About Northeast Frontier Railway
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), headquartered in Maligaon, Guwahati, is a vital lifeline connecting India’s Eight Sisters and parts of West Bengal and Bihar. Established in 1958, it manages a unique network that includes the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Serving as a strategic gateway to North East India, the NFR facilitates regional trade with neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh while overcoming complex geographical terrains to ensure essential connectivity.
Post Details
A total of 32 vacancies are listed across different categories:
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): 9 posts.
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT): 19 posts.
- Primary Teacher (PRT): 4 posts.
Scale of Pay:
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): Rs. 27,500/- per month.
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT): Rs. 26,250/- per month.
- Primary Railway Teacher (PRT): Rs. 21,250/- per month
Name of the Organization – Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
Other Criteria of Northeast Frontier Railway School Recruitment 2026
1. Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 18 and 65 years of age as of the date of the interview.
- Selected candidates are not eligible to continue their contract services beyond the age of 65.
2. Educational Qualifications
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
- Academic: A Master’s Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the relevant subject (e.g., Biology, History, Political Science, Geography, Commerce, or Hindi). Alternatively, a two-year integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. course from the Regional College of Education of NCERT.
- Professional: A B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
- Additional: Proficiency in teaching in English medium is required. Knowledge of computer applications is considered desirable.
- Specific for PGT (Physical Education): Requires a B.P.Ed., BPE, or B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education with at least 50–55% marks, along with an M.P.Ed. of at least two years’ duration.
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
- Academic: Graduation in the teaching subject with at least 50% marks (or 45% in certain regulated cases).
- Professional: Must have a B.Ed., a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or a 4-year B.El.Ed./B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed..
- Mandatory Test: Candidates must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the appropriate government in accordance with NCTE guidelines.
- Subject Specifics:
- TGT (Drawing): M.A. in Drawing and Painting/Fine Arts OR a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2-year full-time diploma.
- TGT (Computer Science): At least 50% marks in BCA, B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), or Graduation in CS (studied in all years).
- Language: Competence to teach through the English medium.
Primary Teacher (PRT)
- Academic: Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks.
- Professional: A 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.), a 4-year B.El.Ed., or a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Mandatory Test: Must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) or CTET.
- Subject Specifics:
- PRT (Hindi): Competence to teach through the Hindi medium.
- PRT (Dance): A degree in Dance (4-year course) or a diploma in Dance (5-year course).
3. General Terms and Requirements
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must undergo a medical examination to ensure fitness for the assigned work before the contract is finalized.
- Character Proof: At the time of entering the contract, the candidate must produce certificates of good character and antecedents from two Gazetted Officers.
- Employment Status: If currently employed, the candidate must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- Documentation: Original certificates for birth date, academic qualifications, and community status (SC/ST/OBC) must be produced during the interview.
How to Apply for Northeast Frontier Railway School Recruitment 2026
1. Online Application
- Download the Form: The application form is enclosed within the notification and can also be downloaded from www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in or https://railwayschools.nfreis.org/.
- Fill and Scan: You must fill out the application form, sign it, and paste a recent colored photograph.
- Upload Documents: Upload a scanned copy of the signed application along with the required certificates in the Online Application Format available on the websites mentioned above.
- Submission Timeline: The application process started on 08-05-2026 and the closing date for submission is 24-05-2026 at 17:30 hrs.
2. Walk-in Interview
- Original Documents: On the day of the interview, you must bring the original certificates for verification.
- Venue: The interviews and document scrutiny will take place at the Staff Canteen, NFR Headquarter, Maligaon, Gate No-2.
- Schedule:
- Scrutiny of Documents: Scheduled for 01-06-2026 (for TGT) and 02-06-2026 (for PGT and PRT).
- Interview Dates: Scheduled for 03-06-2026 (for TGT) and 04-06-2026 (for PGT and PRT).
- Reporting Time: 10:00 hrs at the Welfare Section, PCPO’s Office, NFR Headquarter, Maligaon.
3. Required Documents (Checklist)
You must attach and bring the following documents:
- Date of Birth Proof.
- Educational Qualification Certificates.
- Community Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- Experience Certificate, if any.
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License).
- Proof of good character from two Gazetted Officers of the Central/State Government.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed.
Important Dates for Northeast Frontier Railway School Recruitment 2026
- Notification and Starting Date: 08-05-2026.
- Closing Date for Online Submission: 24-05-2026.
- Closing Time: 17:30 hrs.
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