NFR Sport Quota Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 56 Sports Vacancies
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the official notification No. 03/2025 on 15th September 2025 for recruitment under the Sports Quota. A total of 56 vacancies are available for eligible Indian sportspersons across various disciplines including Athletics, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Archery, Badminton, and more.
Online applications are open from 16th September to 15th October 2025.
NFR Sport Quota Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Post Name | Various Sports Quota Posts |
| Vacancies | 56 |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 16 Sept – 15 Oct 2025 |
| Job Location | NFR Divisions/Headquarters |
| Age Limit | 18–25 years (as on 01/01/2026) |
| Qualification | 10th / 12th / Graduation (as per post) |
| Selection Process | Trials, Interview, Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
NFR Sport Quota Vacancy 2025 – Discipline-wise
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Sports Norms
| Post Level & Grade Pay | Minimum Educational Qualification | Sports Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Level-5 / Level-4 (GP Rs.2800/2400) | Graduation | 3rd place in Category-B championships/events |
| Level-3 / Level-2 (GP Rs.2000/1900) | 12th Pass / equivalent | Represented India in Category-B or 3rd place in Category-C / Nationals |
| Level-1 (GP Rs.1800) | 10th Pass / ITI / NAC | Represented India in Category-C or 3rd place in Federation Cup / Senior Nationals |
Note: Sports achievements must be from 01/04/2023 onwards.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 25 years
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No age relaxation for any category.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee | Refund After Trials |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 (after bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Women / Minority / EBC | ₹250 | Full refund (after bank charges) |
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to apply for NFR Sports Quota 2025:
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Visit the official website www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
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Click on “Sports Quota Recruitment 2025” link.
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Register with basic details.
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Fill in the application form carefully.
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Upload photograph, signature & required documents.
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Pay the application fee online.
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Submit & download the application form for future use.
Direct Apply Link – Available on official website
Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
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Sports Trials (40 marks) – Game skill, physical fitness, and coach’s assessment.
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Interview & Document Verification (60 marks):
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Sports achievements – 50 marks
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Educational qualification – 10 marks
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Minimum qualifying marks required to be in the final merit list.
Important Dates – NFR Sports Quota 2025
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 15th September 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 16th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15th October 2025 |
About NFR Sports Quota
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) provides opportunities to meritorious sportspersons to join Indian Railways under the sports quota. Selected candidates not only represent the railway in national/international competitions but also get a secure government job.
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