Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Eastern Railway (NER), Gorakhpur Recruitment 2025

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Eastern Railway (NER), Gorakhpur has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Group C, Group D. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

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Deadline

30th October

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Published

18th October 2025

📋Partner Notification

Railway Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur

Employment Notice No. NER/RRC/SG/2025-26 | Dated: 30.09.2025

Recruitment Against Scouts & Guides Quota for the Year 2025-26

Organization Information

Organization Name: Railway Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur
Hindi Name: रेलवे भर्ती प्रकोष्ठ, उत्तर पूर्व रेलवे, गोरखपुर
Employment Type: Regular / Permanent Government Service
Jurisdiction: Central Administrative Tribunal, Allahabad

Recruitment Details

This recruitment is being conducted against the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2025-26 under the North Eastern Railway (NER) and Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi.

Post Details and Number of Vacancies

SN	Unit / Division	Group 'C' Posts (Level-2 / GP-1900)	Erstwhile Group 'D' Posts (Level-1 / GP-1800)
1	N. E. Railway (Headquarters)	02	-
2	BLW / Varanasi	01	02
3	Izzatnagar Division, NER	-	02
4	Lucknow Division, NER	-	02
5	Varanasi Division, NER	-	02

Note: No posts are reserved for any particular community. A candidate may apply for both Level-2 (Group ‘C’) and Level-1 (Group ‘D’) posts, but separate applications and examination fees must be submitted for each.

Location and Pay Scale

City / Divisions: Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Izzatnagar
State: Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
Postal Code (Head Office): 273012
Street Address: Railway Recruitment Cell, North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur
Base Salary (Approximate as per 7th CPC):
- Level-2 (Group ‘C’): ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 / Grade Pay ₹1900
- Level-1 (Group ‘D’): ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 / Grade Pay ₹1800

Important Dates

Event	Date & Time
Opening of Online Application	01 October 2025 – 10:00 Hrs
Closing of Online Application	30 October 2025 – 18:00 Hrs

Application Process

Apply online through the official website of North Eastern Railway (www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in).
Carefully read all instructions before filling the application form.
Fill all mandatory fields accurately following the step-by-step procedure provided on the web portal.
Upload the scanned recent coloured photograph, signature, and relevant mark sheets/certificates in the prescribed format.
Submit separate applications for Group ‘C’ (Level-2) and Group ‘D’ (Level-1) posts with separate examination fees.
After successful payment of examination fee, log in again and download/print the application form for your record.

Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualification

Level	Minimum Educational Qualification
Level-2 (Group ‘C’)	12th pass or its equivalent with 50% marks in aggregate. (The requirement of 50% marks is not mandatory for SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and candidates possessing higher qualifications.) OR Matriculation (10th Pass) / SSLC plus ITI in relevant trade (Recognized by NCVT/SCVT). OR Matriculation (10th Pass) / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade.
Level-1 (Erstwhile Group ‘D’)	Matriculation (10th Pass) OR ITI or its equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.

B. Scouting / Guiding Qualifications (for both Levels)

President Scout / Guide / Rover / Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.
Must have been an active member of a Scouts/Guides organization for the last 5 years. A prescribed "Certificate of Activeness" must be provided (format available on the NER website).
Must have attended two events at National Level or All Indian Railways Level AND two events at State Level.
Candidates holding provisional certificates of President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or HWB are provisionally allowed to participate; their appointment will be finalized as per Railway Board’s instructions.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

For Level-2 (Group ‘C’) posts: 18 to 30 years
For Level-1 (Erstwhile Group ‘D’) posts: 18 to 33 years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
Ex-Servicemen	Service period + 3 years (if 6+ months of service after attestation)
Persons domiciled in J&K (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989)	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	10 years (OBC: 13 years, SC/ST: 15 years)
Widows, Divorced Women, Judicially Separated Women (not remarried)	UR: 35 years, OBC: 38 years, SC/ST: 40 years
Serving Railway Staff / Casual Labour / Substitutes with 3+ years’ service	UR: 40 years, OBC: 43 years, SC/ST: 45 years
Employees of Quasi-Administrative Railway Offices	Length of service, up to a maximum of 5 years

Reservation

No posts are reserved for any specific community. All categories can apply. Age and fee relaxations apply as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

Application Fees

Category	Application Fee	Refund (If appeared in exam)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Women / Minorities / Economically Backward	₹250	Full ₹250 refund
All Others	₹500	₹400 refund

Fees must be deposited online as per the instructions on the application web page.
After depositing the fee, candidates should log in again to confirm and print their application form.

Selection Process and Recruitment Procedure

The eligible candidates will be assessed through the following stages of selection:

A. Written Examination – 60 Marks

Separate Computer-Based Tests (CBT) will be conducted for Level-2 and Level-1 posts.
The written test will have 40 objective type questions (40 marks) and 1 essay type question (20 marks) related to Scouts and Guides organization, its activities, and General Knowledge.
Each correct answer in objective part: +1 mark.
Incorrect answer: −⅓ mark deduction. (No negative marking for essay question.)
Minimum qualifying marks in written test: 40% for all candidates.

B. Marks on Certificates – 40 Marks

Criteria	Details	Marks
Participation / Service in National Events / National Jamboree (including All Indian Railway Events)	First two certificates (minimum eligibility): Nil One additional event: 7 marks Two or more additional events: 10 marks	10
Participation / Service in State Events / Rallies	First two certificates: Nil One additional event: 7 marks Two or more additional events: 10 marks	10
Specialized Scouts / Guides Courses (National / State / All Indian Railway level)	One course: 7 marks Two or more courses: 10 marks	10
Participation in District Rallies	One certificate: Nil Two certificates: 7 marks Three certificates: 10 marks	10
Total		100 Marks (60 + 40)

Separate written exams will be held for Level-2 and Level-1 posts.
Based on performance in written exam, candidates up to five times the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification.
Certificates must be issued on or before the last date of online application.
Final empanelment will be prepared in order of merit, combining written test and certificate marks.

Syllabus for Written Examination

History of Scouting and Guiding.
Law and Promise, Motto, Salute, Left Handshake, Prayer, Flag Song, National Anthem.
Organization and Structure – District and State levels.
Training Centers – District and State levels.
Knowledge of Books and Literature related to Scouting / Guiding.
Scouting for Boys / Guiding for Girls in India.
Understanding National and Scouting Flags.
Participation in National Jamboree, Indian Railway Jamborette, and Jamboree on the Air.
Community Service and Social Work at various occasions.
Hiking, Proficiency Badges, and the process of earning them.
Thinking Day, Progressive Training of Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers.
Pioneering, Handicrafts, and Specialized Skills.
National Training Centers, WAGGGS / WOSM, Award Competitions, Prime Minister’s Shield.
Community Development Programs and how Scouting helps create better citizens.

General Conditions

Before applying, candidates must ensure that they fulfill all eligibility norms. Educational or Scouting/Guiding qualifications acquired after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates whose applications satisfy all eligibility conditions will be called for the written examination.
Candidates giving false information or suppressing facts will be disqualified and are liable for debarment and legal action. Impersonation or fraud attempts will result in permanent disqualification from future Railway recruitments.
Selected candidates must undergo and pass the prescribed medical examination conducted by Railway Administration before appointment.
Mere selection or recommendation does not confer any right for appointment in Railways.
Candidates belonging to SC and ST communities will be issued a Second Class Free Railway Journey Pass from the nearest Railway Station for appearing in the recruitment process at any stage.
Candidates appointed to the category of clerks under this quota must acquire typing proficiency within two years from the date of appointment. Failure to do so will lead to termination of services without any extension.

Important Notes and Legal Clauses

In case of discrepancy between English and Hindi versions of this Employment Notice, the English version shall be treated as final.
The decision of RRC/North Eastern Railway in all matters related to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, issue of free journey passes, penalties for false information, mode of selection, examination conduct, and allotment of centers will be final and binding on candidates.
No enquiries or correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
All legal matters related to this employment notice will fall under the jurisdiction of Central Administrative Tribunal, Allahabad.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website of North Eastern Railway regularly for all updates, corrigenda, and notifications related to this recruitment.

Additional Instructions

Separate applications are mandatory for Level-1 and Level-2 posts. Each must be accompanied by the respective examination fee.
Candidates with provisional certificates of President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or HWB may participate provisionally, subject to final verification as per Railway Board procedures.
Applicants should keep scanned copies of their certificates ready for upload, including proof of education, scouting achievements, and activeness certificates.
All updates, notifications, and exam schedules will be posted exclusively on the official website of the North Eastern Railway.

Contact Information

Chairman, Railway Recruitment Cell

North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur – 273012

Jurisdiction: Central Administrative Tribunal, Allahabad

For updates, notifications, and clarifications, visit the official website regularly.

Important Official Links

Official Website: https://www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in
Official Notification PDF: Click here to view the official Employment Notice (NER/RRC/SG/2025-26)

Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying and to check the official website of North Eastern Railway regularly for updates, results, and future notifications.