RRC NCR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2025:

Organization & Post Details

Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway (NCR), Prayagraj
Employment Notice No.: S&GQ/02/2025
Posts: Group 'C' (Level-2) and Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1)

Total Vacancies: 08
Recruitment Quota: Scouts & Guides Quota 2025-26
Job Location: North Central Railway zones (Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi Divisions)

Vacancy Breakdown
Level-2 (Group 'C'): 02 posts (across North Central Railway)
Level-1 (Erstwhile Group 'D'): 06 posts (02 each for Jhansi, Prayagraj, and Agra Division)

Important Dates

Notification Publication: 18th September 2025

Application Start: 19th September 2025

Application End: 18th October 2025 (23:59 hours)

Last Date for Fee Payment: 18th October 2025

Application Mode: Online only

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Level-2 (Group 'C') Posts:

Passed Intermediate (12th) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks from recognized board

50% marks condition does NOT apply to SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen or candidates with higher qualifications (Graduation/Post Graduation)

For technical posts: Matriculation (10th) + ITI from recognized institution (NCVT/SCVT) OR completed Act Apprenticeship

For Level-1 (Group 'D') Posts:

Passed 10th standard from recognized board,OR

ITI certificate, OR

National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT

Mandatory Scouts & Guides Qualification
Must possess President's Scout/Guide/Ranger/Rover award OR Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) Holder in any section

Must be active member of Scouts organization for minimum 5 years

Should have attended two events at National level OR All India Railways level AND two events at State level

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2026)

Level-1 (Group 'D'): 18 to 33 years

Age Relaxation

SC/ST: 5 years

OBC: 3 years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years

Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered in defence + 3 years

Course Completed Act Apprentices (before 25 years): Up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)

Salary & Benefits

Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
Level-2: Starting basic pay ???19,900 (GP ???1900)

Level-1: Starting basic pay ???18,000 (GP ???1800)

Allowances & Benefits

Dearness Allowance (DA): Revised twice yearly based on inflation

House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies by city of posting

Transport Allowance (TA): Covers daily commute expenses

Additional Benefits:

Medical facilities for employee and family

Pension benefits under National Pension System (NPS)

Railway travel passes

Educational assistance

Selection Process (Total: 100 Marks)

Tier 1: Written Test (60 Marks)
Duration: 60 minutes

Format: 40 objective-type questions (40 marks) + 1 essay-type question (20 marks)

Language: Bi-lingual format

Syllabus:

History of Scouting/Guiding, Law & Promise, organization structure, motto, prayer, flag song, social services, hiking, proficiency badges, and general knowledge

Negative Marking:

1/3rd of marks deducted for each wrong answer in objective section

Tier 2: Certificate Evaluation (40 Marks)
Marks awarded based on certificates for participation in various Scouts & Guides events

Higher and more diverse participation earns more marks

National, All India Railways, and State level event participation considered

Application Fee

Fee Structure
General/OBC: ???500

SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC/Transgender: ???250

Fee Refund Policy

General/OBC: ???400 refunded after appearing in written test

Other categories: Full ???250 refunded after appearing in written test

Application Process

Documents Required (Scanned)

Color photograph in Scout & Guide uniform (JPEG, 20-30 KB)

Signature (JPEG, 10-15 KB)

Date of Birth proof (10th certificate)

Educational qualification certificates

All Scouts & Guides qualification certificates

Caste certificate (if applicable for age relaxation)

Payment details (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Visit official RRC Prayagraj website: www.rrcpryj.org

Find and click on "Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2025-26 (Employment Notice No. S&GQ/02/2025)"

Click "New Registration" and fill basic details (name, father's name, DOB, mobile, email)
Receive Registration Number and Password

Login using credentials

Fill detailed application form with educational and other details
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents (per specified format and size)

Proceed to payment gateway and pay application fee online

Review application carefully before final submission

Download and print final application form for records

Key Points to Remember

This is a special quota recruitment specifically for Scouts & Guides members

5 years active membership in Scouts organization is mandatory

Event participation certificates are crucial for scoring in Tier 2

Written test has negative marking - answer carefully

Separate exams for Level-1 and Level-2 posts

Application is completely online - no offline mode available

Fee is partially/fully refundable after appearing in test

Candidates can apply for posts across three divisions: Prayagraj, Agra, and Jhansi

This recruitment values the discipline, service spirit, and skills developed through the Scouts & Guides movement, offering a direct pathway to a prestigious and secure government career with Indian Railways.

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