Indian Railways Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2025-2026

The Railway Recruitment Cell Eastern Railway (RRC-ER) has announced its recruitment for the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2025-2026. This is a great opportunity for eligible candidates to join Eastern Railway and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW).

Details of Recruitment

Notification No.: RRC/ER/Scouts & Guides Quota/2025-2026 (Open Advertisement)

Important Dates

• Opening date and time of online Applications: 08 August 2025 at 18:00 hrs

Vacancy Details

• Category No. 1: Level-2 (Group 'C')
• 7th CPC GP: Rs. 1900/-
• No. of posts: 10 (8 in Eastern Railway, 2 in CLW)

Essential Educational Qualification

To apply for this recruitment, candidates must have the following educational qualifications:

• For Level-2: Minimum of 12th class (+2 stage) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
• For Level-1: 10th pass from a recognized board or ITI/Apprenticeship approved.

Scouting/Guiding Qualifications

In addition to the educational qualifications, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• A qualified Scouts & Guides Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder.
• Active member of a Scout Organization for last 5 years.
• National level or All Indian Railway level achievement along with a State level Certificate.

Age Limit

• Level-2 (Group-C): 18 to 30 years (relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC)
• Level-1 (Group-D): 18 to 33 years (relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC)

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply online through the Railway Recruitment Cell Eastern Railway website. Each category requires a separate application form, and fees must be paid for both categories if applicable.

Official Links

• Official Website - RRC Eastern Railway

FAQs

• Q: What is the last date to apply?
  A: The last date will be announced later, but applications open on 08 August 2025.
• Q: Is there any relaxation in age for reserved categories?
  A: Yes, age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
• Q: Do I need both educational and scouting qualifications?
  A: Yes, both qualifications are essential to apply for the positions.

For any further inquiries, please visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway/Kolkata.