Certificates from the Association of Indian Universities and International Federations are valid.
Reasons for Rejection
Manual or non-online application, more than one application, application after the closing date
No fee or less fee than prescribed
Incomplete, faulty or ineligible application, any column left blank, sports discipline not mentioned
Signature in block/capital/disjointed letters, or missing photograph, signature, LTI or enclosures
No photo ID, date of birth proof, educational certificate, sports achievement certificate or caste/community certificate
Candidate not having the prescribed qualification and minimum sporting achievement at the time of applying
Over age, or date of birth not filled or wrongly filled
The list is illustrative and not exhaustive.