Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026-27: Check Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Northern Railway, has invited applications for 27 vacancies under the Scouts and Guides Quota for 2026-27. Recruitment will be conducted for Level 1 (Group D) and Level 2 (Group C) posts.
Candidates must fulfil both educational and Scouts and Guides qualification requirements to be considered eligible. Selection will be based on a written examination and marks awarded for Scouts and Guides certificates and participation in various events.
1. Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026-27: Educational Qualification
Educational qualifications differ for Level 1 and Level 2 posts.
Level 1 (Group D) – 22 Vacancies
Candidates must fulfil any one of the following educational qualifications:
- Class 10th pass along with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
- Class 10th pass along with ITI qualification.
- Class 10th pass, ITI or equivalent qualification, or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT, as specified in the notification.
Level 2 (Group C) – 5 Vacancies
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:
- Passed Class 12th (10+2) from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- The 50% marks requirement is not applicable to SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates possessing higher qualifications such as graduation or postgraduation.
- For technician categories, candidates can also apply with Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.
- Matriculation along with ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT is also accepted for technician categories.
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2. Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026-27 Scouts and Guides Qualification
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates applying for both Level 1 and Level 2 must fulfil the following Scouts and Guides requirements:
- The candidate must be a President Scouts/Guide/Rover/Ranger or a Himalaya Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.
- The candidate must have been an active member of a Scouts organisation for the last five years. The Certificate of Activeness must be submitted in the prescribed format given in Annexure-I.
- The candidate must have attended two events at the National Level or All Indian Railways Level.
- The candidate must also have attended two events at the State Level.
Candidates should ensure that their certificates meet the conditions prescribed in the notification.
3. Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026-27 Age Limit
The age limit will be calculated as on January 1, 2027.
| Pay Level | UR | OBC | SC/ST |
| Level 2 | 18–30 years | 18–33 years | 18–35 years |
| Level 1 | 18–33 years | 18–36 years | 18–38 years |
Age Relaxation for Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026-27
The notification also provides upper-age relaxation for eligible categories.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD – UR | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per prescribed service-based rules |
Other eligible categories, including certain Railway employees, widowed/divorced women and Act Apprentices, will receive relaxation according to the detailed notification.
Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026-27 Selection Process
The selection process for Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27 consists of a written examination and assessment of Scouts and Guides certificates.
Candidates whose applications are found eligible after scrutiny will be called for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Tablet-Based Test (TBT).
Stage 1: Written Examination
The written examination will carry 60 marks and will be conducted for 60 minutes.
| Examination Component | Questions | Marks |
| Objective-type questions | 40 | 40 |
| Essay-type question | 1 | 20 |
| Total | 41 | 60 |
The objective questions and essay will be related to the Scouts and Guides organisation, its activities and General Knowledge.
The syllabus will be common for Level 1 and Level 2 candidates, as prescribed in Annexure-II of the notification.
Important examination instructions:
- Examination duration: 60 minutes.
- Examination mode: CBT/TBT.
- Medium: Hindi or English.
- Negative marking: One-third of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for every incorrect objective answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in the written examination.
- Relaxation in qualifying marks for reserved categories will be applicable as per Railway Board rules.
Stage 2: Assessment of Scouts and Guides Certificates
In addition to the written examination, candidates will receive marks for their participation in Scouts and Guides activities and certificates.
The certificate assessment will carry 40 marks.
Distribution of Marks for Certificates for Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026-27
| Assessment Criteria | Maximum Marks |
| Participation/service in National Events or National Jamboree, including All Indian Railway Events | 10 |
| Participation/service in State Events or Rallies | 10 |
| Specialised Scouts/Guides courses organised at National, State or All Indian Railways level | 10 |
| Participation in District Rallies | 10 |
| Total | 40 |
- National-Level Events
- First two certificates (minimum eligibility requirement): No additional marks.
- One additional event: 7 marks.
- Two or more additional events: 10 marks.
B. State-Level Events
- First two certificates (minimum eligibility requirement): No additional marks.
- One additional event: 7 marks.
- Two or more additional events: 10 marks.
C. Specialised Scouts and Guides Courses
- One course: 7 marks.
- Two or more courses: 10 marks.
D. District-Level Rallies
- One certificate: No additional marks.
- Two certificates: 7 marks.
- Three certificates: 10 marks.
- Preparation of Merit List
The final selection will be based on the combined performance of candidates in the written examination and the marks awarded for Scouts and Guides certificates.
| Selection Component | Marks |
| Written Examination | 60 |
| Scouts and Guides Certificates | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Candidates must secure at least 40% marks in the written examination to become eligible for the next stage, subject to applicable relaxation for reserved categories.
Based on merit in the examination, candidates will be called for Document Verification (DV). The number of candidates called for DV will be up to five times the total number of notified vacancies.
The final panel will be prepared according to the combined merit of successful candidates in the written examination and certificate assessment.
6. Document Verification for Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026-27
Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must produce original certificates supporting their eligibility.
Important documents include:
- Class 10th certificate as proof of date of birth.
- Educational qualification certificates.
- ITI/NAC/Apprenticeship certificates, wherever applicable.
- President Scouts/Guides/Rover/Ranger or Himalaya Wood Badge certificate.
- Certificate of Activeness for the last five years.
- National-level and State-level participation certificates.
- Specialised Scouts and Guides course certificates.
- District Rally participation certificates.
- Caste/category certificate, wherever applicable.
- Other documents prescribed by RRC Northern Railway.
- Medical Examination and Training
Candidates recommended for appointment must pass the prescribed medical fitness standards applicable to the post identified by Northern Railway.
Selected candidates will also have to undergo training according to the requirements of the post for which they are selected.
The probation period will be as per existing railway rules.
Northern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026-27 Important Recruitment Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification publication | November 4, 2026 |
| Online application begins | November 6, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | December 6, 2026 |
| Expected written examination | Jan-27 |
Official Website: https://www.rrcnr.org/
Recruitment Notification: RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G
Important: Candidates applying for both Level 1 and Level 2 must submit separate application forms and pay the examination fee separately for each level.
