Here are the full details of the Railway Recruitment Cell, South Central Railway (RRC SCR) Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 (61 posts) — please check the official notification PDF for any amendments or clarifications.
Overview
Organisation: South Central Railway (SCR), secured by RRC SCR.
Recruitment type: Recruitment under Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for Group C & Group D posts.
Number of Vacancies: 61 posts.
Notification No.: RRC/SCR/Sports.Quota/01/2025 (dated 04 Jan 2025)
Application Mode: Online.
Important Dates:
Start date for online application: 04 January 2025.
Last date for online application: 03 February 2025.
Vacancy Breakdown & Key Eligibility
The vacancies cover both Group C and Group D posts under sports quota.
According to one source:
Level 3/2 (Group C) – 21 posts (qualification: 12th pass)
Level 1 (Group D) – 40 posts (qualification: 10th / ITI)
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 25 years as on 01-01-2025.
Education Qualification:
For Group C (Level 3/2): 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent board.
For Group D (Level 1): Matriculation (10th) or ITI or equivalent.
Application Fee & Other Conditions
Application Fee:
General / OBC: ₹ 500 (Refundable)
SC / ST / Women / Economically Backward Classes: ₹ 250 (Refundable)
Sports Achievement Norms:
Candidates must meet sports eligibility criteria for recruitment via sports quota (for example, being active in national/state level championships, etc).
Note: No relaxation in upper age for open advertisement (25 yrs) for Sports Quota in this notification.
How to Apply
Visit the official SCR/RRC SCR website and locate the notification: “Online Notification No. RRC/SCR/Sports.Quota/01/2025”.
Register / fill the online application form between 04 Jan 2025 and 03 Feb 2025.
Upload required documents: sports achievement certificate, educational certificates (10th/12th/ITI as applicable), age proof, category certificate (if applicable).
Pay the application fee (online) as per category.
After application, shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification + sports trials as per schedule (trial details provided in the notification).
Keep a print / screenshot of the confirmation page for your records.
Key Tips & Things to Double-Check
Make sure your sports achievement meets the norms specified (for example, participation/medal in recognised championships within the last two years) as per the SCR sports quota norms.
Check the exact sports disciplines included in this notification (the ad probably lists specific games/disciplines eligible).
Ensure you fall within the age window: born between 02/01/2000 and 01/01/2007 (for example) as reported.
Verify the level/post type (Group C vs Group D) for which you are applying and ensure you meet the educational requirement.
Since fee is refundable (if you appear in trial), ensure the payment is done properly and you retain receipt/proof.
After applying, regularly check for updates on the official site for trial dates, venue, admit card, etc.
Since the sport-trial is a key part of the selection, prepare ahead (fitness, sport discipline, documentation).
Make sure you upload correct and clear scanned/photocopies — sports certificate must be from recognised federation, etc.
Keep a copy of your application form, fee payment slip, acknowledgement.