East Coast Railway has given an advertisement for 2025/26 Sports Quota Recruitment. This recruitment has opened its vacancies to qualified and talented sportspersons. This offline recruitment process gives an opportunity to apply in one of the various pay scales of the Indian Railways regarding their accomplishments of sports. Application forms may be submitted by the applicants within the stipulated timeframe.
Important Dates for East Coast Railway Sports Quota
The official timeline for the application process is given below :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issue Date | 10 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 February 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Remote Areas (A&N, Lakshadweep) | 24 February 2026 |
| Sports Trials & Selection | To be notified |
Apply Offline for East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment
- Download the application form from the official website of East Coast Railway.
- The form should be filled out with complete information in a personal, educational, as well as sports background
- Attach self-attested copies of sports certificates, educational qualifications, age proof, and photographs.
- Send the filled form to the Railway Recruitment Cell, East Coast Railway, at the address indicated in the notice.
- Different applications may be submitted for each sporting event or activity if applying for several disciplines.
Eligibility Criteria for East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment
Candidates are required to meet the given criteria for application process :
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years |
| Educational Qualification | Level 4 & 5: Graduate DegreeLevel 2 & 3: 12th PassLevel 1: 10th Pass / ITI |
| Sports Eligibility | Participation/medal at International, National, Inter-University, or equivalent recognized level |
| Nationality | Indian |
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Selection Process 2026
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done after assessment according to sporting accomplishments as well as eligibility criteria.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for sports trials.
- Sports, education, and age documents are also verified during trials.
- If asked by the selection committee, an interview or assessment can be held.
- The final list of merits is made through sport and total assessment.
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Salary Structure 2026
The selected candidates will be payed in the following way :
| Pay Level | Post Category | Approx. Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | Graduate Level Sports Posts | Rs. 45,000 – Rs. 50,000 |
| Level 4 | Graduate Level Sports Posts | Rs. 40,000 – Rs. 45,000 |
| Level 3 | 12th Pass Sports Posts | Rs. 35,000 – Rs. 40,000 |
| Level 2 | 12th Pass Sports Posts | Rs. 32,000 – Rs. 36,000 |
| Level 1 | 10th Pass / ITI Sports Posts | Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 34,000 |
Key Points to Note
- Applications are accepted in offline mode only.
- No written test is conducted in the recruitment process under Sports Quota.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be notified and hence stand rejected.
- Candidates should bring original documents at the time of sports trials.
- Selection is strictly based on merits and performance in sports.
Important Links – East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment
| Official Website | https://www.rrcbbs.org.in/index.html |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Other Recruitments | Click Here |
| Contact | Click Here |
FAQs – East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
It is a special recruitment process by ECoR for selecting deserving sportspersons at different Railway scales of pay.
The final date is February 9, 2026.
18 to 25 years, as on 1st January 2026.
Age relaxation does not apply for Sports Quota.
There is no online application process.
There is no written examination in this recruitment.
The selection process is carried out through sports trials, documentation, and interview.
Qualification may vary from 10th pass to graduate, depending on the scale of pay.
