Northeast Frontier Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - 56 Vacancies for Sportspersons

Age Limit

• 18 to 25 years as on 01-01-2027 for both Level-3/2 and Level-1 posts.

Educational Qualifications

• Level-3/2: Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) 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.

Sports Norms (Sports Quota)

• Level-3/2 posts (21 vacancies): Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following:
  • Represented the country in a Category-B championship/event, or
  • Secured at least 3rd position in a 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 under the Indian Olympic Association, or
  • Secured at least 3rd position in All India Inter-University Championships, or
  • Secured 1st position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior Category).
• Level-1 posts (35 vacancies): Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following:
  • Represented the country in a Category-C championship/event, or
  • Secured at least 3rd position in Federation Cup Championships (Senior), 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).

Important Dates

• Date of Issue of Notification: 25-07-2026
• Closing Date: 24-08-2026
• Updated/Reported: 24-Jul-2026

Application Fees

• The notification does not specify a separate application fee in the available details. (Please refer to the official notification for any category-wise fees and exemptions.)

Important Notes

• Read the official notification carefully for vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, selection process, and salary.
• The exact monthly salary is not specified in the notice.
• Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet the sports norms for the applied level.
• Keep a copy of the application and a printout of the acknowledgment for future reference.
• The official notification and the direct PDF download contain the complete instructions and schedules.