The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Eastern Railway (NER), Gorakhpur has released the recruitment notification for Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2026-27. The recruitment is for Group C posts in Level-2 and erstwhile Group D posts in Level-1 in North Eastern Railway and Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi.
A total of 11 posts are available under this recruitment. The online application process will start on 07 October 2026 at 11:00 AM and the last date to apply is 06 November 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Official Notification PDF: RRC NER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2026
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2026-27 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Railway |
| Recruitment | Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27 |
| Employment Notice No. | NER/RRC/SG/2026-27 |
| Notification Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Total Posts | 11 |
| Group C | 3 Posts - Level-2 |
| Erstwhile Group D | 6 Posts - Level-1 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 07 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last Date | 06 November 2026, 06:00 PM |
| Selection Process | Written Examination + Certificate Marks + Document Verification |
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Vacancy 2026-27
| Unit / Division | Level-2 Group C | Level-1 Erstwhile Group D |
|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Railway | 2 | - |
| BLW / Varanasi | 1 | 2 |
| Izzatnagar Division, NER | - | 2 |
| Lucknow Division, NER | - | 2 |
| Varanasi Division, NER | - | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 8 |
The notification states that no posts are reserved for any particular community. Candidates can apply for both Level-2 and Level-1 posts, but separate applications and separate examination fees are required.
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Eligibility 2026-27
Educational Qualification
For Level-2, candidates must have any one of the following:
- 12th pass or equivalent with 50% marks in aggregate.
- 10th pass/SSLC plus ITI in the relevant trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
- 10th pass/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade.
The 50% marks requirement for Level-2 is not insisted upon for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates possessing a qualification higher than 12th.
For Level-1, candidates must have:
- 10th pass/Matriculation; or
- ITI or equivalent; or
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
These educational qualifications are specified on page 1 of the notification.
Scouts & Guides Qualification
For both Level-2 and Level-1 posts, candidates must meet the prescribed Scouts & Guides requirements:
- President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.
- Active member of a Scouts organization for the last 5 years.
- Certificate of activeness in the prescribed format.
- Participation in two National Level or All Indian Railways Level events and two State Level events.
Candidates with provisional certificates of the prescribed Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or HWB qualification may provisionally participate in the selection process, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Age Limit 2026-27
| Post Level | Age Limit as on 01 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Level-2 Group C | 18 to 30 Years |
| Level-1 Erstwhile Group D | 18 to 33 Years |
Age relaxation is available to eligible categories including SC/ST, OBC (NCL), Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, eligible J&K domiciled candidates, widows/divorced women and certain serving Railway staff as per the notification.
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Salary 2026-27
The notification identifies the posts by pay level as follows:
- Level-2: Grade Pay 1900
- Level-1: Grade Pay 1800
The notification does not provide a single monthly salary figure for these posts, so no salary amount is stated here.
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Application Fee 2026-27
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in Written Exam |
|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities and EBC | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 |
The applicable refund is made to candidates who actually appear in the written examination.
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Selection Process 2026-27
The selection process carries a total of 100 marks:
| Selection Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 60 Marks |
| Marks on Certificates | 40 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Separate CBT written examinations will be conducted for Level-2 and Level-1 posts. Candidates must secure at least 40% marks in the written examination.
Based on written examination performance, candidates up to 5 times the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification. Final empanelment will be based on the overall marks obtained in the written examination and certificate marks.
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Exam Pattern 2026-27
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Questions | 40 | 40 |
| Essay Type Question | 1 | 20 |
| Total | 41 | 60 |
The written examination is conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT). The objective questions carry 1 mark each, with 1/3 mark deducted for every incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for the essay question.
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Certificate Marks
| Certificate / Achievement | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| National Events / National Jamboree | 10 |
| State Events / Rallies | 10 |
| Specialized Scouts/Guides Courses | 10 |
| District Rallies | 10 |
| Total | 40 |
The minimum eligibility certificates do not carry additional marks in the respective categories. Additional participation and courses can provide marks as prescribed in the notification.
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Syllabus 2026-27
The written examination syllabus includes topics related to Scouts & Guides organization and General Knowledge, including:
- History of Scouting/Guiding
- Law and Promise
- District and State-level organization
- Training Centres
- Knowledge of Books
- Scouting for Boys / Guiding for Girls in India
- Motto
- Left Handshake and Salute
- Prayer and Flag Song
- National Anthem
- National and Scouting Flags
- Social Services
- Hiking
- Proficiency Badges
- Stages in Scouting/Guiding
- Thinking Day
- Progressive Training
- Pioneering and Handicrafts
- Indian Railway Jamborette
- National Jamboree
- Jamboree on the Air
- National-level organization and training centres
- WAGGGS/WOSM
- Community Development Programs
- Aims and Methods of Scouting
These topics are listed in the notification's written examination syllabus. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="11"}
RRC NER Scouts & Guides Important Dates 2026-27
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 07 October 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Application Last Date | 06 November 2026 at 06:00 PM |
The notification does not specify the written examination date in the provided notice.
How to Apply for RRC NER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2026-27
- Visit the North Eastern Railway official website.
- Open the online application link for Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27.
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Fill in all required details.
- Upload the recent coloured photograph, signature and relevant marksheets/certificates.
- Upload the prescribed Minority Community Declaration or EBC Income Certificate, wherever applicable.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Submit the application.
- Login again after fee payment and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
The notification specifically requires candidates to upload the prescribed documents and take a printout of the application after depositing the examination fee.
Important Instructions
- Educational and Scouts/Guides qualifications obtained after the last date of application will not be considered.
- Original documents/certificates must be produced during Document Verification.
- Eligible candidates must pass the prescribed Railway medical examination before appointment.
- False information or suppression of facts can lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates appointed to clerk categories must acquire the prescribed typing proficiency within two years of appointment.
- Candidates should regularly check the North Eastern Railway website for recruitment updates.
