East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The East Coast Railway(ECoR) has officially released the Sports Quota Recruitment Notification 2026 for the engagement of outstanding sportspersons against Sports Quota(Open Advertisement) for the year 2025 – 26. This reclamation drive is conducted by the Office of the Principal Chief Personnel Officer, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar, inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens with proven sports achievements.
Interested & eligible campaigners can apply for Level- 1, Level- 2, and position- 3 posts by submitting the specified application form within the given timeline.
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East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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Notification Release Date: 10 January 2026
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Last Date to Apply: 09 February 2026 (up to 6:00 PM)
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For Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep Residents: 24 February 2026
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Recruitment Year: 2025–26
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 05 vacancies have been notified under different sports disciplines at Railway Headquarters (HQ).
| Pay Level | Discipline | Category | Event / Weight Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level-2 / Level-3 | Athletics | Men | 100 m Run | 1 |
| Level-2 / Level-3 | Weightlifting | Men | 65 kg | 1 |
| Level-2 / Level-3 | Weightlifting | Women | 53 kg | 1 |
| Level-1 | Archery | Men | Compound | 1 |
| Level-1 | Weightlifting | Women | 48 kg | 1 |
| Total | 05 |
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East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
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Candidate must be an Indian citizen
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age: 25 Years
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No age relaxation for any category
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Sports Achievement Eligibility
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Candidate must be an active sportsperson
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Sports achievements must be on or after 01 April 2023
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Championships should be conducted under recognized International / National / State Federations and approved by Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB)
Minimum Sports Norms
For Level-2 / Level-3 (GP ₹1900 / ₹2000)
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Represented India in Category-B events, OR
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Secured 3rd position in Category-C events, OR
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3rd position in Senior / Junior / Youth National Championships, OR
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Medal in National Games / Inter-University / Federation Cup
For Level-1 (GP ₹1800)
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Represented India in Category-C events, OR
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3rd position in Federation Cup, OR
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Represented State with required ranking in Senior Nationals
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East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Recognized Junior National Championships
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Archery (Men): Under-19 Junior National
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Athletics (Men/Women): Under-20 Junior National
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Weightlifting (Men/Women): Under-20 Junior National
Old weight categories will be mapped to new weight categories as per notification guidelines.
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
For Level-2 / Level-3 Posts
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12th Pass (+2) or equivalent
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OR Matriculation + ITI
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OR Matriculation with prescribed Railway training
For Level-1 Posts
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10th Pass or ITI
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OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)
Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General / OBC | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after trial) |
| SC / ST / Women / PWD / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 (Full refund after trial) |
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Fee must be paid via Demand Draft or Indian Postal Order
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Payable to Principal Financial Adviser, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
East Coast Railway Sports Quota 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
Distribution of Marks (Total: 100)
| Criteria | Marks |
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| Sports Achievement | 50 |
| Trial Performance & Fitness | 40 |
| Educational Qualification | 10 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
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Level-2 / Level-3: 65 Marks
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Level-1: 60 Marks
Candidates must score minimum 25 marks in trials to be declared FIT.
How to Apply for East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
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Download notification and application form from the official website
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Fill the form in own handwriting (English or Hindi only)
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Attach photographs, certificates, and required documents
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Mention clearly the sports discipline, event, and category
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Send application via Speed Post / Ordinary Post or drop in the Drop Box
Application Address:
Dy. Chief Personnel Officer (Rectt.)
2nd Floor, South Block, Rail Sadan,
Mancheswar, Chandrasekharpur,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751017
Notification PDF: Click Here
Official Website: Click Here
Application Form: Click here
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East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Medical Examination & Service Conditions
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Final selection subject to medical fitness
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Selected candidates must sign a 5-year service bond
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Posting may be anywhere under East Coast Railway
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No TA/DA will be provided for trials
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
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No reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS
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Recruitment is purely merit-based
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Candidates should beware of fake agents or middlemen
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All updates will be published on the official ECoR website
The East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for talented sportspersons to secure a prestigious government job while continuing their sports career. Eligible persons are advised to carefully read the notification, ensure eligibility, & submit their applications well before the deadline.