Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

• Organization Name: Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway)
• Notification Number: Employment Notification No. 03/2025
• Notification Date: 15.09.2025
• Address: N.F. Railway, Maligaon, Guwahati – 781011, Assam, India

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 16.09.2025
• Application Closing Date: 15.10.2025
• Age Reckoning Date: 01.01.2026
• Sports Achievements Validity: On or after 01.04.2023
• Trial Dates: To be intimated later through official website

Total Vacancies

There are 56 posts available under Sports Quota across different sports disciplines and pay levels.

Sports Disciplines and Positions

Job Location

Selected candidates will be posted in the divisions of Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia or at the Headquarters, NF Railway, Maligaon, Guwahati.

Salary and Pay Levels

Employment Type

• Permanent appointment under Sports Quota.
• Probation period of 2 years.
• Selected candidates must sign a Service Bond to serve at least 5 years in Indian Railways.

Eligibility Criteria

Note: Educational qualifications must be from government recognized institutions. Sports achievements are valid only after 01.04.2023.

Application Fees

• For all candidates except concessions: ₹500
• For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Minority, Economically Backward Class: ₹250
• Partial refund of fees will be provided to candidates who appear in trials after deduction of bank charges.

Selection Process

1. Trial of Sports Performance – maximum 40 marks (minimum 25 required to be declared FIT).
2. Interview and assessment of sports achievements and educational qualification – maximum 60 marks.
3. Final merit prepared out of 100 marks (Trial + Interview).
4. Minimum qualifying marks: Level 5/4 – 70, Level 3/2 – 65, Level 1 – 60.
5. Medical examination as per Railway standards.

Reservation and Concessions

There is no reservation under Sports Quota. However:

• SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates must submit valid certificates in prescribed formats.
• OBC-NCL certificate must not be older than one year.
• EWS candidates must submit Income & Asset Certificate as per Annexure-E.
• Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates must provide valid income certificate with annual family income less than ₹50,000.

Application Process

1. Apply online through official website www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Upload scanned copies of educational certificates, sports achievement proofs, caste/income certificates, photograph, and signature.
3. Provide active mobile number and valid email ID for communication.
4. No offline or postal applications will be accepted.
5. Candidates must bring original documents during trials for verification.

Helpline / Contact Information

• Contact Office: Dy. CPO/Rectt. & IR, Northeast Frontier Railway, Maligaon, Guwahati – 781011

Other Important Instructions

• No TA/DA/accommodation will be provided for trials.
• Candidates must arrange their own sports kits and stay arrangements.
• Service bond requires candidates to serve at least 5 years.
• Candidature will be rejected if false information or forged documents are found.
• NF Railway has not appointed any agent or coaching centers. Beware of touts or racketeers.
• For legal disputes, jurisdiction lies with Central Administrative Tribunal, Guwahati.

Official Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Official Website: www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in