NFR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is hiring 12 posts under the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2026-27. If you are a 10th or 12th pass and hold a recognised Scouts & Guides award, you can apply by post. These are permanent railway jobs in Pay Level 1 and Level 2 with a salary of Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 63,200 per month. The last date to apply is 19 July 2026 (29 July 2026 for candidates in far-off areas, by post only).

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - 12 Posts

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), under the Ministry of Railways, has issued an indicative notification (EN-03/2026) to fill 12 posts in various pay levels through active Scouts and Guides who are citizens of India. Only candidates who hold a President's Scout/Guide award or an equivalent Scouts & Guides qualification can apply. This is a regular railway job with good pay and job security. You must read the detailed notification on the NFR website before applying.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Pay Level 2 (Group C): 2 posts
• Pay Level 1 (erstwhile Group D): 10 posts

Who Can Apply?

You must meet both the education and the Scouts & Guides conditions:

• Scouts & Guides qualification: You must hold the President's Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger award or the Himalayan Wood Badge, and have been an active Scout/Guide for at least 5 years with participation in specified national and state level events.
• Level 2 posts: You should have passed 12th (10+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks (relaxed for SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen, and not insisted upon if you hold a higher qualification).
• Level 1 posts: You should have passed 10th (SSLC). For technical/artisan posts, a 10th pass with ITI/NAC (NCVT/SCVT) is required.

Please confirm the exact qualification for each post from the detailed notification on the NFR website.

Age Limit

• The minimum age is 18 years.
• The upper age limit and category-wise relaxations (SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen) are as given in the detailed notification. For Level 2 posts, the upper limit is generally around 30 years for UR, with relaxation for reserved categories, calculated as on 1 July 2026.

Salary

• Pay Level 1: Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900 per month (7th CPC).
• Pay Level 2: Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 per month (7th CPC).
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other railway allowances as per rules.

Selection Process

There is no written exam. Selection is done through:

1. Assessment of Scouts & Guides record: A selection committee reviews your awards, achievements and participation in Scouts/Guides events.
2. Interview / Personality Assessment
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

How to Apply

1. Visit the NFR website at nfr.indianrailways.gov.in and open General Info > Recruitment Notifications (Sports, Scouts & Guides and Cultural).
2. Download and read the detailed notification for the Scouts & Guides Quota.
3. Fill the application form in the prescribed format.
4. Attach your Scouts & Guides certificates, education certificates and other documents.
5. Send the completed application by post to the address given in the notification.

Apply by 19 July 2026. Candidates from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi (Chamba, HP), Lakshadweep and abroad can apply by post up to 29 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 19 July 2026
• Last Date for Far-off Areas (by post only): 29 July 2026

• Carry out duties of the assigned Level 1 or Level 2 railway post
• Support day-to-day operations, records and office work of the department
• Take part in Scouts & Guides activities and railway welfare programmes
• Assist in maintaining discipline, safety and cleanliness at the workplace
• Help during railway events, camps and public service duties
• Follow railway rules, instructions and safety guidelines