RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for talented athletes to secure a government job with the Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, has released the official notification inviting eligible Indian sports persons to apply for 38 vacancies in Level 1 posts for the year 2025-26. The online application process begins on December 8, 2025, and closes on January 7, 2026. Unlike standard exams, this recruitment focuses on your sports achievements and performance in trials, making it a performance-based selection. Candidates aged 18 to 25 years with a 10th-grade pass certificate can apply online via the official RRC website. RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Important Dates Event Date 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 PM) Last Date For Fee Payment 07/01/2026 Admit Card Release Date To be notified later Expected Date of Trial February 2026 Application Fee Category Fee Details General / OBC Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 is refunded if you appear for the trial) SC / ST / Women / Minorities / EBC Rs. 250 (Rs. 250 is refunded if you appear for the trial) Payment Mode Online Mode Only (No Cash/Draft/Cheque accepted) Age Limit Details Criteria Details As on Date 01/01/2026 Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 25 Years Age Relaxation No age relaxation (upper or lower) is permissible for any category (SC/ST/OBC). RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details Criteria Details Recruitment Organization Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway Advertisement No. RRC/NR-06/2025 Sports Quota Post Name Sports Person (Level 1) Total Posts 38 Vacancies Job Location Northern Railway Divisions (Delhi, Firozpur, Lucknow, Moradabad, Ambala) RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details Criteria Details Educational Qualification Passed 10th Standard (Matriculation) or its equivalent examination. Sports Qualification (General) Candidates must be active players and have achievements on or after 01/04/2023. 1. Represented the Country in Category C Championships/events.OR2. At least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category).OR3. Represented a State or equivalent unit with at least 8th Position in Senior National Championship (except Marathon/Cross Country). Specific Sports Norms Badminton/Table Tennis/Tennis: Current Annual All India Ranking (Senior Singles up to 30th Position).Cricket: Pre-Quarter Finalist in Senior/U-23/U-19 All India Inter-State Championships.Chess: FIDE Rating of 2300 or more. Game-Wise Vacancy Details Game / Discipline Vacancies Hockey (Men) 05 (Goal Keeper, Forward, Midfielder) Weightlifting (Men) 01 (79 kg category) Badminton (Men) 08 (Singles) Badminton (Women) 01 (Singles) Athletics (Women) 02 (5000m, 1500m) Athletics (Men) 03 (110m Hurdles, Triple Jump, 10000m) Kho-Kho (Men) 02 (All Rounder) Table Tennis (Men) 01 (Singles) Chess (Women) 01 Swimming (Women) 01 (Free Style) Lawn Tennis (Men) 01 (Singles) Cricket (Men) 04 (All Rounder, Spinner, Wicket Keeper) Kabaddi (Men) 02 (Right Cover, Left Raider) Football (Men) 03 (Left Winger, Striker, Midfielder) Wrestling (Men) 01 (61 KG Free Style) Basketball (Men) 02 (Point Guard, Shooter) Total 38 Important Documents Required Document Type Description Proof of Date of Birth 10th / Matriculation Certificate or School Leaving Certificate. Education Certificates Marksheets and Certificates of 10th, 12th, or Graduation. Sports Certificates Certificates proving achievements on or after 01/04/2023. Identity Proof Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Driving License, or Passport. Caste Certificate SC/ST/OBC certificate (if applying for fee exemption). Other Documents E-Admit Card, 2 recent passport-size photos, Income Certificate (for EBC fee waiver), Minority Declaration (if applicable). RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern Criteria Details Exam Mode There is NO Written Exam. Selection is based on Trials and Document Verification. Trial Marks (Total 40) Candidates are assessed on Game Skill, Physical Fitness, and Coach’s Observations.FIT: 25 Marks or More.NOT FIT: Below 25 Marks. Evaluation Stage (Total 60) Only “FIT” candidates move to this stage.Sports Achievements: Max 50 Marks.Education & General Intelligence: Max 10 Marks. Passing Marks Minimum qualifying marks: 60 Marks. Selection Process Stage Description 1. Screening Scrutiny of the online application to ensure eligibility. 2. Document Verification Checking original documents before the trial begins. 3. Sports Trials Assessment of performance by a Trial Committee. Includes fitness tests (like YO-YO Test for certain games). 4. Final Assessment Awarding marks for sports achievements and education for those who passed the trial. 5. Medical Exam Selected candidates must pass the requisite medical fitness standards. RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 Salary Details Criteria Details Pay Level Level 1 (7th CPC) Pay Scale Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900 Grade Pay Rs. 1,800 (as per 6th CPC) How to Apply Step Action Step 1 Visit the official website: www.rrcnr.org. Step 2 Click on the link for “Employment Notice No.: RRC/NR-06/2025 Sports Quota”. Step 3 Click on “Apply Online” and register yourself if you are a new user. Step 4 Fill in Part I (Application Form) with personal and sports details. Step 5 Complete Part II by paying the examination fee online. Step 6 Proceed to Part III to upload scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, Thumb Impression, and relevant certificates. 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