RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2025
13 Group C & D Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Eastern Railway (Kolkata), has issued its Advt. RRC/ER/Scouts & Guides Quota/2025-26 for 13 posts under the Scouts & Guides quota, spanning Level 1 (Group D) and Level 2 (Group C). The roles are spread across Eastern Railway and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) locations.
Posts & Vacancy Distribution
Level 2 (Group C) – 3 vacancies
(2 at Eastern Railway, 1 at CLW)
Level 1 (Group D) – 10 vacancies
(8 at Eastern Railway, 2 at CLW)
All positions are reserved for candidates holding specific Scouts & Guides credentials under this quota scheme.
Educational Qualification & Quota Requirements
Group C (Level 2)
Must have passed 12th class with at least 50% marks
OR
10th + ITI/NAC (NCVT‑approved)
Required Scouts & Guides credentials
e.g. President Scout, Rover, Ranger with 5 years of active participation, including national and state-level events
Group D (Level 1)
10th pass SSLC OR 10th + ITI/NAC NCVT
Valid Scouts & Guides credentials as above
SC/ST, Ex‑servicemen, PwBD, and higher-qualified candidates are exempt from the 50% criterion.
Age Limit
as on application deadline
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 30 years
Age relaxations apply:
OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years as per government rules
Key Dates
Notification published: Early July 2025 (around July 3)
Online applications open: 9 July 2025 at 10 AM
Last date to apply: 8 August 2025, 6 PM
Written exam: Expected in October 2025 (likely second week)
Pay & Grade Pay
Group C (Level 2): Grade Pay ₹1,900
Group D (Level 1): Grade Pay ₹1,800
Final salary will align with 7th CPC structure plus allowances
Application Process
Visit RRC Eastern Railway’s official portal (rrcer.org)
Register and fill out the online form,
selecting Level 1 or Level 2 posts
under Scouts & Guides quota
Upload educational and Scouts & Guides certificates,
along with ID proof and photo
Pay the online fee:
₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS male
₹250 for SC/ST/Ex‑servicemen/PwBD/female/minority
refundable after appearing in written exam
Submit and download the confirmation/applicant copy for future reference
Selection Process
Written Test: Objective exam suited to the applied level
Evaluation of Scouts & Guides achievements
Document Verification: Including credentials and certificates
Medical Examination: To ensure fitness for duties
Final Summary
This 13‑post recruitment under Scouts & Guides quota offers a rare opportunity for young, qualified, and certified members of Scouts & Guides to join Eastern Railway or Chittaranjan Locomotive Works. With clear eligibility norms and a transparent selection process including written testing and credential evaluation, the drive encourages motivated youth with demonstrated Scouting experience. Candidates should apply online between 9 July and 8 August 2025, ensuring they fulfill age, educational, and scouting criteria, and prepare for the found written exam in October 2025.