Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment of sportspersons under the Sports Quota for the year 2026-27 by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
- Total of 56 vacancies available across two pay levels: 21 in Level-3/2 and 35 in Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
- Opportunity for Indian citizens with exceptional sports achievements to join the railway sector.
- Applications open from 25th July 2026 to 24th August 2026.
- Selection based on sports performance, educational qualifications, and document verification.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Must be a citizen of India.
- Age limit: 18 to 25 years as on 1st January 2027 for both Level-3/2 and Level-1 posts.
- Educational qualification for Level-3/2 posts: Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a government-recognized board/council/institution.
- Educational qualification for Level-1 posts: Passed Class 10th (matriculation), ITI, equivalent qualification, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
- Must meet specified sports norms for the applied level (detailed below).

🏆 Selection Process

- Shortlisting based on sports achievements as per the prescribed norms.
- Document verification of educational and sports certificates.
- Final selection based on merit and document verification.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Northeast Frontier Railway
Location / State	All India
Job Location	Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zones across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and West Bengal.
Category Eligibility	All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible as per government norms.
Experience Required	None. Selection is based on sports achievements and educational qualifications.
Application Start	25 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 August 2026

📊 NFR Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Level-3/2 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)	21
Level-1 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)	35
Total	56

📁 Required Documents

- Passport-sized photographs.
- Educational certificates (Class 10th/12th/ITI/NAC as applicable).
- Sports achievement certificates (national/international level as per norms).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile certificate (if applicable).
- Aadhaar card or other valid ID proof.
- Self-attested copies of all documents.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Level-3/2: 21 posts under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Level-1: 35 posts under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Total vacancies: 56.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are there in NF Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?

A. There are a total of 56 vacancies - 21 posts in Level-3/2 and 35 posts in Level-1 of the Pay Matrix (7th Central Pay Commission).

Q. What is the age limit for NF Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27?

A. The age limit is 18 to 25 years as of January 1, 2027, for both Level-3/2 and Level-1 posts.

Q. What is the educational qualification required for NF Railway Sports Quota Level-3/2 posts?

A. Candidates must have passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination from a government-recognized Board/Council/Institution.

Q. What is the educational qualification required for NF Railway Sports Quota Level-1 posts?

A. Candidates must have passed Class 10th (matriculation), or ITI, or an equivalent qualification, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

Q. What sports achievements are required for NF Railway Sports Quota Level-3/2 posts?

A. Candidates need international representation in Category-B events, or at least 3rd position in Category-C events, National Championships, National Games, or All India Inter-University Championships, or 1st position in the Federation Cup (Senior Category).