Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 15 Sportsperson Posts

Qualification: 10th Pass, 12th Pass (+2), ITI, National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in relevant trade, as applicable for the respective Level/Post. Candidates must also fulfill the prescribed Sports Quota norms.

Candidate must satisfy the prescribed Sports Quota norms for the respective Level. Candidate must possess the required educational qualification as on the notification date. Candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible. Sports achievements must be recognized and should fall on or after 01 April 2024. Candidate must be an active sportsperson. No relaxation in minimum educational qualification is permitted. Candidates possessing sports norms for a higher pay level may apply for lower level posts by submitting the prescribed undertaking. No post is reserved exclusively for SC/ST/OBC communities under this Sports Quota recruitment.

18 to 25 Years (as on 01-01-2027). No age relaxation is permissible.

• Duly filled Application Form (Annexure-I)
• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Proof of Date of Birth (10th/Matriculation Certificate)
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Sports Achievement Certificates
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Minority/EBC Declaration (if applicable)
• Discharge Certificate (for Ex-servicemen)
• Domicile Certificate (for specified NE/Hill/Island region candidates)
• Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD) for application fee

1. 1Document Verification
2. 2Sports Trial
3. 3Assessment of Game Skill, Physical Fitness & Coach's Observation
4. 4Assessment of Sports Achievements
5. 5Educational Qualification Assessment
6. 6Preparation of Merit List
7. 7Medical Examination (as applicable)
8. 8Final Appointment

There is no written examination for this recruitment. Selection is based on document verification, sports trials and assessment of sports achievements along with educational qualification. Candidates must secure at least 25 out of 40 marks in the sports trial to be declared FIT. The minimum qualifying marks are 65 for Level-2 posts and 60 for Level-1 posts.

The official notification does not prescribe any written examination syllabus. Evaluation is based entirely on sports performance, recognized sports achievements and educational qualification as specified in the Sports Quota recruitment notification.

Download the prescribed application form (Annexure-I) from the official notification. Fill in the application form carefully using accurate personal, educational and sports achievement details. Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph in the space provided. Attach self-attested copies of all required educational certificates, sports certificates and other supporting documents. Pay the prescribed application fee through Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD) in favour of the authority mentioned in the notification. Place the completed application form along with the required documents in a sealed envelope. Superscribe the envelope with "Application for Recruitment Against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for the Year 2026-27". Send the application by ordinary post or submit it in the Drop Box at the address specified in the notification. Ensure that the application reaches the Rail Wheel Factory on or before 24 August 2026 (or 31 August 2026 for candidates belonging to the specified North Eastern, Hill and Island regions). Keep a copy of the completed application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Introduction The Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Bangalore, under the Ministry of Railways, has released the RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 notification inviting applications from eligible sportspersons for 15 Sports Quota vacancies. The recruitment includes posts under Level-2 (GP 1900) and Level-1 (GP 1800) in various sports disciplines. Applications are invited through offline mode, and eligible candidates must submit the prescribed application form before the notified closing date. Vacancy Overview Rail Wheel Factory has announced a total of 15 Sports Quota vacancies distributed across different sports disciplines. Post / Discipline Vacancies Badminton (Men) – Singles 2 Badminton (Women) – Singles 2 Table Tennis (Men) – Singles 2 Table Tennis (Women) – Singles 2 Cricket (Men) – Batsman 1 Hockey (Men) – Mid Fielder 1 Hockey (Men) – Forward 1 Football (Men) – Defender 2 Kabaddi (Men) – Left Rider 1 Kabaddi (Men) – All Rounder 1 Total 15 The notification states that the number of vacancies is provisional and may change depending on the requirements of the Railway Administration. Eligibility Candidates must satisfy both the educational qualification and the prescribed Sports Quota norms. Educational Qualification Level-2 (GP 1900) Technician Grade III: 10th Pass with National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade, or 10th Pass with ITI in the relevant trade, or 10th Pass (training conditions as specified in the notification). Junior Clerk / Accounts Clerk: 12th Pass (+2) or equivalent. Level-1 (GP 1800) 10th Pass, or ITI, or Equivalent qualification, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC). Sports Eligibility Candidate must satisfy the prescribed Sports Quota norms for the respective level. Sports achievements must be recognized and obtained on or after 01 April 2024. Candidate must be an active sportsperson. Candidates awaiting examination results are not eligible. No relaxation in the prescribed educational qualification is permitted. Age Limit Criteria Details Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 25 Years Age Cut-off Date 01 January 2027 Date of Birth Range 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2009 (Both Days Inclusive) Age Relaxation No Age Relaxation Permitted Salary Selected candidates will be appointed under the following pay levels: Pay Level Details Level-2 GP 1900 under RS(RP) Rules, 2016 Level-1 GP 1800 under RS(RP) Rules, 2016 Monthly Salary Not Mentioned The notification mentions that appointments will be made at the minimum of the applicable pay scale, but the exact salary amount is not specified. Selection Process Selection will be carried out through the following stages: Scrutiny of applications. Document Verification. Sports Trial. Assessment of Game Skill, Physical Fitness and Coach's Observation. Assessment of Sports Achievements. Educational Qualification Assessment. Preparation of Merit List. Medical Examination (where applicable). Final Appointment. Candidates must secure the prescribed qualifying marks in the sports trial to be considered for further selection. Application Process Eligible candidates should complete the offline application process by following these steps: Download the official notification and prescribed application form. Print the application form on good-quality A4 paper. Fill the form carefully in English or Hindi using the prescribed instructions. Affix a recent passport-size photograph. Attach self-attested copies of all required educational, sports and supporting documents. Pay the prescribed application fee through Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD) as specified. Place the completed application in a sealed envelope with the prescribed superscription. Send the application by post or submit it in the designated Drop Box at the address mentioned in the notification. Ensure the application reaches the Rail Wheel Factory before the prescribed closing date. Keep copies of the application form and supporting documents for future reference. Important Dates Event Date Notification Date 25 July 2026 Application Start Date 25 July 2026 Last Date (General Candidates) 24 August 2026 Last Date (Specified NE/Hill/Island Regions) 31 August 2026 Tentative Sports Trial 06 October 2026 to 08 October 2026 Conclusion The Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 15 Sportsperson Posts offers an opportunity for eligible sportspersons to join the Ministry of Railways under the Sports Quota. A total of 15 vacancies have been announced across various sports disciplines in Level-2 and Level-1 posts. Interested candidates should carefully verify the prescribed educational qualifications, sports eligibility requirements, age criteria and application instructions before submitting the offline application. Applications must reach the Rail Wheel Factory within the prescribed deadline along with the required documents and application fee to be considered for recruitment.