North Eastern Railway Scouts Recruitment 2026

North Eastern Railway Scouts Recruitment 2026

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• For ST/SC/OBC Candidate -Nil/-

• For General/Other  - Nil/-

• North Eastern Railways

• Varanasi

• Izzatnagar Division

Educational Qualification

Level-2

Candidate must possess any one of the following:

• 12th pass or equivalent with 50% aggregate marks.
• The 50% requirement is not insisted upon for:
• SC
• ST
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
• Ex-Servicemen
• Candidates possessing qualification higher than 12th.
• OR Matriculation (10th Pass)/SSLC + ITI in relevant trade, recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
• OR Matriculation (10th Pass)/SSLC + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Level-1

Any one of:

• Matriculation (10th pass)
• ITI or equivalent
• National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Scouts & Guides Qualification

For both Level-2 and Level-1:

1.      Candidate must be a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.

2.      Candidate should have been an active member of a Scouts Organization for the last 05 years.

3.      The Certificate of Activeness must be in the prescribed format given in Annexure-A.

4.      Candidate should have attended:

o    Two events at National Level OR All Indian Railways’ Level, and

o    Two events at State Level. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Provisional Certificates

Candidates holding provisional certificates of President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) are provisionally allowed to participate in the selection process. Their empanelment/appointment will be governed by the Railway Board's prescribed procedure. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Age Limit

Age calculated as on 01.01.2027:

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Age Relaxation

Subject to submission of the required certificates:

• SC/ST: 05 years
• OBC (NCL): 03 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered in Defence + 03 years, provided more than 06 months' service has been completed after attestation.
• Jammu & Kashmir domicile: 05 years for candidates ordinarily domiciled in J&K from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989.
• PwBD: 10 years
• OBC (NCL): 13 years
• SC/ST: 15 years
• Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husband and not remarried:
• UR: 35 years
• OBC (NCL): 38 years
• SC/ST: 40 years
• Serving Railway Staff, casual labour and substitutes with minimum 3 years' service:
• UR: 40 years
• OBC (NCL): 43 years
• SC/ST: 45 years
• Quasi-Administrative Railway offices: Relaxation up to length of service, maximum 05 years. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

 Selection Process / Recruitment Process

Total assessment: 100 marks

A. Written Examination – 60 Marks

A separate Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted for Level-2 and Level-1.

The examination contains:

• 40 objective-type questions = 40 marks
• 01 essay-type question = 20 marks
• Objective questions relate to Scouts & Guides organization/activities and General Knowledge as per the prescribed syllabus.
• Correct objective answer: +1 mark
• Wrong objective answer: 1/3 mark deducted
• No negative marking for essay question. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

B. Marks on Certificates – 40 Marks

National Events / National Jamboree – 10 Marks

• First two certificates: Nil
• One additional event: 07 marks
• Two or more additional events: 10 marks

State Events / Rallies – 10 Marks

• First two certificates: Nil
• One additional event: 07 marks
• Two or more additional events: 10 marks

Specialized Scouts/Guides Courses – 10 Marks

Courses organized at National/State/All Indian Railways level:

• One course: 07 marks
• Two or more courses: 10 marks

District Rallies – 10 Marks

• One certificate: Nil
• Two certificates: 07 marks
• Three certificates: 10 marks

Total = 100 marks. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Further Selection

• Minimum qualifying marks in written examination: 40% for all candidates.
• Candidates up to 5 times the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification based on written examination performance.
• All certificates must have been issued on or before the last date of online application.
• Final empanelment will be according to merit based on Written Examination + Marks on Certificates. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

After Selection

Eligible candidates for appointment must pass the prescribed Railway medical examination before appointment. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Examination Syllabus

For both Level-2 and Level-1:

• History of Scouting/Guiding
• Law and Promise
• Organisation – District & State level
• Training Center – District and State level
• Knowledge of Books
• Scouting for Boys/Guiding for Girls in India
• Motto
• Left Handshake
• Salute
• Prayer
• Flag Song
• National Anthem
• National and Scouting Flags
• Social services at various occasions
• Hiking
• Proficiency Badges and how they are earned
• Stages in Scouting/Guiding
• Thinking Day
• Progressive Training of Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers
• Pioneering
• Handicrafts
• Indian Railway Jamborette
• National Jamboree
• Jamboree on the Air
• Organisation at National Level
• National Training Centers
• WAGGGS/WOSM – Uprashtrapati Award Competition
• Prime Minister Shield Competition
• Community Development Programs
• Aims and Methods of Scouting
• How Scouting is useful in producing better citizens? 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Pay Scale / Salary Details

The notification identifies the posts as:

• Level-2 / Grade Pay ₹1,900
• Level-1 / Grade Pay ₹1,800

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

1.      Visit the North Eastern Railway website.

2.      Open the online application link for Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27.

3.      Carefully read all instructions before filling the application.

4.      Complete the online application by following the step-by-step procedure provided on the webpage.

5.      Fill all required fields carefully.

6.      Upload:

o    Recent coloured photograph

o    Signature

o    Relevant marksheets/certificates

7.      Minority candidates claiming examination-fee waiver should use the prescribed Minority Community Declaration – Annexure-I.

8.      EBC candidates should use the prescribed Income Certificate – Annexure-II.

9.      Deposit the applicable examination fee as instructed on the application webpage.

10. After payment, log in again.

11. Take a printout of the completed application form for future use. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Documents Required

The notification specifically requires/upload mentions:

• Recent coloured photograph
• Candidate's signature
• Relevant educational marksheets/certificates
• Scouts & Guides qualification certificates
• Certificate of Activeness in prescribed Annexure-A format
• Required category certificates, wherever applicable
• Minority Community Declaration in prescribed format, where claiming fee waiver
• EBC Income Certificate in prescribed format, where claiming fee waiver
• Original documents/certificates at the time of Document Verification. 1791289855389-SG Notification E… 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Annexure-A: Certificate of Activeness format. It requires details such as certificate number, date, candidate name, State/District/Division, Scout/Guide group, years of active membership and signatures/stamps of relevant Scout/Guide officials. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Annexure-I: Minority Community Declaration for waiver of examination fee. The listed minority communities are Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis). 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Annexure-II: EBC Income Certificate. It requires candidate name, father's name, age, residential address and annual family income. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

EBC Eligibility for Fee Waiver

According to Annexure-II, Economically Backward Class (EBC) means candidates whose family income is less than ₹50,000 per annum.

Authorized authorities for issuing the EBC income certificate include:

1.      District Magistrate or Revenue Officer up to the level of Tahsildar.

2.      Sitting Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha for persons in their own constituency.

3.      Sitting Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha for persons of the district where the MP normally resides.

4.      Union Minister for any person from anywhere in India. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Important Instructions / Terms & Conditions

• Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying.
• Educational or Scouts/Guides qualifications/certificates obtained after the last date of application will not be considered.
• Candidates will be called for written examination only after being considered eligible based on their application.
• Candidature remains provisional until document verification.
• Verification of all documents/certificates is mandatory for appointment.
• Candidates must produce original documents/certificates during Document Verification.
• No additional time will be given to candidates who fail to produce originals on the scheduled date, and their candidature may be forfeited. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

False Information / Fraud

• Providing false information or suppressing facts can result in disqualification and cancellation of candidature at any stage.
• Candidates may also be debarred and face legal action.
• Fraud or impersonation can result in debarment from future Railway recruitment examinations. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Medical Examination

Candidates found eligible for appointment must pass the prescribed medical examination conducted by Railway Administration. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Appointment

Mere selection/recommendation does not confer an automatic right to recruitment/appointment in Railway. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Free Journey Pass

SC/ST candidates will be issued a Second Class Free Journey Pass from the nearest Railway station mentioned in their application whenever they are called at any stage of recruitment. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

Typing Requirement for Clerical Posts

A person appointed against Scouts & Guides Quota to a category of clerks must acquire prescribed typing proficiency within two years from the date of appointment. Failure to acquire the required typing skill within the stipulated period can result in termination of service without additional time. 1791289855389-SG Notification E…

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