Overview
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the Sports Quota Result 2026, listing applicants found eligible and not eligible after scrutiny of their applications. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 56 vacancies across different pay levels under the sports quota for the 2025-26 cycle. Candidates included in the eligible list may proceed to the next stage, subject to the instructions issued by the railway.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Post Name | Sports Person under Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 56 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 16, 2025 |
| Last Date | October 15, 2025 |
| Exam Date | TBA; sports trial schedule to be announced |
| Result Date | 2026; eligible and not eligible lists released |
Candidates should note that the present result relates to the preliminary scrutiny of applications. The dates and reporting instructions for sports trials, document verification or subsequent stages will be communicated separately through the official NFR website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For posts in Level 1, candidates should generally have passed Class 10, ITI or an equivalent recognized qualification, as applicable to the post.
- For posts in Level 2 and Level 3, applicants are generally required to have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination. Additional requirements such as typing proficiency may apply to clerical categories.
- For posts in Level 4 and Level 5, candidates must possess a graduate degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Applicants must also meet the prescribed sports achievement standards in the relevant discipline, such as representation or performance at recognized international, national, state or inter-university competitions.
- Educational and sports certificates must have been valid and issued by competent authorities within the period specified in the recruitment notification.
Age Limit
- The prescribed age range is generally 18 to 25 years as of January 1, 2026.
- Candidates must have been born within the dates specified in the detailed notification.
- No upper-age relaxation is ordinarily provided for sports quota recruitment unless specifically permitted by Railway Board rules.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation or equivalent certificate will be treated as final.
Fees
- General category candidates were required to pay an application fee of Rs 500, with the refundable portion subject to appearance in the sports trial and applicable deductions.
- SC, ST, women, ex-servicemen, persons with benchmark disabilities, minorities and eligible economically backward class candidates were generally charged Rs 250.
- Fee refunds, where applicable, are processed only after participation in the trial and verification of payment details.
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny: NFR examines educational qualifications, age, sports achievements, certificates and other eligibility conditions. The 2026 eligible and not eligible lists are based on this stage.
- Sports Trial and Assessment: Shortlisted applicants are called for trials to assess game skills, physical fitness, performance and suitability for recruitment against the notified sports discipline.
- Document Verification and Final Selection: Candidates qualifying in the trial undergo verification of original documents and the prescribed medical examination before preparation of the final merit panel.
Inclusion in the eligible list does not by itself guarantee appointment. Selection remains subject to performance in the trial, document verification, medical fitness and availability of discipline-wise vacancies.
How to Apply
- Visit the Northeast Frontier Railway official website and open the Recruitment or Railway Recruitment Cell section.
- Locate the Sports Quota recruitment notice for the 2025-26 cycle and read the detailed eligibility, discipline and vacancy requirements.
- During the application period, candidates were required to register using an active mobile number and email address before completing the online form.
- Enter personal, educational and sports achievement details exactly as recorded in the supporting certificates.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, educational certificates and sports documents in the required format and size.
- Pay the applicable fee online, submit the form and retain a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
- To check the result now, open the eligible or not eligible list, search using the registration number or name, and follow any trial-related instructions mentioned against the candidature.
The application window has closed. Candidates should not submit documents through unofficial channels unless NFR specifically opens a correction, representation or document-submission facility.
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FAQs
1. Is the NFR Sports Quota Result 2026 the final result?
No. It is the application scrutiny result showing eligible and not eligible candidates. Eligible applicants may still have to attend sports trials and document verification.
2. How can candidates check their eligibility status?
Candidates can download the relevant PDF from the NFR recruitment section and search for their name, registration number or other application details.
3. What should a candidate do if listed as not eligible?
The candidate should check the stated reason for rejection and watch the official website for any representation or grievance window. Supporting documents must be submitted only if NFR formally permits it.
