North Eastern Railway (NER) has announced Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 for sportspersons. This notification was officially released on 09 October 2025.
Online applications have started from 11 October 2025 and can be filled till 10 November 2025 at 6 pm. This recruitment is for those sportspersons who want to convert their sports talent into a government job in Indian Railways.
There are a total of 49 vacancies in this recruitment which are for Level-1 to Level-4/5 (earlier Group ‘D’ and Group ‘C’) posts. This opportunity is for those sportspersons who perform excellently in their sports field and want to get a government job.
Recruitment Key Information
- Name of Recruitment: RRC NER Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26
- Recruitment Board: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur
- Post Category: Level-1, Level-2/3, Level-4/5 (Group C and D)
- Total Posts: 49
- Online Application Mode: Fully Online
- Official Website: www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in
- Date of Notification Issue: 09 October 2025
- Last Date for Submission of Provisional Application: 10 November 2025 (6 PM)
Selection Process: Sports Trial + Academic Achievements
Important Dates
There are some important dates for the candidates, which are important to keep in mind:
- Date of Notification Issue: 09 October 2025
- Online Application Starts: 11 October 2025 (10 AM)
- Last date for submission of application: 10 November 2025 (6 PM)
Note: Avoid filling the form on the last day. Any technical problem may arise, so apply in advance.
Vacancies and Sports
There are a total of 49 vacancies in this recruitment which are open for various sports and posts. It gives an opportunity to appoint the candidates from Level-1 to Level-4/5 as per their talent.
Vacancies by Posts:
- Level-4/5 (Grade Pay ₹2400/2800 – Group C): 5 Vacancies
- Level-2/3 (Grade Pay ₹1900/2000 – Group C): 16 Vacancies
- Level-1 (Grade Pay ₹1800 – Group D): 28 Vacancies
Sports Covered:
Athletics, Wrestling, Handball, Kabaddi, Cricket, Volleyball, Hockey, Football, Weightlifting, Swimming/Diving, Basketball, Boxing
Special Positions:
Volleyball: Setter and Center Blocker
Football: Defense, Goalkeeper and Forward
these special positions are for players who excel in their field of play.
How to fill online application
The correct way for candidates is given below:
- Open the official website: www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in
- Open “Sports Quota Recruitment 2025” section
- Fill your details in the form and upload the required documents
Fill the online fee
Submit the form and save the print copy
Note: Keep all the documents ready before filling the form
Application Fee
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC: ₹250 (refundable)
- Other candidates: ₹500 (refundable ₹400 if appearing in trial)
- Application will not be submitted without the fee.
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 18 to 25 years (as on 01 January 2026)
Date of Birth: 02/01/2001 – 01/01/2008
Education:
- Level-4/5: Graduate
- Level-2/3: 10+2 or Matric + ITI/Apprenticeship
- Level-1: Matric/ITI/NAC
Sports Achievements:
Candidate should have minimum achievements in Category A/B/C Championships, National Championships or National Games.
Notification PDF
Download the official notification PDF here for complete details
. In this:
- Posts and Vacancies
- List of Sports
- Eligibility and Application Criteria
Important Dates
Summary / Result
If you are talented in sports, then this RRC NER Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for you. It gives you a chance to show your talent in sports along with giving you a government job in Indian Railways.
Fill your application before 10th November 2025 and secure your future.
RRC NER Sports Quota Apply Online
RRC NER Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 PDF
