ECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 26 – 5 Elite Vacancies for National-Level Athletes
Railway Sports Quota Jobs 2026 | Apply for Athletics, Weightlifting & Archery Posts | Last date: 9 February 2026
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Short Description: ECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 26
East Coast Railway (ECoR), a prestigious zone of Indian Railways, has released its official Sports Quota Recruitment Notification 2025-26, inviting applications from outstanding sportspersons for appointment against Group-C (Level-2 & Level-3) and Group-D (Level-1) posts. This recruitment is conducted on an open advertisement basis and offers a golden opportunity for national and international-level athletes to secure a permanent railway job along with sports career continuation. Only active sportspersons who have achieved the required sports norms on or after 01 April 2023 are eligible. The posts are available in Athletics, Weightlifting, and Archery disciplines
East Coast Railway (ECoR), a prestigious zone of Indian Railways, has released its official Sports Quota Recruitment Notification 2025-26. Detailed eligibility, terms of reference, and application instructions are available in the ECR Official Notification (PDF) .
📅 Important Dates & Application Fee: ECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 26
| Event | Date |
| Application Begins | 10 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 February 2026 (6 PM) |
| For Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep | 24 February 2026 |
| Admit Card | Through E-mail |
| Trials Date | To be notified |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General Candidates | ₹500 (₹400 refundable after appearing) |
| SC / ST / Women / PWD / Minority / EBC | ₹250 (Fully refundable after appearing) |
Mode of Payment:
Demand Draft or Indian Postal Order in favour of
Principal Financial Adviser, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
🏅 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale & Qualification
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Vacancy 2025-26
| Post Name / Discipline | Pay Level | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
| Athletics – Men (100m Run) | Level-2 / Level-3 | 1 | 12th Pass OR 10th + ITI |
| Weightlifting – Men (65 Kg) | Level-2 / Level-3 | 1 | 12th Pass OR 10th + ITI |
| Weightlifting – Women (53 Kg) | Level-2 / Level-3 | 1 | 12th Pass OR 10th + ITI |
| Archery – Men (Compound) | Level-1 | 1 | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC |
| Weightlifting – Women (48 Kg) | Level-1 | 1 | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC |
Total Vacancies: 05
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
| Level | Grade Pay |
| Level-3 | ₹2000 |
| Level-2 | ₹1900 |
| Level-1 | ₹1800 |
In addition, employees receive DA, HRA, TA, Medical, Pension, Pass & Privilege travel benefits.
📌 Sports Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have achieved recognized sports performance on or after 01-04-2023 in:
- Olympic/Asian/Commonwealth/World Championships
- National Games
- Senior/Junior National Championships
- Inter-University Championships
- Federation Cup Championships
🧮 Age & Relaxation
- Age Limit: 18 to 25 years
- Cut-off Date: 01 July 2026
- Age Relaxation: ❌ Not applicable for any category
📌 How to Apply: ECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 26
- Download the form from www.rrcbbs.org.in
- Fill in your own handwriting
- Attach:
- PhotoSports certificate
- Education & DOB proof
Dy. Chief Personnel Officer (Rectt.)
East Coast Railway, Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar – 751017 📄 Documents Required
- Date of Birth Proof
- Sports Achievement Certificates
- Educational Certificates
- ID Proof
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
🎯 Selection Process: ECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 26
ECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 26 selection will be based on:
| Criteria | Marks |
| Sports Achievement | 50 |
| Trial Performance | 40 |
| Education | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Minimum qualifying:
- Level-2/3: 65
- Level-1: 60
📢 Important Instructions
- No reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS
- Only merit-based selection
- Separate application for each event
- Bring original documents on trial day
- A service bond of 5 years is mandatory
❓ FAQs
Q1. Who can apply?
Indian sportspersons with national/international level achievements.
Q2. Is this a permanent job?
Yes, under Indian Railways.
Q3. Is age relaxation available?
No.
🔗 Important Links
Official Website
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