Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway, under Employment Notice No. RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G for 27 posts against the Scouts & Guides Quota for 2026-27: 05 posts in Level 2 (Group C) and 22 posts in Level 1 (erstwhile Group D). Online applications are accepted from 06/11/2026 to 06/12/2026 on www.rrcnr.org, with the written examination expected in January 2027. Posts are open to all communities with no reservation, and age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC as per norms.
President Scouts, Guides, Rovers, Rangers and Himalaya Wood Badge holders get a dedicated railway entry through the Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026, with merit combining a 60-mark written test and 40 marks for scouting certificates.
Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway |
| Notice No. | RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G |
| Total Posts | 27 (Level 2: 05, Level 1: 22) |
| Reservation | None; open to all communities |
| Apply Online | 06/11/2026 to 06/12/2026 |
| Written Exam | January 2027 (two shifts same day, tentative) |
| Fee | Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refund) or Rs. 250 (full refund) |
| Official Website | www.rrcnr.org |
The Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026 is among the few railway entries with no community reservation, so competition is open across all categories.
Vacancy, Education and Scouting Qualification
- Level 2 (05 posts): 12th pass with 50 percent aggregate (not insisted for SC/ST/Ex-servicemen or higher qualification holders), or Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, or Matriculation plus NCVT/SCVT ITI for technician categories.
- Level 1 (22 posts): 10th pass plus NAC from NCVT, or 10th plus ITI, or equivalent.
- Scouting qualification for both levels: President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalaya Wood Badge holder in any section; active membership of a Scouts organisation for the last five years with certificate as per Annexure-I; and attendance at two National or All India Railway level events plus two State level events, as per the Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026 notice.
Age Limit as on 01 January 2027
| Level | UR | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | 18 to 30 years | 18 to 33 years | 18 to 35 years |
| Level 1 | 18 to 33 years | 18 to 36 years | 18 to 38 years |
Additional relaxations include PwBD 10/13/15 years, Ex-servicemen service plus 3 years, J&K domicile of 1980-89 five years, serving railway staff or casual labour with three years service up to 40/43/45 years, widowed or divorced unmarried women up to 35/38/40 years, and course-completed Act Apprentices to the extent of training undergone under the Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026.
Application Fee
Rs. 500 for general candidates with Rs. 400 refunded on appearing in the written examination, and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, transgender, women, minorities and EBC candidates with full refund on appearing. Minority communities include Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians and Sikhs; EBC means family income below Rs. 50,000 per annum.
Selection Process
- Written test (60 minutes, 60 marks): 40 objective questions of 40 marks plus one essay of 20 marks on Scouts & Guides organisation, activities and general knowledge as per Annexure-II, with one-third negative marking and minimum 40 percent qualifying marks.
- Certificate marks (40 marks): Awarded for participation or service in National events and Jamborees, State events and rallies, specialised Scouts/Guides courses and district rallies.
- Document verification: About five times the notified vacancies are called, and the final panel of the Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026 combines written test merit with certificate marks.
Candidates may apply for both Level 1 and Level 2 with separate applications and fees, and separate examinations will be held tentatively on the same day in two shifts.
How to Apply
- Visit www.rrcnr.org and open the APPLY ONLINE link for the Scouts & Guides quota.
- Register or log in and fill Parts I to IV of the application.
- Upload the photograph in full Scout & Guide uniform with cap, plus signature and thumb impression.
- Upload self-attested copies of the 10th certificate for date of birth, educational qualifications, Scout & Guide qualification and caste certificate if applicable.
- Pay the fee online, submit and print the confirmation page of the Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026 application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification | 04/11/2026 |
| Online Application Start | 06/11/2026 |
| Online Application Close | 06/12/2026 |
| Written Examination | January 2027 (expected) |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| RRC Northern Railway Website | https://www.rrcnr.org/ |
| Official Notification | Download |
FAQs
1. How many posts are there in the Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026?
Twenty-seven posts: five in Level 2 and twenty-two in Level 1.
2. Is there any community reservation?
No, posts are open to all communities; SC/ST/OBC candidates receive age relaxation only.
3. What scouting qualifications are required?
President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or HWB holder, five years of active membership, two National or All India Railway events and two State events.
4. What is the written test pattern?
Sixty minutes and sixty marks with forty objective questions and one essay, one-third negative marking and forty percent qualifying marks.
5. Is the fee refunded?
Rs. 400 of the Rs. 500 fee is refunded on appearing, and the Rs. 250 fee is fully refunded on appearing for exempted categories.
6. Can I apply for both levels?
Yes, with separate application forms and fees under the Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026.
Conclusion
The Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026 rewards lifelong scouting commitment with 27 railway posts where certificate marks carry forty percent of the final merit alongside a short written test. Upload your uniform photograph and event certificates carefully, apply before 06 December 2026, and prepare the Annexure-II syllabus for the January 2027 examination. Follow gccjobinfo.com for exam dates, call letters and panel updates of the Northern Railway Scouts Guides Recruitment 2026.