Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27 for Eastern Railway, CLW & Metro Railway

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment for 15 vacancies under Scouts & Guides Quota in Eastern Railway, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), and Metro Railway for 2026-27.
- Positions include 5 posts in Level-2 (Group 'C') and 10 posts in Level-1 (erstwhile Group 'D').
- Candidates must possess valid Scouts & Guides qualifications to apply.
- Selection involves a written test, document verification, and medical examination.
- Pay scales range from Rs. 1800 to Rs. 1900 per month as per 7th CPC.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- For Level-2 (Group 'C'): 12th pass with 50% marks OR 10th pass with ITI/NAC. 50% marks relaxed for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD candidates.
- For Level-1 (Group 'D'): 10th pass OR ITI OR NAC.
- Must hold President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) qualification.
- Active member of Scout/Guide organization for the last 5 years with 'Certificate of Activeness'.
- Must have attended 2 national/All Indian Railways events and 2 state-level events.
- Age limit: 18-30 years for Level-2 (relaxable for reserved categories) and 18-33 years for Level-1.

🏆 Selection Process

- Stage-I: Written test (60 marks) with 40 objective questions and 1 essay question (20 marks) on Scouts & Guides and general knowledge. Minimum 40% required to qualify.
- Stage-II: Marks awarded for participation in Scouts & Guides events (40 marks).
- Medical examination for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on combined marks from Stage-I and Stage-II.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Eastern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell
Location / State	West Bengal
Job Location	Eastern Railway, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), Metro Railway (Kolkata)
Category Eligibility	All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, Women)
Experience Required	None. Freshers eligible if they meet Scouts & Guides qualifications.
Application Start	07 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	06 September 2026
Exam Date	02 November 2026

📊 RRC/ER Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Level-2 (Group 'C')	5
Level-1 (Erstwhile Group 'D')	10
Total	15

📁 Required Documents

- Scanned passport-size photograph (35mm x 45mm, 20-50KB, JPG/JPEG).
- Scanned signature and left thumb impression (10-40KB, JPG/JPEG).
- Self-attested certificates for educational qualifications (10th/12th/ITI/NAC).
- Proof of age (birth certificate/10th certificate).
- Scouts & Guides qualification certificates (President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger/HWB).
- Certificate of Activeness for last 5 years.
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- Income certificate (for EBC/EWS candidates).
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates).
- Original documents to be produced during document verification.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Level-2 (Group 'C'): 5 vacancies (2 at Eastern Railway, 1 at CLW, 2 at Metro Railway).
Level-1 (Group 'D'): 10 vacancies (8 at Eastern Railway, 2 at CLW).
Pay Level-2: Rs. 1900 per month.
Pay Level-1: Rs. 1800 per month.

🎂 Age Limits & Relaxation

Level-2 (Group 'C'): 18-30 years (UR), relaxable for reserved categories.
Level-1 (Group 'D'): 18-33 years (UR), relaxable for reserved categories.
Age relaxation for serving railway employees: Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST).
Age relaxation for widows/divorced women: Up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST).
Age relaxation for PwBD: 10 years additional.
Age relaxation for ex-servicemen: Service period + 3 years.
Age relaxation for Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA): Up to 3 years.

💰 Salary & Allowances

Level-2 (Group 'C'): Rs. 1900 per month (7th CPC Pay Matrix).
Level-1 (Group 'D'): Rs. 1800 per month (7th CPC Pay Matrix).

💳 Application Fee Details

General/OBC (Male): Rs. 500 (refundable Rs. 400 after written test).
SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250 (refundable Rs. 250 after written test).
Fee payment via online modes only (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI).
No cash/cheque/DD accepted.

📝 Exam Pattern

Written test: 60 minutes duration.
40 objective-type questions (40 marks).
1 essay-type question (20 marks).
Minimum 40% marks required to qualify.
Syllabus covers Scouts & Guides history, organization, activities, and general knowledge.

📚 Syllabus

History of Scouting/Guiding.
Law and Promise of Scouts/Guides.
Organization structure (District & State Level).
Training centers and books.
Scouting for Boys/Guiding for Girls in India.
National and Scouting flags, motto, and symbols.
Social services and hiking.
Proficiency badges and stages in Scouting/Guiding.
National and All Indian Railways events (Jamboree, Jamboree on the Air).
Community development programs.
Aims and methods of Scouting.

✍️ How to Apply

Visit official website (www.rrcer.org) and register online.
Fill personal details, educational qualifications, and Scouts & Guides qualifications.
Upload scanned photograph, signature, LTI, and required certificates.
Pay application fee online.
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Ensure mobile number and email ID are active for communication.

⚠️ Important Instructions

Applications sent manually or after the last date will be rejected.
Multiple applications by the same candidate will lead to rejection.
Candidates must ensure name/DOB/caste details match matriculation certificates.
Photograph must be recent (taken after 24th July 2026) and match appearance.
Signature and LTI must be uploaded properly (not in capital letters).
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the written test.
Candidates must prepare for the exam with short notice.
Final selection is provisional and subject to document verification and medical fitness.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the essential educational qualifications required for Level-2 (Group 'C') posts?

A. For Level-2 posts, candidates must have passed 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent with at least 50% marks. Alternatively, a 10th pass with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or ITI approved by NCVT is acceptable. Additionally, candidates must possess Scouts & Guides qualifications as specified.

Q. What is the age limit for applying to Level-1 (Erstwhile Group 'D') posts?

A. The age limit for Level-1 posts is 18 to 33 years as of January 1, 2027. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories such as SC/ST, OBC, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, and widows/divorced women.

Q. What are the key stages in the recruitment process for these posts?

A. The recruitment process includes a written test (Stage-I) with 60 marks, followed by a Stage-II assessment of Scouts & Guides certificates worth 40 marks. Candidates must qualify Stage-I to proceed to Stage-II. Medical examination and document verification are subsequent stages.

Q. How can candidates apply for these posts?

A. Candidates must apply online through the official website of RRC/ER (www.rrcer.org) during the specified application period. They need to register, fill in personal details, upload required documents, and pay the examination fee. No manual applications are accepted.

Q. What is the examination fee structure for this recruitment?

A. The examination fee is Rs. 500 for UR, OBC (Male), and EWS (Male) candidates, with a refund of Rs. 400 for those who appear in the written test. For SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities, and EBC candidates, the fee is Rs. 250, with a full refund for those who appear in the test.