Overview
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), Indian Railways has released a recruitment notification for the post of Sports Quota (25 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Indian National, active sportsperson meeting minimum sports norms for the relevant Level can apply offline (by post or drop box at clw) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), Indian Railways
- Qualification
- Indian National, active sportsperson meeting minimum sports norms for the relevant Level
- Vacancies
- 25
- Last date to apply
- 20-08-2026 (31-08-2026 for specified regions/abroad candidates)
Important Dates
| Opening Date | 21-07-2026 |
| Closing Date | 20-08-2026 (31-08-2026 for specified regions/abroad candidates) |
| Notice Date | 20-07-2026 |
| Opening Date for Applications | 21-07-2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Closing Date for Applications (general) | 20-08-2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Closing Date for candidates from Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar & Lakshadweep Islands, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi sub-division of Chamba (HP), and candidates residing abroad | 31-08-2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Issue of Call Letters | Within 20 days from the closing date, via Website, Email & Mobile Number |
| Date/Time/Venue of Sports Trial | Not specified in the notification - to be intimated later on the CLW website |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
Applications are invited from eligible sportspersons who are Indian Nationals, for recruitment against Sports Quota (Open Advertisement and Talent Scouting) at CLW, Chittaranjan. Applicants should currently be an active player and should have fulfilled the sports achievement on or after 01-04-2024.
Age Limit
The candidate should have a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Matriculation or an equivalent certificate from a recognized board must be submitted as date-of-birth proof. No age relaxation is allowed, even for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. Note: The "Invalid Applications" section of the same notification separately states that a candidate will be considered underage/overage "as on 01/01/2027." This is an internal date inconsistency in the source notification - see Flag for Sila.
Salary
Pay is fixed at the minimum of the applicable scale for the relevant Level. All recruitment under this notice is at the minimum scale of pay. Level (7th CPC): Grade Pay (6th CPC) | Pay Band (6th CPC) Level-5/4 (PB-I): Rs.2800/- & Rs.2400/- | Rs.5200 – Rs.20200 Level-2 (PB-I): Rs.1900/- | Rs.5200 – Rs.20200 Level-1 (PB-I): Rs.1800/- | Rs.5200 – Rs.20200
Application Fee
Category: Fee SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs), Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes: Rs.250/- All Other Candidates: Rs.500/- The examination fee must be deposited through an Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Bank Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of "PFA, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works," payable at Chittaranjan. Candidates claiming fee exemption must enclose a certificate proving eligibility for the relaxation, issued by an authorized authority, along with the application form.
Selection Process
Sports Trial + Sports Achievements Assessment + Educational Qualification
How to Apply
CLW Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 does not use an online application portal. Eligible candidates must apply offline as follows: • Fill the application in the prescribed format (Annexure 'A'), along with other relevant annexures, on good-quality A4-size white paper, after carefully reading the Employment Notice. • Fill all columns of the application in your own handwriting, in English or Hindi, using a blue or black ball-point pen. • Write the sample declaration statement in your own handwriting in the space provided; applications without the written declaration will be rejected. • Affix one recent (taken within one month) colour passport-size photograph with a white background, without a cap or coloured glasses; send 2 signed photographs with the application and keep at least 5 more for future use. • Enclose legible photocopies of all certificates - Educational Qualification, Age, Caste Certificate, and Sports Achievement certificates - attested by a Gazetted Officer or self-attested. • Enclose the applicable application fee; applications without the fee or with incomplete columns will be rejected. • Clearly indicate the Specific Category No., Sports Discipline and Event/Position as given in the vacancy table. • Write on the top of the envelope: "APPLICATION AGAINST SPORTS QUOTA (OPEN ADVERTISEMENT & TALENT SCOUTING) RECRUITMENT FOR THE YEAR 2026-2027." • Send the application by post, or drop it in the Drop Box at the Dy.GM's Office/CLW, so that it reaches the address below o…
Important Instructions
• Eligible applicants will be issued Call Letters through the website, email and the mobile number provided, within 20 days from the closing date; candidates must report with the Call Letter. • SC/ST candidates are eligible for free rail travel in Second Class for attending the Sports Trial/Interview. • Selected candidates must pass the requisite medical fitness standard prior to appointment. • Candidates appointed as Junior Clerk-cum-Typist (Group C) must acquire typing proficiency of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within 4 years of appointment; until then, the appointment remains provisional. • The decision of CLW Administration in all matters relating to this recruitment is final. • The list of applications rejected will be published on www.clw.indianrailways.gov.in; no other rejection intimation will be sent. • The recruitment process is purely merit-based; canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. • CLW, Chittaranjan, reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any time, without assigning reasons. • The date, time and venue of the Sports Trial will be fixed by the Railway Administration and intimated on the CLW official website; the administration is not responsible for late or non-receipt of intimation. Candidates should report for the Trial on the date mentioned on the website, even if the call letter is not received. • Applications may be treated as invalid for reasons including: receipt after the closing date/time; incorr…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CLW Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 25 Posts?
Opening Date: 21-07-2026; Closing Date: 20-08-2026 (31-08-2026 for specified regions/abroad candidates); Notice Date: 20-07-2026; Opening Date for Applications: 21-07-2026, 10:00 hrs; Closing Date for Applications (general): 20-08-2026, 17:00 hrs; Closing Date for candidates from Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, J&K, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar & Lakshadweep Islands, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi sub-division of Chamba (HP), and candidates residing abroad: 31-08-2026, 17:00 hrs; Issue of Call Letters: Within 20 days from the closing date, via Website, Email & Mobile Number; Date/Time/Venue of Sports Trial: Not specified in the notification - to be intimated later on the CLW website
What is the application fee?
Rs. 250/- (exempted categories) / Rs. 500/- (others)
What is the age limit?
18 to 25 years as on 01-01-2026
What is the selection process?
Sports Trial + Sports Achievements Assessment + Educational Qualification