Railway NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Railway NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy, Eligibility, Important Dates, Age Limit & Apply Online

Short Description: Apply online for Railway NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026. Check complete information including 56 vacancies, important dates, eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, salary, result, and other essential recruitment details. The last date to submit the online application is 24 August 2026.

Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Apply Online for 56 Sports Quota Posts | Selection through Trials & Interview

Important Information

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date : 25 July 2026
Application Starts From : 25 July 2026
Last Date for Submission : 24 Aug 2026
Last Day to Pay Examination Fee : 24 Aug 2026
Edit / Correction Date : Not Specified
Date of Examination : Not Specified (Trial Dates to be announced on website)
Admit Card Release : Not Specified
Result : To Be Announced Soon

💰 Application Fee

General/ OBC/ EWS Candidates : ₹ 500/-
SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen/ Women/ Minorities*/ EBC** Candidates : ₹ 250/-

*Minorities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) & Jains.
**Economically Backward Class: Total family income less than ₹50,000 per annum.

💳 Candidates who appear for trials are eligible for a partial refund after deduction of banking charges. Bank details must be provided in the application.

Age Limits & Total Posts

📌 Age Limits (As on 01 January 2027)

Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age : 25 Years

✔ Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules.

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📊 Total Seats / Posts

(Fifty Six vacancies) – Level 1, 2 & 3

Post Name, Sports Discipline & Eligibility

📖 Pay Level / Grade Pay	✅ Eligibility Criteria
Level – 3 / 2 (GP ₹1900/2000)	Educational: Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a recognized Board/Council/Institution. Age: 18-25 years as on 01-January-2027
Level – 1 (GP ₹1800)	Educational: Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. Age: 18-25 years as on 01-January-2027

List of Sports Disciplines & Positions (56 Posts)

Level – 3 / 2 (21 Posts)
Archery, Athletics (Decathlon, Long Distance), Basketball, Badminton, Boxing, Cricket, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting.

Level – 1 (35 Posts)
Archery, Athletics (High Jump), Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Golf, Kabaddi, Powerlifting, Volleyball, Weightlifting.

Posting: Candidates will be posted in Divisions (Alipurduar, Katihar, Rangiya, Lumding & Tinsukia) or Headquarters of N.F. Railway as per requirement.

Selection Process of Railway NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Stage 1: Sports Performance Trial (Out of 40 Marks – Minimum 25 marks to be FIT).
Stage 2: Interview & Assessment (Out of 60 Marks – 50 for Sports Achievements, 10 for Educational Qualification).
Final Merit: Based on total marks (out of 100) obtained in Trial and Interview. Minimum qualifying marks: 65% for all levels.
Note: Candidates declared ‘NOT FIT’ (less than 25 marks in trial) are not eligible for further stages.

How to Apply : Railway NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

Visit the official NF Railway website: www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
Read the full notification carefully before applying.
Fill the online application form with all required details.
Upload a recent passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 30-70 KB, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI) and signature (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, 20-50 KB).
Upload necessary documents: Educational Certificates, Sports Achievement Certificates (held on or after 01/04/2024), Date of Birth Proof, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Income Certificate (for EBC candidates), Minority Declaration, No Objection Certificate (if employed).
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.

Note – Candidates must ensure all information provided is correct and matches original documents. Any discrepancy will lead to rejection. No application printout or certificates need to be sent by post.

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📌 Important Documents to Bring During Trial
📢 All original documents (Educational, Sports, DOB, Caste, etc.)
📢 Copy of Call Letter
📢 4 copies of passport-size photographs (same as uploaded)

Key Conditions & Instructions

Sports Achievement Period: Only achievements in events held on or after 01.04.2024 will be considered.
Medical Examination: Selected candidates must meet the minimum medical norms for the post.
Service Bond: Selected candidates must sign a bond to serve for at least 5 years in Indian Railways.
Probation: All appointees will undergo a probation period of two years.
No TA/DA: No travel allowance or accommodation will be provided for appearing in trials.
Posting: Selected candidates may be posted anywhere on the NF Railway.
Reservation: There is no reservation for any community in this recruitment, but SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates must submit valid certificates in prescribed formats (Annexure-C, D, E).
Fee Exemption: For Minority candidates (self-declaration as per Annexure-A) and EBC candidates (Income Certificate as per Annexure-B).

Important Links

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FAQs For Railway NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

What is the total number of vacancies?

There are a total of 56 vacancies (Fifty Six) for Sports Quota in Northeast Frontier Railway.

What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 01-January-2027.

What is the minimum educational qualification required?

For Level-1 posts: Class 10th pass or ITI or equivalent. For Level-2/3 posts: Class 12th (+2 stage) pass or equivalent from a recognized board.

How will the selection be done?

Selection is based on a Sports Performance Trial (40 marks) followed by an Interview and assessment of sports achievements and educational qualification (60 marks). Candidates must secure at least 25 marks in the trial to be considered ‘FIT’.

Is there any application fee relaxation?

Yes, SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Minority/EBC candidates pay a reduced fee of ₹250. All other candidates pay ₹500.

Conclusion : Railway NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026

The Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for talented sportspersons to secure a government job in Indian Railways. With 56 vacancies across various disciplines like Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, and more, eligible candidates who meet the sports norms and educational qualifications are encouraged to apply online. The selection process is transparent and based on performance in trials and interviews. Candidates should regularly check the official NF Railway website for updates on trial dates and other important information.

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