Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway (RRC ER) has released an official notification for Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2025 under INCET-01/2025. Online applications are invited from qualified candidates for 13 posts under Group ‘C’ (Level 2) and Group ‘D’ (Level 1) categories. Interested candidates who meet the Scouting/Guiding qualifications can apply between 9th July 2025 to 8th August 2025.
Let’s explore the complete details including post breakdown, qualifications, age limit, application steps, exam pattern, and more.
📅 Important Dates – RRC ER Scouts & Guides Bharti 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 02 July 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 09 July 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 August 2025 (6:00 PM) |
| Tentative Written Exam | 2nd Week of October 2025 |
| DV Call Date | Within 10 days of result declaration |
🧾 Vacancy Details
| Category | Level | Pay | ER Vacancies | CLW Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group C | Level 2 | ₹1900/- GP | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Group D | Level 1 | ₹1800/- GP | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 13 |
🎓 Educational & Scouts/Guides Qualification
📌 Level 2 (Group C)
- Academic: 12th pass with 50% marks OR 10th pass + ITI/NAC.
- Scouts/Guides:
- President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR HWB Holder
- 5 years of active participation in Scouts & Guides
- Attended 2 national-level + 2 state-level events
📌 Level 1 (Group D)
- Academic: 10th pass OR 10th + ITI/NAC.
- Scouts/Guides: Same as Level 2
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 Jan 2026)
| Post | UR | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 (Group C) | 18–30 yrs | +3 yrs | +5 yrs |
| Level 1 (Group D) | 18–33 yrs | +3 yrs | +5 yrs |
Other Relaxations:
- Railway Employees: up to 45 years (SC/ST)
- Widows/Divorced Women: up to 40 years (SC/ST)
- PwBD: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service + 3 years
- Apprentices (CCAA): Max 3 years extra
🧪 Selection Process
Stage 1 – Written Test (60 Marks)
- 40 Objective Questions (40 marks)
- 1 Essay Question (20 marks)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Qualifying Marks: 40%
Stage 2 – Certificates Verification (40 Marks)
| Criteria | Max Marks |
|---|---|
| National/All India Events | 10 |
| State Level Events | 10 |
| Specialized Scouts Courses | 10 |
| District Rallies | 10 |
Language Options: English or Hindi
Final Selection: Based on written + certificate scores + medical fitness
🧾 Application Fees
| Category | Fee | Refund on Exam Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Gen/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Minority/EBC | ₹250 | Full ₹250 |
Mode: Online (Card/Net Banking)
Refund: Only to candidates who appear in the exam
📝 How to Apply – RRC ER Scouts & Guides Application 2025
Complete detail available in PDF (Link in bottom)
🧾 Required Documents
- 10th/12th Certificates
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Scouts & Guides Activity Certificates
- Caste/Income Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photo
- LTI & Signature
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
📚 Written Exam Syllabus (Both Levels)
- History of Scouting/Guiding, Law & Promise
- Training Centres (District/State)
- National Anthem, Flag Song, Motto, Left-hand Shake
- Proficiency Badges, Hiking, Social Services
- National/International Events: Jamboree, PM Shield, WAGGGS/WOSM
- Community Programs, Pioneering, Handicrafts
- How Scouting develops better citizens
🧠 Additional Notes
- Postings are across Eastern Railway & CLW units
- Final selection subject to medical fitness
- Admit Cards to be downloaded online
- No TA/DA for appearing in tests
- Canvassing or fraud will lead to disqualification
- Legal jurisdiction: CAT Kolkata
📍 Job Location
All over Eastern Railway divisions including CLW (Chittaranjan).
