Western Railway invites ONLINE applications from the eligible sports persons who are citizens of India, for filling up 21 posts of group ‘C’ and 43 (erstwhile Group ‘D’) posts of group ‘D’ of the Sports Quota (as in item 2) for the year 2023-24 over Western Railway. This online facility will be available in the Official website @ https://www.rrc-wr.com/ from 10.11.2023 to 09.12.2023.
Western Railway Recruitment 2023 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: | Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway |
| Notification No: | RRC/WR/02/2023 (Sports Quota) dated 30.10.2023 |
| Job Category: | Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: | Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: | 64 Sports Person Posts |
| Place of Posting: | Mumbai |
| Starting Date: | 10.11.2023 |
| Last Date: | 09.12.2023 |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.rrc-wr.com/ |
Latest Western Railway Vacancy Details:
Western Railway Invites Applications for the Following Posts
| SI No | Name of Posts | No. of Posts |
| 1. | Level 5/4 (7th PC) | 05 |
| 2. | level 3/2 (7th PC) | 16 |
| 3. | Level 1 (7th PC) | 43 |
| Total | 64 |
BREAK-UP OF POSTS – DISCIPLINE WISE
(A) Level 5/4 (7th PC)
(B) level 3/2 (7th PC)
( C) Level 1 (7th PC)
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification: (As on)
| 1. Level 5/4 (7th PC) – Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University. |
| 2. level 3/2 (7th PC) – Passed 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination. Educational Qualification must be from a Recognized Institution. OR Passed Matriculation from recognized Board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. OR Passed Matriculation from recognized Board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT. |
| 3. Level 1 (7th PC) – Passed 10th or its equivalent examination. OR ITI OR Equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT Educational Qualification must be from a Recognized Institution |
| Note: (I) Persons if appointed to the category of Clerk-cum-Typist should acquire Typing proficiency Test of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within a period of four years from the date of appointment and till such time their appointments to this category will be provisional. (II) Candidates possessing higher qualification should produce relevant certificate at the time of trial. |
Sports Achievements:
a) Only those sportspersons who have acquired the following sports achievement eligibility norms in the championship after 01/04/2021 and are active, will be eligible to apply for appointment against above posts under Sports Quota.
b) For validity of sports achievement, concluding day of the championship/event shall be taken into account.
c) The specific position played in the particular discipline, if applicable should be mentioned in the ONLINE Application without fail.
Minimum Sports Norms required:
Level 5/4
(A) Represented the Country in Olympic Games (Senior Category)
OR
(B) At least 3rd Position in the World Cup (Junior/ Youth/Senior Category)/ World Championships (Junior/Senior Category)/ Asian Games (Senior Category) / Commonwealth Games (Senior Category)/Youth Olympics/Champions Trophy (Hockey) OR Thomas/Uber Cup (Badminton)
Level 3/2:
(A) Represented the Country in the World Cup (Junior/ Youth/Senior Category)/ World Championships (Junior/Senior Category)/ Asian Games (Senior Category) / Commonwealth Games (Senior Category)/Youth Olympics/Champions Trophy (Hockey) OR Thomas/Uber Cup (Badminton)
OR
(B) At least 3rd position in the Commonwealth Championship (Junior/Senior Category / Asian Championship/Asia Cup (Junior/Senior Category)/South Asian Federation Games (Senior Category )/ USIC (World Railways) Championship (Senior Category ) /World University Games
OR
(C) At least 3″ Position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships
OR
(D) At least 3rd position in National Games organized under aegis of Indian Olympic Association OR
(E) At least 3″ position in All India Inter University Championship organized under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities
OR
(F) 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior category).
Level 1:
(A) Represented in Commonwealth Championship (Junior/Senior) OR Asian Championship/Asia Cup (Junior/Senior) OR South Asian Federation Games (senior) or USIC (World Railways) Championship (Senior Category)
OR
World University Games. Or Alteast 3ed position in Federation Cup Championships (senior)
OR
Represented a State or Equivalent with atleast 8th position in Senior National Championships only.
Age Limit:
| Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 01/01/2024. Candidates born between 01/01/1999 and 01/01/2006 (both days inclusive) should only apply. |
Candidates Relaxation in Upper Age limit will be provided as per Govt. Rules. Go through Western Railway official Notification 2023 for more reference
Selection Process:
All eligible candidates will be called for trial and after trial, only the FIT candidates (securing 25 or more, out of 40 marks for Game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observations during trial) shall be assessed for next stage of recruitment. Candidates declared NOT FIT by the Trial Committee will not be assessed further by the Recruitment Committee.
Application Fee:
| For all candidates except those mentioned in sub-Para (ii) below: Rs. 500/- (Rs. Five Hundred Only), with a provision of refunding Rs 400/- (Rs Four Hundred Only) to those who are found eligible as per notification and actually appeared in the Trial, after deducting bank charges |
| For candidates belonging to SC/ST/ Ex-Servicemen/ Persons with Disability/ Women/Minorities* and Economic Backward Class**: Rs. 250/- (Rs. Two Hundred Fifty Only) with a provision of refunding the same to those who are found eligible as per notification and actually appeared in the Trial, after deducting bank charges. Candidates in this category should check their eligibility thoroughly before applying. |
| The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking etc. by providing required details information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates. |
How to apply:
Candidate(s) fulfilling all the above clearly laid down criteria will have to apply online only through the link on the Western Railway website in the careers webpage under current openings section i.e. https://www.rrc-wr.com/ from 10.11.2023 to 09.12.2023. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Important Dates for Western Railway Sports Person Post:
| Starting Date for Submission of Application | 10.11.2023 |
| Last date for Submission of Application | 09.12.2023 |
Western Railway Sports Person Official Notification & Application Link:
| Western Railway Official Website Career Page | Click Here |
| Western Railway Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Starting Date for Submission of Application: 10.11.2023 | |
| Western Railway Online Application Form | Click Here |
