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) Payment Mode Online Only (Cash/Cheque/DD not accepted) Age Limit Details Criteria Details Age Calculation Date As on 01/01/2026 Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 25 Years Age Relaxation No age relaxation Northern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details Criteria Details Total Posts 38 Vacancies Post Name Sports Person (Level 1) Advt No. RRC/NR-06/2025 Organization Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway Northern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details Criteria Details Educational Qualification 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. Game-Wise Vacancy Breakdown Sport / Discipline Vacancies Hockey (Men) 05 Weightlifting (Men – 79kg) 01 Badminton (Men) 08 Badminton (Women) 01 Athletics (Women) 02 Athletics (Men) 03 Kho-Kho (Men) 02 Table Tennis (Men) 01 Chess (Women) 01 Swimming (Women) 01 Lawn Tennis (Men) 01 Cricket (Men) 04 Kabaddi (Men) 02 Football (Men) 03 Wrestling (Men – Free Style) 01 Basketball (Men) 02 Important Documents Required Category Documents List Identity & Personal Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter Card, etc.), 2 recent passport size photos. Academic 10th Class Certificate (Date of Birth Proof) and other qualifications. Sports Sports Achievement Certificates (Original). Reservation/Others Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), Income Certificate (for EBC fee exemption), Minority Declaration (if applicable). Northern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Selection Process Stage Description 1. Screening Scrutiny of applications to check eligibility. 2. Document Verification Verification of original documents before the trial. 3. Sports Trials Assessment of Game Skill, Physical Fitness, and Coach’s observation (40 Marks). Candidates must secure 25 Marks to be “FIT”. 4. Final Assessment For FIT candidates only: 50 Marks for Sports Achievement + 10 Marks for Education. Total Merit based on 100 Marks. 5. Medical Exam Candidates recommended for appointment must pass the requisite medical fitness standards. Northern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025Salary Details Level Pay Scale Pay Matrix Level 1 (7th CPC) Grade Pay (6th CPC) Rs. 1800/- Pay Band Rs. 5,200 – 20,200/- (Pre-revised) How to Apply Step Action Step 1 Visit the official RRC Northern Railway website: www.rrcnr.org. Step 2 Click on the link for “Recruitment of Sports Person Against Sports Quota 2025-26”. Step 3 Click “Apply Online” and register if you are a new user. Step 4 Fill in the application form (Part I) carefully. Step 5 Pay the examination fee online (Part II). Step 6 Upload scanned specific documents: Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression, and Certificates (Part III). Step 7 Submit the form and print the application details (Part IV & V) for future reference. Important Links Latest Jobs Click Here Apply Online Click Here Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Click Here Official Website Click Here Official Notification