North Eastern Railway NER Gorakhpur is recruiting for 49 vacancies against the Sports Quota for 2025-2026. This recruitment is for Group C and Level-1 posts. The job posting is for locations within the N.E. Railway. The recruitment notice was released on 09/10/2025. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 11/10/2025 until 10/11/2025.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
Railway Recruitment Cell NER |
| Post Name |
Sports Quota Group C and Level-1 |
| Advt No. |
NER/RRC/SQ/2025-26 |
| Job Type |
Regular |
| Mode of Trial |
Offline Sports Trial |
| Vacancies |
49 |
| Salary |
Level-1 to Level-5 Pay Scale |
| Applicant Eligible From |
India |
| Job Location |
Anywhere in N.E. Railway |
| Category |
Railway Recruitment 2025 |
Post Details
The recruitment drive is for a total of 49 posts across various sports disciplines. These posts are for Group C in Level-2/3/4/5 and for Level-1. The specific positions are detailed in the tables below.
| Game Name |
Level-4/5 Posts |
Level-2/3 Posts |
| Athletics (Men) |
10000m Race-01 |
Cross Country-01 |
| Athletics (Women) |
– |
– |
| Wrestling (Men) |
74 Kg. Free Style-01 |
– |
| Wrestling (Women) |
– |
62 Kg. Free Style-01 |
| Handball (Men) |
– |
All-Rounder-01 |
| Handball (Women) |
– |
P.P.-01 |
| Kabaddi (Men) |
Right Corner-01 |
– |
| Kabaddi (Women) |
– |
Right Cover-01 |
| Cricket (Men) |
– |
Fast Bowler-01 M.O. Batsman-01 |
| Volleyball (Men) |
Setter-01 |
– |
| Volleyball (Women) |
– |
Setter-01 |
| Hockey (Men) |
– |
Mid Fielder-01 |
| Hockey (Women) |
– |
Forward-01 |
| Football (Men) |
– |
– |
| Weightlifting (Men) |
– |
61 Kg.-01 |
| Weightlifting (Women) |
– |
76 Kg.-01 |
| Swimming/Diving (Men) |
1500m Free Style-01 |
– |
| Basketball (Men) |
– |
All Rounder-01 |
| Basketball (Women) |
– |
All Rounder-01 |
| Boxing (Men) |
71 Kg.-01 |
– |
| Boxing (Women) |
– |
70 Kg.-01 |
| Game Name |
Level-1 Posts |
Total Posts |
| Athletics (Men) |
5000m Race-01 |
02 |
| Athletics (Women) |
10000m Race-01 |
02 |
| Wrestling (Men) |
70 & 65 Kg. Free Style-02 |
03 |
| Wrestling (Women) |
– |
01 |
| Handball (Men) |
Left Back-01 |
02 |
| Handball (Women) |
Goal Keeper-01 |
02 |
| Kabaddi (Men) |
Left Raider-01 |
02 |
| Kabaddi (Women) |
Left Raider-01 Right Corner-01 |
03 |
| Cricket (Men) |
Wicket Keeper-01 |
03 |
| Volleyball (Men) |
Center Blocker-01 |
02 |
| Volleyball (Women) |
Center Blocker-01 |
02 |
| Hockey (Men) |
Mid Fielder-01 |
02 |
| Hockey (Women) |
Goalkeeper-01 Mid Fielder-01 |
03 |
| Football (Men) |
Goalkeeper-01 Defence-02 Mid-01 Fwd-01 |
05 |
| Weightlifting (Men) |
109 Kg.-01 |
02 |
| Weightlifting (Women) |
55 Kg.-01 |
02 |
| Swimming/Diving (Men) |
Spring Board Diving-01 |
02 |
| Basketball (Men) |
Power Forward-01 Center-01 |
03 |
| Basketball (Women) |
Forward-01 |
02 |
| Boxing (Men) |
60 Kg.-01 |
02 |
| Boxing (Women) |
54 Kg.-01 |
02 |
The age limit for all posts is 18 to 25 years as of 01/01/2026. Candidates born between 02/01/2001 and 01/01/2008 can apply. No age relaxation is allowed for any category.
Exam Fee
| SC ST Ex-Servicemen PwBD Women Minorities EBC |
Rs. 250 |
| All other candidates |
Rs. 500 |
Essential Qualification
- Posts in Level-4/5 (GP 2400/2800)
- A university Degree or its equivalent.
- Posts in Level-2/3 (GP 1900/2000)
- Pass in 10+2 or its equivalent.
- OR 10th Grade pass plus ITI.
- OR 10th Grade pass plus Apprenticeship.
- Posts in Level-1 (GP 1800)
- 10th Grade pass or ITI.
- OR National Apprenticeship Certificate.
Selection Process
- The selection is based on sports trials.
- Assessment of sports achievements and education.
- Candidates must get 25 out of 40 marks in the trial to be FIT.
- Final merit list based on total marks out of 100.
How to Apply
- Go to the official NER website.
- Read the employment notice carefully.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload your scanned photo and signature.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Print the application form for your records.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date |
11/10/2025 10:00 AM |
| Application Last Date |
10/11/2025 06:00 PM |
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the age limit for NER Sports Quota recruitment?
- The age limit is 18 to 25 years as of January 1 2026. No relaxation is given.
- What is the application fee for general candidates?
- The application fee for general candidates is Rs. 500. Rs. 400 will be refunded if they appear for the trial.
