Northeast Frontier Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 22 Posts

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• Updated June 20, 2026 10:38 AM
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• Applications closed on 19 July 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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• Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has released Employment Notice No. 03/2026, inviting applications for 22 posts under the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2026-27 - 12 posts in Level-2 (Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-) and 10 posts in Level-1 (Grade Pay Rs. 1800/-). The notification was issued on 20-06-2026, and the closing date is 19-07-2026. Only candidates holding a valid Scouts & Guides qualification are eligible; candidates without this qualification cannot apply.

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NFR Recruitment 2026 - Overview

• Before going into the detailed eligibility conditions, here are the essential facts about this NFR recruitment that candidates need to know first.
• Recruiting Body: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
• Notice Number: Employment Notice No. 03/2026
• Recruitment Type: Against Scouts & Guides Quota
• Recruitment Year: 2026-27
• Total Posts: 22 (Level-2: 12, Level-1: 10)
• Date of Notification: 20-06-2026
• Closing Date: 19-07-2026
• Mandatory Requirement: Valid Scout/Guide qualification (candidates without it are not eligible)

NFR Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Details

• The 22 vacancies are spread across two pay levels under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Each level has its own qualification and age requirements, detailed separately below.

Level-2 Posts (Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-) - 12 Vacancies

• These 12 posts fall under Group 'C' and are placed at Level-2 of the Pay Matrix, carrying a Grade Pay of Rs. 1,900/- as per the 7th Pay Commission.

Level-1 Posts (Grade Pay Rs. 1800/-) - 10 Vacancies

• These 10 posts fall under the erstwhile Group 'D' category and are placed at Level-1 of the Pay Matrix, carrying a Grade Pay of Rs. 1,800/- as per the 7th Pay Commission.

Age Limit (As on 01-07-2026)

• The age limit differs by pay level and category. Candidates should check their applicable age band carefully before applying, since the reference date for age calculation is 01-07-2026.

Educational Qualification for Level-2 Posts

• For the 12 Level-2 posts, NFR has prescribed a general qualification along with separate conditions for two specific categories of posts - Clerk-cum-Typist and Artisan (Technical).
• Pass in 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
• The 50% aggregate condition is relaxed for ST/SC and Ex-Servicemen candidates, and is not insisted upon where the candidate holds a higher qualification such as Graduation or Post-Graduation.
• For Jr. Clerk cum Typist / Accounts Clerk cum Typist posts (based on vacancy), typing proficiency of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi is essential.
• For Artisan (Technical Categories) posts, candidates need a pass in Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board along with an ITI certificate. A Diploma in Engineering is not considered as an alternative higher qualification for this post.

Educational Qualification for Level-1 Posts

• For the 10 Level-1 posts, the educational requirement is centered around ITI training rather than a 12th-pass qualification.
• 10th pass along with an ITI certificate from an institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT or its equivalent.
• Alternatively, candidates holding a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT are also eligible.

Mandatory Scouts & Guides Qualification

• This recruitment is exclusively for candidates with a genuine, verifiable background in the Scouts & Guides movement. Candidates lacking any of the conditions below are not eligible to apply, regardless of educational qualification.
• Must hold the rank of President Scout / President Guide / Rover / Ranger, OR be a holder of the Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) in any section.
• Must have been an active member of a Scouts organization for the last 5 years, i.e., from 01-04-2019 onwards. This must be proven through a "Certificate of Activeness" as per Annexure-C (original).
• Must have attended two events at National Level or All India Railways level, AND two events at State level.
• Explanatory note: Activeness must be shown for at least 5 years in the recent past - covering 2019-20, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 - and the candidate must continue to remain active till date.

Q2. ow many total vacancies are there in this NFR recruitment?

• There are 22 total vacancies - 12 posts in Level-2 (Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-) and 10 posts in Level-1 (Grade Pay Rs. 1800/-).

Q3. Can a candidate without Scouts & Guides qualification apply?

• No. As per the notification, candidates without a Scouts and Guides qualification cannot apply for this recruitment.

Q4. What is the age limit for Level-2 posts?

• For Level-2 posts, the age limit as on 01-07-2026 is 18-30 years for UR, 18-33 years for OBC, and 18-35 years for SC/ST.

Q5. What is the educational qualification for Level-1 posts?

• Candidates need a 10th pass along with an ITI certificate from an institution recognized by NCVT/SCVT, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT.

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