About the Org
The Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Yelahanka, Bangalore, is a premier production unit of Indian Railways. It manufactures wheels, axles, and wheel sets for railway wagons, coaches, and locomotives.
RWF Sports Person Recruitment 2026: Apply for Cricket Post
Vacancy Details
Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) is recruiting for 01 post of Sports Person (Cricket) for the position of Opener/Top order Batsman. This is a great opportunity for talented sportsmen to join a prestigious government organization.
Age and Education Qualification
Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed 10th standard or possess an ITI certificate or equivalent qualification as on the notification date. Final year/appearing candidates are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026): Minimum 18 years and Maximum 25 years. No age relaxation is permissible.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-2 as per the RS(RP) Rules 2016 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
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Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/-
SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward Classes: ₹250/- (Refundable for those appearing in trials).
Fee must be paid via crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD) in favour of ‘Principal Financial Adviser (PFA), Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064’, payable at Bangalore.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RWF website: www.rwf.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Download the official notification and application form (Annexure-I).
- Fill the application form completely without leaving any column blank.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (Educational, Sports Achievements, Caste, Date of Birth, Identity Proof).
- Prepare the Examination Fee via IPO/DD as applicable.
- Send the completed application form along with all documents and fee proof to the prescribed address before the closing date.
- Keep the originals ready for verification on the day of trials.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 30 January 2026
- Application End Date: 19 February 2026 (17:00 Hrs)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 19 February 2026
- Exam Date: Field Trials (Tentative): 03 March 2026
- Admit Card: To be notified
- Result Date: Will be announced after selection
- Apply Online Link: Offline Application
Important Links
Job Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Details | |
| Organization Name | Rail Wheel Factory, Ministry of Railways |
| Establishment | Rail Wheel Factory |
| Address | Yelahanka, Bangalore – 560064 |
| Post Details | |
| Post Name | Sports Person – Cricket (Men) |
| Playing Role | Opener / Top Order Batsman |
| Recruitment Type | Sports Quota – Open Advertisement |
| Recruitment Year | 2025–26 |
| Advertisement Number | No.RWF/RC-101/996 |
| Advertisement Date | 30.01.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Reservation Status | Unreserved |
| Pay & Job Location | |
| Pay Level | Level 2 |
| Pay Matrix | RS(RP) Rules, 2016 |
| Grade Pay | ₹1900 |
| Job Location | Bengaluru |
| Work Unit | Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka |
| Educational Qualification | |
| Technician Grade III Qualification | 10th pass plus NAC by NCVT in relevant Mechanical trade |
| 10th pass plus NAC by NCVT in relevant Electrical trade | |
| 10th pass plus NAC by NCVT in relevant Civil trade | |
| 10th pass plus ITI in relevant Mechanical trade | |
| 10th pass plus ITI in relevant Electrical trade | |
| 10th pass plus ITI in relevant Civil trade | |
| Technician Training Requirement | 6 months training for selected candidates, if applicable |
| Junior Clerk / Accounts Clerk Qualification | 10th pass with 2 years training |
| 12th pass or equivalent | |
| Qualification Cut-off Rule | Qualification must be possessed on notification date |
| Ineligible Status | Appearing or awaiting results candidates not eligible |
| Qualification Relaxation | No relaxation in minimum qualification |
| Age Limit | |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.01.2026 |
| Date of Birth Range | Born between 02.01.2001 and 01.01.2008 |
| Age Relaxation | No upper or lower age relaxation permitted |
| Date of Birth Proof | Only 10th/Matric/Secondary certificate accepted |
| Date of Birth Change | Not permitted at any stage |
| Selection Process | |
| Selection Stages | Document verification |
| Field trials | |
| Trial Assessment Criteria | Game skill |
| Physical fitness | |
| Coach’s observations | |
| Fitness Requirement | Only FIT candidates considered further |
| Unfit Status | NOT FIT candidates not assessed by Recruitment Committee |
| Trial Venue | Rail Wheel Factory Stadium, Yelahanka, Bangalore – 560064 |
| Alternate Venue Clause | Any other place as notified |
| Trial Schedule Notification | Uploaded on RWF website |
| Trial Intimation Mode | Speed post |
| Trial Date Change | No change of date or venue permitted |
| Marks for Trials | 40 |
| Marks for Sports Achievements | 50 |
| Marks for Educational Qualification | 10 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 65 |
| Tie-Break Rule | Younger candidate given preference |
| Sports Eligibility – General (Level 2) | |
| International Representation | Represented country in Category B championships/events |
| National Podium | At least 3rd position in Category C championships/events |
| National Championships | At least 3rd position in Senior National Championships |
| At least 3rd position in Youth National Championships | |
| At least 3rd position in Junior National Championships | |
| National Games | At least 3rd position |
| University Championships | At least 3rd position in All India Inter University Championship |
| Federation Cup | 1st position in Senior category |
| Sports Eligibility – Cricket Specific | |
| Indian Senior Team | Representation in 2 Test matches |
| Representation in 2 ODI matches | |
| Representation in 2 T20 matches | |
| India A / India U-19 | Representation in 2 Test matches |
| Representation in 2 ODI matches | |
| Representation in 2 T20 matches | |
| Inter State Championship | Quarter-finalist in Senior All India Inter State Group Championship |
| Quarter-finalist in U-23 All India Inter State Group Championship | |
| Quarter-finalist in U-19 All India Inter State Group Championship | |
| Plate Group Clause | Plate group championships not considered |
| Inter Zonal Championship | Participation in Senior category |
| Participation in U-23 category | |
| Participation in U-19 category | |
| Challenger Trophy | Participation in Senior category |
| Participation in U-23 category | |
| Participation in U-19 category | |
| Recognized Junior Tournaments | Under 23 Col. CK Nayudu Trophy |
| Under 19 Cooch Behar Trophy | |
| Under 19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy | |
| Sports Achievement Validity | On or after 01.04.2023 |
| Championship Cut-off Rule | Concluding day of championship considered |
| Active Player Requirement | Must be active player assessed during trials |
| Federation Recognition | Championship must be under recognized federation |
| Railway Recognition | Recognized by Railway Sports Promotion Board |
| Higher Level Norms | Candidates with higher pay level norms may apply |
| Higher Level Restriction | Cannot claim higher level after appointment |
| Undertaking Requirement | Written undertaking mandatory |
| Application Fee | |
| Fee for General Category | ₹500 |
| Refund for General Category | ₹400 refundable after appearing in trials |
| Fee for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 |
| Refund for Reserved Categories | Full ₹250 refundable after appearing in trials |
| Fee for Ineligible Applicants | Non-refundable |
| Fee Transferability | Non-transferable |
| Fee Adjustment | Not adjustable |
| Fee Relaxation Proof | Prescribed certificates mandatory |
| Application Without Fee | Application rejected |
| Minority Definition | Muslims |
| Christians | |
| Sikhs | |
| Buddhists | |
| Jains | |
| Zoroastrians (Parsis) | |
| Economically Backward Class Income Limit | Annual family income below ₹50,000 |
| EBC Certificate Authority | District Magistrate |
| Revenue Officer up to Tahsildar | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| BPL Card issuing authority | |
| Central poverty certificate authority | |
| Izzat MST authority | |
| Union Minister | |
| Rajya Sabha Member | |
| Fee Payment Mode | Crossed Indian Postal Order |
| Demand Draft | |
| Fee Payee Name | Principal Financial Adviser |
| Payable At | Bangalore |
| Acceptable Banks | Nationalised Banks |
| Unaccepted Payment Modes | Any mode other than IPO/DD |
| IPO/DD Issue Timing | Must be between notification date and closing date |
| IPO/DD Details | Must be filled in application |
| IPO Writing Requirement | Candidate name and full address mandatory |
| Application Mode | |
| Application Mode | Offline only |
| Application Form Source | Download from RWF website |
| Application Form Name | Annexure I |
| Paper Size | A4 (210 × 297 mm) |
| Paper Quality | Good quality white paper |
| Online Application | Not applicable |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Closing Date | 19.02.2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 17:00 hrs |
| Extended Closing Date | 26.02.2026 |
| Extended Area Coverage | North Eastern States |
| Assam | |
| Meghalaya | |
| Manipur | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | |
| Mizoram | |
| Nagaland | |
| Tripura | |
| Sikkim | |
| Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Lahaul and Spiti District | |
| Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District | |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | |
| Lakshadweep | |
| Fee Payment Deadline | Same as application closing date |
| Tentative Trial Date | 03.03.2026 |
| Admit Card Issue | Not specified |
| Written Exam Date | Not applicable |
| Result Declaration | Not specified |
| Service Conditions | |
| Service Bond Period | 5 years |
| Bond Format | Annexure E |
| Professional Sports Participation | Only with prior Government sanction |
| Initial Pay | Minimum of pay scale |
| Typing Test Requirement | Applicable for Junior Clerk/Accounts Clerk |
| Typing Test Deadline | Within 4 years of appointment |
| Increment Withholding Rule | Increments withheld after 4 years until test passed |
| Medical Fitness | Must meet prescribed medical standards |
| Documents Required | |
| Educational Certificates | Original certificates required |
| Sports Certificates | Original achievement certificates required |
| Date of Birth Proof | Original 10th/Matric certificate |
| Caste Certificate | Original, if applicable |
| Minority Certificate | Prescribed format, if applicable |
| Income Certificate | Prescribed format, if applicable |
| Identity Proof | PAN card |
| Aadhaar card | |
| Driving Licence | |
| Communication to Candidates | |
| Eligible Candidate List | Uploaded on RWF website |
| Email Intimation | Sent to registered email ID |
| Call Letter Mode | Speed post |
| Call Letter Details | Trial schedule and venue information |
| Official References | |
| Official Website | www.rwf.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | https://rwf.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/uploads/Notification%20for%20Sports%20Quota%20recruitment-2025-26.pdf |
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for RWF Sports Person Recruitment 2026?
The last date for general candidates is 19 February 2026 (17:00 Hrs). For candidates from North-Eastern states, J&K, etc., it is 26 February 2026.
Is the application fee refundable?
For SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC categories, the ₹250 fee is refundable only if they appear in the trials. For others, the fee is non-refundable.
What is the selection process?
Selection is based on assessment of sports achievements and performance in field trials/trials. Document verification is mandatory.
This information is published for immediate reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.