South Eastern Railway Sports Quota Group C and D Recruitment 2026 for 54 Posts
South Eastern Railway is recruiting 54 candidates under the sports quota for Group C and Group D posts across various disciplines. The advertisement number is SER/Pers/Sports Quota/OA/2026-27. Online applications open on 31 October 2026 and close on 30 November 2026. Candidates should check the notified sports disciplines and post levels before applying.
- Vacancies
- 54
- Last date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Status
- 28 days left
Important dates
- Notification released
- 26 Oct 2026
- Applications open
- 31 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply
- 30 Nov 2026
Application fee
- General / OBC
- ₹500
- SC / ST / Ex-serviceman / Women
- ₹250
Age limit
18 to 25 years
Reckoned as on 1 Jan 2027.
Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as stated in the official notification.
Official links
Links go to the recruiter’s own site. Always apply through the official notification.
Posts and qualification
22 posts| Post | Qualification required | Age | Pay | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group C Level-4/Level-5 (various disciplines) | Any Graduate | 18–25 yrs | Level-4/5 (GP 2400/2800) | 5 |
| Group C Level-2/Level-3 (various disciplines) |
| 18–25 yrs | Level-2/3 (GP 1900/2000) | 16 |
| Group D Level-1 (various disciplines) |
| 18–25 yrs | Level-1 (GP 1800) | 33 |
| Athletics (Men) | Not stated — check the official notification | 18–25 yrs | — | 6 |
| Archery (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 | 2 |
| Ball Badminton (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800 | 4 |
| Body Building (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 | 1 |
| Bridge (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 | 1 |
| Chess (Men) | Any Graduate | 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2400/2800 | 1 |
| Cycling (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 | 3 |
| Cricket (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800 | 2 |
| Football (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800 | 3 |
| Golf (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800 | 1 |
| Gymnastics (Women) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 | 1 |
| Hockey (Men/Women) | Not stated — check the official notification | 18–25 yrs | — | 3 |
| Kabaddi (Men/Women) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800 | 8 |
| Kho-Kho (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800 | 6 |
| Rifle Shooting (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000 | 1 |
| Table Tennis (Women) | Any Graduate | 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2400/2800 | 1 |
| Volley Ball (Men/Women) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800 | 4 |
| Water Polo (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800 | 3 |
| Weightlifting (Men) |
| 18–25 yrs | PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800 | 2 |
- Group C Level-4/Level-5 (various disciplines)5 seats
- Qualification
- Any Graduate
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- Level-4/5 (GP 2400/2800)
- Group C Level-2/Level-3 (various disciplines)16 seats
- Qualification
- Either12th Pass / Intermediate
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- Level-2/3 (GP 1900/2000)
- Group D Level-1 (various disciplines)33 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- Level-1 (GP 1800)
- Athletics (Men)6 seats
- Qualification
- Not stated — check the official notification
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Archery (Men)2 seats
- Qualification
- Either12th Pass / Intermediate
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000
- Ball Badminton (Men)4 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800
- Body Building (Men)1 seat
- Qualification
- Either12th Pass / Intermediate
- OrITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000
- Bridge (Men)1 seat
- Qualification
- Either12th Pass / Intermediate
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000
- Chess (Men)1 seat
- Qualification
- Any Graduate
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2400/2800
- Cycling (Men)3 seats
- Qualification
- Either12th Pass / Intermediate
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000
- Cricket (Men)2 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800
- Football (Men)3 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800
- Golf (Men)1 seat
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800
- Gymnastics (Women)1 seat
- Qualification
- Either12th Pass / Intermediate
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000
- Hockey (Men/Women)3 seats
- Qualification
- Not stated — check the official notification
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Kabaddi (Men/Women)8 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800
- Kho-Kho (Men)6 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800
- Rifle Shooting (Men)1 seat
- Qualification
- Either12th Pass / Intermediate
- OrITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/2000
- Table Tennis (Women)1 seat
- Qualification
- Any Graduate
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2400/2800
- Volley Ball (Men/Women)4 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800
- Water Polo (Men)3 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800
- Weightlifting (Men)2 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation
- OrITI
- Age
- 18–25 yrs
- Pay
- PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800
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Estimated from the 7th CPC pay matrix at today’s rates, before income tax. The range runs from a Z-class town to an X-class city with the higher transport allowance.
| Pay level | Basic | Gross a month | In hand after NPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹32,040 – ₹36,360 | ₹29,160 – ₹33,480 |
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