Central Railway invites online recruitment applications through Central Railway website (https://cr.indianrailways.gov.in/) (Advt. No. RRC/CR/01/2026 dated 15/07/2026) for the following posts of 59 Sports Person vacancies on regular basis. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 15.07.2026, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 14.08.2026.
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Eligible candidates possessing a 10th, 12th, ITI, Any Degree can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted Sports Person posts are spread Mumbai. Upon successfully submitting their application, registered applicants will be sent a secure link via email to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters approximately 3 to 7 days before the exam date.
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Central Railway Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Central Railway |
| Notification No: RRC/CR/01/2026 dated 15/07/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 59 Sports Person Posts |
| Place of Posting: Mumbai |
| Starting Date: 15.07.2026 |
| Last Date: 14.08.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://cr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
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Current Central Railway Job Openings:
- Level – 5/4 – 05
- Athletics (Women) – 02 Posts
- Football (Men) – 01 Post
- Kho-Kho (Women) – 01 Post
- Volleyball (Women) – 01 Post
- Level – 3/2
- Athletics (Men) – 01 Post
- Athletics (Women) – 02 Posts
- Boxing (Men) – 01 Post
- Boxing (Women) – 01 Post
- Cycling Track (Men) – 01 Post
- Football (Men) – 01 Post
- Handball (Women) – 01 Post
- Kho Kho (Men) – 01 Post
- Kho Kho (Men) (Women) – 01 Post
- Wrestling (FS) (Men) – 01 Post
- Volleyball (Men) – 01 Post
- Volleyball (Women) – 02 Posts
- Weightlifting (Men) – 01 Post
- Weightlifting (Women) – 01 Post
- Level – 1
- Athletics (Men) – 02 Posts
- Boxing (Men) – 03 Posts
- Boxing (Women) – 03 Posts
- Cricket (Men) – 02 Posts
- Cycling Track (Men) – 02 Posts
- Football (Men) – 02 Posts
- Handball (Women) – 04 Posts
- Hockey (Men) – 04 Posts
- Kho Kho (Women) – 05 Posts
- Powerlifting (Women) – 02 Posts
- Wrestling (FS) (Men) – 02 Posts
- Wrestling (GR) (Men) – 02 Posts
- Volleyball (Men) – 02 Posts
- Weightlifting (Men) – 02 Posts
- Weightlifting (Women) – 01 Post
Central Railway Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for Central Railway: (As on 14.08.2026)
- Level – 5/4 –
- Minimum Graduation in any faculty from an accredited University.
- Level – 3/2 –
- Passed 12th (+2 stage) OR its Equivalent Examination from accredited Board. OR
- Passed Matriculation from accredited Board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. OR
- Passed Matriculation from accredited Board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT.
- Level – 1 –
- 10th Pass from recognized Board OR
- ITI OR Equivalent OR
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT
Sports Achievements/Eligibility Norms:
- For Levels – 5/4
- Represented the country in Olympics Games (Senior Category)
- At least Third position in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior) OR
- At least Third position in World Championships (Junior /Senior ) OR
- At least Third position in Asian Games (Senior) OR
- At least Third position in Commonwealth Games (Senior) OR
- At least Third position in Youth Olympics OR
- At least Third position in Champions Trophy (Hockey)
- For Levels – 3/2
- Represented in World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior) OR
- Represented in World Championships (Junior /Senior) OR
- Represented in Asian Games (Senior) OR
- Represented in Commonwealth Games (Senior) OR
- Represented in Youth Olympics OR
- Represented in Champions Trophy (Hockey) OR
- At least Third position in Commonwealth Championships (Junior/Senior) OR
- At least Third position in Asian Championships/Asia Cup (Junior/Senior) OR
- At least Third position in South Asian Federations Games (Senior) OR
- At least Third position in USIC (World Railways) Championships (Senior) OR
- At least Third position in World University Games OR
- At least Third position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships OR
- At least Third position in National Games organized under aegis of Indian Olympic Association OR
- At least Third position in All India Inter University Championship organized under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities OR
- First position in Federation Cup Championships (Sr Category)
- For Level – 1
- Represented the country in Commonwealth Championships (Jr/Sr Category) OR
- Represented the country in Asian Championships / Asia Cup (Jr/Sr Category) OR
- Represented the country in South Asian Federations (SAF) Games (Sr Category) OR
- Represented the country USIC (World Railways) Championships (SR Category) OR
- Represented the country in World University Games OR
- At least Third Position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category) OR
- Represented a State of equivalent Unit, except in Marathon and Cross Country with at least 8 th position in Senior National championships only.
- At least Third position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships
Age Limit for Central Railway: (As on 14.08.2026)
- For UR Applicants – 18 – 25 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Method of Selection for Central Railway:
- DV & Sports Trial
- Game skill, physical fitness Test and coach’s observations during Sports trial
Application Fee for Central Railway:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Rs.250/- (Rs.250/- Refundable)
- For Other Applicants – Rs.500/- (Rs.400/- Refundable)
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 15.07.2026 and 14.08.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Central Railway website https://cr.indianrailways.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 15.07.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 14.08.2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Is Central Railway positions a permanent job?
Yes, it is a permanent Job.
What is the last date to apply for Sports Person recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit your online application for the Central Railway positions is 14.08.2026. The online application portal opened on 15.07.2026.
Where will the selected candidates be posted?
The official place of posting for all the 59 positions will be Mumbai.
What is the selection process for Central Railway positions?
The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: DV & Sports Trial, Game skill, physical fitness and coach’s observations during trial.
