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-2 (Group 'C'): 18 to 30 years
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)
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
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
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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.