RRC SER Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2025-26: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of South Eastern Railway (SER), Kolkata, has released an Open Advertisement Notification (No. RRC/SER/S&G Quota/2025-26) for the recruitment of Indian nationals who are active members of Bharat Scouts & Guides. This is a special opportunity to join the South Eastern Railway in Pay Level-2 and Level-1 positions under the specific Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2025-26. These posts are open to all communities, and applicants must possess the requisite Scouting/Guiding qualifications to be eligible for the process.
RRC SER Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particular | Detail |
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway (RRC/SER) |
| Post Category | Level-2 (Group ‘C’) and Level-1 (Group ‘D’) |
| Employment Notice No. | RRC/SER/S&G Quota/2025-26 |
| Total Vacancies | 10 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Headquarters Address | Garden Reach, Kolkata-700043 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Date of Notification Publication | 14/11/2025 |
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 29/11/2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 28/12/2025 at 23:59 Hrs. |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.01.2026 |
Education Qualification
Academic Qualification
| Category | Minimum Education Qualification |
| Level-2 | Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (relaxed for SC, ST, ESM, PwBD, or candidates with higher UGC qualifications). OR 10th pass + NAC/ITI approved by NCVT. |
| Level-1 | 10th pass from a recognized Board. OR 10th pass + ITI/NAC approved by NCVT. |
Essential Scouts/Guides Qualification (for both Level-1 and Level-2)
- A President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.
- Must have been an active member of the Scout Organization for the last 5 years.
- Should have attended two events at National level OR All Indian Railways’ level AND two events at State Level.
Vacancy Details
South Eastern Railway is recruiting for a total of 10 vacancies under the Scouts & Guides Quota across two pay levels, with no community-specific reservation. The vacancies are distributed among the SER Headquarters and various Divisions.
| Category | Pay Level (7th CPC) | No. of Posts | Quota Distribution (Divisions) |
| Group ‘C’ | Level-2 (GP Rs. 1900/-) | 02 | South Eastern Railway (Headquarters) |
| Group ‘D’ | Level-1 (GP Rs. 1800/-) | 08 | 02 posts each for Adra, Chakradharpur, Kharagpur and Ranchi Divisions |
| Grand Total | 10 |
Age Limit
The age of the candidate will be reckoned as on 01.01.2026.
| Post Category | UR (Unreserved) Age Limit | OBC Relaxation | SC/ST Relaxation |
| Level-2 (Group ‘C’) | 18 to 30 years | Up to 3 years in upper age | Up to 5 years in upper age |
| Level-1 (Group ‘D’) | 18 to 33 years | Up to 3 years in upper age | Up to 5 years in upper age |
Further age relaxations apply for serving Railway employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Widows/Divorced women, and Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA) as per the notification.
Selection Process
The recruitment involves two stages: a Written Test followed by the verification of Scouts & Guides certificates.
| Stage | Attributes | Marks | Details |
| STAGE-I | Written Test | 60 | Consists of 40 objective questions (40 marks) and 1 essay type question (20 marks) relating to S&G activities and General Knowledge. The duration is 60 minutes. Must score a minimum of 40% in the Written Test to qualify. 1/3 negative marking applies to objective questions. |
| STAGE-II | Marks on Certificates | 40 | Marks awarded for participation/service in National/All Indian Railway Events, State Events/Rallies, specialized S&G courses, and District Rallies, based on additional achievements beyond the minimum eligibility. |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Candidates will be called for certificate verification to the extent of 5 times the vacancies in order of merit from the Written Test. The overall merit will be assessed based on the written test and marks on certificates.
Application Fee
The examination fee must be paid online. A refund provision is available for candidates who actually appear in the written examination.
| Category | Examination Fee | Refundable Amount (Upon appearing in Written Test) |
| General/OBC/EWS Male | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- |
| SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes | Rs. 250/- | Full Rs. 250/- |
Salary Details
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). This corresponds to Level-2 (erstwhile Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-) and Level-1 (erstwhile Grade Pay Rs. 1800/-).
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit their application ONLINE via the official RRC/SER website.
- Visit the official website of RRC/SER, Kolkata (www.rrcser.co.in), and click on the relevant link for the Scouts & Guides Quota recruitment.
- Click on “New Registration” and fill in personal details. Registration number and password will be sent via email/SMS.
- Login using the provided credentials and follow the step-by-step instructions.
- Upload the scanned copies of the color photograph, signature, and Left Thumb Impression (LTI) in the specified size and format.
- Upload self-attested copies of all necessary certificates, including proof of age, educational qualifications, caste (SC/ST/OBC/EBC/EWS), and Scouts & Guides achievements.
- Complete the mandatory fields and pay the examination fee online.
- A Unique Application Number will be generated upon final submission; candidates must preserve this.
- Take two printouts of the properly filled-up application form.
Important Links
| RRC South Eastern Railway Recruitment against SCOUTS & GUIDES Quota Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
