The Railway Recruitment Cell of North Eastern Railway (NER), Gorakhpur, has invited applications for 11 posts under the Scouts and Guides Quota 2026-27 — 3 Group C (Level-2) posts and 8 erstwhile Group D (Level-1) posts. The Employment Notice is NER/RRC/SG/2026-27, dated 6 October 2026. Online applications opened on 7 October 2026 at 11:00 AM and close on 6 November 2026 at 6:00 PM. Apply only at ner.indianrailways.gov.in.
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| Unit / Division | Level-2 (Group C) | Level-1 (erstwhile Group D) |
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| North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur | 2 | 0 |
| Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi | 1 | 2 |
| Izzatnagar Division | 0 | 2 |
| Lucknow Division | 0 | 2 |
| Varanasi Division | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 8 |
Qualification: Level-2 needs 12th with 50% marks, or 10th + ITI / Act Apprenticeship; Level-1 needs 10th / ITI / NAC. Scouts/Guides qualification is mandatory for both levels — President award or Himalayan Wood Badge, 5 years of active membership, and participation in 2 national-level and 2 state-level events. Pay: Level-2 Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200; Level-1 Rs 18,000 – Rs 56,900.
- Read Employment Notice NER/RRC/SG/2026-27 carefully on ner.indianrailways.gov.in.
- To apply for both levels, submit separate applications and pay a separate fee for each level.
- Fill the online form, pay the fee and keep a copy of the application.
- Selection is through a CBT written test (60 marks) and assessment of Scouting certificates (40 marks), followed by document verification.
| Official website | ner.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Apply online | Apply on the official NER website |
| Official notification | See the notification on the official NER website |
A private information portal (not a government website) — please read the official notification before applying.
How many posts are there in the NER Scouts and Guides Quota?
11 posts — 3 at Level-2 and 8 at Level-1.
What is the last date to apply?
6 November 2026, 6:00 PM.
Who can apply?
12th or 10th + ITI for Level-2, and 10th/ITI/NAC for Level-1 — plus the prescribed Scouts/Guides qualification, which is mandatory.
What is the age limit?
As on 1 January 2027: 18–30 years for Level-2 and 18–33 years for Level-1.
How will selection happen?
CBT written test (60 marks) + Scouting certificate assessment (40 marks), then document verification.
