Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment of 15 sportspersons under Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2026-27.
- Positions available in Level-2 (GP 1900) and Level-1 (GP 1800) pay scales.
- Disciplines include Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Football, and Kabaddi.
- Offline application process with document verification and field trials.
- Selected candidates must serve a minimum of 5 years in their sports field.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Age limit: 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2027 (born between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009).
- No age relaxation permitted.
- Minimum educational qualification varies by post:
- Level-2 (GP 1900): 10th pass with NAC/ITI in relevant trade or 12th pass for Junior Clerk/Accounts Clerk.
- Level-1 (GP 1800): 10th pass, ITI, or equivalent qualification.
- Candidates must be active sportspersons with recognized achievements in the current or immediate previous two financial years (on or after 1 April 2024).
- No relaxation in minimum educational qualification is permissible.
- Candidates serving in Government/PSU must submit NOC and declaration of intimation to employer.

🏆 Selection Process

- Applications will be screened for eligibility and sports achievements.
- Eligible candidates will be called for document verification and field trials.
- Field trials will assess game skills, physical fitness, and coach's observations (40 marks).
- Sports achievements will be assessed as per norms (50 marks).
- Educational qualification will be evaluated (10 marks).
- Total marks: 100. Minimum qualifying marks: 65 for Level-2 (GP 1900) and 60 for Level-1 (GP 1800).
- Selection will be based on merit; in case of a tie, preference will be given to the younger candidate.
- Selected candidates must pass a typewriting test within 4 years of appointment (for Junior Clerk/Accounts Clerk).

📊 Key Information

Organization	Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Bangalore
Location / State	Karnataka
Job Location	Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka
Category Eligibility	All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible; no post is exclusively reserved for any community.
Experience Required	- No prior work experience required; focus on sports achievements and eligibility criteria.
Application Start	25 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 August 2026

📊 RWF Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Badminton (Men) - Singles	2
Badminton (Women) - Singles	2
Table Tennis (Men) - Singles	2
Table Tennis (Women) - Singles	2
Cricket (Men) - Batsman	1
Hockey (Men) - Mid Fielder	1
Hockey (Men) - Forward	1
Football (Men) - Defender	2
Kabaddi (Men) - Left Rider	1
Kabaddi (Men) - All Rounder	1
Total	15

📁 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form (Annexure-I) printed on A4 paper.
- Recent passport-size color photograph (4 cm x 5 cm, not older than 3 months).
- Self-attested copies of Date of Birth proof (10th certificate).
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Self-attested copies of sports achievement certificates (as per Annexure-II).
- Caste certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format.
- Minority/EBC declaration (if claiming fee exemption).
- Discharge certificate (for Ex-servicemen applicants).
- Domicile certificate (for candidates from NE states and specified regions).
- Examination fee in the form of IPO/DD.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 15.
Level-2 (GP 1900) posts: 10 (Technician Gr.III, Junior Clerk/Accounts Clerk).
Level-1 (GP 1800) posts: 5 (various sports disciplines).
Vacancies are provisional and may change based on actual requirements.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available in the RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?

A. There are a total of 15 vacancies, with 10 posts in Level-2 (GP 1900) and 5 posts in Level-1 (GP 1800).

Q. What is the last date to apply for the RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?

A. The last date to apply is 24 August 2026 at 17:00 hrs. For candidates from specified North Eastern states and certain hill/island regions, the deadline is extended to 31 August 2026 at 17:00 hrs.

Q. What is the age limit for candidates applying to the RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?

A. Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old as of 1 January 2027, meaning they should be born between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2009. No age relaxation is permitted.

Q. What is the application fee for the RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?

A. The application fee is ₹500 for general candidates (₹400 refundable upon appearing in trials) and ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/Economically Backward Classes (fully refundable upon appearing in trials).

Q. Which sports disciplines are included in this recruitment?

A. The recruitment covers Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Football, and Kabaddi.