NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27: 12 Posts

📅 Posted: 20/06/2026 📝 Updated: 21/06/2026

Total Vacancy12

SalaryLevel-1 (₹1,800 GP) & Level-2 (₹1,900 GP) [Approx. ₹21,000 to ₹26,000/Month]

LocationAll India

Last Date19/07/2026

Short Information: Northeast Frontier Railway has opened recruitment against the Scouts & Guides quota for 2026-27, offering 12 posts exclusively to candidates with a genuine Scout or Guide background — this is not open to general applicants. There are 2 posts in Level-2 (Grade Pay ₹1,900) and 10 posts in Level-1 (Grade Pay ₹1,800), distributed across five railway divisions: Tinsukia, Lumding, Rangiya, Alipurduar, and Katihar, with 2 posts per division. For Level-2, candidates need a 12th pass (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks, while Level-1 requires only 10th pass or an ITI certificate from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institution. What makes this quota distinct is the mandatory Scout/Guide eligibility — applicants must hold a President Scout, Guide, Rover, Ranger award or a Himalayan Wood Badge, have been an active member for the last 5 years (since 01 April 2019), and have attended two National-level and two State-level events. Online applications open on 20 June 2026 and close on 19 July 2026 at 5:00 PM, with an extended deadline of 29 July 2026 for candidates from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba, Lakshadweep, and abroad. Candidates may apply for both levels, but a separate application is required for each.

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NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	20/06/2026
Last Date to Apply (General)	19/07/2026 (05:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply (A&N, J&K, Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi, Lakshadweep, Abroad)	29/07/2026
Activeness Period Considered	01/04/2019 Onwards

NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

All Categories

N/A

Payment: N/A

NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27: 12 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-30/33/36/38 Years (Category-wise, as on 01/07/2026)

(OBC: Up to 33-36 Years, SC/ST: Up to 35-38 Years, Ex-Servicemen: As per Railway Rules)

Sr. No	Post Name	Post Level	Total Post	Eligibility
1	Clerk / Artisan (Technical Categories)	Level-2 (GP ₹1,900)	02	12th Pass with 50% Marks + Scout/Guide Qualification
2	Group D (Various Posts)	Level-1 (GP ₹1,800)	10	10th Pass or ITI (NCVT/SCVT) + Scout/Guide Qualification
Total Vacancy			12

Recruitment Table: Division Wise Vacancy (Level-1 Posts)

Category	Vacancy
Tinsukia Division	2
Lumding Division	2
Rangiya Division	2
Alipurduar Division	2
Katihar Division	2
Total	10
Note:These 10 Level-1 posts are distributed at 2 posts per division across 5 divisions. Level-2's 2 posts are not division-specific in the notification.

NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidates with no Scout/Guide qualification cannot apply.
Level-2: 12th pass (10+2 stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (relaxed for ST/SC/Ex-Servicemen).
Level-1: 10th pass OR ITI from NCVT/SCVT recognized institution OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
Must hold a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger award OR Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) in any section.
Must have been an active member of a Scouts/Guides organization for the last 5 years (from 01/04/2019 onwards), with original Certificate of Activeness (Annexure-C).
Must have attended two events at National Level OR All Indian Railways level AND two events at State level.

NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Level-2 Posts	Level-2, Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (GP ₹1,900)
Level-1 Posts	Level-1, Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (GP ₹1,800)

NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Scrutiny of Scout/Guide Qualification & Certificate of Activeness
Document Verification
Selection conducted separately for Level-2 and Level-1 posts

Recruitment Table: Job Profile by Post

Post Name	Primary Responsibilities
Level-2 (GP ₹1,900)	Clerical/Typist or Technical Artisan duties depending on vacancy, including Jr. Clerk cum Typist/Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Technical Category Artisan roles.
Level-1 (GP ₹1,800)	Group D level support and operational duties as assigned within the respective railway division.

NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit NF Railway's official website www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Navigate to General Info → Recruitment Notifications (Sports, Scouts & Guides and Cultural).
Click on Recruitment against Scouts & Guides Quota.
Read the detailed notification carefully before applying.
Apply separately for Level-2 and Level-1 if applying for both.
Submit the application along with original Certificate of Activeness and event participation proof as required.

Recruitment Note: About Northeast Frontier Railway

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is one of the zonal railways of Indian Railways, headquartered at Maligaon, Guwahati. It oversees rail operations across Assam and the North Eastern states, managing divisions including Tinsukia, Lumding, Rangiya, Alipurduar, and Katihar. NFR conducts periodic recruitment drives, including reserved quota recruitments such as this Scouts & Guides quota, to fill various Group C and erstwhile Group D level posts.

NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 20/06/2026 to 19/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Employment Notice No. 03/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	NFR
Post Name	Level-2 & Level-1 (Scouts & Guides Quota)
Total Vacancy	12
Salary	Level-1 (₹1,800 GP) & Level-2 (₹1,900 GP) [Approx. ₹21,000 to ₹26,000/Month]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	19/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Your Certificate of Activeness (Annexure-C) is the single most scrutinized document in this recruitment — it must be in original and clearly show continuous active participation across the specified years (2019-20, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-2025, 2025-26), since any gap can disqualify your Scout/Guide claim entirely. If you're applying for both Level-2 and Level-1, remember these are treated as separate selections — you must submit two distinct applications, not one combined form. Also keep your event participation proof (two National/All India Railways level + two State level events) ready, as this is verified independently of your activeness certificate.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for these Scouts & Guides quota posts? ▼

Ans: Level-2 posts fall under Pay Level-2 (Grade Pay ₹1,900) and Level-1 posts under Pay Level-1 (Grade Pay ₹1,800). After adding allowances like DA and HRA, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹21,000 to ₹26,000 per month depending on the level.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online? ▼

Ans: The closing date is 19 July 2026 at 5:00 PM for general candidates. Candidates residing in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba, Lakshadweep, and abroad get an extended deadline of 29 July 2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the exam? ▼

Ans: No negative marking mentioned in official notification, as this recruitment is conducted through Scout/Guide qualification scrutiny and document verification rather than a written examination.

Q.4 What is the age limit for General Category? ▼

Ans: For Level-2 posts, UR candidates must be between 18 and 30 years. For Level-1 posts, UR candidates must be between 18 and 33 years, as on 01 July 2026. OBC and SC/ST candidates get higher upper age limits as specified in the notification.

Q.5 How to download the NFR Scouts & Guides Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in, go to General Info → Recruitment Notifications (Sports, Scouts & Guides and Cultural), then click on Recruitment against Scouts & Guides Quota to view and download the detailed notification.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for these posts? ▼

Ans: Level-2 requires 12th pass (or equivalent) with at least 50% aggregate marks, relaxable for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen. Level-1 requires 10th pass or an ITI certificate from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institution, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate from NCVT.

Q.7 What is the selection process for these posts? ▼

Ans: Selection is based on verification of Scout/Guide qualification, the original Certificate of Activeness covering the last 5 years, proof of participation in National/All India Railways and State level events, followed by document verification. Level-2 and Level-1 selections are conducted separately.

Q.8 Can a candidate apply for both Level-2 and Level-1 posts? ▼

Ans: Yes, a candidate can apply for both Level-2 (Grade Pay ₹1,900) and Level-1 (Grade Pay ₹1,800) posts, but must submit separate applications for each level since their selections are conducted independently of one another.