The Eastern Railway (ER), one of the 18 zones
of the Indian Railways with headquarters in Kolkata, has announced a
significant recruitment drive for Group-C and Group-D positions under the Sports
Quota. This opportunity, detailed under Vacancy Circular No:
RRC/ER/Sports Quota/(Open Advertisement)/ 2025-26, features 50 total
vacancies.
Eligible candidates who meet the educational
and sports eligibility criteria are advised to apply online soon, as the
application window closes on 9th October 2025.
Eastern
Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025: Overview
Detail |
Information |
Organization |
Eastern
Railway (ER) |
Recruitment
Quota |
Sports
Quota (Open Advertisement) |
Total
Vacancies |
50
Posts |
Posts
Offered |
Group-C,
Group-D Posts |
Advertisement
No. |
RRC/ER/Sports
Quota/(Open Advertisement)/ 2025-26 |
Starting
Date to Apply |
10th
September 2025 at 10.00 hrs |
Last
Date to Apply |
9th
October 2025 |
Application
Mode |
Online |
Job
Location |
West
Bengal (Specifically, 56, C. R. Avenue, Kolkata) |
Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025, Detailed Vacancy Breakdown and Salary Structure
A total of 50 posts are being recruited
across various pay levels under Group C and Group D. The overall pay scale
ranges from INR 5200-20200 Per Month.
Post
Level (7th CPC) |
Total
Vacancy |
Grade
Pay (6th CPC) |
Group ‘C’,
Level-4/Level-5 |
05 |
Rs.
2400/2800 |
Group ‘C’
Level-2/Level-3 |
12 |
Rs.
1900/2000 |
Erstwhile
Group ‘D’ Level-1 |
33 |
Rs. 1800/ |
Total |
50 |
Eligibility
Criteria: Education and Age Limit
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification
required depends on the specific post level applied for:
- Level 4/5: Candidates must have passed a Graduation or its
equivalent examination in any discipline from a government-recognized
University/Institution.
- Level 2/3: Candidates must have passed Class 12th (10+2 stage)
or its equivalent examination from a Govt. recognized
Board/Council/Institutions.
- Alternatively, candidates can apply if they have passed Matriculation
from a recognized Board, plus completed an Act Apprenticeship,
OR passed Class 10th plus an ITI passed,
OR possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)
granted by NCVT.
- Level 1 (Erstwhile Group D): Candidates must have passed Class 10th
or its equivalent examination, OR ITI passed, OR possess
a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by
NCVT.
Age Limit
Candidates interested in applying must adhere
to the age limits specified:
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years.
- Maximum Age Limit: 25 Years.
- The date for reckoning age is 01.01.2026.
Note that no age relaxation (Upper or Lower) is
permissible for this recruitment.
Application
Process and Fee Details
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online by
visiting the website of RRC/ER.
1. Candidates are required to go to the link provided for
filling the ON-LINE application through the website www.rrcer.org.
2. Candidates must carefully fill up the personal
details/BIO-DATA.
3. The complete information regarding this job, including
the link to the official document, is provided online. Candidates are advised
to go through the official notification thoroughly before applying.
Application Fee
The application fee is structured based on
the category of the applicant:
- For UR-Male, OBC-Male, EWS-Male: Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred
Only).
- There is a provision for refunding Rs.
400/- (after deducting bank charges) to those who are found
eligible as per the notification and actually appear in the Field
Trial.
- For candidates belonging to SC, ST, Women,
Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes: Rs. 250/-.
Selection Process
Selection will be done based on a
test/interview. The notification mentions that the Field Trial date would
tentatively be in the month of December/January 2025 onwards.
Important
Dates
Event |
Date |
Date of
Publication of Notification on website |
03-09-2025
(Published on: 6th September 2025) |
Starting
Date for Applying Online |
10th
September 2025 |
Last Date
for Application Online |
9th
October 2025 |
Tentative
period of Field Trial |
December/January
2025 onwards |
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
How
many vacancies are there in the Eastern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025?
There are 50 vacancies in
total for Group C and Group D Posts.
What
is the Pay Scale for the Group-C and Group-D Posts?
The pay scale is INR 5200-20200
per month.
What
is the last date to apply online?
The last date to apply for this recruitment
is 9th October 2025.
What
is the maximum age limit for this recruitment?
The maximum age limit to apply for the RRC
Eastern Railway Group C, Group D 2025 is 25 Years.
Where
will the selected candidates be placed?
The selected candidate will typically be
placed in West Bengal, specifically at the location 56, C. R.
Avenue.
What
are the minimum educational qualifications?
Candidates need to have passed Any Graduate,
ITI, 12th, or 10th, depending on the specific Level (4/5, 2/3, or 1) they are
applying for.
Important
Links and Resources
Resource |
Link/Action |
Official
Website (Eastern Railway) |
|
Apply
Online Link |
Go to the
RRC/ER website ( |
Download
Official Notification |
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