RRC North Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27 for 11 PostsLast Date 6 Nov
RRC पूर्वोत्तर रेलवे स्काउट्स एवं गाइड्स कोटा भर्ती 2026-27, 11 पद
Overview
The Railway Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur has issued Employment Notice No. NER/RRC/SG/2026-27 dated 6 October 2026 for recruitment against the Scouts & Guides quota for 2026-27. There are 3 Group C posts in Level-2 (Grade Pay 1900), 2 in NER headquarters and 1 in BLW Varanasi, and 8 erstwhile Group D posts in Level-1 (Grade Pay 1800), 2 each in BLW Varanasi and the Izzatnagar, Lucknow and Varanasi divisions. No posts are reserved for any community.
Candidates must be President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge holders, have been active members of a Scouts organisation for the last five years (certificate in Annexure-A format), and have attended two national or All India Railway events and two state-level events. A candidate can apply for both levels but must submit separate applications and fees.
Applications open at 11:00 AM on 7 October and close at 6:00 PM on 6 November 2026. Selection is out of 100: a 60-mark CBT (40 objective questions plus one 20-mark essay on scouting and general knowledge, with 1/3 negative marking on objective questions and 40% to qualify) and 40 marks for scouting certificates. Candidates five times the number of vacancies will be called for document verification.
Details
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur |
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| Posted On | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Total Posts | 11 |
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| Notification | 06 October 2026 |
| Apply Start | 07 October 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 November 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Age Reckoned On | 01 January 2027 |
Important highlights
- 3 Level-2 (Group C) and 8 Level-1 posts
- Units: NER HQ, BLW Varanasi, Izzatnagar, Lucknow and Varanasi divisions
- Separate CBT for Level-2 and Level-1
- Fee largely refunded to candidates who appear in the exam
Selection process
- Written exam (CBT) - 60 marks: 40 objective questions and one 20-mark essay.
- Marks on scouting certificates - 40 marks.
- Document verification (5 times the vacancies) and medical examination.
How to apply
- Read Employment Notice NER/RRC/SG/2026-27 on ner.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Apply online through the link on the NER website between 7 October and 6 November 2026.
- Upload your photo, signature and all marksheets and scouting certificates, pay the fee, and print the application.
Frequently asked questions
How many posts are in RRC NER Scouts & Guides quota 2026-27?
11 posts: 3 Level-2 (Group C) and 8 Level-1 (erstwhile Group D).
What is the last date to apply?
6 November 2026, up to 6:00 PM.
Who is eligible?
President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or HWB holders with 5 years' active membership who have attended 2 national-level and 2 state-level events, along with the educational qualification for the level.
Disclaimer: Verify eligibility, dates, and fees on the official notification before applying. This page is for information only.