Verified from official source on 28 Jul 2026
Rail Wheel Factory Sports Quota 2026 — 15 Posts, Apply by 24 Aug
- Total Posts
- 15
- Minimum Qualification
- 10th Pass
Overview
Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Bengaluru — a production unit under the Ministry of Railways — has released the RWF Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 inviting offline applications from outstanding sportspersons for 15 Group C posts for the year 2026-27. This Karnataka government job 2026 is open to sportspersons in Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Football and Kabaddi. Candidates with the prescribed sports achievements and educational qualification can apply. The 15 vacancies are spread across Pay Level-2 (Grade Pay 1900) and Pay Level-1 (Grade Pay 1800), and selection for this railway sarkari naukri is based on sports trials and document verification rather than a written examination. Selected sportspersons will be posted at Rail Wheel Factory, Bengaluru, on the 7th Pay Commission matrix — Pay Level-1 (₹18,000 to ₹56,900) or Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 to ₹63,200) depending on the post — plus admissible railway allowances. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change as per railway requirements. Applications for RWF Sports Quota 2026 must be submitted offline only, in the prescribed format, to the Personnel Department, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The application window is open from 25 July 2026, and the last date to apply is 24 August 2026. Candidates should download the official notification and application form from rwf.indianrailways.gov.in and read the sports norms and post-wise eligibility carefully before applying.
Qualification
10th Pass, 12th Pass, or ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate in the relevant trade, as applicable to the post and level, from a recognised board or institution, along with sports achievements in a game recognised by the Indian Railways. No relaxation in the minimum educational qualification is permitted.
Age Limit
Candidates must meet the sports-quota age norms prescribed in the official notification for the respective post and level.
Eligibility
- 10th Pass, 12th Pass, or ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate in the relevant trade, as applicable to the post and level
- Sports achievements in a game recognised by the Indian Railways (Badminton, Table Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Football or Kabaddi)
- No relaxation in the minimum educational qualification is permitted
- Candidates appearing for or awaiting the results of their final examination are not eligible
- Sportspersons must satisfy the minimum sports norms prescribed for the respective post as on the date of the notification
Important Dates
Application Start
25 Jul 2026
Last Date to Apply
24 Aug 2026
Salary
Pay Level-1 (₹18,000 to ₹56,900) and Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 to ₹63,200) under the 7th Pay Commission, depending on the post, plus admissible railway allowances.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form and official notification from the RWF website at rwf.indianrailways.gov.in
- Read the notification carefully to confirm the sports discipline, level and eligibility
- Fill the application form in English or Hindi using a blue ballpoint pen
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the form
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, sports achievement certificates and caste certificate (if applicable)
- Enclose the application fee proof as specified in the notification
- Send the completed application by Registered or Speed Post, or drop it in the designated Drop Box, to the Personnel Department, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560064
- Ensure the application reaches before the last date of 24 August 2026
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