Central Railway Recruitment 2026 — 59 Sports Quota + 12 Scouts & Guides Posts
Introduction
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Central Railway, Ministry of Railways, Government of India has released two separate indicative notifications for the year 2026-27. The first is for eligible sports persons under Sports Quota (Employment Notice No. RRC/CR/01/2026), and the second is for Scouts and Guides Quota candidates (Employment Notice No. RRC/CR/S&G/02/2026).
Both recruitments are for Group C and Group D posts across various disciplines under Central Railway. Applications must be submitted online only through the official website www.rrccr.com.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website for the detailed notification, as the indicative notice provides only basic information.
NOTIFICATION 1 — Sports Quota Recruitment
Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway |
| Employment Notice No. | RRC/CR/01/2026 |
| Post Type | Group C and Group D (Sports Quota) |
| Total Vacancies | 59 |
| Quota | Sports Quota — Citizens of India (Sports Persons) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.rrccr.com |
| Application Opens | 15 July 2026 at 10:00 hrs |
| Last Date | 14 August 2026 at 18:00 hrs |
Not available in this notification: Qualification, age limit, salary, sports disciplines, selection process — refer to detailed notification at rrccr.com from 15 July 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Level | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Level 5/4 | 05 |
| Level 3/2 | 16 |
| Level 1 | 38 |
| Total | 59 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
Category: Only eligible sports persons are invited to apply under the Sports Quota.
Educational qualification, age limit, and sports discipline requirements are not stated in this indicative notification. Refer to the detailed notification at www.rrccr.com available from 15 July 2026.
Important Dates — Sports Quota
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 15 July 2026 at 10:00 hrs |
| Application Closes | 14 August 2026 at 18:00 hrs |
NOTIFICATION 2 — Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment
Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway |
| Employment Notice No. | RRC/CR/S&G/02/2026 |
| Post Type | Group C and Group D (Scouts & Guides Quota) |
| Total Vacancies | 12 |
| Quota | Scouts & Guides Quota |
| Pay Band | ₹5,200–20,200 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.rrccr.com |
| Application Opens | 13 July 2026 at 10:00 hrs |
| Last Date | 12 August 2026 at 18:00 hrs |
Not available in this notification: Educational qualification, age limit, selection process.
Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. | Level / Grade Pay | Pay Band | Quota | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level-2 / Gr. C (1900) | ₹5,200–20,200 | 02 | Anywhere on Central Railway |
| 2 | Level-1 / Gr. D (1800) | ₹5,200–20,200 | 10 | 02 posts each at BB-Mumbai, BSL-Bhusawal, NGP-Nagpur, SUR-Solapur, PA-Pune Division |
Important Dates — Scouts & Guides Quota
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 13 July 2026 at 10:00 hrs |
| Application Closes | 12 August 2026 at 18:00 hrs |
How to Apply (Both Notifications)
- Visit the official website: www.rrccr.com
- Look for the relevant employment notice — RRC/CR/01/2026 (Sports Quota) or RRC/CR/S&G/02/2026 (Scouts & Guides Quota).
- Read the detailed notification carefully before filling the form.
- Register and complete the online application form.
- Upload required documents as specified in the detailed notification.
- Pay application fee (if applicable) as per your category.
- Submit and save the confirmation page.
Important Instructions
- Applications are accepted in online mode only — no offline applications.
- Detailed notification for Sports Quota will be available on rrccr.com from 15 July 2026.
- Detailed notification for Scouts & Guides Quota was available from 11 July 2026.
- These are indicative notifications only — all complete eligibility, fee, and selection details are in the detailed notification.
- Candidates must be citizens of India to apply for Sports Quota posts.
- Do not rely on third-party websites — always refer to www.rrccr.com only.
Official Website
🌐 www.rrccr.com
CPM Conversion's Office Building, P. D'Mello Road, Wadibunder, Mumbai – 400 010
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is RRC/CR/01/2026?
It is the Employment Notice issued by Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway for 59 posts under Sports Quota for the year 2026-27.
Q2. How many total posts are available?
59 posts under Sports Quota (RRC/CR/01/2026) and 12 posts under Scouts & Guides Quota (RRC/CR/S&G/02/2026).
Q3. Who can apply for Sports Quota posts?
Eligible sports persons who are citizens of India can apply. Complete eligibility details are in the detailed notification at rrccr.com.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for Sports Quota?
14 August 2026 at 18:00 hrs.
Q5. What is the last date to apply for Scouts & Guides Quota?
12 August 2026 at 18:00 hrs.
Q6. Where do I apply?
Online only at www.rrccr.com.
Q7. What are the pay levels for Sports Quota posts?
Level 5/4 (5 posts), Level 3/2 (16 posts), and Level 1 (38 posts).
Q8. Where are the Scouts & Guides Quota Level-1 posts located?
2 posts each at BB-Mumbai, BSL-Bhusawal, NGP-Nagpur, SUR-Solapur, and PA-Pune Division.
Disclaimer
Information in this article is based on the official indicative recruitment notifications (RRC/CR/01/2026 and RRC/CR/S&G/02/2026) issued by Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway. Candidates are advised to verify all details on the official website before applying.
✅ Verification Status
Verified directly against the official indicative notifications issued by Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, as visible in the uploaded Employment News clipping (EN 15/21 and EN 15/22).
Verified on: 13 July 2026
