RRC ECR Sports Quota Salary 2025: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Central Railway (ECR) has released a notification inviting applications from eligible and outstanding sportspersons for recruitment under the Sports Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2025. Various vacancies have been announced across various pay levels, including postings at ECR Headquarters and its five major divisions.
Understanding the RRC ECR Sports Quota Salary 2025 is important for applicants. The salary structure under this recruitment includes basic pay, allowances, and benefits, governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). RRC ECR Sports Quota vacancies for sportspersons are distributed across Pay Levels 1 to 5, offering salaries that range from ₹18,000 to ₹29,200.
RRC ECR Sports Quota Salary pay levels determine the basic salary and applicable allowances like DA, HRA, and TA. The in-hand salary depends on various factors like post, pay level, and deductions like PF and NPS. RRC ECR Sports Quota salary structure is as follows:
RRC ECR Sports Quota Salary Structure |
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Category |
Pay Level |
Basic Pay (₹) |
Group C |
Level 4 / 5 |
₹25,500 / ₹29,200 |
Group C |
Level 2 / 3 |
₹19,900 / ₹21,700 |
Group D (General posts) – HQ |
Level 1 |
₹18,000 |
Group D (General posts) – Divisions |
Level 1 |
₹18,000 |
RRC ECR Group D posts under the sports quota fall under Pay Level 1 with a basic pay of ₹18,000. These are entry-level positions available at ECR Headquarters and its five divisions. The in-hand salary includes basic pay along with DA, HRA, and TA, minus deductions like PF and NPS. These roles also enjoy benefits such as medical services, job security, and free travel passes.
RRC ECR Sports Quota Group D Salary for Level 1 |
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Salary Component |
Approx. Amount (₹) |
Basic Pay |
18,000 |
Dearness Allowance (50%) |
9,000 |
House Rent Allowance (Y City) |
3,240 |
Transport Allowance |
1,200 |
Gross Salary |
31,440 |
PF Deduction (12%) |
-2,160 |
NPS Deduction (10%) |
-2,700 |
Net In-Hand Salary |
26,580 |
The Group C positions include various technical and clerical roles reserved for sportspersons. These posts fall under Pay Levels 2, 3, 4, and 5, with salaries ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹29,200. The higher the pay level, the better the salary, grade pay, and allowances. These roles are more skilled and offer better promotional prospects.
Salary Structure for Group C Sports Quota Posts |
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Pay Level |
Basic Pay (₹) |
Approx. In-Hand Salary (₹) |
Level 2 |
19,900 |
25,000 – 28,000 |
Level 3 |
21,700 |
27,000 – 30,000 |
Level 4 |
25,500 |
33,000 – 36,000 |
Level 5 |
29,200 |
38,000 – 41,000 |
Note: In-hand salary includes DA, HRA (for Y Class city), and TA, minus PF and NPS deductions.
Apart from basic pay, all sportspeople recruited under the RRC ECR sports quota are eligible for additional allowances that increase their monthly income.
HRA is given based on the classification of the posting location (X, Y, or Z city). This helps employees manage their living expenses.
House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
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City Category |
HRA Rate |
HRA on ₹18,000 |
X (Metro) |
27% |
₹4,860 |
Y (Tier-2) |
18% |
₹3,240 |
Z (Others) |
9% |
₹1,620 |
DA is provided to offset the impact of inflation on employees. It is currently fixed at around 50% of the basic pay and is revised twice a year.
TA supports daily commuting costs. It is a fixed component depending on the city and the post.
Every employee under RRC ECR contributes a part of their salary to the government savings and pension schemes. These deductions secure the employee’s post-retirement future.
Deductions from RRC ECR Sports Quota Salary |
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Deduction Type |
Rate/Amount |
Provident Fund (PF) |
12% of Basic Pay |
National Pension Scheme (NPS) |
10% of (Basic + DA) |
Income Tax |
As per the individual income slab |
Group Insurance |
Fixed monthly contribution |
Sportspersons recruited under RRC ECR are eligible for promotions as per standard Indian Railways rules and regulations. Promotion depends on performance, departmental exams, and experience. Typical promotion paths include moving from Group D to Group C roles or advancing to supervisory or technical roles in the same category.
Recruited sportspersons enjoy various benefits beyond the monthly salary, which include:
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