South Eastern Railway Group C & D Jobs 2026: The South Eastern Railway (SER), Kolkata, has released an official notification inviting online applications from eligible sportspersons for recruitment under the Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for 2025-26. The recruitment will be conducted for Group-C (Level-2 to Level-5) and Group-D (Level-1) posts across various sports disciplines.
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South Eastern Railway Group C & D Jobs 2026-Important Dates (Sports Quota)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Opening of Online Application | 10 January 2026 |
| Closing of Online Application | 09 February 2026 |
| Date of Sports Trials | To be notified on website |
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 Vacancy Details — Total 54 Posts
Group-C Level-4 / Level-5 — 05 Posts
Sports: Badminton, Athletics, Hockey (Women – Forward)
Group-C Level-2 / Level-3 — 16 Posts
Sports include Athletics, Hockey, Cycling, Chess, Archery, Rifle Shooting, Swimming, Water Polo etc.
Group-D Level-1 — 33 Posts
Sports include Hockey, Swimming, Diving, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Football, Cricket, Kho-Kho, Golf, Tennis etc.
Posts will be allotted in any unit of South Eastern Railway as per requirement.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
Minimum — 18 years
Maximum — 25 years
Date of Birth must be between 02-01-2001 and 01-01-2008
No age relaxation applies for any category
South Eastern Railway Group C & D Jobs 2026-Educational Qualification
| Post Level | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level-4 / Level-5 | Graduate Degree |
| Level-2 / Level-3 | 12th Pass |
| Level-1 | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC |
Qualification must be from a recognized board/university.
Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 Sports Eligibility Criteria
- Achievements must be on or after 01.04.2023
- Only championships recognized by National / International Federations & MoYAS will be considered
- Performance in National & International level events required as per post level
Separate eligibility rules apply for:
- Athletics
- Hockey
- Badminton
- Chess
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Archery
- Rifle Shooting
- Cricket, etc.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 Salary
| Post Category | Pay Level | Old Grade Pay | Approx Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group-C | Level-4 / 5 | ₹2400 / ₹2800 | ₹45,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Group-C | Level-2 / 3 | ₹1900 / ₹2000 | ₹28,000 – ₹40,000 |
| Group-D | Level-1 | ₹1800 | ₹23,000 – ₹28,000 |
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South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Sports Achievements | 50 |
| Performance in Trials | 40 (min 25 to qualify) |
| Educational Qualification | 10 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Minimum qualifying marks:
- Level-4/5 → 70
- Level-2/3 → 65
- Level-1 → 60
Candidates must also pass medical fitness.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 How to Apply Online
Visit www.rrcser.co.in
Click Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26
Register with email & mobile number
Fill personal and sports details
Upload documents
Pay the examination fee
Submit form & take printout.
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 Documents Required (Upload Online)
Photograph & signature with LTI
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / DL / Voter ID)
Educational certificates
Sports certificates (from 01.04.2023 onwards)
Date of Birth proof (10th certificate)
Category certificates (if applicable)
Income / Minority declaration (where applicable)
South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 Examination Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Women / PWD / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 |
Refund:
₹400 refunded to UR/OBC after appearing in trials
₹250 refunded to Reserved categories after trials
Payment mode: Online only
South Eastern Railway Group C & D Jobs 2026 Important Notes
- Posting can be anywhere in SER jurisdiction
- Service bond of 5 years may apply
- No TA/DA provided for trial participation
- Fake agents / intermediaries are strictly warned
- Recruitment is purely merit-based
The South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025-26 is a great opportunity for talented sportspersons to build a career in the Indian Railways while continuing their sports journey. Eligible candidates should submit their online application before 09 February 2026.