RRC NWR Jaipur Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 54 Group C & Level 1 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway (RRC NWR), Jaipur has released Employment Notice No. 03/2026 inviting online applications from eligible Indian sportspersons for 54 posts under the Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for 2026-27. Vacancies are spread across Pay Level 4/5, Pay Level 2/3, and Pay Level 1, covering disciplines like Athletics, Boxing, Cricket, Hockey, Wrestling, Badminton, Shooting, and more. This is a genuine government job opportunity for sportspersons who meet the sports and academic eligibility criteria. Online applications opened on 11 July 2026 and close on 10 August 2026. Here's the complete breakdown.

About Railway Recruitment Cell, North Western Railway

RRC NWR, headquartered in Jaipur, is the recruitment wing of North Western Railway responsible for filling non-gazetted posts across its Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur divisions along with the Ajmer Workshop. Besides regular recruitment, it periodically runs Sports Quota drives to bring accomplished athletes into Railway service, a route that has traditionally supported India's sporting talent while offering stable government employment.

RRC NWR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details / Quota Wise Break-up

Of the 54 total posts, the Headquarters quota (selection conducted centrally at NWR, Jaipur) accounts for 31 posts across three pay levels, while the remaining 23 Level-1 posts are distributed among four divisions and one workshop, each running its own selection.

Vacancies cover a wide spread of disciplines including Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Powerlifting, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and Wrestling. Candidates should check the official notification PDF for the exact event/weight category matching their sport.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational & Sports Qualification

Educational requirements are linked to the pay level applied for: Level 1 needs a 10th pass, ITI, or NAC; Level 2/3 needs a 12th pass (or Matriculation with ITI for certain technician posts); Level 4 needs a 12th pass along with a stenography skill test for the Jr. Stenographer post; and Level 5 needs a graduation degree (or B.Sc. for Signal Maintainer Grade-I). Alongside this, candidates must meet the minimum sports achievement norms specified for their pay level — ranging from state or university-level medals for Level 1 up to Olympic or World Championship representation for Level 4/5. Sports achievements must have been earned on or after 1 April 2024.

Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years (born on or before 1 July 2008)
• Maximum Age: 25 Years (born on or after 2 July 2001)

Age Relaxation

Salary Details

All appointments under this Open Advertisement quota will be made at the minimum of the applicable Pay Level in the 7th CPC pay matrix, along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other benefits admissible to Railway employees at that level.

Selection Process

Selection is based purely on merit out of 100 total marks, combining trial performance with assessment of sports and academic credentials. There is no separate written exam for this quota.

• Document Verification
• Sports Trial – assessed by a Trial Committee for game skill, fitness, and coach's observations (40 Marks)
• Assessment of recognized Sports Achievements (50 Marks)
• Assessment of Educational Qualification (10 Marks)
• Medical Examination (for recommended candidates)

Candidates must score at least 25 out of 40 in the trial to be declared "Fit" and move to the next stage. Minimum qualifying marks out of the total 100 vary by pay level — 70 for Level 5, 65 for Level 4/3, and 60 for Level 2/1.

Application Fee

Required Documents

Have clear scanned copies of these ready in JPG/JPEG format before starting the online form.

• Recent Passport-size Colour Photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm)
• Scanned Signature (3.5cm x 2.5cm)
• Date of Birth Proof (10th/Matriculation Certificate)
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Sports Achievement/Qualification Certificates
• Caste/Community Certificate (if claiming fee concession)
• Income Certificate (for EBC fee waiver, if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates already in government service)
• Valid Personal Email ID and Mobile Number

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website: www.rrcjaipur.in
2. Click on the notification link for "Sports Quota (Open Advt.) 2026-27".
3. Click on "New Registration" and enter your personal email ID and mobile number.
4. Use the registration number and password sent to your email/mobile to log in.
5. Fill in personal, academic, and sports achievement details carefully.
6. Upload your photograph, signature, and all requisite supporting certificates.
7. Proceed to the payment gateway and pay the applicable examination fee.
8. Submit the form and save or print a copy for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Only candidates who already meet the required sports and educational qualification at the time of applying are eligible; there is no scope to acquire qualifications later.
• Candidates applying for more than one discipline or event must submit a separate application and pay the fee separately for each.
• No relaxation is permissible in age, education, or sports norms under any circumstances.
• Government/PSU employees must apply with a No Objection Certificate from their employer.
• Selected candidates must submit a five-year service bond at the time of appointment and undergo a two-year probation period.
• Keep the fee payment e-receipt safe, as it may be demanded at the time of trial or document verification.

Why Should You Apply?

This is a rare route for competitive sportspersons to convert their playing achievements into a secure, pensionable Railway job while continuing to represent their team and sport. Since there's no written exam involved, the selection process rewards genuine sporting merit and academic eligibility rather than exam preparation, making it a natural fit for athletes who've already put in the years of training.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Links

Final Words

RRC NWR's Sports Quota drive is a genuine chance for talented athletes across Rajasthan and beyond to land a permanent Railway job on the strength of their sporting record. With the application window closing on 10 August 2026, eligible candidates should get their sports and academic documents in order and apply well ahead of the deadline. Share this post with sportsperson friends who might qualify, and join our Telegram channel above for free alerts on more Railway and government job notifications.