NF Railway Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 56 Sports Quota Vacancies
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has officially announced NF Railway Recruitment 2025 for filling 56 Sports Quota vacancies across different divisions including Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia, and the NFR Headquarters in Maligaon.
This recruitment drive under the NFR Sports Quota Vacancy 2025 is a golden opportunity for candidates with exceptional sports achievements who wish to join Indian Railway Jobs 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online before the closing date.
Job seekers from Assam and the Northeast looking for Railway Jobs in Assam 2025, Northeast Frontier Railway Jobs, and Assam Government Jobs 2025 should not miss this chance.
Job highlights
- Origination Name
- Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
- Post Name
- Sports Person (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5)
- Age Limit
- 25 years
- Post Date
- 17/09/2025
- Last Date
- 15/10/2025
- Qualification
- 10th, Matriculation, 12th, Graduate
NF Railway Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Post | Sports Person |
| No. of Posts | 56 |
| Pay Levels | Level 5/4, Level 3/2, Level 1 |
| Duration of Service | Permanent |
| Department | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Location | Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia & HQ Maligaon |
| Official Website | nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Post Details of NF Railway Recruitment 2025
Sports Person (Level 5 or 4)
No. of Posts: 5
Pay Scale: Grade Pay Rs. 2800/2400
Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
Sports Norms: Minimum 3rd position in Category-B championships/events.
Sports Person (Level 3 or 2)
No. of Posts: 16
Pay Scale: Grade Pay Rs. 2000/1900
Educational Qualification: Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Sports Norms:
Represented India in Category-B championships/events, OR
3rd position in Category-C championships/events, OR
3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, OR
3rd position in National Games organized by IOA, OR
3rd position in All India Inter-University Championships, OR
1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior).
Sports Person (Level 1)
No. of Posts: 35
Pay Scale: Grade Pay Rs. 1800
Educational Qualification: Passed Class 10th (Matric) or ITI or NAC issued by NCVT.
Sports Norms:
Represented India in Category-C championships/events, OR
3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior), OR
Represented State with at least 8th position in Senior National Championships (except marathon/cross-country).
Sports-Wise Eligibility Criteria for NF Railway Recruitment 2025
Archery
Participation and medal-winning performance in events recognized by Archery Association of India will be valid.
Athletics
Medal winners in National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships can apply for GP Rs.1900 posts.
Gold medalists in Open National Championships (Senior), Inter-State Championships (Senior), or Asian Championships (Senior) may qualify for GP Rs.2800/2400.
Badminton, Table Tennis & Tennis
Recruitment is based on current Annual All India Rankings:
PB-1 Level-3/2 (GP Rs.2000/1900):
Seniors Singles – up to 20th rank
Seniors Doubles – up to 4th rank
Youth Singles – up to 6th rank
Juniors Singles – up to 6th rank
PB-1 Level-1 (GP Rs.1800):
Seniors Singles – up to 30th rank
Seniors Doubles – up to 6th rank
(Note: Ranking in mixed doubles valid only for Badminton, not for Table Tennis.)
Basketball
Achievements recognized by Basketball Federation of India will be accepted.
Boxing
Achievements in events conducted by the Boxing Federation of India are valid.
In Boxing, Youth Category achievements in international championships will be considered instead of Junior Category.
Cricket
GP 4200 (Level-6): Representation in India’s senior team (Tests/ODI/T20).
GP 2800/2400 (Level-5/4): Representation in India A / India U-19 (Tests, ODI, T20).
GP 2000/1900 (Level-3/2): Quarter-finalist in Senior/U-23/U-19 All India Inter-State OR participation in Inter-Zonal / Challenger Trophy.
GP 1800 (Level-1): Pre-quarter finalist in Senior/U-23/U-19 All India Inter-State (except plate group).
Cycling
Achievements in events recognized by the Cycling Federation of India will be valid.
Football
The earlier condition of mandatory quota for U-21 players in Santosh Trophy has been removed.
Golf
GP 2400/2800: IGU ranking 1–20.
GP 1900/2000: IGU ranking up to 60.
GP 1800: IGU ranking up to 100, with a handicap below 10 (Amateur Merit List).
Volleyball
Achievements certified by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or International Volleyball Federations will be valid.
Weightlifting
Achievements in both old and revised weight categories are considered.
Men’s Categories: 55kg, 61kg, 67/73kg, 81kg, 89kg, 96kg, 102kg, 109kg+
Women’s Categories: 45/49kg, 55kg, 59kg, 64kg, 71kg, 76/81kg, 87kg, 90kg+
Other Eligibility Criteria of NF Railway Recruitment 2025
Age Limit: 18–25 years as of 01 January 2026.
Age Relaxation: As per Govt. of India rules.
Citizenship: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
Application Fee Details of NF Railway Recruitment 2025
General / Others: Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen / Minority / EWS: Rs. 250/-
Important Dates of NF Railway Recruitment 2025
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application | 16 September 2025 |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 15 October 2025 |
How to Apply NF Railway Recruitment 2025?
Candidates interested in Northeast Frontier Railway Jobs 2025 can apply online by following these steps:
- Scroll down to the section Important Link.
- Click “Apply Online” and finish the registration procedure.
- In the following stage, click on the Registration Link (if you haven’t already) or log in.
- Kindly Fill out your basic details and upload your Photo, Sign, ID Proof, and other Documents as per requirement.
- Read the Full Advertisement for More Details about the Post Recruitments.
- Check Your full Details preview before submitting Application Form.
- Pay the required Application Fee to complete the form if Fees are Asked.
- Take a printout of submitting the final form for further process.
Documents to be Uploaded for NF Railway Recruitment 2025
While applying online, candidates must upload clear and legible scanned copies of the following documents. Applications without these will be summarily rejected:
Educational Qualification – Scanned copy of minimum qualification mark-sheet/pass certificate or its equivalent (as per notification).
Sports Achievement Certificate – Proof of recognized sports achievement held on or after 01/04/2023.
Date of Birth Proof – Valid certificate for age verification.
Caste Certificate – For SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates (as per Annexures C, D & E).
Income Certificate – For EBC candidates claiming fee exemption (Annexure-B).
Minority Declaration – Self-declaration for minority community candidates (Annexure-A).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) – For candidates currently serving in Government, PSU, Bank, etc.
Scanned Photograph – Recent passport-size, as per specifications.
Scanned Signature – Clear signature in the prescribed format.
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