The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of Northern Railway has officially announced its 2025 recruitment drive under the Scouts & Guides Quota, offering a total of 23 vacancies across Level‑1 (Group D) and Level‑2 (Group C) positions in the 7th CPC pay matrix.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Published: 21 May 2025
- Online Application Opens: 22 May 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Last Date to Apply: 22 June 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Expected CBT Exam Date: 22 July 2025
🧩 Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Pay Level | Vacancies | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group C | Level 2 | 5 | 10+2 with 50% marks or ITI/Apprenticeship for technical posts (govtexamupdate.com) |
| Group D | Level 1 | 18 | 10th pass, NAC (NCVT), or ITI |
These positions are reserved under the Scouts & Guides Quota, so candidates must meet the sporting credentials specified in the official notification.
💰 Application Fee
- General & OBC: ₹500
- SC/ST, Women, Minorities, EBC: ₹250
(SC/ST/EBC/Women/Minorities fully refundable on appearing the exam)
📝 Eligibility & Age Limit
- Age Limit:
- Group C: 18–30 years
- Group D: 18–33 years
- Age relaxations apply as per government rules
- Scouts & Guides Criteria:
- President Scout/Guide, or
- 5 years active participation in Scouts, and
- Attended State- or National-level events as specified
✅ Selection Process
- Online CBT (Objective) – 50 marks
- Talent Assessment—50 marks (35 for practical sports demonstration + 15 for certificates/achievements) (sarkaribhartigov.com)
- Document Verification & Medical Exam
🌐 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official RRC Northern Railway website: rrcnr.org
- Locate and click on the notification. RRC/NR 02/2025/S&G
- Register with basic details and log in to complete the application
- Upload mandatory documents (ID, education certificates, Scouts/Guides proof, photo, signature)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation receipt/printout.
📌 Quick Summary
- Total Posts: 23
- Eligibility: 10th/12th/ITI + Scouts & Guides credentials
- Application Window: 22 May–22 June 2025
- CBT Exam (Tentative): 22 July 2025
- Pay Scale: Level 1 and Level 2 of 7th CPC
❓ Why Apply?
- Open to All-India candidates
- Reserved quota for Scouts & Guides encourages youth engagement
- Offers stable central government employment and career progression
- A transparent, multi-stage selection process ensures fair evaluation
🏁 Final Takeaway
If you’re a Scout or Guide member with the required educational credentials, don’t miss this recruitment window. The structured process and reserved vacancies under RRC Northern Railway make this a great opportunity. Bookmark the official site and complete your application before 22 June 2025.
