East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is a fantastic opportunity for Indian sportspersons looking to secure a government job based on their athletic talent. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has released an employment notification for 05 vacancies in disciplines like Athletics, Weightlifting, and Archery. Unlike many other recruitment drives, the application mode for this vacancy is offline. Candidates must send their applications by post or drop them in the specific box by February 9, 2026. This article provides all the essential details, including eligibility criteria, salary structure, and the step-by-step application procedure, in simple language to help you apply correctly.
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
10 January 2026
Application Start Date
10 January 2026
Last Date For Receipt of Application
09 February 2026 (18:00 Hrs)
Last Date (Remote Areas)
24 February 2026 (18:00 Hrs)
Admit Card/Trial Date
To be notified later
Application Fee
Category
Fee Details
General / OBC
Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable if you appear for the trial)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen
Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250/- refundable if you appear for the trial)
Women / Minorities / EBC
Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250/- refundable if you appear for the trial)
Payment Mode
Demand Draft (DD) or Indian Postal Order (IPO) drawn in favour of “Principal Financial Adviser, East Coast Railway, payable at Bhubaneswar”
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Pay Level
Educational Qualification
Level-2 / Level-3 (GP 1900/2000)
12th Pass (+2 stage) OR Matriculation + ITI OR Matriculation (with training requirement).
Level-1 (GP 1800)
10th Pass OR ITI OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
Sports Qualification
Candidates must have represented the Country in Category B/C championships OR secured at least 3rd Position in Senior/Junior National Championships (Detailed norms in notification). Active sports achievement on or after 01.04.2023 is required.
East Coast Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Level
Grade Pay
Level 3
Grade Pay Rs. 2000/-
Level 2
Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-
Level 1
Grade Pay Rs. 1800/-
How to Apply
Step
Action
Step 1
Download the Application Form from the official website (link below) and print it on A4 paper (one side only).
Step 2
Fill in the details in English or Hindi using Blue/Black ballpoint pen.
Step 3
Paste a recent passport-size photo (do not staple) and sign across it as instructed.
Step 4
Prepare the Demand Draft or IPO for the application fee.
Step 5
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (Age, Edu, Sports, Caste).
Step 6
Put everything in an envelope super-scribed: “Application against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) recruitment for the year 2025-26.”
Step 7
Send via Ordinary/Speed Post to: The Dy. Chief Personnel Officer (Rectt.), 2nd Floor, South Block, Rail Sadan, PO-Mancheswar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751017. (Or drop in the office Drop Box).
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