RRC ECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now!

If you’re a sportsperson with passion and drive, here’s your shot at joining the Indian Railways through the Sports Quota! The Railway Recruitment Cell (East Central Railway) has announced vacancies in Group C & Group D under its 2025 Sports Quota.

🔍 What You Need to Know

• Posts: Group C & Group D (across various sports disciplines) GovtJobsAlert.In
• Total Vacancies: 56 GovtJobsAlert.In
• Pay Levels: Levels 1; 2/3; 4/5 under the 7th Pay Commission. GovtJobsAlert.In
• Job Locations:
  • ECR HQ / Hajipur GovtJobsAlert.In
  • Divisions: Dhanbad, Danapur, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU), Sonpur, Samastipur GovtJobsAlert.In

🗓 Important Dates

• Application Start: 20 September 2025 GovtJobsAlert.In
• Application End: 21 October 2025 GovtJobsAlert.In
• For far-flung areas: a later closing date is given (see notification) GovtJobsAlert.In

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualifications:
  • Pay Level 4/5: Graduation in any discipline GovtJobsAlert.In
  • Pay Level 2/3: 12th pass OR Matric + Apprenticeship OR Matric + ITI GovtJobsAlert.In
  • Pay Level 1: 10th pass OR ITI OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) via NCVT GovtJobsAlert.In
• Age Limit: 18-25 years as on 1 January 2026. No relaxation given. GovtJobsAlert.In

💸 Salary / Benefits

• Salaries aligned with the respective Pay Levels: Level 1 through Level 4/5. Basic pay varies accordingly. GovtJobsAlert.In
• Besides basic pay, eligible candidates will also get allowances (DA, HRA etc.), and other typical railway benefits. GovtJobsAlert.In

🧭 Selection Process

• Assessment includes a sports trial (max 40 marks; must score at least 25 to be declared “FIT”) GovtJobsAlert.In
• Then evaluation of sports achievements (50 marks) + educational qualification (10 marks) to make final score out of 100. GovtJobsAlert.In

📝 How to Apply

1. Read the official notification on the ECR website. https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,2,393,1156
2. Fill online application / download form as per notification. https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,2,393,1156
3. Prepare documents: education, sports certificates, ID, etc.
4. Pay the application fee: General/OBC ₹500 (₹400 refundable after trial); SC/ST/Women/Other eligible categories ₹250 refundable after trial.
5. Submit before the deadline. Make sure you check the notification for any division-specific address or submission rules.

🌟 Why This Is a Great Chance

• Combines your sports talent with a stable government job.
• Opportunity to grow in Indian Railways while doing what you love.
• Attractive pay + benefits + prestige.

Make sure you don’t miss the deadlines — apply between 20 September to 21 October 2025