Overview
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway has released a recruitment notification for the post of Group 'C' (Level 2); Group 'D' (Erstwhile) (Level 1) (27 (Group 'C': 05; Group 'D' (Erstwhile): 22), no reservation for any community vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 06.12.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway
- Qualification
- • Passed 12th (+2 stage) from a recognized board or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. The 50% marks are not insisted upon for SC / ST / Ex-servicemen for NTPC categories and for candidates with higher qualification such as graduation/post graduation. • OR Passed Matriculation from a recognized board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for Technician categories. • OR Passed Matriculation from a recognized board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT for technician categories.
- Vacancies
- 27 (Group 'C': 05; Group 'D' (Erstwhile): 22), no reservation for any community
- Advertisement No
- Employment Notice No. RRC/NR 01/2026/S&G
- Last date to apply
- 06.12.2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 06.12.2026 |
| Publication of detailed notification on RRC website | 04.11.2026 |
| Start of online application | 06.11.2026 |
| Closing of online application | 06.12.2026 |
| Expected date of online written examination | January 2027 |
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Vacancy Details
The notice gives 27 posts in total. No post is reserved for SC, ST or OBC; candidates of these categories get only the age relaxation admissible in open market recruitment. Sl. No.: Post | Pay Level | Vacancy 1: Group 'C' | Level 2 of Pay Matrix 7th CPC of RS(RP) rules,2016 | 05 2: Group 'D' (Erstwhile) | Level 1 of Pay Matrix 7th CPC of RS(RP) rules,2016 | 22 Total: 27 A candidate may apply for both Level 1 and Level 2 if eligible, but must submit a separate application form with a separate examination fee for each. Separate examinations will be held for the two levels, tentatively on the same day in two shifts.
Eligibility
• Passed 12th (+2 stage) from a recognized board or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. The 50% marks are not insisted upon for SC / ST / Ex-servicemen for NTPC categories and for candidates with higher qualification such as graduation/post graduation. • OR Passed Matriculation from a recognized board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for Technician categories. • OR Passed Matriculation from a recognized board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT for technician categories.
Age Limit
The lower and upper age limits will be reckoned as on 01/01/2027. A 10th/Matriculation or equivalent certificate showing the date of birth is mandatory; otherwise the application will be rejected. Post: UR | OBC | SC/ST Group 'C' (Level 2): 18 to 30 Years | 18 to 33 Years | 18 to 35 Years Group 'D' (Erstwhile) (Level 1): 18 to 33 Years | 18 to 36 Years | 18 to 38 Years
Application Fee
Category: Fee All candidates except those listed below: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refunded after deducting bank charges on appearing in the written examination/CBT) SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Transgender/Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes: Rs. 250/- (refunded after deducting bank charges to those who actually appear in the written examination) The fee is paid only online in favour of RRC/NR; cash, cheque, money order, IPO, demand draft and fee stamps are not accepted. A refund goes back to the account the fee came from, so candidates should pay from their own account. For an incomplete or pending transaction, a fresh transaction is needed. 'Minority' means Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Sikhs. Economically Backward Classes means family income below Rs. 50,000/- per annum, shown by an income certificate in the Annexure-'E' format on the letterhead of an authorised issuer (District Magistrate or Revenue Officer up to Tehsildar, sitting Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha MP, BPL card or Central Government poverty programme certificate or Izzat MST, or a Union Minister's recommendation).
How to Apply
• Go to the RRC website www.rrcnr.org between 6 November 2026 and 6 December 2026. • Click the box at the end of the notification to give the undertaking that you have read the notification and will comply with its instructions. • Click APPLY ONLINE and choose Login for Already Registered Candidates or New Registration. • Complete the dashboard parts: Part I Registration Form, Part II Application Form, Part III Payment of Examination Fee, Part IV Uploading Documents, photo, sign and thumb impression, Part V Online Payment Details Print, Part VI Application Details/Print. The parts can be done in one go or in stages, but must be completed by the last date. • Upload a photograph in full Scout & Guide uniform (with cap) and the documents listed below. • To apply for both levels, submit a separate application and fee for each. Candidates having difficulty in registering online may contact the helpline numbers available on the RRC website.
Important Instructions
• Bring all uploaded documents in original with one set of self-attested photocopies on the day of Document Verification; certificates not in English or Hindi need a self-attested translation. • Serving employees of Central/State Government, Railways or PSUs may apply directly after informing their employer, and must produce a No Objection Certificate on the date of Document Verification. • No TA/DA or accommodation is given; candidates bring their own Scout & Guide uniform/kit. SC/ST candidates who uploaded a proper community certificate get free 2nd class travel authority with the E-Admit Card, and must carry the original SC/ST certificate and identity proof while travelling. • Shortlisted candidates may need to stay more than one day at the venue at their own arrangement. • Applications are rejected for missing photograph, signature or fee, less fee, missing proofs, wrong date of birth, over or under age, or filing in a language other than English or Hindi. • Candidates debarred for life from RRB/RRC examinations, or debarred for a period not yet over, need not apply. • Candidates with a higher qualification who apply for the lower level are considered for the level applied for. • Impersonation, forged certificates or canvassing lead to rejection and debarment; jurisdiction for legal disputes is New Delhi only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RRC NR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 27 Group C and Group D Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 06.12.2026; Publication of detailed notification on RRC website: 04.11.2026; Start of online application: 06.11.2026; Closing of online application: 06.12.2026; Expected date of online written examination: January 2027
What is the application fee?
Rs. 500/-; Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/PwBD/Transgender/Women/Minorities/Economically Backward Classes
What is the age limit?
Varies by post and category (as on 01.01.2027)