SECR Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the South East Central Railway (SECR), Bilaspur, inviting talented sports persons to join the Indian Railways. A total of 22 vacancies are available for various sports disciplines like Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, and more under the Open Advertisement quota for the year 2025-26. The application process is entirely online, starting from January 12, 2026, and candidates must submit their forms before the closing date of February 11, 2026. This recruitment offers posts ranging from Level 1 to Level 5, making it a golden opportunity for 10th, 12th, and Graduate pass athletes looking for a stable government job with a good salary.
SECR Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
17-23 January 2026 (Employment News)
Application Start Date
12 January 2026 (10:00 Hrs)
Last Date For Registration
11 February 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Last Date For Fee Payment
11 February 2026
Trial/Exam Date
To be notified later
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified later
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC
Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refundable after appearing in Trials)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwD / Women / Minorities / EBC
Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250 refundable after appearing in Trials)
Payment Mode
Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Age as on Date
01 July 2026
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
25 Years
Date of Birth Range
Born between 02/07/2001 and 01/07/2008
Age Relaxation
No Age Relaxation is allowed for any category (SC/ST/OBC). The age limit is strict.
10th Pass (Matriculation) OR ITI OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Sports Norms
Candidates must have valid sports achievements (Medals/Positions) in recognized Championships (Olympic, World Cup, Asian Games, Commonwealth, National Championships, etc.) on or after 01/04/2023.
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Region/State
Details
Location
Bilaspur (Headquarters), Raipur, Nagpur Divisions
Job Location
Anywhere in the jurisdiction of South East Central Railway (Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra regions).
Important Documents Required
Document
Requirements
Photo
Scanned Passport size color photo.
Signature
Scanned signature.
ID Proof
Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, or Voter ID.
Education Certs
10th/12th/Graduation Marksheets.
Sports Certs
Certificates of Championships/Events (on or after 01.04.2023).
