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South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26
South Eastern Railway (SER) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 54 Sports Persons against the Sports Quota for the year 2025-26. This is a significant opportunity for sportspersons who have represented the country or state in various disciplines to secure a Group C & Group D job in the Indian Railways. Interested candidates can apply online starting from 10th January 2026 until 9th February 2026.
South Eastern Railway Sports Recruitment 2025-26 Overview
| Company Name | South Eastern Railway (SER) |
| Post Name | Sports Persons (Group C & Group D) |
| No. of Posts | 54 |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Start Date for Apply | 10/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 09/02/2026 |
| Official Website | www.rrcser.co.in |
Vacancy Details
Discipline-wise and Pay Level-wise vacancies are detailed below:
1. Level-4/5 (GP Rs. 2400/2800) - 05 Posts
| Sports Discipline | Category/Playing Position | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Badminton (Men) | Singles | 01 |
| Athletics (Men) | Shot Put | 01 |
| Athletics (Men) | Cross-Country | 01 |
| Athletics (Men) | Pole Vault | 01 |
| Hockey (Women) | Forward | 01 |
2. Level-2/3 (GP Rs. 1900/2000) - 16 Posts
| Sports Discipline | Category/Playing Position | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics (Men) | 800 Mtr | 01 |
| Athletics (Men) | 400 Mtr | 01 |
| Athletics (Men) | 110 Mtr Hurdles | 01 |
| Athletics (Men) | Triple Jump | 01 |
| Hockey (Women) | Forward | 01 |
| Hockey (Men) | All Rounder | 01 |
| Cycling (Men) | Track: 1 Time Trial/Sprint | 01 |
| Cycling (Men) | 4 KM Individual Pursuit | 01 |
| Cycling (Men) | Road | 01 |
| Chess (Men) | Individual | 01 |
| Archery (Men) | Recurve | 03 |
| Rifle Shooting (Men) | 10 M AIR Pistol | 01 |
| Swimming (Men) | Freestyle | 01 |
| Water Polo (Men) | Winger | 01 |
3. Level-1 (GP Rs. 1800) - 33 Posts
| S.No | Sports Discipline | Category/Playing Position | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hockey (Women) | Goalkeeper | 01 |
| 2 | Hockey (Women) | Forward | 01 |
| 3 | Hockey (Men) | Forward | 02 |
| 4 | Swimming (Men) | Breast Stroke | 01 |
| 5 | Water Polo (Men) | Winger | 03 |
| 6 | Diving (Women) | 1 M & 3M Spring Board | 01 |
| 7 | Volley Ball (Women) | Centre Blocker | 01 |
| 8 | Volley Ball (Women) | Counter Attacker | 01 |
| 9 | Volley Ball (Women) | Libero | 01 |
| 10 | Weight Lifting (Women) | 45 KG | 01 |
| 11 | Weight Lifting (Women) | 55 KG | 01 |
| 12 | Weight Lifting (Men) | 67 KG | 01 |
| 13 | Weight Lifting (Men) | 81 KG | 01 |
| 14 | Football (Men) | Wing Back | 01 |
| 15 | Football (Men) | Stricker | 01 |
| 16 | Football (Men) | Central Midfielder | 01 |
| 17 | Cricket (Men) | Batsman | 01 |
| 18 | Cricket (Men) | Fast Bowler | 01 |
| 19 | Cricket (Men) | Wicket Keeper with Batsman | 01 |
| 20 | Cricket (Men) | Left Arm Spinner | 01 |
| 21 | Volley Ball (Men) | Counter Attacker | 01 |
| 22 | Volley Ball (Men) | Setter | 01 |
| 23 | Volley Ball (Men) | Centre Blocker | 02 |
| 24 | Tennis (Men) | Individual | 01 |
| 25 | Kho Kho (Men) | Chaser | 02 |
| 26 | Kho Kho (Men) | Defender | 02 |
| 27 | Golf (Men) | Individual | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Level-4/Level-5
- Essential Qualification: A University Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
- Sports Norms:
- Represented country in Olympic Games (Senior Category), OR
- At least 3rd Position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior)/World Championships/Asian Games (Senior)/Commonwealth Games (Senior)/Youth Olympics/Davis Cup/Champions Trophy/Thomas-Uber Cup.
- Desirable:
- Badminton (Men): Current Annual All India Ranking up to 8th position (Seniors-Singles) or World Ranking up to 50th position (Seniors-Singles).
- Athletics (Men): Gold Medal in Open National Championship/Inter State Athletics Championships/Asian Championships.
Eligibility for Level-2/Level-3
- Essential Qualification: Passed 12th (Plus-II stage) or its equivalent examination from Government recognized Board/Council.
- Sports Norms:
- Represented Country in World Cup/World Championships/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games, OR
- At least 3rd position in Commonwealth Championships/Asian Championships/Asia Cup/SAF Games/USIC Championships (Senior), OR
- At least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, OR
- At least 3rd Position in National Games organized by IOA, OR
- At least 3rd Position in All India Inter University Championship, OR
- 1st Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior).
- Desirable:
- Athletics (Men): Medal in National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship.
- Hockey: Participation in International Tournament (4+ nations) or Semifinalist in Senior National Championships.
- Chess (Men): International Master title or 2350+ rating points in last two FIDE Rating Lists.
Eligibility for Level-1
- Essential Qualification: 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
- Sports Norms:
- Represented Country in Commonwealth Championship/Asian Championship/Asia Cup/SAF Games/USIC Championship/World University Games, OR
- At least 3rd Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior), OR
- Represented State equivalent Unit with at least 8th position in Senior National Championship (except Marathon and Cross Country).
- Desirable:
- Tennis (Men): Annual All India Ranking up to 30th position (Seniors-Singles).
- Golf (Men): IGU ranking up to 100 with single handicap less than 10.
General Eligibility & Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 25 years (as of 01/01/2026).
- Sports Achievements: Must have earned achievements on or after 01.04.2023.
- Medical Fitness: Selected candidates must pass requisite medical fitness standards.
Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 09/02/2026.
Q2: How many vacancies are announced?
Ans: There are a total of 54 vacancies for Sports Persons.
Q3: What is the age limit for these posts?
Ans: The age limit is 18 to 25 years. No age relaxation is provided for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Q4: What is the selection process?
Ans: Selection will be based on Sports Trials followed by Document Verification. Marks are allotted for Sports Achievements (50), Trials (40), and Educational Qualification (10).
Q5: Is there any application fee?
Ans: Yes, Rs. 500 for UR/OBC and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PWD/Women/Minorities. The fee is refundable if you attend the trials.