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What this recruitment is about
Northeast Frontier Railway NFR is recruiting for Sports Quota Recruitment with 56 advertised vacancies. The application deadline recorded for this recruitment is 24-08-26. Candidates should confirm the post-wise qualification, age, experience and category conditions before applying.
Post-wise opening
Vacancy and eligibility details
Eligibility at a glance
Can you apply?
- General/All Candidates (except exempted): Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Minority/Economically Backward Class (EBC): Rs. 250/-
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Important dates
Recruitment journey
Selection process
- 1Trial of Sports Performance: Short-listed eligible candidates will be called for a sports performance trial. The Trial Committee will assess game skill, physical fitness, and coach’s observations during trials and award marks out of a maximum of 40 marks. Candidates securing 25 or more marks will be declared FIT; those below 25 marks will be declared NOT FIT.
- 2Interview and Assessment: Only FIT candidates from the trial stage will be called for an interview by the Recruitment Committee. The Recruitment Committee will award marks out of 60 for sports achievements and educational qualifications. Interviews will be held on the same day or the next day after trials.
- 3Marks Distribution (Total: 100 Marks): Game skill, physical fitness & coach’s observations during Trials: 40 Marks Assessment of recognized Sports Achievements as per norms: 50 Marks Educational Qualification: 10 Marks
- 4Game skill, physical fitness & coach’s observations during Trials: 40 Marks
- 5Assessment of recognized Sports Achievements as per norms: 50 Marks
- 6Educational Qualification: 10 Marks
- 7Minimum Qualifying Marks: Level-3 and Level-2: 65 Marks Level-1: 60 Marks
- 8Level-3 and Level-2: 65 Marks
- 9Level-1: 60 Marks
- 10Merit List: Final merit list will be prepared based on combined marks from Trial Committee and Recruitment Committee. In case of a tie, the younger candidate will be given preference.
- 11Medical Examination: Selected candidates must fulfil the minimum medical norms for the post.
- 12Document Verification: Original documents of Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, and Sports Achievement must be produced at the time of trial.
Application guide
How to apply
- Visit the official website: www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Click on the online application link for Employment Notification No. 04/2026.
- Read all instructions carefully before filling the application form.
- Fill in personal details, sports achievements, educational qualifications, and active mobile number and valid email ID.
- Upload recent colour passport photograph (3.5cm x 4.5cm, 30-70 KB, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI).
- Upload scanned signature (3.5cm x 2.5cm, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI).
- Upload all required documents: educational qualification certificate, sports achievement certificate (on or after 01/04/2024), date of birth proof, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), income certificate (if applicable), minority self-declaration (if applicable), NOC (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online (Rs. 500 for general
- Rs. 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Minority/EBC candidates).
- Submit the application form before the closing date of 24.08.2026.
- Note your bank details in the application form to receive partial refund of application fee after appearing in trials.
Documents and additional conditions
Other Important Information: Sports Achievement Period: Sports achievements in recognized championships/events held on or after 01.04.2024 shall only be considered. The sportsperson should be an active player currently. Posting: Selected candidates may be posted in Divisions (Alipurduar, Katihar, Rangiya, Lumding & Tinsukia) or Headquarter of NF Railway as per requirement. Probation Period: All candidates appointed through Sports Quota will undergo a probation period of two years. Service Bond: Selected candidates will have to sign a Service Bond requiring them to serve for at least 5 years in Indian Railways. No TA/DA: No travel allowance, daily allowance, or accommodation will be provided for appearing in selection trials. Candidates must bring their own kit and four passport size photographs. No Reservation: There is no reservation for any community in this recruitment. However, SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates must submit relevant caste certificates. NOC Required: Candidates already employed in government service, PSU, or recognized banks must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer. Technician-III Training: For sports quota appointees in Technician-III posts, the training period is 3 years unless they possess ITI qualification in the relevant trade (in which case it is 6 months). Application Fee Refund: Candidates who appear for selection trials will be entitled to a partial refund of the application fee (after deduction of banking and other charges). Legal Jurisdiction: For any legal dispute, the jurisdiction will be of Central Administrative Tribunal/Guwahati. Canvassing: Canvassing in any form will lead to summary rejection and cancellation of candidature. Trial Dates: Dates for trials and other stages will be intimated through the official website www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. EBC Definition: Economically Backward Class means candidates whose total family income is less than Rs. 50,000/- per annum. OBC-NCL Certificate Validity: OBC-NCL certificate more than one year old will be treated as invalid. EWS Certificate Validity: EWS certificate more than one year old will be treated as invalid.
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official NotificationOfficial document
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qualification DetailsOfficial document
Level-3/2 - Archery (Woman, Compound): Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from Govt. recognized Board/Council/Institution; Level-3/2 - Athletics (Man, Decathlon): Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from Govt. recognized Board/Council/Institution; Level-3/2 - Athletics (Man, Long Distance 5000m/10000m/Cross Country): Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from Govt. recognized Board/Council/Institu
age LimitOfficial document
Level-3/2 - Archery (Woman, Compound): 18-25 years as on 01-January-2027; Level-3/2 - Athletics (Man, Decathlon): 18-25 years as on 01-January-2027; Level-3/2 - Athletics (Man, Long Distance 5000m/10000m/Cross Country): 18-25 years as on 01-January-2027; Level-3/2 - Basketball (Man, Post Player): 18-25 years as on 01-January-2027; Level-3/2 - Basketball (Man, All Rounder): 18-25 years as on 01-January-2027; Level-3/2
application FeeOfficial document
General/All Candidates (except exempted): Rs. 500/-; SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Minority/Economically Backward Class (EBC): Rs. 250/-
salaryOfficial document
Level-3/2 - Archery (Woman, Compound): Level-3 or Level-2 (GP 1900/2000); Level-3/2 - Athletics (Man, Decathlon): Level-3 or Level-2 (GP 1900/2000); Level-3/2 - Athletics (Man, Long Distance 5000m/10000m/Cross Country): Level-3 or Level-2 (GP 1900/2000); Level-3/2 - Basketball (Man, Post Player): Level-3 or Level-2 (GP 1900/2000); Level-3/2 - Basketball (Man, All Rounder): Level-3 or Level-2 (GP 1900/2000); Level-3/2
selection ProcessOfficial document
Trial of Sports Performance: Short-listed eligible candidates will be called for a sports performance trial. The Trial Committee will assess game skill, physical fitness, and coach’s observations during trials and award marks out of a maximum of 40 marks. Candidates securing 25 or more marks will be declared FIT; those below 25 marks will be declared NOT FIT.; Interview and Assessment: Only FIT candidates from the tr
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