Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC Northern Railway) has released notification RRC/NR-01/2026/S&G dated 4 November 2026 for 27 posts under the Scouts and Guides Quota. This includes 5 posts in Level 2 and 22 posts in Level 1. Online applications open on 6 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 6 December 2026.
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| Post Name | Posts | Qualification |
| Level 2 | 5 | Class 12 pass with at least 50% marks; or Matric plus ITI / completed Act Apprenticeship for technician posts |
| Level 1 | 22 | Class 10 pass plus ITI / NAC or equivalent |
| Total | 27 | — |
Both levels also need scouting qualifications — President Scout / Guide / Rover / Ranger or Himalaya Wood Badge, active scouting membership for the last 5 years, an activeness certificate in the prescribed format issued on or after the notice date, plus two national / All-India Railway level events and two state-level events. Selection is through a written test (60 marks, 60 minutes, 40 objective questions + 1 essay; negative marking of one-third on objective questions; minimum 40% to proceed) and scouting-certificate marks (40), followed by document verification and medical fitness. The written test and document verification will be held in Delhi only.
How to Apply:
- Open rrcnr.org.
- Open Notice RRC/NR-01/2026/S&G and read the notification carefully.
- Apply online between 6 November and 6 December 2026.
- Pay the fee for your category online.
- Submit the form and keep a printout safe.
| Apply Online | rrcnr.org — Apply Online |
| Official Website | rrcnr.org — RRC Northern Railway |
A private information portal (not a government website) — check the official website for exact information.
How many posts are there in RRC Northern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026?
27 posts in total — 5 in Level 2 and 22 in Level 1.
When can I apply?
Online applications open on 6 November 2026 and close on 6 December 2026.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 500 for General candidates and Rs. 250 for SC / ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, transgender, women, minority and economically backward candidates; it is refunded (less bank charges) to those appearing for the written test.
What is the age limit?
As on 1 January 2027, Level 1 is 18 to 33 years and Level 2 is 18 to 30 years (UR); SC / ST get 5 years and OBC-NCL get 3 years relaxation.
How will selection be done?
Written test (60 marks) + scouting-certificate marks (40), then document verification and medical fitness; the test is expected in January 2027 in Delhi only.
