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

Eastern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Eastern Railway, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), Metro Railway (Kolkata)

Apply Start

07 Aug 2026

Apply Deadline

06 Sep 2026

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📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Eastern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC/ER)
Job Category	Railway
Eligibility Qualification	10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), ITI (iti)
Number of Vacancies	15 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹1,800 - ₹1,900 Per Month
Age Limits	18 to 33 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	None. Freshers eligible if they meet Scouts & Guides qualifications.
Application Fee	- 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).

📄 Details & 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.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, Women)

📂 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.

💳 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).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.