SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the South Eastern Railway (Office of the Principal Chief Personnel Officer, Garden Reach, Kolkata) for recruitment of 54 sportspersons against the Sports Quota for 2026-27: 05 posts in Group C Level-4/5, 16 posts in Group C Level-2/3 and 33 posts in Group D Level-1. Online applications are accepted on www.rrcser.co.in from 31/10/2026 to 30/11/2026 (23:59 hrs). Age must be 18 to 25 years as on 01/01/2027 with no relaxation, and sports achievements must be earned on or after 01/04/2024.
Achievers in athletics, hockey, kabaddi, archery, cycling, volleyball and other disciplines get a railway career route through the SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026, with selection based on trials performance, certificate verification and medical fitness.
SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Railway | South Eastern Railway (SER), Kolkata |
| Recruitment | Sports Quota 2026-27 (Open Advertisement) |
| Total Posts | 54 |
| Level Split | Level-4/5: 05, Level-2/3: 16, Level-1: 33 |
| Apply Online | 31/10/2026 to 30/11/2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Age | 18 to 25 years as on 01/01/2027 (no relaxation) |
| Achievement Cut-off Date | On or after 01/04/2024 |
| Sports Trials | To be intimated on rrcser.co.in |
| Official Website | www.rrcser.co.in |
Level Wise Vacancies and Disciplines
- Level-4/5 (05 posts): Athletics men (200 mtrs, high jump), chess men, hockey women (forward), table tennis women.
- Level-2/3 (16 posts): Athletics men (200 mtrs, high jump, 20 km race walk, cross country), archery men and women (compound), body building men 65 kg, bridge men, cycling men (road race, pursuit, points race), gymnastics women, hockey women forward, hockey men defender, rifle shooting women 3-position.
- Level-1 (33 posts): Ball badminton men, cricket men (middle order batsman, fast bowler), football men, golf men, kabaddi women and men, kho kho men, volleyball women and men, water polo men, weight lifting men (65 kg, 71 kg).
Playing-position wise seats of the SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 are printed in the notification tables, so applicants must match their exact position or event before applying.
Educational Qualification by Level
| Level | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level-4/5 | University degree or equivalent |
| Level-2/3 | Class 12 pass, or Matric plus Act Apprenticeship course, or Class 10 plus ITI/NAC from NCVT |
| Level-1 | Class 10 pass or ITI or equivalent or NAC from NCVT |
Age Limit and Sports Norms
Age must be between 18 and 25 years as on 01/01/2027, meaning date of birth not earlier than 02/01/2002 and not later than 01/01/2009, with no age relaxation permissible in the SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. Sports achievements must be earned on or after 01/04/2024, and only the concluding day of the championship or event is considered for this purpose, as per Para 3.2 and 3.3 norms of the notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Women / Minorities / EBC | Rs. 250 |
Of this, Rs. 400 (UR/OBC) or Rs. 250 (others) is refunded to candidates who actually appear in the sports trials of the SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. Payment is online only.
Selection Process and Marks
- Sports Trials: Assessment of game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observation.
- Certificate Verification: Sports and educational certificates checked.
- Medical Examination: As per railway fitness standards.
| Attribute | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Recognised sports achievement as per norms | 50 |
| Game skill, fitness and coach’s observation in trial (minimum 25) | 40 |
| Educational qualification | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Minimum qualifying marks out of 100 are 70 for Level-4/5, 65 for Level-2/3 and 60 for Level-1 in the SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.
How to Apply
- Open www.rrcser.co.in and click the Online/E-Application for Sports Quota (OA) 2026-27 link.
- Complete new registration with name, father’s name, date of birth, community, email and mobile number.
- Log in with the registration number and password sent to your email and mobile.
- Fill the form, enter refund details if applicable, and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and self-attested certificates of date of birth, education, caste, income and sports achievements.
- Pay the fee online and take a printout of the submitted application of the SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 26/10/2026 |
| Online Applications Open | 31/10/2026 |
| Online Applications Close | 30/11/2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Sports Trials | To be intimated on rrcser.co.in |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| RRC SER Official Website | http://www.rrcser.co.in/ |
| Official Notification | Download |
FAQs
1. How many posts are there in the SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Fifty-four sportsperson posts: 05 in Level-4/5, 16 in Level-2/3 and 33 in Level-1.
2. What is the age limit?
18 to 25 years as on 01/01/2027 with no relaxation; birth between 02/01/2002 and 01/01/2009.
3. Which achievements are valid?
Achievements earned on or after 01/04/2024 as per the sports norms of Para 3.2 and 3.3.
4. What is the selection process?
Sports trials, certificate verification and medical examination, scored out of 100 with level-wise qualifying marks.
5. Is the fee refunded?
Rs. 400 or Rs. 250 is refunded to candidates who actually appear in the trials.
6. When are the trials?
Dates will be intimated through www.rrcser.co.in after the application window of the SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 closes.
Conclusion
The SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 offers 54 dedicated railway posts to achieving sportspersons across three pay level groups, with a transparent 100-mark trial-based selection. Match your discipline and playing position carefully, apply on rrcser.co.in before 30 November 2026, and keep achievement certificates dated on or after 01 April 2024 ready for verification. Follow gccjobinfo.com for trial dates and selection updates of the SER Sports Quota Recruitment 2026.