- 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.
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Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27
Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Bangalore
Total Vacancies
15
Job Location
Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka
Apply Start
25 Jul 2026
Apply Deadline
24 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Bangalore (RWF) |
| Job Category | Railway |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), ITI (iti) |
| Number of Vacancies | 15 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš1,800 - âš19,900 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 25 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - No prior work experience required; focus on sports achievements and eligibility criteria. |
| Application Fee | - General/OBC candidates: âš500 (âš400 refundable upon appearing in trials). - SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC candidates: âš250 (fully refundable upon appearing in trials). - Fee must be paid via crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of Principal Financial Adviser (PFA), RWF, payable at Bangalore. - IPOs/DDs issued before notification date or after closing date will not be accepted. |
đ Details & Description
đ 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.
- 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.
âī¸ 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).
- 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).
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible; no post is exclusively reserved for any community.
đ 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.
- 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.
đŗ Application Fee Details
- General/OBC candidates: âš500 (âš400 refundable upon appearing in trials).
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC candidates: âš250 (fully refundable upon appearing in trials).
- Fee must be paid via crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of Principal Financial Adviser (PFA), RWF, payable at Bangalore.
- IPOs/DDs issued before notification date or after closing date will not be accepted.
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC candidates: âš250 (fully refundable upon appearing in trials).
- Fee must be paid via crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of Principal Financial Adviser (PFA), RWF, payable at Bangalore.
- IPOs/DDs issued before notification date or after closing date will not be accepted.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available in the RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?
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?
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?
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?
The application fee is âš500 for general candidates (âš400 refundable upon appearing in trials) and âš250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/Economically Backward Classes (fully refundable upon appearing in trials).
Q.
Which sports disciplines are included in this recruitment?
The recruitment covers Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Football, and Kabaddi.