The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released official notification for Sports Quota Recruitment 2025 to fill 56 posts across various sports disciplines including athletics, cricket, boxing, volleyball, and many others. The recruitment offers positions at different pay levels from Level 1 to Level 5 with attractive salary packages. Sports persons meeting the required achievements and educational qualifications can apply online from September 16, 2025, to October 15, 2025, through the official NFR website. Selected candidates will work in NFR divisions including Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, and Tinsukia with opportunities to represent Indian Railways in national and international competitions.

NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025
Important Dates

Criteria	Details
Notification Release Date	September 15, 2025
Application Start Date	September 16, 2025
Last Date For Registration	October 15, 2025
Last Date For Fee Payment	October 15, 2025
Admit Card Release Date	Will be announced later
Exam Date	Trial dates will be announced

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 500
SC / ST / PH / Ex-Servicemen / Women / Minority / EBC	Rs. 250
Payment Mode	Online (Banking charges applicable)

Age Limit Details

Criteria	Age Range
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	25 years
Age Relaxation	No age relaxation applicable

NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Pay Level	Posts	Advertisement No.
Level 5 or 4 (GP Rs. 2800/2400)	5	03/2025
Level 3 or 2 (GP Rs. 2000/1900)	16	03/2025
Level 1 (GP Rs. 1800)	35	03/2025
Total Posts	56	03/2025

NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

Pay Level	Educational Qualification
Level 5 or 4	Graduate or equivalent from recognized university
Level 3 or 2	Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from recognized board
Level 1	Class 10th (matriculation) or ITI or equivalent or NAC by NCVT

Category Wise Vacancy Details

Sports Category	Men Posts	Women Posts
Athletics	2	2
Boxing	4	4
Cricket	7	4
Football	7	0
Basketball	4	4
Volleyball	2	0
Archery	2	2
Others (Cycling, Golf, Table Tennis, Weightlifting, Badminton)	Multiple	Multiple

State Wise Vacancy Details

Division/Location	Posting Area
Katihar Division	Bihar
Alipurduar Division	West Bengal
Rangiya Division	Assam
Lumding Division	Assam
Tinsukia Division	Assam
NFR Headquarters	Guwahati, Assam

Important Documents Required

Document Type	Details
Educational Qualification	Mark sheet/certificate as per post requirement
Sports Achievement Certificate	Valid from April 1, 2023 onwards
Date of Birth Proof	HS/Matriculation certificate
Category Certificate	SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS as applicable
Income Certificate	For EBC candidates claiming fee exemption
No Objection Certificate	For government/PSU employees
Recent Photograph	Passport size color photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)

NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview

Assessment Type	Components
Sports Trial	Game skill, physical fitness, coach observations
Interview	Sports achievements assessment
Document Verification	Educational qualification verification
Medical Examination	As per railway medical standards

Exam Pattern

Selection Stage	Maximum Marks	Qualifying Criteria
Sports Trial	40 marks	Minimum 25 marks (FIT status)
Sports Achievement Assessment	50 marks	As per achievement level
Educational Qualification	10 marks	Based on qualification level
Total	100 marks	Level 5/4: 70 marks, Level 3/2: 65 marks, Level 1: 60 marks

Selection Process

Stage	Process Details
Stage 1	Online application screening
Stage 2	Sports performance trial
Stage 3	Interview and achievement assessment
Stage 4	Document verification
Stage 5	Medical examination
Final	Merit list preparation and appointment

NFR Sports Quota Recruitment 2025
Salary Details

Pay Level	Monthly Salary (7th CPC)	Grade Pay
Level 5	Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300	Rs. 2800
Level 4	Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100	Rs. 2400
Level 3	Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100	Rs. 2000
Level 2	Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200	Rs. 1900
Level 1	Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900	Rs. 1800

How to Apply

Step	Application Process
Step 1	Visit official website nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
Step 2	Click on “Sports Quota Recruitment 2025” link
Step 3	Read the complete notification carefully
Step 4	Fill online application form with accurate details
Step 5	Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)
Step 6	Pay application fee through online banking
Step 7	Submit application and take printout for records

Important Links

Latest Jobs	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Notification	Click Here
Follow Our WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here