Railway Sports Quota Cutoff 2027
Expected Cutoff 2027 & Previous Year Cutoffs — Indian Railways Sports Quota Recruitment for National/State Level Sportspersons
Disclaimer: Cutoff data shown is estimated based on previous year trends and historical patterns. These figures are for reference only. Check the official Respective Zonal Railways / Railway Recruitment Boards website for exact and authoritative cutoff marks.
Expected Cutoff 2027 — Railway Sports Quota
| Category | Cutoff Marks | Cutoff % |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 28 | 56.0% |
| EWS | 24 | 48.0% |
| OBC (NCL) | 25 | 50.0% |
| SC | 20 | 40.0% |
| ST | 18 | 36.0% |
| PwD | 14 | 28.0% |
* Cutoff marks are estimated. General cutoff = 56% of 50 total marks, adjusted per category.
Previous Year Cutoff Trends (General Category)
| Year | General Cutoff Marks | Cutoff % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 56.0% |
| 2025 | 27 | 54.0% |
| 2024 | 26 | 52.0% |
Trend Analysis: Cutoffs for Railway Sports Quota show an upward trend year over year (+3–6% annually). Plan to score 10–15% above the cutoff to secure selection comfortably.
Factors Affecting Railway Sports Quota Cutoff
Number of Applicants
Higher competition typically raises the cutoff as more candidates vie for the same seats.
Paper Difficulty
A tougher paper generally results in lower cutoffs; an easier paper tends to push cutoffs higher.
Number of Vacancies / Seats
Fewer seats mean a higher cutoff; more seats available can bring the cutoff down.
Reservation Policies
Different categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) have separate cutoffs as mandated by government policy.
Important Dates
Registration Opens
2025-09-01
Exam Date
2025-12-01
Conducting Body
Respective Zonal Railways / Railway Recruitment Boards
Frequency
Annual notification by each zonal railway
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