East Central Railway (ECR), Hajipur, has released the Sports Quota Recruitment notification for 2025-26! Apply for various group posts and join one of India’s largest railway zones. Don’t miss the opportunity—see details below and submit your application before the last date.
Highlights :
Organization: East Central Railway (ECR), Hajipur
Recruitment Type: Sports Quota (Open Advertisement)
Notice No.: ECR/HRD/Rectt./Sports Quota (Open Advt.)/2025-26
Date of Publication: 20.09.2025
Last Date to Apply: 21.10.2025 (06.11.2025 for remote regions)
Total Vacancies: 21 (HQ/ECR, Pay Level 4/5 & 2/3/1), 25 (Divisions Pay Level-1)
Official Website: www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in
Vacancy Details :
HQ/ECR (Hajipur) Vacancies: 21
Pay Level 4/5: Basic Pay ₹25,500/₹29,200
Pay Level 2/3: Basic Pay ₹19,900/₹21,700
Pay Level 1: Basic Pay ₹18,000
Divisional Vacancies (Pay Level-1): 25
Across Dhanbad, Danapur, DDU, Sonpur & Samastipur divisions
Sports Disciplines Covered
Wrestling, Basketball (Men/Women), Kabaddi (Women), Football (Women), Hockey (Women), Badminton (Men/Women), and more.
Essential Eligibility
Sports Achievements: Represented India at international/national level OR minimum position/medal as per detailed notification.
Educational Qualification:
Level 4/5: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Level 2/3: 12th pass or equivalent/Matric + ITI/Apprenticeship
Level 1: 10th pass or ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate
Age Limit: 18–25 years as on 01.01.2026
Application & Selection Process
Selection: Based on centralised sports trial, evaluation of sports and educational achievements
How to apply: Submit the prescribed application (English/Hindi) by post to the relevant division address as per the official notification.
Application Fee: ₹500 (general)/₹250 (SC/ST, Women, Minorities, EBC). Partial refund for trial attendees.
Documents: Self-attested copies of educational, sports, caste, and other certificates, IPO form, recent photographs
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 20.09.2025 |
| Application Closing | 21.10.2025 |
| Extended Last Date* | 06.11.2025 |
*For candidates from Assam, northeast, hilly, remote regions, and abroad.
Important Instructions
Send your application by ordinary post or drop it in the box at the mentioned offices before the last date.
Clearly mention “Application against Sports Quota: Employment Notice No. ECR/HRD/Rectt/Sports Quota (Open Advt.)/2025-26 & Sports Discipline” on the envelope.
Incomplete/late applications will be rejected.
Why Join East Central Railway?
Steady central government job
Competitive salary and allowances
Advance your sports career with Indian Railways support
