The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of Eastern Railway, located in Kolkata, is calling for online applications from qualified Indian citizens for recruitment under the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2025-2026. There are a total of 13 positions available as per Notification No. RRC/ER/Scouts & Guides Quota/2025-2026, which includes 3 positions in Level-2 (Group ‘C’) and 10 positions in Level-1 (formerly Group ‘D’) throughout Eastern Railway and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW). The deadline for submitting online applications is 8th August 2025.
Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2025 – Notification, Online Form
| Job Titles | Group C (Level-2), Group D (Level-1) |
| Total Vacancies | 13 |
| Age Limit | 18–30 years (Level-2), 18–33 years (Level-1) |
| Pay Scale | Level-2: Rs.19,900 (GP Rs.1900), Level-1: Rs.18,000 (GP Rs.1800) |
| Minimum Qualification | 12th/10th + ITI/NAC, Scouts & Guides Certification |
| Selection Process | Written Test, Certificate Marks, Document Verification |
| Job Location | Kolkata, West Bengal (Eastern Railway, CLW) |
| Last Date | 08/08/2025 (6:00 PM) |
Eastern Railway Vacancy 2025 (Post Wise):
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
| Group C (Level-2) | 03 (Eastern Railway: 2, CLW: 1) |
| Group D (Level-1, Erstwhile) | 10 (Eastern Railway: 8, CLW: 2) |
| Total | 13 |
Pay Scale (Monthly Salary):
- Group C (Level-2): Rs.19,900/- (Grade Pay Rs.1900, 7th CPC)
- Group D (Level-1, Erstwhile): Rs.18,000/- (Grade Pay Rs.1800, 7th CPC)
- Additional allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Privileges, Pension (NPS), Educational Assistance, as per Eastern Railway rules.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications:
- Group C (Level-2): Completion of Matric with 12th grade (+2 stage) achieving 50% marks (exempt for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD or graduates) from a board recognized by the government OR completion of 10th grade along with NAC/ITI certification approved by NCVT.
- Group D (Level-1): Completion of 10th grade (Matric) OR 10th grade plus NAC/ITI certification approved by NCVT from a government-recognized board.
Scouts & Guides Qualifications:
- Must be a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR a holder of the Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) in any section
- Must have been an active member of a Scouts organization for the past 5 years (Certificate of Activeness as per Annexure-VIII).
- Must have participated in two events at the National level OR at the All Indian Railways’ level AND two events at the State level.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025):
- Group D (Level-1): 18–33 years (UR)
- Group C (Level-2): 18–30 years (UR)
- Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for ST/SC.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs.500/- (Rs.400 refundable upon appearing in written test)
- SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC: Rs.250/- (fully refundable upon appearing in written test)
- Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Selection Process:
- Document Verification
- Written Test (60 marks)
- Certificate Marks (40 marks)
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online via the RRC Eastern Railway website (rrcer.org) between 09/07/2025 (10:00 AM) and 08/08/2025 (6:00 PM). The following steps should be followed:
- Navigate to rrcer.org and select the link titled “Online/E-Application for Scouts & Guides Quota/2025-26.”
- Complete the registration process by providing essential information (name, date of birth, mobile number, email address) to obtain a registration number and password.
- Log in to the portal, and fill in the application form with your personal, educational, and Scouts & Guides information.
- Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and necessary documents (10th/12th grade certificates, NAC/ITI, Scouts & Guides certificates, and caste/discharge certificates if relevant).
- Make the application fee payment online.
- Submit the completed form and print a copy for your records.
Important and Useful Links:
| RRC Eastern Railway Online Application Portal | Click Here |
| RRC Eastern Railway Detailed Notification PDF | Click Here |
Important Dates:
| Activity | Dates |
| Date of Notification | 02/07/2025 |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 09/07/2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 08/08/2025 (6:00 PM) |
| Tentative Date for Written Exam | 2nd Week of October 2025 |
| Document Verification Call | Within 10 days from Written Exam Result |



