NF Railway Recruitment 2025: Northeast Frontier Railway Sport Quota Notification (No. 03/2025) has been released, A total of 56 vacancies are available for eligible sportspersons in various disciplines.
NF Railway Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Board | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Post Name | Various Sports Posts |
| Total Posts | 56 Vacancy |
| Qualification | 10th Passed |
| Salary | Rs. 63,200/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 16th Sep – 15th Oct 2025 |
NF Railway Recruitment Qualifications
Candidates must have the right education and age to apply. For Level-5 and Level-4 posts (Grade Pay Rs. 2800/2400) you need to be a graduate from a recognised university. Other eligibility is required:
| Grade Pay | Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Level-5 / Level-4 (GP Rs.2800/2400) | Graduation from a recognised university | At least 3rd place in Category-B championships/events |
| Level-3 / Level-2 (GP Rs.2000/1900) | 12th Pass or equivalent from a recognised board | As per norms: e.g. represented India in Category-B or 3rd place in Category-C / National events |
| Level-1 (GP Rs.1800) | 10th Pass / ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) | As per norms: e.g. represented India in Category-C or 3rd place in Federation Cup / Senior Nationals |
NF Railway Recruitment Age Limit
The age limit for all levels is 18 to 25 years as on 1 January 2026. There is no age relaxation for any category.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates | 18 years | 25 years |
NF Railway Recruitment Vacancy Details
A total of 56 vacancies are available in various sports such as Athletics, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Archery, and more. Posts are available for both men and women across different levels.
| Sports | Men | Women | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Athletics | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Badminton | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Basketball | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Boxing | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Cricket | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Cycling | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Football | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Golf | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Table Tennis | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Weightlifting | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 33 | 22 | 56 |
NF Railway Recruitment Selection Process
The recruitment will be based on:
- Sports Trials – Assessment of game skill, physical fitness, and coach’s observations (40 marks).
- Interview & Document Verification – Evaluation of sports achievements (50 marks) and educational qualification (10 marks).
Candidates need to secure minimum qualifying marks to be considered for the final merit list
NF Railway Recruitment Application Fee
- Gen/OBC/EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/ Female Candidates: Rs. 250/-
- Payment Mode : Online
- NOTE: Only the candidates appearing for CBT-1 will get refund of their examination fee. Like Gen/OBC/EWS Candidates Rs. 400/ and SC/ST/ Female/ESM Candidates: Rs. 250/-
NF Railway Recruitment Application Dates
The online application process starts on 16th September 2025 and ends on 15th October 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification | 15th September 2025 |
| Starting Date of Application | 16th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15th October 2025 |
How To Apply NF Railway Recruitment 2025
Candidates who are eligible and interested will be able to apply online once the notification is officially released.
- Visit the official website at www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Find and click on the link “Sports Quota 2025.”
- Register yourself using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in the required personal and educational details in the form.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee through online modes.
- Double-check all the details and apply.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page.
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