East Central Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 – Apply Offline for 56 Vacancies by Oct 21
The East Central Railway (ECR) has released the official notification for the Sports Quota Recruitment 2025. A total of 56 vacancies are available for eligible candidates under various sports disciplines. The application process is offline, and the last date to submit the form is October 21, 2025.
East Central Railway Recruitment 2025 – Highlights
- Organization: East Central Railway (ECR)
- Advt. No.: ECR/HRD/Rectt./Sports Quota (Open Advt.)/2025-26
- Post Name: Sportspersons (Sports Quota)
- Total Vacancies: 56
- Application Mode: Offline
- Job Location: Across ECR Divisions
- Official Website: ecr.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: September 20, 2025
- Application Start Date: September 20, 2025
- Application Last Date: October 21, 2025
Vacancy Details
1. Requirement of Sportspersons in HQ/ECR, Hajipur
- Wrestling (Men): 31
- Basketball (Men & Women)
- Kabaddi (Women)
- Football (Women)
- Badminton (Men & Women)
- Hockey (Women)
2. Requirement of Sportspersons in Pay Level-1 in Five Divisions (Dhanbad, Danapur, DDU, Sonpur & Samastipur)
- Cricket (Men): 25
- Badminton (Men & Women)
- Wrestling (Men)
- Volleyball (Men)
- Hockey (Women)
Total Vacancies: 56
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th / ITI / Diploma / Graduate in a relevant stream from a recognized board or university.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 25 years
- Age relaxation as per government rules.
Pay Scale
- Pay Level 4/5: ₹25,500 – ₹29,200
- Pay Level 2/3: ₹19,000 – ₹21,700
- Pay Level 1: ₹18,000 (10 vacancies at ECR HQ, Hajipur + 25 vacancies across 5 divisions)
Application Fee
- As per official notification. Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification PDF for fee structure.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website – ecr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Download the official notification and application form.
- Fill in all required details carefully.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents.
- Submit the application form to the designated address before October 21, 2025.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Sports performance
- Trials/Skill tests
- Document verification
East Central Railway Recruitment 2025 – Notification PDF
The detailed notification for ECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 is available at ecr.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates should download and read it carefully before applying.
FAQs
Q1. What is the start date to apply for ECR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025?
Ans: Applications start from September 20, 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date for submission is October 21, 2025.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Ans: Candidates must be between 18 – 25 years.
Q4. What are the educational qualifications required?
Ans: Candidates should have completed 12th / ITI / Diploma / Graduation.
Q5. How many vacancies are available?
Ans: A total of 56 vacancies have been announced.