South Eastern Railway invites applications for 54 sports quota posts, last date November 30

South Eastern Railway has invited online applications for 54 vacancies under the sports quota. The recruitment covers Group C and Group D level posts, and sportspersons from different disciplines can apply.

The application process will begin on October 31, 2026 and run until November 30, 2026. Interested candidates can fill in the form on the railway's official website, www.rrcser.co.in.

Educational requirements vary with the level of the post, and candidates must meet both the academic qualification and the minimum sporting standard. For Group C level posts, a degree from a recognised university is required. For the other Group C posts, candidates must have passed Class 12, or Class 10 along with an ITI course. For Group D Level 1 posts, candidates need to have passed Class 10 and hold either an ITI or a National Apprenticeship Certificate from the NCVT.

Candidates must be at least 18 and at most 25 years old on January 1, 2027, meaning they should have been born between January 2, 2002 and January 1, 2009. The Class 10 marksheet or birth certificate must be submitted as proof of age.

General and OBC male candidates will have to pay a fee of Rs 500. For SC, ST, women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other listed categories, the fee is Rs 250. After appearing for the trials, general and OBC candidates will be refunded Rs 400, while SC, ST and other candidates will get the full Rs 250 back.

No posts in this recruitment are reserved for the SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories. Candidates will be selected entirely on merit.

Since recruitment is under the sports quota, a valid sports certificate is mandatory. According to the notification, the candidate's sporting achievement must be dated April 1, 2024 or later. Those applying for Levels 4 and 5 must have represented the country at the Olympics or won a medal at certain international competitions. For Levels 2 and 3, participation in international competitions is required, along with performance in the National Championship, National Games or Inter-University Championship. Level 1 candidates must have participated in specified international and national competitions.

To apply online, go to www.rrcser.co.in and click the link for 'Sports Quota Open Advertisement 2026-27'. Then click 'New Registration' and register. Fill in your name, date of birth, mobile number, email and other required details, followed by your educational details and a record of your sporting performance. Upload the requested photograph, signature and sports certificate. Finally, pay the fee, check the form carefully and submit it.