Northern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for eligible Indian sportspersons to join the Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, has officially released the employment notification (RRC/NR-06/2025) inviting online applications for 38 vacancies in Level 1 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th CPC. The application window opens on December 8, 2025, and candidates must apply before the closing date of January 7, 2026. This recruitment is based on open advertisement, meaning selection will rely heavily on sports trials and recognized sports achievements rather than a traditional written exam.
Northern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Criteria
Details
Notification Release Date
02/12/2025
Application Start Date
08/12/2025 (at 12:00 AM)
Last Date For Registration
07/01/2026 (at 23:59)
Last Date For Fee Payment
07/01/2026
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified later (Before Trials)
Exam/Trial Date
Expected in February 2026
Application Fee
Category
Fee Details
General / OBC
Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refundable after appearing in Trial)
SC / ST / Women / Minorities / EBC
Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250 refundable after appearing in Trial)
Passed 10th Standard or its equivalent examination. Candidates with higher qualifications (12th/Graduation) should also upload certificates.
Sports Qualification
Represented the Country in Category C OR 3rd position in Federation Cup (Senior) OR Represented State/Unit with 8th position in Senior National Championship. Achievements must be on or after 01/04/2023.
