The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Notification (No. 04/2026) for 56 vacancies. Eligible sportspersons can submit their online applications from 25 July 2026 to 24 August 2026.
The recruitment is being conducted for Level-1, Level-2 and Level-3 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates will be selected through a Sports Trial and Interview.
Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, sports qualification, application fee, salary, selection process and important dates before applying.
NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
| Organization Name | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 56 Posts |
| Qualification | ITI, 12th, 10th |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Sports Trial + Interview |
| Official Website | nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
Notification Released
July 2026
Start Date to Apply
25 July 2026
Last Date to Apply
24 August 2026
Sports Achievement From
01 April 2024
Age Calculation Date
01 January 2027
Trial & Interview
To be Announced
NFR Sports Quota Vacancy 2026
- Level-2 & Level-3: 21 Posts
- Level-1: 35 Posts
Total Vacancies: 56
The vacancies are available for various sports including:
- Athletics
- Archery
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Badminton
- Football
- Golf
- Kabaddi
- Powerlifting
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Table Tennis
Note: Vacancies are distributed according to sports discipline, playing position, gender and pay level. Refer to the official notification for complete event-wise vacancy details.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Pay Level | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level-2 & Level-3 | 12th Pass or Equivalent |
| Level-1 | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC |
Candidates must also fulfil the prescribed Sports Achievement Criteria mentioned in the notification.
Age Limit
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2027.
Sports Eligibility
Candidates must have achieved recognised sports performance on or after 01 April 2024.
The required sports achievements vary according to the post level.
Applicants should carefully check the official notification to verify that their achievements meet the prescribed eligibility norms.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
| Pay Level | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|
| Level-1 | Grade Pay ₹1800 |
| Level-2 | Grade Pay ₹1900 |
| Level-3 | Grade Pay ₹2000 |
In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive Railway allowances as per government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/Women/EBC/Minority/Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 |
Eligible candidates appearing in the Sports Trial will receive a partial refund after deduction of bank charges.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Sports Trial (40 Marks)
- Sports Achievement Assessment (50 Marks)
- Educational Qualification (10 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their respective pay level.
Important Instructions
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Sports achievements must be recognised by the competent authority.
- Carry original documents during the Sports Trial.
- No TA/DA will be provided.
- Selected candidates must complete the medical examination.
- Read the official notification carefully before submitting the application.
How to Apply Online
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official NFR website.
- Open the Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 notification.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Verify all details.
- Submit the application.
- Download and print the confirmation page.
Required Documents
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
- Educational Certificates
- Sports Achievement Certificates
- Date of Birth Proof
- Aadhaar Card/Identity Proof
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Minority/EBC Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- No Objection Certificate (if employed)
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are 56 vacancies available.
The last date to submit the online application is 24 August 2026.
Candidates should have passed 10th, ITI, NAC, or 12th, depending on the pay level.
Applicants must be 18 to 25 years as on 01 January 2027.
Selection will be based on:
- Sports Trial
- Interview
- Sports Achievement Assessment
- Educational Qualification
- Medical Examination
