The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR), has officially released employment notification RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G to onboard 27 dynamic candidates under the Scouts and Guides Quota for the 2026-27 session. Eligible aspirants possessing active scouting credentials and the requisite academic qualifications can submit online applications through the official web gateway at rrcnr.org.
Timeline Advisory: The digital application window opens on 06 November 2026 and closes strictly on 06 December 2026. These quota positions are open to all qualified applicants without 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 Identifier |
Employment Notice No. RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G |
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Recruitment Quota |
Scouts and Guides Quota (2026-27 Cycle) |
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Total Vacancy Count |
27 Posts (Level 2: 5 Posts | Level 1: 22 Posts) |
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Application Start |
06 November 2026 to 06 December 2026 |
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Selection Structure |
Written Test (Objective & Descriptive) + Scouting Certificate Evaluation |
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Official Portal Link |
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution & Qualifications
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Pay Matrix Level |
Cadre Slot |
Required Scholastic Standard |
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Level 2 (Group C) |
NTPC & Technical Classifications |
Passed Class 12 (+2 stage) with minimum 50% aggregate marks, OR Matriculation plus ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate. |
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Level 1 (Group D) |
Track Maintainer / Multi-Tasking Staff Units |
Matriculation (Class 10) pass, OR ITI from a recognized institution / NCVT framework. |
Mandatory Scouts & Guides Criteria
To qualify under this specialized recruitment quota, applicants must satisfy strict scouting benchmarks established by the railway board:
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Must hold a President Scout / Guide / Rover / Ranger certificate, OR possess a Himalaya Wood Badge (HWB) qualification.
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Must have been an active member of a recognized scouting unit for the past 5 consecutive years (validated via Annexure-I Activeness Certificate).
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Must have actively participated in two national-level or All India Railway-level events and two state-level events.
Age Limits & Fee Guidelines
Age Boundaries
18 to 30 years for Level 2 and 18 to 33 years for Level 1 as on 01 January 2027 (with standard category relaxations).
Application Fee
Rs.500 for general applicants (with partial fee refund post-examination); Rs.250 for reserved category applicants.
Application Scope
Candidates eligible for both levels must file independent applications and remit separate fees.
Evaluation Stage
Single objective written test followed by certificate verification and medical fitness tests.
Step-by-Step Online Registration Guide
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Proceed to the official RRC Northern Railway web portal at www.rrcnr.org.
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Navigate to the notifications section and select employment notice RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G.
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Click on the online application link to register your profile with a valid email address and mobile number.
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Log into your applicant dashboard, complete personal particulars, educational scores, and scouting credentials.
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Upload scanned electronic copies of your signature, thumb impression, activeness certificate, and a photograph wearing a full Scout & Guide uniform with cap.
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Pay the required application fee securely via online payment gateways.
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Review all entered details carefully and press "Final Submit" before 06 December 2026.
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Download and retain printed copies of the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
Official Gateway Links
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Portal Resource |
Direct Link |
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RRC Northern Railway Official Portal |
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Official Employment Notice PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
1: How many total openings are announced under RRC NR Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2026?
A total of 27 vacancies have been notified, comprising 5 posts in Level 2 and 22 posts in Level 1.
2: What is the final deadline to submit online applications?
The online application window closes strictly on 06 December 2026.
3: What specific dress code is required for the application photograph?
Candidates must upload a scanned photograph showing them dressed in a full Scout & Guide uniform including the official cap.
