Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) has released Employment Notice No. 04/2026, inviting applications from eligible sportspersons for recruitment against the Sports Quota for the year 2026-27. A total of 56 posts are on offer - 21 posts in Level-3/2 of the Pay Matrix and 35 posts in Level-1 of the Pay Matrix, both under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Applications are invited from Indian citizens who meet the specified sports norms. This article covers the vacancy details, educational qualification, age limit, and sports norms, based on the official notice.
Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Notice Out
Candidates should download and read the Northeast Frontier Railway Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) |
| Employment Notice No. | 04/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Open Advertisement - Recruitment Against Sports Quota |
| Date of Issue of Notification | 25.07.2026 |
| Closing Date | 24.08.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 56 |
| Posts | Level-3/2 and Level-1 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
| Recruiting Office | Senior Personnel Officer (Recruitment), N.F. Railway, Maligaon, Guwahati – 781011 |
Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue of Notification | 25.07.2026 |
| Closing Date | 24.08.2026 |
Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Vacancy 2026-27
A total of 56 vacancies - 21 posts in Level-3/2 and 35 posts in Level-1 of the Pay Matrix (7th CPC).
| Sl No. | Level | No. of Posts | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level-3/2 of Pay Matrix as per 7th Pay Commission | 21 | 18 to 25 years |
| 2 | Level-1 of Pay Matrix as per 7th Pay Commission | 35 | 18 to 25 years |
Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must be an eligible sportsperson meeting the sports norms prescribed for the applied level (see below).
Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Educational Qualification
| Level | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level-3/2 | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination from a government-recognized Board/Council/Institution |
| Level-1 | Passed Class 10th (matriculation), or ITI, or an equivalent qualification, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Sports Norms
For Level-3/2 posts (21 vacancies), a candidate must satisfy at least one of the following:
- Represented the country in any Category-B championship/event, or
- Secured at least 3rd position in any Category-C championship/event, or
- Secured at least 3rd position in Senior/Youth/Junior National Championships, or
- Secured at least 3rd position in National Games organized under the aegis of the Indian Olympic Association, or
- Secured at least 3rd position in All India Inter-University Championships organized under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities, or
- Secured 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category).
For Level-1 posts (35 vacancies), a candidate must satisfy at least one of the following:
- Represented the country in any Category-C championship/event, or
- Secured at least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category), or
- Represented a state or an equivalent unit - except in marathon and cross country, where at least 8th position in Senior National Championships is required.
Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota: Categories of International Championships
| Category | Championships/Events |
|---|---|
| Category-A | Olympic Games (Senior category) |
| Category-B | World Cup (Junior/Youth/Senior), World Championships (Junior/Senior), Asian Games (Senior), Commonwealth Games (Senior), Youth Olympics, Davis Cup (Tennis), Champions Trophy (Hockey), Thomas/Uber Cup (Badminton) |
| Category-C | Commonwealth Championships (Junior/Senior), Asian Championships/Asia Cup (Junior/Senior), South Asian Federations (SAF) Games (Senior), USIC (World Railways) Championship (Senior), World University Games |
Note: In Boxing, achievements of players in the "Youth" category on or after 25.09.2016 in International Championships will be considered in place of the "Junior" category.
NF Railway Sports Quota Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be placed in Level-3/2 or Level-1 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission, depending on the post. An exact monthly salary figure is not specified in this notice.
Sportspersons looking for similar opportunities can also explore more Sports Quota Government Jobs and Railway Recruitment openings across India. Candidates based in the Northeast can check the latest Assam Government Jobs for more opportunities in the region. Those who have completed Class 10th or 12th can also browse 10th Pass Government Jobs and 12th Pass Government Jobs matching their qualification.