Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Basketball Player (Woman) and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 20 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.
Online applications for the vacancies of Basketball Player (Woman) and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 24 August 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Basketball Player (Woman) and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
NFR – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Quota (Archery – Woman, Compound) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Athletics – Man, Decathlon) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Athletics – Man, Long Distance) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Basketball – Man, Post Player) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Basketball – Man, All Rounder) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Basketball – Woman, All Rounder) | 2 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Badminton – Man, Single) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Badminton – Woman, Single) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Man, 90+ Super Heavy) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Woman, 60+-65 kg) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Woman, 80+ kg) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Woman, 57-60 kg) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Cricket – Man, All Rounder) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Cricket – Man, Batsman) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Cricket – Woman, Pace Bowler) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Table Tennis – Woman, Single) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Volleyball – Man, Setter) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Weightlifting – Woman, 86 kg) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Sports Quota (Weightlifting – Man, 71 kg) | 1 | Rs.2000/- | Assam |
| Total Vacancies: | 20 |
NFR Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for NFR Basketball Player (Woman) and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Northeast Frontier Railway. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Sports Quota (Archery – Woman, Compound) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Athletics – Man, Decathlon) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Athletics – Man, Long Distance) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Basketball – Man, Post Player) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Basketball – Man, All Rounder) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Basketball – Woman, All Rounder) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Badminton – Man, Single) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Badminton – Woman, Single) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Man, 90+ Super Heavy) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Woman, 60+-65 kg) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Woman, 80+ kg) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Woman, 57-60 kg) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Cricket – Man, All Rounder) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Cricket – Man, Batsman) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Cricket – Woman, Pace Bowler) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Table Tennis – Woman, Single) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Volleyball – Man, Setter) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Weightlifting – Woman, 86 kg) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
| Sports Quota (Weightlifting – Man, 71 kg) | Passed Class 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Northeast Frontier Railway for Basketball Player (Woman) and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Sports Quota (Archery – Woman, Compound) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Athletics – Man, Decathlon) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Athletics – Man, Long Distance) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Basketball – Man, Post Player) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Basketball – Man, All Rounder) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Basketball – Woman, All Rounder) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Badminton – Man, Single) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Badminton – Woman, Single) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Man, 90+ Super Heavy) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Woman, 60+-65 kg) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Woman, 80+ kg) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Boxing – Woman, 57-60 kg) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Cricket – Man, All Rounder) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Cricket – Man, Batsman) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Cricket – Woman, Pace Bowler) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Table Tennis – Woman, Single) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Volleyball – Man, Setter) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Weightlifting – Woman, 86 kg) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
| Sports Quota (Weightlifting – Man, 71 kg) | Min 18 to Max 25 years |
The application fee for this recruitment varies by category. For General / OBC / EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs.500/-, while for SC / ST candidates, the fee is Rs.250/-. The fee can be paid through the online payment mode as specified in the official notification. Candidates belonging to certain reserved categories may be exempted from paying the application fee as per government rules.
The selection of candidates for Basketball Player (Woman) and other Posts will be carried out through Sports Trial, Interview. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Northeast Frontier Railway. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for NFR Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of Northeast Frontier Railway is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from nfr.indianrailways.gov.in before 24 August 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Online Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
