RRC SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 gives sportspersons a direct route into the railways, and the online window has just opened. The Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway, is filling 54 Group C and Group D posts under Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27. Applications run from 31-10-2026 to 30-11-2026, so eligible players should not leave the form to the last day.
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway (RRC SER), Garden Reach, Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) 2026-27 |
| Employment Notice No. | SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 54 |
| Job Location | Any unit of South Eastern Railway |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | rrcser.co.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 26-10-2026 |
| Online Application Start | 31-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Sports Trials | To be intimated on the official website |
| Group C — Level 4 / Level 5 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Group C — Level 2 / Level 3 | 16 |
| Group D — Level 1 | 33 |
| Total | 54 posts |
The minimum qualification is Class 10, with higher levels carrying their own educational requirements in the notice. Applicants must also hold recognised sports achievements earned on or after 01-04-2024, in disciplines covered by the notice such as athletics, hockey, archery, football, kabaddi and volleyball. Selected candidates must serve a five-year service bond, and no TA / DA is given for trials.
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-01-2027 |
| Age Relaxation | As per the employment notice and railway rules |
The application fee is as prescribed in Employment Notice No. SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27; candidates should confirm the category-wise fee in the notice before paying.
The Railway Recruitment Cell of South Eastern Railway, based at Garden Reach, Kolkata, handles recruitment for Group C and Group D posts across the zone, including this sports quota drive for 2026-27.
| RRC SER Official Website | rrcser.co.in |
|---|---|
| Sports Quota Notification (OA/2026-27) | Available on the RRC SER website |
Online applications close on 30-11-2026 at 11:59 PM.
There are 54 posts: 5 in Group C Level 4/5, 16 in Group C Level 2/3 and 33 in Group D Level 1.
18 to 25 years as on 01-01-2027, with relaxation as per the employment notice.
Minimum Class 10 qualification plus recognised sports achievements earned on or after 01-04-2024, as per the notice.
Selection is by sports trials followed by certificate verification.
On the official RRC SER website rrcser.co.in.