Western Railway Recruitment 2025-26 (Sports Quota)
Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2025 dated 29-07-2025
Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Western Railway (Railway Recruitment Cell – RRC/WR) invites ONLINE applications from eligible Indian sportspersons for filling up 21 posts of Group ‘C’ and 43 posts of Group ‘D’ under Sports Quota for the year 2025-26 over Western Railway.
Organization Details
- Organization Name (English): Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Western Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC/WR)
- Organization Name (Hindi): भारत सरकार, रेल मंत्रालय, पश्चिम रेलवे, रेलवे भर्ती प्रकोष्ठ (आरआरसी/डब्ल्यूआर)
- Address: Parcel Depot, Alibhai Premji Road, Grant Road (East), Mumbai – 400007, Maharashtra, India
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 29-07-2025 |
| Opening Date and Time for Online Application | 30-07-2025 at 10:00 hrs |
| Closing Date and Time for Online Application | 29-08-2025 at 18:00 hrs |
Vacancies and Designations
Level 5/4 (Group C)
| Discipline | Event/Proficiency/Weight Category | Posts |
| Cricket (Men) | Opening Batsman, Fast Bowler, Spinner, All Rounder Spin, Fast Bowler All Rounder | 1 |
| Cricket (Women) | Batswomen, All Rounder, Spin Bowler | 1 |
| Kabaddi (Men) | Left Corner, Right Corner, All Rounder | 1 |
| Kabaddi (Women) | Left Raider cum Left Cover, Left Raider, Right Cover cum Right Corner | 1 |
| Wrestling (Men) | Free Style - 61Kg, 79Kg, 125Kg | 1 |
Total Posts: 5
Level 3/2 (Group C)
| Discipline | Event/Position/Weight Category/Proficiency | Posts |
| Basketball (Men) | Shooting Guard, Center (Post player) | 2 |
| Cricket (Men) | Opening Batsman, Fast Bowler, Spinner, All Rounder Spin, Fast Bowler All Rounder | 2 |
| Cricket (Women) | Batswomen, All Rounder, Spin Bowler | 2 |
| Handball (Men) | Left Back, Centre Back, Right Wing, Goal Keeper | 2 |
| Kabaddi (Men) | Left Corner, Right Corner, All Rounder | 1 |
| Kabaddi (Women) | Left Raider cum Left Cover, Left Raider, Right Cover cum Right Corner | 1 |
| Powerlifting (Men) | 66 Kg, 83 Kg, 93 Kg, 120 Kg, Above 120 Kg | 2 |
| Table Tennis (Women) | Singles, Doubles, Team | 1 |
| Wrestling (Women) | Free Style - 55 Kg, 68 Kg, 72 Kg | 1 |
| Wrestling (Men) | Free Style - 61 Kg, 79 Kg, 125 Kg | 1 |
| Weightlifting (Women) | 59 Kg, 64 Kg, 71 Kg (new weight categories: 58 Kg, 63 Kg, 77 Kg) | 1 |
Total Posts: 16
Level 1 (Group D)
Total Posts: 43 across Athletics, Basketball, Bodybuilding, Cycling, Gymnastics, Football, Hockey, Handball, Kho-Kho, Powerlifting, Volleyball, Swimming, Water Polo, Weightlifting. (Details are given in the official notification PDF.)
Eligibility Conditions
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years (as on 01-01-2026)
- Eligible Birth Dates: Between 02-01-2001 and 01-01-2008 (inclusive)
Educational Qualification
| Level | Qualification |
| Level 5/4 | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Level 3/2 | 12th pass OR Matriculation + ITI / Apprenticeship / Diploma |
| Level 1 | 10th pass OR ITI OR Diploma OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) |
Sports Achievements
Only sportspersons with achievements acquired between 01-04-2023 and the date of notification are eligible. Specific norms differ for each level and discipline (Olympic participation, National Championships, Commonwealth/Asian Games achievements, etc.). Refer to the notification for complete details.
Application Fee
- General Candidates: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable if appeared in trials)
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250 (fully refundable if appeared in trials)
Payment to be made online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
Selection Process
| Description | Maximum Marks |
| Assessment of Recognized Sports Achievements | 50 |
| Game Skill, Physical Fitness, and Coach’s Observation during Trials | 40 |
| Educational Qualification | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
- Minimum Qualifying Marks for Level 5/4: 70
- Minimum Qualifying Marks for Level 3/2: 65
- Minimum Qualifying Marks for Level 1: 60
Application Process
Apply ONLINE only via the official RRC-WR website. Aadhaar details are required at the time of registration. No hardcopy submission is required; however, candidates must take a printout of their application for trials. Separate applications (with fees) are required for each discipline or pay level if applying for multiple posts.
Other Important Instructions
- Candidates must bring original documents, Aadhaar card, photographs, and their own sports kit for trials.
- Trials may last 2-3 days; no TA/DA provided. Accommodation must be arranged by candidates.
- Selected candidates must sign a 5-year service bond.
- Selection is subject to medical fitness and document verification.
- No reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD under Sports Quota.
- Recruitment is purely on merit and sports performance basis.
Contact Information
Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway
Parcel Depot, Alibhai Premji Road, Grant Road (East), Mumbai – 400007
Helpline Number: 022-6764-3649
Email: wr_sports@rrc-wr.com
Important Advisory
Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway has not appointed any Agent or Coaching Centres for this recruitment. Beware of touts and racketeers. Giving and taking bribes is a punishable offence. Follow only the official website of RRC-WR.