Railway SECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: The South East Central Railway (SECR) is recruiting 22 sports persons for various posts. Candidates with any graduate, 12th, or 10th qualifications can apply online. The online application opens on 17/01/2026 and closes on 16/02/2026.
The candidates shall apply online through the SECR website secr.indianrailways.gov.in, Employment Notice No- RRC/SECR/01/2026. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official notification carefully to verify eligibility based on age, education, sporting achievements, and other norms before applying.
Key Details of SECR Recruitment 2026
Company Name: South East Central Railway (SECR)
Post Name: Sports persons
No of Posts: 22
Qualification: 10th/12th/Graduation+Sports Achievements
Age Limit: 18 to 25 years
Salary: Pay Level 1 to 5 (7th CPC)
Start Date for Application: 17-01-2026
Last Date for Application: 16-02-2026
Official Website: secr.indianrailways.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria for SECR Recruitment 2026
- Education Qualification: The educational qualifications required are a minimum of 10th pass for pay level-1 posts, a 12th pass for pay level-2/3 posts, and a graduation for higher levels.
- Essential Qualifications – Recognised sports achievements in specified disciplines.
- Desirable: higher educational qualifications and recent sports performance.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 15 years
- Maximum: 25 years (as on 01 July 2026)
Date of birth must be between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2008.
Age Relaxation: As per the Government of India rules for sports quota.
Railway SECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
- General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/EX-Serviceman/Women/Minorities/EBC Candidates: Rs. 250/-
Important Dates for Railway SECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
| Start Date for Online Application | 17-01-2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 16-02-2026 |
| Trials/Selection | To be notified later |
Selection Process
- The selection process includes sports trials and an assessment of sports achievements.
- Documents Verification.
- Merit will be based on performance in trials as well as educational and sports criteria.
How to Apply for SECR Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website secr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Open the Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification.
- Register and fill in the online application form.
- Upload required documents, including educational certificates and sports achievement proofs.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Please ensure the application form is submitted before the deadline.
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the application start date for the Railways SECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The online application for this recruitment started on January 17, 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are a total of 22 vacancies.
What is the age limit for SECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 15 and 25 years old as of 01 July 2026.