The North Central Railway (NCR) has announced a fantastic recruitment opportunity for skilled and exceptional athletes under the Sports Quota for the year 2024-25. If you are a talented sports person with impressive achievements and the necessary educational qualifications, this could be your chance to secure a position with Indian Railways. There are multiple vacancies available for various Group ‘C’ posts across different sports like cricket, wrestling, boxing, badminton, hockey, football, basketball, and more.
Important Dates:
- Online Application Opening Date: 08/01/2025
- Online Application Closing Date: 07/02/2025 (up to 23:59 hrs)
Category and Vacancy:
Below are the available vacancies based on the Pay Band (PB) and Grade Pay (GP) under different categories.
A. PB-I Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- (Revised Pay Scale after 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level – 01)
Sr. No | Discipline | Men/Women | Category No. | Position/Weight Category Required | No. of Vacancies |
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1 | Cricket | Men | 01 | Wicket Keeper (All Rounder) | 1 |
Women | 02 | Batter (All Rounder) | 1 | ||
2 | Wrestling | Men | 03 | 72 Kg (Greco Roman) | 1 |
Men | 04 | 125 Kg (Free Style) | 1 | ||
3 | Boxing | Men | 05 | 54 Kg | 1 |
Women | 06 | 70 Kg | 1 | ||
4 | Weight Lifting | Men | 07 | 73 Kg | 1 |
5 | Badminton | Women | 08 | Single | 1 |
6 | Hockey | Women | 09 | Forward | 1 |
7 | Table Tennis | Men | 10 | Player | 2 |
8 | Athletics | Men | 11 | Discuss Throw | 1 |
9 | Kabaddi | Men | 12 | Left Corner | 1 |
Men | 13 | Right Corner | 1 | ||
10 | Basketball | Men | 14 | Forward (Height above 6ft.) | 1 |
Men | 15 | Power Guard | 1 | ||
11 | Volleyball | Men | 16 | Attacker | 1 |
Men | 17 | Setter | 1 | ||
Men | 18 | Center Blocker | 1 | ||
12 | Swimming | Men | 19 | 400M Individual Medley | 1 |
13 | Football | Men | 20 | Defender | 2 |
Men | 21 | Side Back | 1 | ||
Men | 22 | Half Field | 1 | ||
Men | 23 | Forward | 1 | ||
Total | 25 |
B. PB-I Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 (Revised Pay Scale after 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level – 02/03)
Sr. No | Discipline | Men/Women | Category No. | Position/Weight Category Required | No. of Vacancies |
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1 | Cricket | Men | 24 | Batsman | 1 |
Women | 25 | Batter | 1 | ||
2 | Gymnastics | Men | 26 | Player | 1 |
3 | Weight Lifting | Women | 27 | +87 Kg | 1 |
4 | Badminton | Men | 28 | Single | 1 |
5 | Athletics | Women | 29 | 5000 M | 1 |
Women | 30 | Hammer Throw | 1 | ||
6 | Hockey | Men | 31 | Forward | 1 |
Women | 32 | Goalkeeper | 1 | ||
Women | 33 | Fullback | 1 | ||
Women | 34 | Midfielder | 1 | ||
7 | Kabaddi | Men | 35 | All Rounder | 1 |
Men | 36 | Right Cover | 1 | ||
8 | Basketball | Men | 37 | Shooting Guard | 1 |
9 | Wrestling | Men | 38 | 63 Kg (Greco Roman) | 1 |
Men | 39 | 79 Kg (Free Style) | 1 | ||
Total | 16 |
C. PB-I Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2400/2800 (Revised Pay Scale after 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level – 04/05)
Sr. No | Discipline | Men/Women | Category No. | Position/Weight Category Required | No. of Vacancies |
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1 | Wrestling | Women | 40 | 76 Kg (Free Style) | 1 |
2 | Weight Lifting | Men | 41 | +109 Kg | 1 |
Women | 42 | 86 Kg | 1 | ||
3 | Power Lifting | Women | 43 | 57 Kg | 1 |
4 | Lawn Tennis | Men | 44 | Player | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Application Fee:
- For all applicants (except those mentioned in Para 9.2): Rs. 500/-
- Refundable: Rs. 400/- for those who attend the trial examination.
- For candidates from SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWDs/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward Classes: Rs. 250/-
- Refundable: Rs. 250/- for those who attend the trial examination.
Note: Candidates from Economically Backward Classes are those with a family income of less than Rs. 50,000 per year. They must provide a certificate as per Annexure-C.
Age Limit:
- Age Range: 18 to 25 years as of January 1, 2025.
- Age Relaxation: Not applicable.
Sports Norms:
The recruitment will follow the minimum sports performance standards for various pay grades:
A. For PB-I (Rs. 5200-20200) + Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- (Level – 01 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix):
- Must have represented the country in any Category-C Championships or events.
- Must have secured at least 3rd position in the Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category).
- Must have represented a state or equivalent unit with at least an 8th position in Senior National Championships.
B. For PB-I (Rs. 5200-20200) + Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 (Level – 02/03 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix):
- Must have represented the country in any Category-B Championships or events.
- Must have secured at least 3rd position in Category-C Championships.
- Must have secured at least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships.
- Must have secured at least 3rd position in the National Games organized by the Indian Olympic Association.
- Must have secured 1st position in the Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category).
C. For PB-I (Rs. 5200-20200) + Grade Pay Rs. 2400/2800 (Level – 04/05 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix):
- Must have secured at least 3rd position in any Category-B Championships/events (except for a Gold Medal in the Asian Games).
Educational Qualification:
- For GP 1800 (Level 01): Must have passed 10th grade or completed ITI or an equivalent qualification.
- For GP 1900/2000 (Level 02/03): Must have passed the Intermediate (12th) exam or an equivalent qualification from any recognized board.
- For GP 2400/2800 (Level 04/05): Must have a degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution.
- Technical Posts: For technical roles, candidates must have completed Act Apprenticeship/ITI that is approved by SCVT/NCVT.
Recruitment Process:
- Trials: Candidates will undergo trials, where their physical and sports abilities will be assessed.
- Sports Achievements: Candidates’ sports performance will also be considered as part of the assessment. Only candidates who pass the trials will move forward to the next stages of the recruitment process.
General Conditions:
- Candidature: Candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying.
- NOC: Railway employees or those working in quasi-administrative offices must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.
- Typing Skill: Candidates who are selected for Clerk-cum-Typist positions must acquire typing skills within 4 years of joining.