The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) has released an official notification inviting applications of sportspersons for recruitment in Eastern Railway under the sports quota.
Interested candidates can check their eligibility to apply on the official website of RRC/ER, link - www.rrcer.org. The application process is valid from November 15 to December 14, 2024.
RRC Recruitment Details
Total Vacancy: 60 Posts
Archery: 1 Post
Athletics: 3 Posts
Boxing: 1 Post
Shooting: 2 Posts
Aquatic Water Polo: 4 Posts
Basketball: 2 Posts
Cross Country: 2 Posts
Football: 11 Posts
Hockey: 9 Posts
Kabaddi: 2 Posts
Powerlifting: 3 Posts
Volleyball: 2 Posts
Weightlifting: 6 Posts
Aquatic Diving: 2 Posts
Aquatic Swimming: 1 Post
Cricket: 5 Posts
Cycling: 2 Posts
Gymnastics: 2 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
The minimum educational qualification required for posts in Level 1 is matriculation or ITI or equivalent or NAC granted by NCVT. Aspirants applying for Level 2/3 are required to possess a 12th-grade degree or equivalent examination or passed matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for technical categories or passed matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT for technical categories. However, for Level 4/5, candidates are required to possess a post-graduation degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised institute or university.
Age Limit
The age limit for applying for the posts under the sports quota is between 18 years and 25 years. The date for determining age eligibility will be January 1, 2025, and no relaxation in age, either upper or lower, will be allowed.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay an amount of Rs 500 to apply, of which 400 will refunded deducting bank charges on appearing in the trials. However, aspirants belonging to the reserved categories are required to pay an amount of Rs 250. The amount of Rs 250 will be refunded after the deduction of bank charges appearing in the trials.
Candidates can refer to the official notification for more details.