Overview
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released the Sports Quota Result 2026 for candidates assessed in Cricket and Basketball disciplines. The result, published on 30 September 2026, contains a provisional panel of 14 candidates selected for appointments in Pay Level-1 and Level-2/3 posts, subject to document verification and other prescribed formalities.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) |
| Post Name | Sportsperson under Sports Quota, Level-1 and Level-2/3 |
| Total Vacancies | 14 provisional selections in the Cricket and Basketball panel |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Sports trials/assessment date TBA |
| Result Date | 30 September 2026 |
Candidates should note that the published panel is provisional. Empanelment does not provide an automatic right to appointment until the railway administration completes verification of original certificates, eligibility conditions, sports credentials and medical fitness.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The required qualification depends on the pay level of the post for which a candidate was considered:
- For Level-1 posts, candidates are generally required to have passed Class 10, ITI or an equivalent recognised qualification, as applicable to the notified post.
- For Level-2/3 posts, candidates should ordinarily have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Applicants must have possessed the prescribed sports achievements in the relevant discipline, including Cricket or Basketball, within the period specified in the recruitment notification.
- All educational and sports certificates must have been valid as of the relevant eligibility cut-off date.
Age Limit
- The standard age requirement for recruitment under the Railway Sports Quota is generally 18 to 25 years.
- The decisive date for calculating age is determined by the detailed recruitment notification.
- Age relaxation is normally not available for Sports Quota recruitment unless specifically permitted in the official notice.
Fees
- General category applicants are generally required to pay an application fee of ₹500, with the prescribed refundable portion returned after appearing in the trial.
- SC, ST, women, minority and eligible economically backward class candidates generally pay ₹250, refundable after participation in the trial, subject to applicable rules.
- Bank, payment gateway or transaction charges may not be refundable.
- Candidates should refer to the original notification for the exact category-wise fee and refund conditions.
Selection Process
The NFR Sports Quota recruitment process generally includes the following stages:
- Sports Trial: Eligible applicants are assessed for game skills, physical fitness, performance and suitability in their respective sporting disciplines.
- Assessment of Achievements and Qualification: Marks are awarded for recognised sports achievements, educational qualification and performance during the trial as prescribed by Railway Recruitment Cell rules.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Provisionally selected candidates must produce original certificates and pass the required railway medical fitness examination before appointment.
The 14 candidates named in the result have been placed on the provisional panel based on the recruitment assessment. Their final appointment will depend on successful completion of all pending checks.
How to Apply
The application process for this recruitment cycle has already concluded. The following steps describe the online procedure used for Sports Quota recruitment and how selected candidates can access the result:
- Visit the official Northeast Frontier Railway website at nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment or Railway Recruitment Cell section from the homepage.
- Locate the Sports Quota recruitment notice for the relevant year and read the eligibility instructions carefully.
- Complete the online registration form using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Enter personal, educational and sports achievement details exactly as recorded in the supporting certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, educational records and sports certificates, pay the applicable fee and submit the form.
- To check the result, open the latest results or notifications section and download the Cricket and Basketball provisional panel PDF. Candidates should search for their roll number or name and retain a copy for document verification.
Selected candidates must follow any reporting instructions, deadlines or certificate requirements mentioned in the result notice. Failure to appear for verification may affect candidature.
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Salary & Benefits
Candidates appointed through the Sports Quota will receive pay under the applicable 7th Central Pay Commission level—Level-1 or Level-2/3—along with admissible railway allowances. Benefits may include dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance, medical facilities, leave and retirement benefits under prevailing rules. The exact basic pay and allowances will depend on the post and place of appointment.
FAQs
1. When was the NFR Sports Quota Result 2026 released?
The Cricket and Basketball provisional result was released on 30 September 2026.
2. How many candidates are included in the provisional panel?
The published panel contains 14 candidates for Level-1 and Level-2/3 appointments.
3. Is inclusion in the result a guarantee of appointment?
No. Selection remains provisional until eligibility, original documents, sports certificates, character records and medical fitness are verified by NFR.
