The Northern Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment against the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2025-26. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies in Level 1 (Group D) and Level 2 (Group C) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 21st May 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 22nd May 2025 (12:00 PM)
- Online Application Closing Date: 22nd June 2025 (12:00 PM)
- Expected Exam Date: 22nd July 2025
Vacancy Details
- Group C (Level 2): 05 vacancies
- Group D (Level 1): 18 vacancies
Application Fees
- General/OBC Candidates: ₹500 (Non-refundable)
- SC/ST/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward Candidates: ₹250 (Refundable only if the candidate appears for the exam)
- Payment Mode: Online only
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Level 2 (Group C):
- 10+2 (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (relaxed for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen and higher qualification holders).
- Technical Positions: Candidates must have passed Matriculation along with an ITI qualification (approved by NCVT/SCVT) or should have successfully completed an Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act.
- For Level 1 (Group D):
- 10th Pass + ITI/NAC (for Engineering Departments).
- 10th Pass or ITI or equivalent (for other departments).
Scouts & Guides Qualification (For Both Levels)
- Must be a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalaya Wood Badge (HWB) holder.
- Should have been an active participant in Scouts/Guides activities for a continuous period of the past five years, with supporting certification as specified in Annexure-I.
- Participation in two National/All India Railway events and two State-level events.
Age Limit
- Level 2 (Group C):
- UR: 18-30 years
- OBC: 18-33 years
- SC/ST: 18-35 years
- Level 1 (Group D):
- UR: 18-33 years
- OBC: 18-36 years
- SC/ST: 18-38 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years
- PWD Candidates: 10-15 years (varies by category)
Salary Structure (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Level 1 (Group D): Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900)
- Level 2 (Group C): Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
Selection Process
- Written Examination (60 Marks)
- 40 MCQs (40 Marks) – Scouts & Guides knowledge + General Awareness
- One descriptive essay (20 marks) focusing on activities related to Scouts and Guides.
- Negative Marking: ⅓ deduction for wrong answers
- Certificate Evaluation (40 Marks)
- Marks awarded for participation in National, State, and District-level events.
- Document Verification (DV)
- Original certificates must be presented.
- Medical Examination
- Selected candidates must meet Railway medical standards.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRC website.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill out the application form with required details.
- Upload documents (Scout/Guide certificates, educational proofs, caste certificate if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and take a printout for future reference.