East Coast Railway Recruitment 2026 for 5 Sports Quota Posts
January 15, 2026
East Coast Railway (ECoR), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 05 outstanding Sports Persons under the Sports Quota for the year 2025–26. This is a golden opportunity for talented athletes to join the Indian Railways and represent East Coast Railway in prestigious sporting events while securing a government job. Applications are invited offline from eligible candidates in Athletics, Weightlifting (Men & Women), and Archery disciplines. Candidates must ensure they meet both the educational and sports achievement criteria, and submit their applications by 9th February 2026.
Name of Organization
East Coast Railway (ECoR)
Post Name
Sports Persons (Against Sports Quota)
Total Vacancies
5
Salary
As per Pay Level 1, 2, or 3 (7th CPC)
Age Limit
18 to 25 years as on 01/07/2026
Application Fee
₹500 (₹250 for SC/ST/ExSM/PwD/Women/Minorities/EBC)
Selection Process
Sports Trials + Certificates Verification
Apply Mode
Offline (By Post)
Job Location
Bhubaneswar & across East Coast Railway zones
Last Date To Apply
9 February 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Athletics (Men)
1
12th Pass / Matric + ITI
Weightlifting (Men)
1
12th Pass / Matric + ITI
Weightlifting (Women)
2
10th/ITI or equivalent
Archery (Men)
1
12th Pass / Matric + ITI
How to Apply
Download the application form from the official website www.rrcbbs.org.in.
Fill the form completely with accurate personal, educational, and sports details.
Attach self-attested copies of required documents (education certificates, sports achievements, ID proof, etc.).
Attach the Demand Draft or Indian Postal Order for the application fee.
Drawn in favor of: Principal Financial Adviser, East Coast Railway, payable at Bhubaneswar
Send the filled application via post to the designated address given in the notification.
The envelope must be superscribed with “Application against Sports Quota Recruitment 2025–26”.
Application must reach the office on or before 9th February 2026.