RRC North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026: 11 Posts

Railway Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur has issued notification NER/RRC/SG/2026-27 for recruitment of 11 posts across 5 units under the Scouts and Guides Quota for the year 2026-27. Online applications open on 7 October 2026 and close on 6 November 2026 at 18:00 Hrs. Eligible candidates can apply online at www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in. Selection consists of a 60-mark written examination (CBT) and 40 marks for certificate evaluation.

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Post-Wise Vacancies Across 5 Units

The recruitment covers 11 posts distributed across 5 railway units and divisions of North Eastern Railway and Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW):

Candidates can apply for both Level-2 and Level-1 posts; however, separate online applications must be submitted for each level.

Post-Wise Pay Level and Age Boundaries

Scouts and Guides Mandatory Qualifications

To be eligible for recruitment against the Scouts & Guides Quota, candidates must satisfy all of the following scouting qualifications for both Level-2 and Level-1 posts:

• Credential: President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section. Candidates with provisional certificates of a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder are provisionally allowed.
• Active Membership: Must have been an active member of a Scouts Organization for the last 05 years. A Certificate of Activeness in the prescribed format as per Annexure - A must be furnished.
• Event Participation: Should have attended two events at National Level OR All Indian Railways’ Level AND two events at State Level.

Educational and Technical Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess the requisite educational qualifications from recognized boards or institutions as on the date of application:

Nationality: Indian citizens.

Age Limit and Full Age Relaxation Rules

Age is counted as on 1 January 2027:

• For Level-2 (Group ‘C’) posts: 18 to 30 years.
• For Level-1 (Erstwhile Group ‘D’) posts: 18 to 33 years.

The upper age limit is relaxable across categories as follows:

Application Fee and Refund Details

Application fee must be paid online. A significant portion of the examination fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the written examination:

Comprehensive 100-Mark Selection Mechanism

The selection is on the basis of a 100-mark assessment dividing into Written Examination and Marks on Certificates:

Written Examination through CBT (60 Marks)

• Separate Written Examinations through Computer Based Test (CBT) shall be conducted for Level-2 and Level-1 posts.
• The written examination will consist of 40 objective type questions (40 marks) and 01 essay type question (20 marks) relating to Scouts and Guides organization and its activities and general knowledge.
• 01 mark will be awarded for each correct answer and 1/3 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. There will be no negative marking for essay type question.
• Minimum qualifying marks in the written examination will be 40% marks.

Marks on Certificates (40 Marks)

Document Verification

Candidates equal to 5 times the vacancies will be called for Document Verification based on merit in the Written Examination.

Syllabus for Written Examination

The syllabus for the examination covers:

• History of Scouting/Guiding; Law and promise; Organisation - ‘District & State level’; Training Center - ‘District and State level’; Knowledge of Books; Scouting for Boys/Guiding for Girls in India; Motto; Left handshake; Salute; Prayer; Flag song; National Anthem; Know the National and Scouting Flags; Social services at various occasions; Hiking; Proficiency Badges, How these are earned?; Stages in Scouting/Guiding; Thinking Day; Progressive Training of Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers; Pioneering; Handicrafts; Indian Railway Jamborette; National Jamboree; Jamboree On the Air.
• Organisation at National Level; National training Centers, WAGGGS/WOSM - Uprashtrapati Award Competition; Prime Minister Shield Competition; Community Development Programs; Aims and Methods of Scouting; How Scouting is useful in producing better citizens.

Reservation

No posts are reserved for any particular community.

Medical Examination Standards

Candidates found eligible for appointment will have to pass the prescribed medical examination conducted by the Railway administration before appointment.

How to Apply Online

The link for online application is available on North Eastern Railway’s website www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in:

1. Visit the official portal of North Eastern Railway at https://ner.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Follow the online application link for Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27.
3. Fill up personal details, bio-data, and qualification entries accurately.
4. Upload required certificates and marksheets in the prescribed formats.
5. Pay the non-refundable examination fee online.
6. Submit the form and preserve printouts for Document Verification.

Documents the Notice Asks For

• Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation Certificate).
• 10th / 12th / ITI / CCAA certificates and marksheets.
• Scouts & Guides credentials (President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or HWB certificate).
• Certificate of Activeness as per Annexure - A.
• Participation certificates in National, State, and District rallies.
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) or EWS certificate (for fee concession/refund).

Points to Check Before Applying

• Age is counted on 1 January 2027, not on the day you apply.
• On the last day the form closes at 18:00 Hrs.
• Candidates eligible for both Level-2 and Level-1 posts must submit separate online application forms along with separate fees for each post.
• The compulsion of 50% marks in aggregate will not be insisted upon in case of SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates possessing qualification higher than 12th.
• Refund of Rs.400 will be made to the candidates who actually appear in the written examination for general candidates, and full refund of Rs.250 for reserved categories.
• The person appointed against Scouts & Guides Quota to the category of clerks will be required to possess proficiency in typing within a period of two years from the date of appointment.
• Second class Free journey pass from the nearest Railway station mentioned in the application form will be issued to the candidates belonging to SC & ST communities.

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