NFR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 12 Posts
Posted By: Jiya
Northeast Frontier Railway has announced officially for the recruitment of quota of Scouts & Guides for 2026-27. All the process has been termed as Northeast Frontier Railway Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2026. Those who are eligible Indian citizens and have all the qualifications like educational qualification, Scouts & Guides eligibility, age limit can apply for the vacancies in Group C & Group D categories. Indian Railways will carry out the selection through a written test and final appointment on merit basis. This would be a milestone during the recruitment of the Scouts and Guides quota for the Indian Railways. Applications can come from all over India for this recruitment process. There will be stable government jobs available under Indian Railways recruitment process. Applicants must ensure that all the eligibility criteria are satisfied before applying. It is a good opportunity for Scouts and Guides to get into the Indian railways.
About Northeast Frontier Railway
North East Frontier Railway Zone comes under the important railways zones of Indian Railways. It holds a lot of importance when it comes to providing rail connectivity in the North Eastern part of India. It has always been playing an important part in providing rail services in terms of passengers and freight movements. Various recruitments drives are conducted by Northeast Frontier Railways for various positions including technical and clerical positions along with special categories such as Scouts and Guides.
Available Positions for NFR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026
| Post Level | No. of Posts |
| Level-2 (Group C) | 2 |
| Level-1 (Group D) | 10 |
| Total Posts | 12 |
Key Dates to Remember
- Notification Release Date: June 20, 2026
- Application Start Date: June 20, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: July 19, 2026
- Last Date for Remote Areas: July 29, 2026
Qualification Criteria for NFR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026
| Requirement | Details |
| Educational Qualification |
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| Scouts & Guides |
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| Event Participation |
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| Additional Requirement |
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Age Limitations (as on July 01, 2026)
- Level-2 Posts:
- UR: 18 to 30 Years
- OBC: 18 to 33 Years
- SC/ST: 18 to 35 Years
- Level-1 Posts:
- UR: 18 to 33 Years
- OBC: 18 to 36 Years
- SC/ST: 18 to 38 Years
Remuneration Details
- Level-2 Posts: Rs. 19,000/- (approximate pay under 7th CPC GP 1900)
- Level-1 Posts: Rs. 18,000/- (approximate pay under 7th CPC GP 1800)
- Additional allowances and benefits will be applicable as per Indian Railways norms.
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable after exam attendance)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women / EBC / Minority Candidates: Rs. 250/- (fully refundable after exam attendance)
- Payment must be made through Indian Postal Order (IPO) only
Recruitment Procedure for NFR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026
The selection process for this recruitment as per Northeast Frontier Railway Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2026 will involve the following steps:
- Written Examination carrying 60 marks
- Objective questions (40 marks)
- Essay writing (20 marks)
- Certificate Evaluation carrying 40 marks
- National events participation
- State events participation
- District rally participation
- Specialized training courses
- Total marks out of 100 will decide final selection.
- Merit list will be separately prepared for Level-1 and Level-2 posts for Railway Scouts and Guides Jobs 2026 and Government Jobs in Assam.
Recommended Books for Examination Preparation
- Guide & Scouts Hand Book (Guidelines APRO)
- Yearbook General Knowledge 2026
- Recruitment Hand Book Indian Railways
- Practice Question Bank Guide & Scouts
- Previous Year Question Papers for Guide Quota examination
Benefits of Solving Previous Exam Papers
- Assists in understanding the trend of NFR Scouts and Guides Quota Vacancy 2026 examinations.
- Helps in time management and efficiency in taking the examinations.
- Helps in knowing about the most common asked questions on Scouts & Guides.
- Vital for the applicants who are giving Indian Railways Group C/D Recruitment 2026 examinations.
- Increases the confidence level for written test and essay writing part.
Application Procedure for NFR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Go to General Information section for Recruitment Notification (Sports, Scouts & Guides and Cultural) “Employment Notice no. 03/2026“.
- Download and fill up the prescribed NFR Recruitment 2026 Application Form in English Language Only.
- Attach all necessary certificates in addition to Scouts and Guides certificates, education certificates and identity certificates.
- Stick recent passport size photos wearing proper Scout/Guide uniform.
- Send an Indian Postal Order (IPO) along with accurate information.
- Write the applied position clearly on the envelope regarding NFR Scouts and Guides Quota Vacancy 2026.
- Please Send the application to:
- Senior Personnel Officer (Recruitment)
- Northeast Frontier Railway Headquarters, Maligaon, Guwahati – 781011
- Applications must be received before the deadline; no applications will be considered after the deadline under any situation.
FAQs
The aspirants who satisfy both the educational qualification (10th/12th/ITI depending upon the post) and those possessing valid certificates from Scouts and Guides along with their participation in related activities can apply for this job. Moreover, the aspirant must satisfy the age criteria as well and submit all the relevant documents in the offline mode.
The selection process of the above mentioned recruitment process is that of Written Test with 60 marks and Certificate Evaluation with 40 marks. Marks will be awarded on the basis of scores achieved in objective tests, essays and involvement in National, State and District Level Scout and Guides Competitions.
No, this recruitment process has no online application process. Candidates have to apply in the prescribed format attaching the required certificates and sending the same through post or submitting at the concerned Railway office. Applications received through online mode and email mode will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in |
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