Railway Recruitment Board — Ministry of Railways
| Application Start | 25 Jul 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Interview Date | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Post Name | Sportsperson |
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| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Qualification | 10th pass, 12th pass, or ITI/NAC in relevant trades. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years as on 01 January 2027. |
| Salary | Level-2 (GP 1900) and Level-1 (GP 1800) as per RS(RP) Rules, 2016. |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 for General/OBC; Rs. 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC via IPO/DD. |
| Selection Process | Assessment based on Sports Trials (40 marks), Sports Achievements (50 marks), and Educational Qualification (10 marks). |
The Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Bangalore, a production unit under the Ministry of Railways, has released an official notification (No. RWF/RC-101/996) to recruit 15 skilled sportspersons under the Sports Quota for the 2026-27 session. This recruitment is conducted through an open advertisement process.
| Level | Disciplines | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Level-2 (GP 1900) | Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket, Hockey | 10 |
| Level-1 (GP 1800) | Hockey, Football, Kabaddi | 5 |
Interested candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format through offline mode. Applications must be sent via post or dropped in the designated box at the Personnel Department, RWF, Yelahanka, Bangalore.
No, there is no upper or lower age relaxation permitted for this specific recruitment drive.
Selection is based on a performance evaluation involving a 40-mark trial, 50-mark sports achievement assessment, and 10 marks for educational qualifications.
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