Rail Wheel Factory, a production unit of Indian Railways under the Ministry of Railways located at Yelahanka in Bengaluru, has announced recruitment of a Sports Person (Cricket, Men) through its Sports Association under the Talent Scouting Scheme. The single vacancy falls in Group 'C' categories, and selection will be based on a field trial at the factory, making this an opportunity for cricketers to join Indian Railways on sports quota.
Rail Wheel Factory Sports Person Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
17 Oct
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About Rail Wheel Factory Sports Person Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Rail Wheel Factory
- Post Name
- Sports Person (Cricket - Men) - All Rounder
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Age Limit
- 18–25 years
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Recognized sports achievements in the current and/or immediate previous one financial year
- Pay Scale
- Group 'C' categories (Level-2 to Level-5)
Vacancy Breakdown
Sports Person (Cricket - Men) - All Rounder
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Sports Person (Cricket - Men) - All Rounder | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Sports Person (Cricket - Men)
Minimum educational qualification required for recruitment in the Railways, as per extant rules. Recognized sports achievements should be in the current and/or immediate previous one financial year.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sports Person (Cricket - Men) | Minimum educational qualification required for recruitment in the Railways, as per extant rules. Recognized sports achievements should be in the current and/or immediate previous one financial year. |
Age Limit
18 to 25 years as on the date of trails
Age Relaxation
Lower and upper age relaxation is permissible in exceptional cases having outstanding sports achievements, subject to approval of the Railway Board.
Selection Process
- 1Field Trial
Candidates fulfilling the norms undergo a field trial at Rail Wheel Factory, Bangalore at their own expense; selection to a suitable post is subject to meeting all requirements stipulated in Railway Board circulars.
Salary Structure
Group 'C' categories (Level-2 to Level-5)
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format from the Indian Railways website
- 2Fill in all required details in the application form accurately
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of community and educational qualification certificates along with mark sheets
- 4Affix a passport size photograph on the designated space of the application form
- 5Provide your left-hand thumb impression and signature, not in capital letters
- 6Send the completed application by registered post or submit it in person to the Assistant Personnel Officer-I, Rail Wheel Factory (Indian Railways), Yelahanka, Bangalore - 560064
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested photocopies of community certificate (GEN/SC/ST/OBC)
•Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (self-attested photocopies)
•Certificates of recognized sports achievements (current and/or immediate previous one financial year)
•Original documents and relevant sports gear for the field trials
Important Details
- The recruitment is made under the Talent Scouting Scheme for outstanding sports persons.
- Candidates must bear their own expenses to attend the field trial at Rail Wheel Factory, Bangalore, and must appear with all original documents and relevant sports gear.
- Lower and upper age relaxation and educational qualification relaxation are permissible only in exceptional cases, subject to Railway Board approval.
- The date of trails will be communicated separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Talent Scouting Scheme?
It is the scheme under which the Rail Wheel Factory Sports Association recruits outstanding sports persons into Group 'C' categories of the Railways.
Do candidates need to bring anything to the field trial?
Yes. Candidates must appear for the field trial with all original documents and relevant sports gear, and they have to bear their own expenses for attending it.
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