The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR), has officially promulgated Employment Notice No. RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G to fill 27 Group C and Group D positions under the Scouts and Guides Quota for the 2026-27 operational cycle. Qualified candidates who fulfill both educational standards and active scouting credentials can submit online application forms through the official portal at rrcnr.org.
Application Window: Digital registration opens on 06 November 2026 and will run strictly until 06 December 2026. Note that these quota posts are open to all communities without specific community reservations.
Recruitment Overview & Key Parameters
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Recruitment Metric |
Official Specification |
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Recruiting Organization |
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR) |
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Notification Reference |
Employment Notice No. RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G |
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Quota Category |
Scouts and Guides Quota (2026-27) |
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Total Vacancy Count |
27 Posts (Level 2: 5 Posts | Level 1: 22 Posts) |
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Online Registration Span |
06 November 2026 to 06 December 2026 |
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Examination Format |
Written Test (CBT / TBT) + Certificate Assessment |
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Official Portal Link |
Post-Wise Vacancy & Qualification Breakdown
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Pay Matrix Level |
Cadre Designation |
Required Educational Standard |
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Level 2 (Group C) |
Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) / Technician Roles |
Passed Class 12 (+2 stage) with minimum 50% aggregate marks, OR Matriculation plus ITI / Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. |
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Level 1 (Group D) |
Erstwhile Group D (Multi-Tasking Staff / Track Maintainer units) |
Matriculation (Class 10) pass plus ITI, OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. |
Mandatory Scouts & Guides Qualifications
In addition to standard academic credentials, applicants must satisfy strict scouting parameters to be eligible for selection:
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President Scout / Guide / Rover / Ranger OR Himalaya Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.
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Must have been an active member of a recognized Scouts organization for the last 5 consecutive years (supported by an Annexure-I Certificate of Activeness).
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Must have participated in two events at the National level or All India Railways level, and two events at the State level.
Age Limits & Fee Guidelines
Age Boundaries
18 to 30 years for Level 2 and 18 to 33 years for Level 1, reckoned as on 01 January 2027 (with standard category relaxations).
Application Fee
Rs.500 for general candidates (with a partial refund provision post-exam); Rs.250 for reserved/specified categories.
Application Scope
Candidates eligible for both levels must file separate applications and pay independent examination fees.
Selection Stages
Single-window written test featuring objective and descriptive scouting questions, followed by document scrutiny.
Step-by-Step Online Registration Guide
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Navigate to the official RRC Northern Railway website at www.rrcnr.org.
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Locate and open employment notification RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G.
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Click on the "Online Application" link and complete initial candidate registration.
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Log into your dashboard, fill in personal details, educational scores, and scouting particulars accurately.
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Upload scanned copies of your signature, thumb impression, certificate of activeness, and a photograph in full Scout & Guide uniform with cap.
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Pay the requisite application fee via online payment gateways.
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Review all entered data and click "Final Submit" before 06 December 2026.
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Download and preserve printed copies of your application confirmation slip and fee receipt.
Official Gateway Links
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Portal Resource |
Direct Link |
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RRC Northern Railway Official Portal |
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Employment Notice Notification PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
1: How many total vacancies are announced under RRC NR Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2026?
A total of 27 vacancies have been announced, comprising 5 posts in Level 2 and 22 posts in Level 1.
2: What is the last date to submit online applications?
The final deadline to complete online submissions is 06 December 2026.
3: What specific photograph format is required for the application form?
Candidates must upload a scanned photograph showing them dressed in full Scout & Guide uniform including the official cap.
