Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (NR), Scouts & Guides Quota - Group-C & Group - D (Erstwhile) (Level-1 & Level-2) Posts Recruitment - 2026 (27 Vacancies)

Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (NR), Scouts & Guides Quota - Group-C & Group - D (Erstwhile) (Level-1 & Level-2) Posts Recruitment - 2026 (27 Vacancies)

1

Group 'C'

Level 2 of Pay Matrix 7th CPC of RS(RP) rules,2016

05

2

Group 'D' (Erstwhile)

Level 1 of Pay Matrix 7th CPC of RS(RP) rules,2016

22

Total

27

Educational Qualifications & Scouting Qualifications

1. Group 'C' Posts (Level 2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix)

• Vacancies : 05

• Educational Qualifications (Any one of the following) :

  • Passed 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination from a recognized board with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.

    • Note : The 50% marks requirement is not insisted upon for SC, ST, or Ex-servicemen for NTPC categories, nor for candidates possessing higher qualifications such as Graduation or Post-Graduation.

  • OR Passed Matriculation from a recognized board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for technician categories.

  • OR Passed Matriculation from a recognized board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT for technician categories.

• Scouting Qualifications (Must meet all) :

  • (a) A President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR Himalaya Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.

  • (b) Should have been an active member of a Scouts organization for the last 5 years (Certificate of Activeness required as per Annexure-I).

  • (c) Should have attended two events at the National level OR All Indian Railway's level AND two events at the State level.

2. Group 'D' Posts / Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix)

• Vacancies : 10

• Educational Qualifications (Any one of the following) :

  • 10th passed plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

  • OR 10th pass + ITI.

  • OR 10th Pass or ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

• Scouting Qualifications (Must meet all) :

  • (a) A President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalaya Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.

  • (b) Should have been an active member of a Scouts organization for the last 5 years (Certificate of Activeness required as per Annexure-I).

  • (c) Should have attended two events at the National level OR All Indian Railway's level AND two events at the State level.

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Read Notification Carefully - Click in the box given at the end of the notification to confirm you have read and understood all instructions and terms.

• Step 2 : Access Online Application Portal - Go to the RRC website and click on "APPLY ONLINE" to open the login box containing options for new registrations or already registered candidates.

• Step 3 : Complete Registration Form (Part I) - Fill out the initial registration details on the candidate dashboard, which tracks your progress from red to green step-by-step.

• Step 4 : Fill Out Application Form (Part II) - Provide your personal, educational, and scouting details accurately into the application form module.

• Step 5 : Pay Examination Fee Online (Part III) - Submit the required fee (₹500 for general/others or ₹250 for reserved/concessionary categories) via online payment through your own account.

• Step 6 : Print Payment Details (Part V) - Keep a print of the online payment slip and application details for your future reference.

• Step 7 : Upload Required Documents (Part IV) - Upload scanned copies of your photograph in full Scout & Guide uniform (with cap), signature, left thumb impression, date of birth proof, essential educational certificates, and scouting qualification certificates.

Selection Process

• Step 1 : Scrutiny and Eligibility Check - Applications are scrutinized by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), and candidates who are found eligible are called for the written examination.

• Step 2 : Written Examination / CBT / TBT - Eligible candidates appear for a 60-minute Computer-Based Test or Tablet-Based Test consisting of 40 objective questions (40 marks) and 1 essay-type question (20 marks) on Scouts & Guides organization/activities and General Knowledge.

• Step 3 : Qualification Threshold in Written Exam - Candidates must score a minimum of 40% marks in the written examination to become eligible for the next stage, with relaxation rules applied for reserved categories as per Railway Board guidelines.

• Step 4 : Shortlisting for Document Verification - Based on merit in the written exam, candidates are called for Document Verification in a ratio equal to 5 times the total number of notified vacancies.

• Step 5: Document Verification (DV) - Shortlisted candidates bring their original documents—including proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, Scout & Guide qualifications, and caste certificates—along with one set of self-attested photocopies.

• Step 6 : Evaluation on Certificates - Candidates are also assessed based on certificates for participation and service in National/Railway events (10 marks), State events/rallies (10 marks), specialized Scouts/Guides courses (10 marks), and District rallies (10 marks), totaling 40 certificate marks.

• Step 7 : Final Panel Formation - A final selection panel is formed based on the merit position determined by combined scores from the written examination and certificate marks.

• Step 8 : Medical Examination - Candidates recommended for appointment must pass the requisite medical fitness standards prescribed for the post by the Northern Railway Administration.

• Step 9 : Appointment and Training - Successfully cleared candidates undergo required training and are posted to specific departments, divisions, or units across Northern Railway based on administrative decisions.