Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 – 15 Vacancies, Salary ₹18,000

Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 – 15 Vacancies, Salary ₹18,000–₹19,900, Apply by 6 September 2026

Last date to Apply 06 September 2026

Introduction - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Eastern Railway has announced Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 for 15 vacancies across Group C and Group D posts. Candidates must possess Scouts & Guides qualifications along with educational eligibility. Salary ranges between ₹18,000–₹19,900 per month. Applications are invited online via RRC/ER Kolkata official website from 7 August 2026 to 6 September 2026. Selection will be based on written test, certificate marks, and medical examination. This recruitment offers opportunities in Eastern Railway, CLW, and Metro Railway.

Job Overview - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	Eastern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC/ER), Kolkata
Advertisement No.	RRC/ER/Scouts & Guides Quota/2026-27
Post	Group C (Level-2) and Group D (Level-1) under Scouts & Guides Quota
Disciplines	Clerical/technical roles (Group C) and support roles (Group D)
Total Vacancies	15 (5 Group C, 10 Group D)
Salary	₹18,000–₹19,900 per month + allowances
Job Type & Location	Full-time; postings in Eastern Railway, CLW, Metro Railway
Application Start Date	07 August 2026 (10:00 hrs)
Application End Date	06 September 2026 (18:00 hrs)
Submission Mode	Online
Apply Online	Apply Online

Quick Overview - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Post	Description
Group C (Level-2)	Clerical/technical roles requiring 12th pass or ITI/NAC plus Scouts & Guides qualification.
Group D (Level-1)	Support roles requiring 10th pass/ITI/NAC plus Scouts & Guides qualification.

Salary Structure - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Post	Salary (7th CPC)
Group C (Level-2)	₹19,900 per month + allowances
Group D (Level-1)	₹18,000 per month + allowances

Important Dates - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Notification Published	24 July 2026
Application Start	07 August 2026 (10:00 hrs)
Application End	06 September 2026 (18:00 hrs)
Written Exam	2nd week of November 2026

Vacancy Details - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Category	Vacancies
Group C (Level-2)	5
Group D (Level-1)	10
Total	15

Application Fee - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
UR/OBC/EWS Male	₹500 (₹400 refunded if appeared)
SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC	₹250 (fully refunded if appeared)

Important Links - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Download the official recruitment advertisement PDF for complete details.
Apply Online	Submit your application through the official recruitment portal.
Official Website	Visit the official website for updates and notifications.
Join WhatsApp	Get instant recruitment updates via the official WhatsApp channel.
Join Telegram	Follow the Telegram channel for job alerts and notifications.

Eligibility Criteria - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Category	Criteria
Group C (Level-2)	12th pass with 50% marks OR 10th pass + ITI/NAC. Scouts & Guides qualification mandatory.
Group D (Level-1)	10th pass OR ITI OR NAC. Scouts & Guides qualification mandatory.
Age Limit	18–30 years (Group C), 18–33 years (Group D). Relaxations as per rules.

Documents Required - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Educational Certificates & Mark Sheets: Self-attested copies of 10th/12th certificates, ITI/NAC, or equivalent qualification as per eligibility.
Scouts & Guides Qualification Certificates: Certificates proving active membership, participation in national/state events, and HWB/President Scout/Guide credentials.
Age Proof: Birth Certificate, 10th Admit Card, or Marksheet clearly mentioning Date of Birth.
Caste/Community Certificate: Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate issued by competent authority in prescribed format.
Income Certificate: For EBC/EWS candidates, issued by authorized government authority as per notification annexures.
Disability Certificate: For PwBD candidates, issued by a government medical board with at least three members.
Passport-size Photograph: Recent color photo (35mm x 45mm), white/light background, scanned at 100 DPI, size 20–50 KB.
Signature & Left Thumb Impression (LTI): Uploaded in JPG/JPEG format, scanned with black ink on white paper, size 10–40 KB.

How to Apply - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Visit the official RRC/ER website: www.rrcer.org.
Click on “Online/E-Application for Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27”.
Complete registration using personal details (Name, Father’s Name, DOB, Community, Email, Mobile). A Registration ID and Password will be sent via SMS/Email.
Login with Registration ID and Password to access the application form.
Fill in personal, educational, and communication details carefully. Ensure they match your certificates.
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, LTI, and all required certificates (educational, caste, income, Scouts & Guides).
Pay the examination fee online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. Cash/cheque/DD not accepted.
Review the application thoroughly before submission. No changes allowed after final submission.
Submit the application and download/print the confirmation slip for future reference.

Selection Procedure - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Stage I – Written Test (60 Marks): 40 objective questions (40 marks) + 1 essay (20 marks) on Scouts & Guides and General Knowledge. Duration: 60 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks: 40%.
Stage II – Certificate Verification (40 Marks): Marks awarded for participation in national/state/district events, specialized courses, and rallies as per notification criteria.
Medical Examination: Candidates recommended after Stage I & II must undergo medical fitness test at Railway Hospital as per prescribed standards.
Final Merit List: Prepared based on combined performance in Written Test, Certificate Verification, and Medical Examination.

Exam Pattern - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Component	Details
Objective Questions	40 multiple-choice questions covering Scouts & Guides knowledge, General Awareness, and Railway-related topics. Marks: 40 Focus: History of Scouting, laws, promises, national events, and general knowledge.
Essay	1 descriptive/essay-type question testing writing ability and conceptual understanding of Scouts & Guides activities. Marks: 20 Focus: National Jamboree, community service, or organizational structure.
Duration	Total exam duration: 60 minutes. Candidates must manage time effectively between objective and essay sections.
Qualifying Marks	Minimum qualifying percentage: 40%. Only candidates meeting this threshold will proceed to Stage II (Certificate Verification).

Job Location - Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Selected candidates will be posted across different units of Eastern Railway based on vacancy allocation:

Eastern Railway (ER): Headquarters in Kolkata, with postings across divisions such as Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol, and Malda.
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW): Located in Chittaranjan, West Bengal, specializing in locomotive manufacturing and technical roles.
Metro Railway (Kolkata): Urban metro services in Kolkata, offering operational and support roles.

Final posting will depend on merit, vacancy distribution, and organizational requirements. Candidates must be prepared for transfers within the Railway network.

FAQs

1. What is the total number of vacancies?

There are 15 vacancies in total – 5 posts in Group C (Level-2) and 10 posts in Group D (Level-1).

2. What are the eligibility criteria for Group C posts?

12th pass with 50% marks OR 10th pass plus ITI/NAC, along with Scouts & Guides qualification.

3. What are the eligibility criteria for Group D posts?

10th pass OR ITI OR NAC, along with Scouts & Guides qualification.

4. What is the salary for these posts?

Group C (Level-2): ₹19,900 per month. Group D (Level-1): ₹18,000 per month, plus allowances.

5. What is the application start date?

Online applications open on 7 August 2026 at 10:00 hrs.

6. What is the last date to apply?

The closing date for online applications is 6 September 2026 at 18:00 hrs.

7. How can candidates apply?

Applications must be submitted online only via the official RRC/ER website: www.rrcer.org.

8. What documents are required?

Educational certificates, Scouts & Guides certificates, age proof, caste/income certificates (if applicable), photograph, signature, and thumb impression.

9. What is the selection procedure?

Stage I: Written Test (60 marks). Stage II: Marks on certificates (40 marks). Final selection includes medical examination.

10. What is the exam pattern?

Written test includes 40 objective questions (40 marks) and 1 essay (20 marks). Duration: 60 minutes.

11. Where will the posting location be?

Selected candidates will be posted in Eastern Railway, CLW, or Metro Railway depending on vacancy allocation.

12. What is the examination fee?

₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS males (₹400 refunded if appeared). ₹250 for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC (fully refunded if appeared).