Western Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell Recruitment 2025 job opportunity

Western Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell Recruitment 2025

Western Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Group C, Group D. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Fri Aug 29 2025

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Western Railway Recruitment 2025-26 (Sports Quota)

Employment Notice No. RRC/WR/01/2025 dated 29-07-2025

Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Western Railway (Railway Recruitment Cell – RRC/WR) invites ONLINE applications from eligible Indian sportspersons for filling up 21 posts of Group ‘C’ and 43 posts of Group ‘D’ under Sports Quota for the year 2025-26 over Western Railway.

Organization Details

  • Organization Name (English): Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Western Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC/WR)
  • Organization Name (Hindi): भारत सरकार, रेल मंत्रालय, पश्चिम रेलवे, रेलवे भर्ती प्रकोष्ठ (आरआरसी/डब्ल्यूआर)
  • Address: Parcel Depot, Alibhai Premji Road, Grant Road (East), Mumbai – 400007, Maharashtra, India

Important Dates

Notification Date 29-07-2025
Opening Date and Time for Online Application 30-07-2025 at 10:00 hrs
Closing Date and Time for Online Application 29-08-2025 at 18:00 hrs

Vacancies and Designations

Level 5/4 (Group C)

Discipline Event/Proficiency/Weight Category Posts
Cricket (Men) Opening Batsman, Fast Bowler, Spinner, All Rounder Spin, Fast Bowler All Rounder 1
Cricket (Women) Batswomen, All Rounder, Spin Bowler 1
Kabaddi (Men) Left Corner, Right Corner, All Rounder 1
Kabaddi (Women) Left Raider cum Left Cover, Left Raider, Right Cover cum Right Corner 1
Wrestling (Men) Free Style - 61Kg, 79Kg, 125Kg 1

Total Posts: 5

Level 3/2 (Group C)

Discipline Event/Position/Weight Category/Proficiency Posts
Basketball (Men) Shooting Guard, Center (Post player) 2
Cricket (Men) Opening Batsman, Fast Bowler, Spinner, All Rounder Spin, Fast Bowler All Rounder 2
Cricket (Women) Batswomen, All Rounder, Spin Bowler 2
Handball (Men) Left Back, Centre Back, Right Wing, Goal Keeper 2
Kabaddi (Men) Left Corner, Right Corner, All Rounder 1
Kabaddi (Women) Left Raider cum Left Cover, Left Raider, Right Cover cum Right Corner 1
Powerlifting (Men) 66 Kg, 83 Kg, 93 Kg, 120 Kg, Above 120 Kg 2
Table Tennis (Women) Singles, Doubles, Team 1
Wrestling (Women) Free Style - 55 Kg, 68 Kg, 72 Kg 1
Wrestling (Men) Free Style - 61 Kg, 79 Kg, 125 Kg 1
Weightlifting (Women) 59 Kg, 64 Kg, 71 Kg (new weight categories: 58 Kg, 63 Kg, 77 Kg) 1

Total Posts: 16

Level 1 (Group D)

Total Posts: 43 across Athletics, Basketball, Bodybuilding, Cycling, Gymnastics, Football, Hockey, Handball, Kho-Kho, Powerlifting, Volleyball, Swimming, Water Polo, Weightlifting. (Details are given in the official notification PDF.)

Eligibility Conditions

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 25 years (as on 01-01-2026)
  • Eligible Birth Dates: Between 02-01-2001 and 01-01-2008 (inclusive)

Educational Qualification

Level Qualification
Level 5/4 Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University
Level 3/2 12th pass OR Matriculation + ITI / Apprenticeship / Diploma
Level 1 10th pass OR ITI OR Diploma OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)

Sports Achievements

Only sportspersons with achievements acquired between 01-04-2023 and the date of notification are eligible. Specific norms differ for each level and discipline (Olympic participation, National Championships, Commonwealth/Asian Games achievements, etc.). Refer to the notification for complete details.

Application Fee

  • General Candidates: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable if appeared in trials)
  • SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250 (fully refundable if appeared in trials)

Payment to be made online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.

Selection Process

Description Maximum Marks
Assessment of Recognized Sports Achievements 50
Game Skill, Physical Fitness, and Coach’s Observation during Trials 40
Educational Qualification 10
Total 100
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks for Level 5/4: 70
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks for Level 3/2: 65
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks for Level 1: 60

Application Process

Apply ONLINE only via the official RRC-WR website. Aadhaar details are required at the time of registration. No hardcopy submission is required; however, candidates must take a printout of their application for trials. Separate applications (with fees) are required for each discipline or pay level if applying for multiple posts.

Other Important Instructions

  • Candidates must bring original documents, Aadhaar card, photographs, and their own sports kit for trials.
  • Trials may last 2-3 days; no TA/DA provided. Accommodation must be arranged by candidates.
  • Selected candidates must sign a 5-year service bond.
  • Selection is subject to medical fitness and document verification.
  • No reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD under Sports Quota.
  • Recruitment is purely on merit and sports performance basis.

Contact Information

Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway
Parcel Depot, Alibhai Premji Road, Grant Road (East), Mumbai – 400007

Helpline Number: 022-6764-3649

Email: wr_sports@rrc-wr.com

Official Links

Important Advisory

Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway has not appointed any Agent or Coaching Centres for this recruitment. Beware of touts and racketeers. Giving and taking bribes is a punishable offence. Follow only the official website of RRC-WR.

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