South Eastern Railway has opened the South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 for 54 sportsperson posts under the Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2026-27. The posts are split across Group C Level-4/Level-5, Group C Level-2/Level-3 and Group D Level-1, and applications are open from 31 October 2026 to 30 November 2026.
According to the published information, Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27 was published on the Railway Recruitment Cell website on 26 October 2026. Selection will be through sports trials followed by certificate verification, and only Indian nationals aged 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2027, with sports achievements earned on or after 1 April 2024, can apply.
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South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway (RRC SER), Garden Reach, Kolkata |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Sportspersons against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) 2026-27 |
| Employment Notice No. | SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27 |
| Notification Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 54 Posts |
| Posts | Group C Level-4/Level-5, Group C Level-2/Level-3, Group D Level-1 |
| Application Mode | Online only, through rrcser.co.in |
| Application Start Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 November 2026, up to 11.59 PM |
| Selection Process | Sports Trials followed by Certificate Verification |
| Job Location | Any unit of South Eastern Railway |
| Official Website | rrcser.co.in |
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Publication Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 November 2026, up to 11.59 PM |
| Sports Trials Date | To be notified on rrcser.co.in |
| Certificate Verification Date | To be notified, with the trial call letter |
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Group | Vacancies |
| Group C Level-4/Level-5 (Grade Pay Rs. 2400/2800) | 5 |
| Group C Level-2/Level-3 (Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000) | 16 |
| Group D Level-1 (Grade Pay Rs. 1800) | 33 |
| Total | 54 |
Level-4/Level-5 posts are: Athletics (Men) 200 metres (1) and High Jump (1), Chess (Men) Individual (1), Hockey (Women) Forward (1), and Table Tennis (Women) Individual (1). Level-2/Level-3 posts cover Athletics (Men) in 200 metres, High Jump, 20 km Race Walking and Cross Country (4), Archery (Men) Compound (2) and Archery (Women) Compound (1), Body Building (Men) 65 kg (1), Bridge (Men) Individual (1), Cycling (Men) in Individual Road Race, Individual Pursuit and Points Race (3), Gymnastics (Women) Artistic (1), Hockey (Women) Forward (1), Hockey (Men) Defender (1), and Rifle Shooting (Women) 3 Position (1).
| Level-1 Sport | Vacancies |
| Ball Badminton (Men) | 4 |
| Cricket (Men) | 2 |
| Football (Men) | 3 |
| Golf (Men) | 1 |
| Kabaddi (Women) | 4 |
| Kabaddi (Men) | 4 |
| Kho Kho (Men) | 6 |
| Volleyball (Women) | 2 |
| Volleyball (Men) | 2 |
| Water Polo (Men) | 3 |
| Weightlifting (Men) | 2 |
| Total | 33 |
No post is reserved for SC, ST, OBC or EWS communities in this recruitment. Selection will be on overall merit within each notified sports discipline, whatever the candidate’s community. Candidates selected must serve a 5-year service bond, and no TA or DA is given for trials. Candidates looking at other railway openings can also read our coverage of the RRB NTPC UG recruitment 2026, which covers 1,688 posts.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Post Group | Educational Qualification |
| Group C Level-4/Level-5 | University degree or its equivalent from a recognised university |
| Group C Level-2/Level-3 | Class 12 (10+2) pass, or Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, or Class 10 plus ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
| Group D Level-1 | Class 10 pass, or ITI, or equivalent, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
In addition to the academic qualification, candidates must meet the minimum sports norms for their level, with achievements earned on or after 1 April 2024. For Level-4/Level-5, the norms include representing the country at the Olympic Games or finishing at least 3rd in specified world, Asian, Commonwealth or similar championships. For Level-2/Level-3 and Level-1, the norms include representing the country or finishing at least 3rd at national championships, National Games, All India Inter-University championships or Federation Cup events, depending on the level. Discipline-specific conditions also apply, for example a Grand Master title for Chess (Men) at Level-4/Level-5, and an IGU ranking up to 100 with a single handicap below 10 for Golf (Men) at Level-1. Only championships held under federations or associations recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports count. Candidates who are appearing in, or waiting for the results of, their final examinations are not eligible.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Age Limit 2026
| Age Criteria | Details |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2027 |
| Date-of-Birth Range | Not earlier than 2 January 2002 and not later than 1 January 2009 |
| Age Relaxation | No age relaxation is permitted in this recruitment |
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in the Trial |
| UR and OBC candidates | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwD, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Class candidates | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 |
The fee must be paid online through internet banking or a debit or credit card, and candidates bear the service charges. The refund goes to candidates who actually appear in the trial, with bank charges deducted. Economically Backward Class candidates, whose family income is less than Rs. 50,000 per annum, must submit the prescribed annexure certified by the proper authority to claim the fee concession.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Selection Process 2026
Selection will be made on 100 marks, distributed as 50 marks for recognised sports achievement, 40 marks for the sports trial, and 10 marks for educational qualification. Candidates must score at least 25 marks in the trial component to qualify. The minimum qualifying totals are 70 marks for grade pay 2400/2800 posts, 65 marks for grade pay 1900/2000 posts, and 60 marks for grade pay 1800 posts. When two or more sportspersons score the same marks in a discipline, the younger candidate gets preference. Selected candidates must also meet the required medical fitness standards before appointment. Trial dates and venues will be announced on the RRC SER website and sent to eligible candidates through the call letter.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Salary 2026
Posts are in Pay Band PB-1 of Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200, with grade pay of Rs. 2400 or Rs. 2800 for Level-4/Level-5 posts, Rs. 1900 or Rs. 2000 for Level-2/Level-3 posts, and Rs. 1800 for Level-1 posts, under the 7th Central Pay Commission structure. Selected candidates may be posted to any unit of South Eastern Railway.
How to Apply for South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Read Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27 on rrcser.co.in and confirm the discipline and playing position that matches your sports achievement and qualification.
- Visit the Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway website at rrcser.co.in and open the Online / E-Application link for Sports Quota (OA) 2026-27, then choose New Registration.
- Fill in personal details matching your Matriculation certificate, including name, father’s name, date of birth, community, email address and mobile number, and note the registration number and password sent by email or SMS.
- Log in and complete the application step by step, entering bank account details for the fee refund and the details of a valid photo identity card.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression, plus self-attested certificates for date of birth, educational qualification, community where applicable, and sports achievements.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form on or before 30 November 2026 at 11.59 PM. No change is allowed after final submission, so check your sports certificate dates and your age as on 1 January 2027 before submitting, and keep two printouts of the completed form.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Sports achievement certificates for the notified discipline and playing position, for championships concluded on or after 1 April 2024
- Class 10, Class 12, ITI, NAC or degree certificate, as applicable to the level
- Date-of-birth proof (Matriculation certificate or birth certificate) and a valid photo identity proof
- Caste certificate from a competent authority not below the rank of Tehsildar, if applicable, with OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in Central Government format where required
- Community, income, minority and Ex-Servicemen certificates and self-declarations, where applicable
- Passport-size photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression, in the format asked on the portal
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
Candidates interested in other railway openings can also check the RRB Station Master recruitment 2026 and the RRC North Western Railway Act Apprentice recruitment 2026, which covers 2,008 apprentice posts.
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
South Eastern Railway has advertised 54 sportsperson posts under Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27: 5 Group C Level-4/Level-5 posts, 16 Group C Level-2/Level-3 posts and 33 Group D Level-1 posts.
What is the last date to apply for South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Online applications opened on 31 October 2026 and close on 30 November 2026 at 11.59 PM through the official RRC SER website, rrcser.co.in. No change is allowed after final submission.
What is the age limit for South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as on 1 January 2027, with date of birth not earlier than 2 January 2002 and not later than 1 January 2009. No age relaxation is permitted in this recruitment.
What qualification is needed for South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Level-4/Level-5 posts need a university degree, Level-2/Level-3 posts need Class 12 or Matriculation plus apprenticeship or ITI or NAC, and Level-1 posts need Class 10 or ITI or NAC. In addition, candidates must meet the minimum sports norms for their level, with achievements earned on or after 1 April 2024.
What is the application fee for South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 500 for UR and OBC candidates and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwD, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Class candidates. Candidates who actually appear in the trial get a refund of Rs. 400 (UR and OBC) or Rs. 250 (other categories), with bank charges deducted.
What is the selection process for South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Selection is through sports trials followed by certificate verification, scored out of 100 marks: 50 for sports achievement, 40 for the trial (minimum 25 to qualify) and 10 for educational qualification. Minimum qualifying totals are 70, 65 and 60 marks for grade pays 2400/2800, 1900/2000 and 1800 respectively, and selected candidates must meet medical fitness standards.
Is there any reservation in South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
No. According to the published information, no post is reserved for SC, ST, OBC or EWS communities in this recruitment. Selection is on overall merit within each notified sports discipline, and the younger candidate gets preference on a tie.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the information published by the Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway in Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27 and leading job update portals. Candidates should verify all details, including the discipline-wise sports norms and the application fee, in the official notice on rrcser.co.in before applying, as South Eastern Railway may revise dates or instructions.
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