The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced a recruitment drive to re-engage retired railway employees for 1,856 positions across various departments. This initiative aims to leverage the experience of former staff to enhance operational efficiency.
Key Details:
- Organization: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
- Total Vacancies: 1,856
- Application Start Date: 7th February 2025
- Application End Date: 28th February 2025
- Contract Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance)
- Application Mode: Online
Department-wise Vacancy Distribution:
- Engineering: 555 positions
- Signal & Telecom: 396 positions
- Mechanical: 278 positions
- Operating: 198 positions
- Electrical: 208 positions
- Commercial: 123 positions
- Medical: 31 positions
- Stores: 18 positions
- Personnel: 49 positions
Eligibility Criteria:
- Retirement Status: Applicants must be retired railway employees from Pay Levels 1 to 9.
- Age Limit: Candidates should be below 64 years as of 28th February 2025; the maximum age for re-engagement is 65 years.
- Health: Applicants must be medically fit for the position they are applying for.
- Performance Record: A consistent “Good” rating in the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last five years of service is required.
- Exclusions: Employees who retired under the Safety-Related Retirement Scheme (LARSGESS) are not eligible.
Application Process:
- Online Registration: Visit the official NFR recruitment portal at https://retiredstaff-reengage.nfreis.org/ and complete the registration process.
- Form Submission: Fill out the application form with accurate personal and professional details.
- Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of the following documents:
- Pension Payment Order
- Pensioner Identity Card
- Bank Passbook (first page)
- PAN Card
- Aadhar Card
- Three recent passport-sized photographs
- Submission: Review all entered information and submit the application before the deadline.
Selection Process:
- Screening: Applications will be screened based on eligibility criteria.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.
- Medical Examination: A medical fitness test will be conducted to ensure suitability for the applied position.
Important Dates:
- Notification Release: 6th February 2025
- Application Start Date: 7th February 2025
- Application End Date: 28th February 2025
Important Links:
- Official Notification: NFR Recruitment Notification 2025
- Application Portal: NFR Re-engagement Portal
This recruitment drive offers retired railway employees an opportunity to contribute their expertise to the Northeast Frontier Railway once again. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and submit their applications promptly.