East Coast Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2025-26
Employment Notice No. ECoR/Pers/S&G/2025-26
Brief Description
East Coast Railway invites online applications from eligible and active members of Bharat Scouts & Guides for recruitment against the Scouts and Guides Quota for the year 2025-26. Vacancies are available for Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' posts. The selection process will be based on a written test and an assessment of scouting skills and achievements.
Important Dates
Application Fee
Note: The fee for reserved categories (₹250) and a portion of the general fee (₹400) will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the written examination.
Vacancy Details & Pay Scale Total: 8 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Group 'C': 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.
- Erstwhile Group 'D': 10th Standard pass OR ITI or equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Scouting/Guiding Qualification
- A President's Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder.
- Should have been an active member of a Scouts Organization for the last 5 years.
- Should have attended two events at the National level OR two events at the State level OR one National and one State event.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Group 'C': 18 to 30 years.
- Erstwhile Group 'D': 18 to 33 years.
- Age relaxation is applicable for OBC (3 years) and SC/ST (5 years) candidates.
Selection Process & Syllabus
Selection Method (100 Marks)
- The selection is based on a two-stage process: a written test and a marks-on-certificates assessment.
- Written Test (60 Marks): An objective type test of 60 minutes covering Scouts & Guides organization, General Knowledge, and post-specific subjects.
- Marks on Certificates (40 Marks): Marks awarded for participation in events (10), awards received (10), and specialized courses/experience (20).
Written Test Syllabus
- History of Scouting/Guiding; Law & Promise; Organization of Bharat Scouts & Guides.
- **For Group 'C':** General Knowledge, Arithmetic, and topics related to the 12th standard syllabus.
- **For Group 'D':** General Knowledge, Arithmetic, and topics related to the 10th standard syllabus.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online through the official Railway Recruitment Cell, Bhubaneswar website: `www.rrcbbs.org.in`.
- Read the instructions carefully and fill in all the required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and all necessary certificates (educational, scouting, caste, etc.) in PDF format.
- Pay the examination fee online through the available payment gateway.
- After final submission, download and take a printout of the application for your records.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
The selection is based on a total of 100 marks, divided into a 60-mark written test and a 40-mark assessment based on your scouting/guiding certificates and achievements.
2. I am an SC candidate. How much fee do I have to pay?
SC candidates need to pay an examination fee of ₹250. This amount will be fully refunded if you appear for the written examination.
3. I have only participated in district-level scouting events. Am I eligible?
No, to be eligible, you must have attended at least two events at the National level, or two events at the State level, or a combination of one National and one State level event.
4. Can I send my application by post?
No, applications will be accepted only through the online mode on the official RRC Bhubaneswar website. Physical applications will be rejected.
5. Is the written exam objective or subjective?
The written examination will consist of multiple-choice objective type questions.