# RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 27 Group C and Group D Posts > Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway has released the RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 notification for 27 posts. Applications are open from 06 November 2026 to 06 December 2026. Apply only through the official website (rrcnr.org). - Organisation: Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway - Category: Latest Jobs - Location: All India - Total posts: 27 - Advertisement no.: RRC/NR 01/2026/S - Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/rrc-nr-scouts-and-guides-quota-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-27-group-c-and-16ad38 - Last updated: 2026-11-05T06:09:12Z - Official source: https://rrcnr.org/downloads/S&G_Quota_Notification_2026.pdf ## Important dates - Publication of detailed notification on RRC website: 04 November 2026 - Start of online application: 06 November 2026 - Last date to apply: 06 December 2026 - Expected date of online written examination: January 2027 ## Age limit - Age as on 01 January 2027 - The lower and upper age limits will be reckoned as on 01/01/2027. A 10th/Matriculation or equivalent certificate showing the date of birth is mandatory; otherwise the application will be rejected. - Category : Relaxation in Upper Age Limit / Maximum Upper Age - SC/ST candidates : 5 years - OBC-Non-Creamy Layer candidates : 3 years - Ex-servicemen with not less than 6 months continuous service after attestation : Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years - PWD UR / PWD OBC-Non-Creamy Layer / PWD SC/ST : 10 years / 13 years / 15 years - Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 : 5 years - Serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes with minimum 3 years' service (continuous or broken) : UR 40, OBC-NCL 43, SC/ST 45 years of age - Working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railways (Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, Institutes) : Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower - Women widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried : UR 35, OBC-NCL 38, SC/ST 40 years of age - Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for posts with minimum qualification ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship : To the extent of Apprentice Training undergone under the Apprentice Act 1961 - Commenced Act Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act before age 25 : UR 35, OBC-NCL 38, SC/ST 40 years of age - As on 01.01.2027, Group 'C' (Level 2) is 18 to 30 years for UR, 18 to 33 for OBC and 18 to 35 for SC/ST; Group 'D' (Erstwhile) (Level 1) is 18 to 33 for UR, 18 to 36 for OBC and 18 to 38 for SC/ST. ## Eligibility - Passed 12th (+2 stage) from a recognized board or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. The 50% marks are not insisted upon for SC / ST / Ex-servicemen for NTPC categories and for candidates with higher qualification such as graduation/post graduation. - OR Passed Matriculation from a recognized board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for Technician categories. - OR Passed Matriculation from a recognized board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT for technician categories. - 10th passed + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT - OR 10th pass + ITI - OR 10th Pass or ITI or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT - A President Scouts/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR Himalaya Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section. - Should have been an active member of a Scouts organization for the last 5 years, with the Certificate of Activeness as per Annexure-I (signed by the Group Leader, DOC and DC of Scouts/Guides). This certificate must be issued on or after the date of publication of the notification. - Should have attended two events at National level OR All Indian Railway's level and two events at State level. - Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of each post. - 10th pass with NAC granted by NCVT, or 10th pass with ITI, or 10th pass or ITI or equivalent or NAC, plus the scouting qualification (President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or HWB, 5 years' active membership and the required events). ## Vacancies | Post | Posts | | --- | --- | | Group 'C' | 5 | | Group 'D' (Erstwhile) | 22 | ## Pay Group 'C' is in Level 2 and Group 'D' (Erstwhile) in Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with appointment at the minimum of the scale. ## Selection process 1. The examination is in Hindi or English. 2. Negative marking: 1/3rd of the marks for the question deducted for every wrong objective answer. 3. Minimum 40% marks in the written examination are needed for the next stage; relaxation for reserved categories as per Railway Board's rules. 4. Candidates equal to 5 times the notified vacancies will be called for Document Verification on merit. 5. Written Examination and Document Verification will be held in Delhi only. 6. Eligible candidates will be called for a written examination (Computer Based Test/Tablet Based Test); those who qualify undergo Document Verification, and the panel is formed on merit of the written examination and the marks on certificates. Candidates recommended for appointment must pass the prescribed medical fitness standards. 7. The syllabus (Annexure-II) covers History of Scouting/Guiding; Law & Promise; organisation at district, state and national level; training centres; Scouting for Boys/Guiding for Girls in India; motto, left hand shake, salute, prayer, flag song, National Anthem and flags; social services; hiking; proficiency badges; stages in Scouting/Guiding; Thinking Day; progressive training; pioneering; handicrafts; Indian Railway Jamborette, National Jamboree and Jamboree on the Air; WAGGGS/WOSM; Uprashtrapati Award and Prime Minister Shield competitions; community development programmes; and the aims and methods of Scouting. 8. Total : 100 9. Through a 60-mark written test (CBT/TBT) and 40 marks on Scouts & Guides certificates, followed by Document Verification and a medical examination; a minimum of 40% in the written test is needed. ## Official links - [RRC NR Scouts & Guides Quota Apply Online](https://rrcnr.org) - [RRC NR Scouts & Guides Quota Notification PDF](https://rrcnr.org/downloads/S&G_Quota_Notification_2026.pdf) - [Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway Official Website](https://rrcnr.org) - [www.rrcnr.org](https://rrcnr.org) ## Questions ### When does the application for RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 start? Start of online application: 06 November 2026. ### What is the last date to apply for RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply is 06 December 2026. ### How many vacancies are there in RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026? There are 27 posts in total. ### What is the age limit for RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026? Age as on 01 January 2027; The lower and upper age limits will be reckoned as on 01/01/2027. A 10th/Matriculation or equivalent certificate showing the date of birth is mandatory; otherwise the application will be rejected; Category : Relaxation in Upper Age Limit / Maximum Upper Age; SC/ST candidates : 5 years; OBC-Non-Creamy Layer candidates : 3 years; Ex-servicemen with not less than 6 months continuous service after attestation : Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years; PWD UR / PWD OBC-Non-Creamy Layer / PWD SC/ST : 10 years / 13 years / 15 years; Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 : 5 years; Serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes with minimum 3 years' service (continuous or broken) : UR 40, OBC-NCL 43, SC/ST 45 years of age; Working in Quasi-Administrative offices of Railways (Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, Institutes) : Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower; Women widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried : UR 35, OBC-NCL 38, SC/ST 40 years of age; Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for posts with minimum qualification ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship : To the extent of Apprentice Training undergone under the Apprentice Act 1961; Commenced Act Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act before age 25 : UR 35, OBC-NCL 38, SC/ST 40 years of age; As on 01.01.2027, Group 'C' (Level 2) is 18 to 30 years for UR, 18 to 33 for OBC and 18 to 35 for SC/ST; Group 'D' (Erstwhile) (Level 1) is 18 to 33 for UR, 18 to 36 for OBC and 18 to 38 for SC/ST. ### What qualification is needed for RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026? Passed 12th (+2 stage) from a recognized board or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. The 50% marks are not insisted upon for SC / ST / Ex-servicemen for NTPC categories and for candidates with higher qualification such as graduation/post graduation. | OR Passed Matriculation from a recognized board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for Technician categ… ### What is the selection process for RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026? The examination is in Hindi or English, Negative marking: 1/3rd of the marks for the question deducted for every wrong objective answer, Minimum 40% marks in the written examination are needed for the next stage; relaxation for reserved categories as per Railway Board's rules, Candidates equal to 5 times the notified vacancies will be called for Document Verification on merit, Written Examination and Document Verification will be held in Delhi only, Eligible candidates will be called for a written examination (Computer Based Test/Tablet Based Test); those who qualify undergo Document Verification, and the panel is formed on merit of the written examination and the marks on certificates. Candidates recommended for appointment must pass the prescribed medical fitness standards, The syllabus (Annexure-II) covers History of Scouting/Guiding; Law & Promise; organisation at district, state and national level; training centres; Scouting for Boys/Guiding for Girls in India; motto, left hand shake, salute, prayer, flag song, National Anthem and flags; social services; hiking; proficiency badges; stages in Scouting/Guiding; Thinking Day; progressive training; pioneering; handicrafts; Indian Railway Jamborette, National Jamboree and Jamboree on the Air; WAGGGS/WOSM; Uprashtrapati Award and Prime Minister Shield competitions; community development programmes; and the aims and methods of Scouting, Total : 100, Through a 60-mark written test (CBT/TBT) and 40 marks on Scouts & Guides certificates, followed by Document Verification and a medical examination; a minimum of 40% in the written test is needed. ### What is the official website for RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026? 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