RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 (Group C and Group D posts)

The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) has invited applications under the Sports Quota for 2025-26, aimed at recruiting accomplished sportspersons into Group C and Group D posts. This recruitment provides a rare opportunity for athletes with state or national-level achievements to secure a government job under a specially reserved category.

RRC NR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025

ONLINE Applications are invited from ELIGIBLE Indian Sports persons as per the details given below for the 21 (twenty-one) vacancies in Level 2,3,4 & 5 of Pay Matrix 7 CPC against Sports Quota through Open Advertisement Quota for the Year 2025-26 in Northern Railway. A Separate Application is to be filled for a separate discipline/game, if eligible, with a separate examination fee as applicable for each application. Details of the Post are as follows: –

Organisation	Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR)
Recruitment Type	Sports Quota (Open Market)
Notification Number	RRC/NR-04/2025 (Group C) dated 14 November 2025
Total Vacancies	Approx. 21 to 38 (various sources)
Mode of Application	Online
Selection Process	Sports trial + document verification + medical examination
Eligibility Focus	Recognised sports achievements plus required educational qualification

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	14 November 2025
Application Start Date	18 November 2025
Last Date to Apply	17 December 2025
Tentative Sports Trials	End of January 2026

Vacancy Details

A concise overview: The sports-quota recruitment offers a limited number of posts (ranging from about 21 to 38) for eligible sportspersons across different grades (Group C / Group D) within Northern Railway.

Post Category	Number of Vacancies
Group C	5
Group D	18
Total	23 (as per one report)

Educational Qualification

For Group D: Minimum educational qualification — pass in 10th class (or equivalent) from a recognised board.
For Group C: Generally higher qualification such as 12th pass or graduation, depending on post grade.
Additionally: Must have sports achievement at recognised level (state/national) as specified in notification.

Salary

Selected candidates will receive pay as per 7th CPC pay matrix corresponding to the post grade:

Group D posts: Level 1 or Level 2 of pay matrix.
Group C posts: Higher levels (e.g., Level 4/Level 5) depending on post.
Benefits typical for central government railway employment apply.

Age Limit

Minimum age: 18 years.
Maximum age: 25 years (for many posts, as indicated in notification).
Age to be calculated as on date specified in notification (e.g., closing date).
Age-relaxation: As per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD etc.

Selection Process

Sports Trials: Candidates shortlisted on basis of sports achievements will be invited for trials in the relevant sport/event.
Document Verification: Verification of certificates, eligibility, age, sports credentials and educational qualification.
Medical Examination: Selected candidates must undergo medical fitness test.
Final Merit List: Based on performance in sports trials + verification + prescribed norms.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500 (or as prescribed)
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	₹250 (or as per rules)

Note: Fee may be refundable after the candidate appears for sports trials, subject to notification terms.

How to Apply

Visit the official RRC NR website at https://rrcnr.net.in/.
Click the “Sports Quota Recruitment 2025” link.
Register with basic details: Name, mobile number, email, DOB.
Login and complete the application form: select desired post, grade, upload required documents (photograph, signature, educational certificate, sports achievement certificate).
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Submit application and download/print confirmation for future reference.