Applications are open. Apply before 24 Aug 2026 — 11 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Northeast Frontier Railway has notified recruitment for 56 posts under 04/2026 — Sports Quota. Applications are accepted online from 25 Jul 2026 to 24 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is Class 12 for Level 3 and 2 posts; Class 10, an ITI or a National Apprenticeship Certificate for Level 1, and the age limit is 18 to 25 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 2 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Sports trial, Interview and Interview. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Levels 1 to 3 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. The place of posting is Alipurduar, Katihar, Rangiya, Lumding and Tinsukia divisions, and NFR headquarters.
The application fee is ₹500 for General and others. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 56 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Class 12 for Level 3 and 2 posts; Class 10, an ITI or a National Apprenticeship Certificate for Level 1
- Age limit: 18 to 25 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: Levels 1 to 3 of the 7th CPC pay matrix
- Application fee: ₹500 for General and others
- Last date to apply: 24 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Northeast Frontier Railway
- Advertisement No.
- 04/2026 — Sports Quota
- Total Vacancies
- 56
- Job Location
- Alipurduar, Katihar, Rangiya, Lumding and Tinsukia divisions, and NFR headquarters
- Qualification
- Class 12 for Level 3 and 2 posts; Class 10, an ITI or a National Apprenticeship Certificate for Level 1
- Age Limit
- 18 – 25 years
- Salary
- Levels 1 to 3 of the 7th CPC pay matrix
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Sports achievements counted from | 01 Apr 2024 |
| Trial and interview | To be intimated separately |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General and others | ₹500 | Online |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, women, minorities and EBC | ₹250 | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Level 1 posts | 35 |
| Level 3 and 2 posts | 21 |
| Total | 56 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level 3 or Level 2 | Class 12 or equivalent from a Government-recognised board. |
| Level 1 | Class 10 (matriculation), an ITI certificate, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by the NCVT. |
- Only sports achievements from 1 April 2024 onwards count. An older record, however strong, is not assessed.
- The qualifying bar is 65 marks for Level 3 and 2, and 60 for Level 1 — higher than in many sports quota recruitments.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Level 3 and 2 | Grade pay ₹1,900 / ₹2,000 (7th CPC) |
| Level 1 | Grade pay ₹1,800 (7th CPC) |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Sports trial — game skill, physical fitness and the coach's observations, worth 40 marks
- 2Interview — sports achievement assessment, worth 50 marks
- 3Interview — educational qualification, worth 10 marks
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports achievement assessment | — | 50 | — |
| Sports trial — game skill, physical fitness and coach's observation | — | 40 | — |
| Educational qualification | — | 10 | — |
| Total | — | 100 | — |
The qualifying mark is **65 out of 100 for Level 3 and 2 posts, and 60 for Level 1**.
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the Recruitment against Sports Quota section on the NFR website.
- 2Register with an active mobile number and email address.
- 3Fill in your personal, educational and sports details.
- 4Upload your documents, photograph and signature.
- 5Pay the application fee online and submit before 24 August 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
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