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RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 54 Group C & Group D Vacancies Under Advt SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27

Advt No: SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27•Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway

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⏳ 31 Days Left to Apply

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Total Vacancies

RRC SER

Group 'C' (Level-4 / Level-5, 7th CPC), Group 'C' (Level-2 / Level-3, 7th CPC), Group 'D' (Level-1, 7th CPC)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 25 Yrs

as on 1 Jan 2027

Pay Scale / Salary

₹18,000–₹92,300

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Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway (Advt No: SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27)

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About this Recruitment

Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway (RRC SER), Kolkata has released employment notification No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27 inviting applications from active, talented sportspersons for recruitment in Group 'C' (Level 2 to Level 5) and Group 'D' (Level 1) posts under Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2026-27. A total of 54 vacancies are notified across various sports disciplines including Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Gymnastics, Hockey, Rifle Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and Water Polo. Eligible sportspersons holding recognized national or international championships sports certificates achieved between 01 April 2024 and 31 October 2026 can submit their online applications on rrcser.co.in between 31 October 2026 and 30 November 2026.

✨ Copilot Highlights

54 Sports Quota vacancies across Level-1 (33 posts), Level-2/3 (16 posts), and Level-4/5 (5 posts) in South Eastern Railway.
Open to male and female sportspersons with recognized sports achievements in disciplines like Athletics, Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, Archery, and Boxing.
Sports norms period: Sports performance between 01.04.2024 and 31.10.2026 is considered valid.
No upper age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC under Railway Sports Quota (strict 18 to 25 years as on 01.01.2027).
Application fee of ₹500 (General/OBC) has ₹400 refunded on attending trial; ₹250 fee for SC/ST/Women/EBC is 100% refunded.
Selection is strictly trial and sports credential based with no written examination.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

25 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 January 2027

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Educational Eligibility: TENTH PASS, ITI, TWELFTH PASS, ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

31 October 2026

Application Start Date

31 October 2026

Last Date to Apply

30 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Group 'C' (Level-4 / Level-5, 7th CPC)	5	ANY GRADUATE
Group 'C' (Level-2 / Level-3, 7th CPC)	16	TWELFTH PASS
Group 'D' (Level-1, 7th CPC)	33	TENTH PASS

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) for Group D, Level-2/3 (₹19,900 - ₹69,100) and Level-4/5 (₹25,500 - ₹92,300) for Group C as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Official Pay Scale

₹18,000 - ₹92,300 (depending on post and level)

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹18,000

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹9,000

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹3,240

Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,350

Gross Monthly Salary₹31,590

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹2,700

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹250

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹3,010

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹28,580

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹3.79 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Field Sports Trials & Skill Performance Test

Exam Mode: Field Assessment & Practical Demonstration

Total Marks: 40

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
Assessment of Playing Ability, Fitness, Technique & Tactical Skill in Selected Sport	1	40

Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official South Eastern Railway RRC portal at https://www.rrcser.co.in.

Navigate to the link 'Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27'.

Click on 'Apply Online' to access the registration form.

Fill in personal, contact, educational, and detailed sports achievement records (specifying event, position, date, and conducting federation).

Upload scanned copy of recent photograph, signature, 10th marksheet (as proof of age), and sports merit certificates.

Pay the application fee of ₹500 (General/OBC) or ₹250 (reserved/exempt categories) through online gateway.

Review the preview of your application carefully and submit before 30 November 2026 (23:59 Hrs).

Print the registration confirmation slip and retain it for identity verification during field trials.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Color Photograph

JPG/JPEG format between 20 KB and 50 KB

Scanned Signature

JPG/JPEG format between 10 KB and 30 KB

10th / Matriculation Certificate

PDF format up to 500 KB as Date of Birth proof

Educational Certificates (12th / Degree / ITI)

PDF format from recognized Board/University

Recognized Sports Achievement Certificates (01.04.2024 to 31.10.2026)

PDF format issued by recognized National Federation / RSPB / IOA

Community / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EBC)

Prescribed Central Government format in PDF format

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Application Fee Details

General / OBC Male Candidates₹500

SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Minorities / Economically Backward Classes (EBC)₹250

Payment Modes: Online Payment Gateway via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI on RRC SER portal (Refund of ₹400 for General/OBC and full ₹250 for reserved/exempt categories upon appearing in sports trials)

Selection Process

Stage 1: Sports Trial & Skill Assessment Test (Fitness, Playing Ability & Technical Performance - 40 Marks)

Stage 2: Evaluation of Recognized Sports Achievements & Certificates (50 Marks)

Stage 3: Educational Qualification Assessment (10 Marks)

Stage 4: Original Document Verification (DV) & Pre-Employment Railway Medical Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?

There are 54 vacancies: 5 posts in Pay Level 4/5, 16 posts in Pay Level 2/3, and 33 posts in Pay Level 1.

Is there any written test for Railway Sports Quota recruitment?

No, there is no written examination. The selection is conducted through practical sports trials (40 marks), assessment of sports certificates (50 marks), and educational weightage (10 marks).

What is the age limit and cut-off date for RRC SER Sports Quota 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as on 01 January 2027 (born between 02.01.2002 and 01.01.2009). No age relaxation is applicable for any category under Railway Sports Quota rules.

Is the application fee refundable?

Yes, for candidates who actually appear in the sports trials, ₹400 out of ₹500 is refunded to General/OBC candidates, and the full ₹250 fee is refunded to SC/ST/Women/Minority/EBC candidates.