RRC Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2026 – 15 Vacancies | Eastern Railway

The Railway Recruitment Cell of Eastern Railway (RRC/ER) has announced a fresh recruitment drive under the Scouts & Guides Quota for Level‑2 (Group C) and Level‑1 (Erstwhile Group D) posts. A total of 15 vacancies are available and eligible candidates can apply online from 07‑08‑2026, 10:00 hrs to 06‑09‑2026, 18:00 hrs. This article provides a complete overview of the vacancy details, eligibility, selection process, important dates and how to apply.

Highlights

Post & Organization Details

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)

Additional relaxations are available for serving Railway employees, widows/divorced women, PwBD candidates, ex‑servicemen, staff of quasi‑administrative organisations and Course Completed Apprentices as detailed in the notification.

Educational Qualification

• Level‑2 (Group C): Passed 12^th (+2) with at least 50 % aggregate from a recognised board (relaxed for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD). Alternatively, 10^th pass + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) / ITI approved by NCVT. A Diploma in Engineering is not considered an alternative.
• Level‑1 (Erstwhile Group D): 10^th Pass, or ITI, or an equivalent qualification, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

Scouting/Guiding Qualification (mandatory for both levels)

• Must be a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger, or hold a Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) in any section.
• Active member of a Scout Organisation for the last 5 years, supported by a “Certificate of Activeness”.
• Attended at least two events at National level (or All India Railways level) and two events at State level.

Reservation Policy

The Scouts & Guides quota is open to all candidates. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PwBD categories receive the usual age relaxation, but they are allotted against a reserve‑roster point rather than a separate reserved vacancy.

Pay Scale & Salary

• Level‑2 (Group C): 7th CPC Level 2 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900.
• Level‑1 (Erstwhile Group D): 7th CPC Level 1 with Grade Pay Rs. 1800.
• Exact gross/take‑home salary figures are not specified in the notification.

Application Fee

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Stage‑I: Written Test (60 marks) – 40 objective‑type questions (40 marks) + 1 essay‑type question (20 marks) on Scouts & Guides activities and General Knowledge. Duration: 60 minutes. Minimum qualifying percentage: 40 %.
2. Stage‑II: Marks on Certificates (40 marks) – Points awarded for participation in National/State events, specialised courses, and district rallies as per the schedule in the notification.
3. Medical Examination – Candidates clearing Stage‑I and Stage‑II are called for a medical test in a 1:1 ratio of notified vacancies.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of RRC Eastern Railway: www.rrcer.org.
2. Navigate to the “Recruitment” or “Scouts & Guides Quota” section and click on the “Apply Online” link.
3. Register using a valid email address and mobile number to receive a login ID and password.
4. Log in with the credentials, select the desired post (Level‑2, Level‑1 or both) and fill in all required personal, educational and scouting details.
5. Upload scanned copies of the required documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates, scouting certificates, age proof, etc.) in the prescribed format and size.
6. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway (credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI).
7. Verify all entered information, submit the application and download the confirmation receipt for future reference.

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FAQs

1. What is the last date to submit the online application?
   The online application must be submitted on or before 06‑09‑2026, 18:00 hrs.
2. How many total vacancies are there?
   A total of 15 vacancies are advertised (5 in Level‑2 Group C and 10 in Level‑1 Erstwhile Group D).
3. What are the educational requirements?
   Level‑2 requires 12^th pass with 50 % marks (or 10^th + NAC/ITI). Level‑1 requires 10^th pass, ITI, or equivalent qualification.
4. Is there any age relaxation?
   Yes. General category candidates have an upper age limit of 30 years (Level‑2) and 33 years (Level‑1). OBC, SC/ST and other categories receive the usual relaxations as detailed in the notification.
5. What is the application fee?
   For UR/OBC/EWS male candidates the fee is Rs. 500 (with a refundable amount of Rs. 400). Other categories follow the same fee structure as per the official notification.
6. When will the written examination be held?
   The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the 2nd week of November 2026.
7. How can I check the status of my application?
   After submission, log in to the RRC Eastern Railway portal using your credentials and navigate to the “Application Status” section.