| Name of Post: | South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 – 54 Group C and D Posts, Apply by 30 November |
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| Post Date / Update: | 01 November 2026 | 4:36 PM |
| Short Information: | Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway (Garden Reach, Kolkata) has issued Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27 to recruit 54 sportspersons against the sports quota in Group C (Level 2 to 5) and Group D (Level 1) posts. Players with recognised national or international achievements on or after 1 April 2024 can apply online from 31 October to 30 November 2026. Selection is through sports trials and certificate verification; there is no written exam. |
Source: SER Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27 (rrcser.co.in). Details checked on 1 November 2026.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 – 54 Group C and D Posts, Apply by 30 November
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Important Dates
- Notice published on website: 26 October 2026
- Online application starts: 31 October 2026
- Last date to apply online: 30 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Sports trial dates: to be announced on rrcser.co.in
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027)
18 to 25 years (born between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009). No age relaxation is allowed for any category.
Vacancy Details: Total 54 Posts
| Pay Level | Posts | Disciplines (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| Group C – Level 4/5 | 5 | Athletics Men (200 m, High Jump), Chess Men, Hockey Women (Forward), Table Tennis Women |
| Group C – Level 2/3 | 16 | Athletics Men, Archery Men and Women (Compound), Body Building, Bridge, Cycling, Gymnastics Women, Hockey Men and Women, Rifle Shooting Women |
| Group D – Level 1 | 33 | Ball Badminton, Cricket, Football, Golf, Kabaddi Men and Women, Kho Kho, Volleyball Men and Women, Water Polo, Weightlifting |
There is no SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation in these sports quota posts. The discipline and playing-position wise list is in the official notice.
Eligibility
- Level 4/5: Graduate degree from a recognised university.
- Level 2/3: 12th pass, or 10th pass with ITI / NAC (NCVT), or Matric with Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.
- Level 1: 10th pass or ITI or NAC granted by NCVT.
- Sports norms: level-wise achievements in recognised international or national events (for example, national championship medal for Level 2/3, representing a state for Level 1). Achievements must be on or after 1 April 2024 in championships of federations recognised by the Sports Ministry.
- Candidates awaiting their final exam result are not eligible.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded after appearing in trial) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Women / Minorities / EBC | Rs 250 (refunded after appearing in trial) |
Fee is paid online only through net banking, debit card or credit card. Refund is made after deducting bank charges.
Salary
Pay Band-1 Rs 5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay Rs 2400/2800 (Level 4/5), Rs 1900/2000 (Level 2/3) and Rs 1800 (Level 1), as stated in the notice, plus allowances.
Selection Process
- Sports trial judging game skill, fitness and coach observation (40 marks; minimum 25 needed).
- Marks for recognised sports achievements (50) and educational qualification (10).
- Minimum total: 70 for Level 4/5, 65 for Level 2/3 and 60 for Level 1.
- Certificate verification, medical fitness test and a 5-year service bond.
How to Apply
- Visit www.rrcser.co.in and read the full employment notice.
- Open the link “Online/E-Application for Sports Quota(OA) / 2026-27” and complete New Registration.
- Fill in personal, educational and sports achievement details and upload the documents.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form by 30 November 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application.
Interested candidates should read the full notification before applying.
Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (via RRC SER website) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?
30 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
How many posts are there?
54 in total: 5 at Level 4/5, 16 at Level 2/3 and 33 at Level 1.
Is there any written exam?
No. Selection is based on sports trials, sports achievements and education marks, followed by document verification and medical test.