North Central Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell, is recruiting for talented and outstanding sports persons for various Group C posts. This recruitment is against the Sports Quota for the year 2024-25. The nature of the job is regular. A total of 46 vacancies are available for various sports disciplines including Cricket, Wrestling, Boxing, Weight Lifting, Badminton, Hockey, Table Tennis, Athletics, Kabaddi, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, and Football. The recruitment notification was released on 06/01/2025. The job location is Prayagraj-211001. Interested candidates can apply online from 08/01/2025 to 07/02/2025. Candidates from all over India are eligible to apply for these positions.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | North Central Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell |
| Post Name | Group C posts under Sports Quota |
| Advt No. | SQ 2024-25 |
| Nature of Job | Regular |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Vacancies | 46 |
| Salary | Rs. 5200- 20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1800 to 2800 |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Prayagraj |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
Post Details
| PB-I Rs. 5200- 20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- Revised Pay Scale after 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level -01 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Details | No. of vacancies |
| Cricket (Men/Women) | Catg. No. 01, Wicket Keeper (All Rounder) | 01 |
| Wrestling (Women) | Catg. No. 02, Batter (All Rounder) | 01 |
| Wrestling (Men) | Catg. No. 03, 72 Kg (Greco Roman) | 01 |
| Boxing (Men) | Catg. No. 04, 125 Kg (Free Style) | 01 |
| Boxing (Women) | Catg. No. 05, 54 Kg | 01 |
| Boxing ( ) | Catg No. 06, 70 Kg | 01 |
| Weight Lifting (Men) | Catg. No. 07, 73 Kg | 01 |
| Badminton (Women) | Catg. No. 08, Single | 01 |
| Hockey (Women) | Catg. No. 09, Forward | 01 |
| Table Tennis (Men) | Catg. No. 10, Player | 02 |
| Athletics (Men) | Catg. No. 11, Discuss Throw | 01 |
| Kabaddi (Men) | Catg. No. 12, Left Corner | 01 |
| Kabaddi (Men) | Catg. No. 13, Right Corner | 01 |
| Basketball (Men, Minimum Height above 6ft.) | Catg. No. 14, Forward | 01 |
| Basketball (Men, Minimum Height above 6ft.) | Catg. No. 15, Power Guard | 01 |
| Basketball (Men, Minimum Height above 6ft.) | Catg. No. 16, Attacker | 01 |
| Volleyball (Men) | Catg. No. 17 | 01 |
| Volleyball (Men) | Catg. No. 18, Center Blocker | 01 |
| Swimming (Men) | Catg. No. 19, 400M Individual Medley | 01 |
| Football (Men) | Catg. No. 20 | 02 |
| Football (Men) | Catg. No. 21, Defender | 01 |
| Football (Men) | Catg. No. 22, Side Back | 01 |
| Football (Men) | Catg. No. 23, Half Field, Forward | 01 |
| Total | 25 | |
| PB-I Rs. 5200- 20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 Revised Pay Scale after 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level - 02/03 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Details | No. of vacancies |
| Cricket (Men) | Catg. No. 24, Batsman | 01 |
| Cricket (Women) | Catg. No. 25, Batter | 01 |
| Gymnastics (Women) | Catg. No. 26, Player | 01 |
| Weight Lifting (Men) | Catg. No. 27, +87 Kg | 01 |
| Badminton (Men) | Catg. No. 28, Single | 01 |
| Athletics (Women) | Catg. No. 29, 5000 M | 01 |
| Athletics (Women) | Catg. No. 30, Hammer Throw | 01 |
| Hockey (Men) | Catg. No. 31, Forward | 01 |
| Hockey (Men) | Catg. No. 33, Fullback | 01 |
| Hockey (Women) | Catg. No. 32, Goalkeeper | 01 |
| Hockey (Women) | Catg. No. 34, Midfielder | 01 |
| Kabaddi (Men) | Catg. No. 35, All Rounder | 01 |
| Kabaddi (Men) | Catg. No. 36, Right Cover | 01 |
| Basketball (Men, Minimum Height above 6ft.) | Catg. No. 37, Shooting Guard | 01 |
| Wrestling (Men) | Catg. No. 38, 63 Kg (Greco Roman) | 01 |
| Wrestling (Men) | Catg. No. 39, 79 Kg (Free Style) | 01 |
| Total | 16 | |
| PB-I Rs. 5200- 20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2400/2800 (Revised Pay Scale after 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level - 04/05) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Details | No. of vacancies |
| Wrestling (Women) | Catg. No. 40, 76 Kg. (Free Style) | 01 |
| Weight Lifting (Men) | Catg. No. 41, +109 Kg. | 01 |
| Weight Lifting (Women) | Catg. No. 42, 86 Kg. | 01 |
| Power Lifting (Women) | Catg. No. 43, 57 Kg. | 01 |
| Lawn Tennis (Men) | Catg. No. 44, Player | 01 |
| Total | 05 | |
Age Eligibility
Candidates applying for all the posts must be between 18 to 25 years of age as on 01/01/2025. No age relaxation is permissible.
Exam Fee
| For all candidates (except those mentioned below) | Rs. 500 (Refundable Amount Rs. 400) |
| SC/ST/Ex- Servicemen/Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Women, Minorities and Economical Backward Classes | Rs. 250 (Refundable Amount Rs. 250) |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
| Pay Matrix Level – 01 Posts |
10th Pass/ITI or Equivalent. |
| Pay Matrix Level – 02/03 Posts |
Intermediate or Equivalent Examination passed from any Recognized Board. |
| Pay Matrix Level – 04/05 Posts |
Degree or its equivalent. Exam passed from recognized university/Institution. For Technical Posts candidate shall be passed Act Apprenticeship/ITI. The Certificate of Act Apprenticeship/ITI must be approved by SCVT/NCVT. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| 1 |
Trials and assessment of sports achievements etc. |
| 2 |
Only those who are found fit in trials will be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. |
| 3 |
The recruitment process will be finalized by the HQ office. |
| 4 |
Application/candidature of a candidate can be rejected at any stage if found false, and Railway will not communicate the reasons whatsoever. |
| 5 |
For posts where there is initial training prescribed, candidates have to qualify for the training before posting. |
How to Apply
- Visit the website of the RRC RRC Website.
- Click on the ONLINE FORM Link.
- Click on the New Registration link.
- Fill in the basic details viz. Name, Fathers name, Date of Birth, e-mail Address, and Mobile number etc.
- Follow the instructions and complete the registration process step-by-step for getting a Registration Number & Password.
- Login using the Registration Number and Password. Select the post.
- Fill up other details such as Educational Qualification etc. Depending upon the Educational Qualification of the candidate.
- Pay examination fee as applicable, online using Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking.
- Candidates are required to upload their scanned colour photograph (size 3.5cm x 3.5cm) in JPEG format 20 kb to 30 kb at the appropriate place on the website.
- Candidates are required to upload their Signature (in English or in Hindi) in JPEG format 10 kb to 15 kb at the appropriate place on the website.
- Login with Registration Number and Password in the link for UPLOAD and thereafter, upload the file/scanned filled.
- Upload the certificate in support of age proof in JPGE format of 150 DPI and the size of the file should be between 150 kb and 300 Kb.
- Upload the Sports Certificate in JPGE format of 150 DPI and the size of the file should be between 150 kb and 300 Kb.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST who want to avail the facility of free travel authority (second class Railway Pass) have to upload a scanned copy of their SC/ST certificates in the JPEG format. The size of the file should be between 100 kb and 200 Kb.
- Submit the application. Print out the acknowledgement for records.
- Even after final submission if a candidate wishes to make any modifications, he/she can do before the closing date or three days after final submitting whichever is earlier.
- To modify the application already submitted ONLINE, go to the ONLINE FORM link on the website.
- Click on the Modify Application link.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 08/01/2025 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 07/02/2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| RRC Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for the North Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2024-25?The last date to apply is 07/02/2025.
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How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?There are a total of 46 vacancies.
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What is the mode of application for this recruitment?The mode of application is online only.
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What is the age limit to apply for the posts?The age limit is 18-25 years as of 01/01/2025, with no relaxation.