TrendPlus24Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - Apply Online for 56 Posts
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Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 notification has been released under Notification No. 04/2026 on the official website. A total of 56 vacancies have been announced for Sports Quota posts in Level-1, Level-2, and Level-3 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) through the NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27.
Candidates who possess the required educational qualifications and fulfill the prescribed age criteria as mentioned in the official notification are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The online application process for NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 started on 25 July 2026 and will remain open until 24 August 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Notice Out
Candidates should download and read the Northeast Frontier Railway Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
- Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment Official Notification 2026
- Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment Employment News Notification
NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Notification No. | 04/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Recruitment against Sports Quota through Open Advertisement |
| Recruitment Year | 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 56 |
| Pay Levels | Level-1, Level-2, Level-3 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Sports Trial + Interview |
| Job Location | Northeast Frontier Railway (Alipurduar, Katihar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia Divisions / Headquarter) |
| Official Website | www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opening Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Sports Achievement Reckoning Period From | 01 April 2024 onwards |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2027 |
| Trial and Interview Dates | To be intimated separately on the official website |
The notification does not mention a separate correction window or admit card release date; candidates should keep checking the official website for these updates.
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Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Vacancy Details 2026-27
A total of 56 vacancies - NF Railway has notified 56 posts against Sports Quota. There is no community-wise reservation in this recruitment; vacancies are distributed by pay level, sport discipline, gender category and playing position/event as shown below.
Level-2/3 (Grade Pay 1900/2000) - 21 Posts
| S. No. | Event | Category | Position | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archery | Woman | Compound | 1 |
| 2 | Athletics | Man | Decathlon | 1 |
| 3 | Athletics | Man | Long Distance (5000m/10000m/Cross Country) | 1 |
| 4 | Basketball | Man | Post Player | 1 |
| 5 | Basketball | Man | All Rounder | 1 |
| 6 | Basketball | Woman | All Rounder | 2 |
| 7 | Badminton | Man | Single | 1 |
| 8 | Badminton | Woman | Single | 1 |
| 9 | Boxing | Man | 90+ Super Heavy | 1 |
| 10 | Boxing | Woman | 60+ - 65 kg | 1 |
| 11 | Boxing | Woman | 80+ kg | 1 |
| 12 | Boxing | Woman | 57-60 kg | 1 |
| 13 | Cricket | Man | All Rounder | 1 |
| 14 | Cricket | Man | Batsman | 1 |
| 15 | Cricket | Woman | Pace Bowler | 1 |
| 16 | Table Tennis | Woman | Single | 1 |
| 17 | Volleyball | Man | Setter | 1 |
| 18 | Weightlifting | Woman | +86 kg | 1 |
| 19 | Weightlifting | Man | 71 kg | 1 |
| 20 | Weightlifting | Man | 60 kg | 1 |
Level-1 (Grade Pay 1800) - 35 Posts
| S. No. | Event | Category | Position | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Archery | Woman | Recurve | 2 |
| 22 | Athletics | Man | High Jump | 1 |
| 23 | Badminton | Woman | Single | 1 |
| 24 | Basketball | Man | All Rounder | 2 |
| 25 | Basketball | Woman | All Rounder | 1 |
| 26 | Basketball | Woman | Post Player | 1 |
| 27 | Boxing | Man | 50+-55 kg | 1 |
| 28 | Boxing | Man | 60-65 kg | 1 |
| 29 | Cricket | Man | Left Arm Spinner/Leg Spinner | 1 |
| 30 | Cricket | Man | All Rounder | 1 |
| 31 | Cricket | Woman | Left Arm Spinner | 1 |
| 32 | Cricket | Woman | Batswoman | 1 |
| 33 | Football | Man | Right Wing | 1 |
| 34 | Football | Man | Striker | 1 |
| 35 | Football | Man | Defensive Mid Fielder | 1 |
| 36 | Football | Man | Left Back | 1 |
| 37 | Golf | Man | Single | 2 |
| 38 | Kabaddi | Man | Left Corner | 1 |
| 39 | Kabaddi | Man | Left Cover | 1 |
| 40 | Kabaddi | Man | Right Corner | 1 |
| 41 | Kabaddi | Man | Right Cover | 1 |
| 42 | Kabaddi | Man | All Rounder | 1 |
| 43 | Kabaddi | Man | Raider | 2 |
| 44 | Power Lifting | Man | 74 kg | 1 |
| 45 | Power Lifting | Man | 105 kg | 1 |
| 46 | Power Lifting | Man | 120+ kg | 1 |
| 47 | Power Lifting | Woman | 69 kg | 1 |
| 48 | Volleyball | Man | All Rounder | 1 |
| 49 | Volleyball | Man | Libero | 1 |
| 50 | Weightlifting | Man | 94 kg | 1 |
| 51 | Weightlifting | Man | +110 kg | 1 |
Zone and Division-wise Distribution
| Pay Level | Zonal Headquarter | Divisions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level-2/3 (GP 1900/2000) | 16 + 5 (downgraded from Level-4/5) | - | 21 |
| Level-1 (GP 1800) | 10 | 25 (5 each for Alipurduar, Katihar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia) | 35 |
| Total | 31 | 25 | 56 |
Selected candidates will be posted in the Alipurduar, Katihar, Rangiya, Lumding or Tinsukia Divisions, or at the NF Railway Headquarter, depending on the requirement of sports and vacancy availability.
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NF Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be citizens of India and satisfy the educational qualification, age limit and minimum sports achievement norms prescribed for the pay level and event they are applying for.
Educational Qualification
| Pay Level | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level 3 or 2 | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a Government-recognized Board/Council/Institution |
| Level 1 | Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or ITI or equivalent, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
For Technician-III posts filled against Sports Quota, the minimum qualification is Class 10th pass; the training period is 3 years unless the candidate holds a relevant ITI qualification, in which case it is reduced to 6 months.
Age Limit
Candidates for both Level 3/2 and Level 1 posts must be between 18 and 25 years of age as on 01 January 2027. The notification does not specify age relaxation details for reserved categories; candidates should refer to the official notification or website for any updates on this.
Minimum Sports Norms
Candidates must be active players whose achievements fall within the immediately preceding two financial years, and only achievements in recognized events held on or after 01 April 2024 will be considered.
| Pay Level | Minimum Sports Norms |
|---|---|
| Level 3/2 | Represented the country in Category-B events, OR 3rd position or better in Category-C events/Senior-Youth-Junior National Championships/National Games/All India Inter University Championships, OR 1st position in Federation Cup (Senior) |
| Level 1 | Represented the country in Category-C events, OR 3rd position or better in Federation Cup (Senior), OR represented a state with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships (except marathon/cross-country) |
Sport-specific norms (Archery, Athletics, Badminton/Table Tennis rankings, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Golf rankings, Power Lifting, Volleyball and Weightlifting weight categories) are laid out in detail in the official notification. Candidates should check the exact criteria applicable to their event before applying.
NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Salary
The notification specifies posts under Level-1, Level-2 and Level-3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (corresponding to erstwhile Grade Pay Rs. 1800, 1900 and 2000). The exact in-hand monthly salary figures are not mentioned in the official notification; candidates can refer to the applicable Railway Pay Matrix for these levels for detailed pay information.
NF Railway Sports Quota Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Others | Rs. 500/- |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Minority and Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250/- |
Candidates who appear for the selection trial are entitled to a partial refund of the application fee (after deduction of banking and other charges); bank details must be furnished in the online application to receive the refund.
Minority (for fee exemption purposes) includes Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains. EBC means candidates whose total family income is less than Rs. 50,000/- per annum.
GSSSB-style Reservation Note
There is no caste-based reservation in this recruitment. However, SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates must still submit prescribed caste certificates (Annexure-C and Annexure-D) and EWS candidates must submit an EWS certificate (Annexure-E) for record purposes, where applicable.
NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection is based on a 100-mark merit list comprising a Sports Trial and an Interview.
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Trial (game skill, physical fitness, coach's observations) | 40 Marks |
| Interview - Sports Achievement Assessment | 50 Marks |
| Interview - Educational Qualification | 10 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
- Candidates scoring 25 or more out of 40 in the Trial are declared "FIT" and proceed to the Interview stage; those below 25 are declared "NOT FIT" and are not assessed further.
- Interviews are normally held on the same day as the trial, or the next day at the latest.
- For educational qualification, 6 marks are given for meeting the minimum qualification; higher qualifications attract higher marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 65 for Level-3 and Level-2 posts, and 60 for Level-1 posts.
- In case of a tie in marks, preference is given to the younger candidate.
NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Required Documents
- Scanned copy of educational qualification mark sheet/pass certificate
- Certificate proving recognized sports achievement held on or after 01 April 2024
- Proof of date of birth
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates (as per Annexure-C/D), where applicable
- Income certificate for EBC candidates claiming fee exemption (Annexure-B)
- Self-declaration for Minority Community candidates claiming fee exemption (Annexure-A)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates already employed in government/PSU/bank service
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (3.5cm x 4.5cm, 30-70 KB, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI)
- Scanned signature (3.5cm x 2.5cm, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI)
Candidates must also carry all original documents, the call letter and 4 additional passport-size photographs at the time of trial and document verification.
How to Apply Online for NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?
- Visit the official Northeast Frontier Railway website: www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Navigate to the "Recruitment against Sports Quota" section and locate Notification No. 04/2026.
- Register with a valid, active mobile number and email ID, as all communication will be sent through these channels.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and sports achievement details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature as per the specified size and format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the application before 24 August 2026.
- Save a copy/printout of the submitted application for future reference. Do not send the printout by post.
NF Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Only online applications are accepted; applications or certificates sent by post will not be considered.
- Candidates will be considered only for the specific event/position/game for which they have the recognized sports norms.
- Candidates having achievement norms for a higher grade pay post are also eligible for lower grade pay posts of the same or a related event.
- No TA/DA/accommodation is provided for appearing in trials; candidates must bring their own kit and arrange their own stay for 2-3 days if required.
- Selected candidates must undergo a probation period of two years and sign a Service Bond to serve at least 5 years in Indian Railways.
- Selected candidates must qualify the prescribed medical examination for the post.
- Candidates already employed in government service, PSUs or recognized banks must submit a No Objection Certificate.
- NF Railway has not appointed any agent or coaching centre; candidates should beware of touts and job racketeers.
- Applications not fulfilling any of the notified terms and conditions are liable to be summarily rejected.
- Any legal dispute is subject to the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Guwahati.
Candidates who are Class 12th pass can also explore more 12th Pass Government Jobs and Railway Recruitment 2026 opportunities. Those interested in similar openings can check Sports Quota Recruitment notifications from other Railway zones. Candidates based in the Northeast can also browse more Assam Government Jobs and Guwahati Government Jobs matching their profile.