Northeast Frontier Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026
Apply Offline for 22 Level-1 and Level-2 Posts at Northeast Frontier Railway
1. Critical Recruitment Overview
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), headquartered at Maligaon, Guwahati, has released Employment Notice No. 03/2026 for recruitment against the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2026-27. This recruitment drive presents a fantastic opportunity for active Scouts and Guides members to secure prestigious Central Government jobs within the Indian Railways network.
A total of 22 vacancies have been announced, split between Level-2 (02 posts) and Level-1 (20 posts across various divisions). The selection process is strictly offline, meaning candidates must physically send their application forms. The closing date for receipt of applications is 19 July 2026 (17:00 hrs). Candidates must possess the mandatory Scouts and Guides qualifications along with the standard educational criteria (10th/12th/ITI) corresponding to the respective pay levels.
2. Important Dates & Timelines
Candidates must ensure their physical application forms reach the NFR office before the strict postal deadline. No delays will be entertained.
| NFR Recruitment Schedule 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue of Notification: | 20 June 2026 |
| Standard Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: | 19 July 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Closing Date for Far-Flung Areas (A&N Islands, J&K, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi, Lakshadweep, Abroad): | 29 July 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Age & Qualifications Calculation: | 01 July 2026 |
3. Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The vacancies are distributed across Pay Matrix Levels 1 and 2 under the 7th Pay Commission. Candidates may apply for both levels but must submit completely separate application forms for each.
| Pay Matrix Level | Grade Pay (Erstwhile) | No. of Posts | Division Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level-2 | ₹ 1900/- | 12 | Overall NFR Quota |
| Level-1 (Erstwhile Group 'D') | ₹ 1800/- | 10 | Distributed across Railway Divisions viz., Tinsukia, Lumding, Rangiya, Alipurduar & Katihar. |
| Grand Total Openings | 22 Vacancies | ||
4. Essential Qualifications & Age Limit
A. Level-2 Posts (Grade Pay ₹ 1900/-)
- Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026): UR: 18 to 30 Years | OBC: 18 to 33 Years | SC/ST: 18 to 35 Years.
- Educational Qualification: 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. (The 50% marks criteria is not insisted upon for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen and those possessing higher qualifications like Graduation/Post Graduation).
- For Clerk cum Typist Roles: Certificate of Typewriting Proficiency of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi is essential.
B. Level-1 Posts (Grade Pay ₹ 1800/-)
- Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026): UR: 18 to 33 Years | OBC: 18 to 36 Years | SC/ST: 18 to 38 Years.
- Educational Qualification: 10th pass OR ITI from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
- For Artisans in Technical Categories: A pass in Matriculation or its equivalent AND having an ITI certificate. (Diploma in Engineering is not considered as an alternative higher qualification).
5. Mandatory Scouts & Guides Qualifications
In addition to the educational qualifications, candidates MUST possess all the following specific Scouts and Guides qualifications. Candidates without these qualifications cannot apply.
- Primary Certification: Must be a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR hold a Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) in any section.
- Active Membership: Should have been an active member of a Scouts organization for the last 5 (five) years (i.e., from 01.04.2019 onwards). The Certificate of Activeness should be provided in original. Note: The candidate must have been active in the recent past (2019-20, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 & 2025-26) and should continue to be active.
- Event Participation: Must have attended at least two events at the National Level OR All Indian Railways' level AND two events at the State level.
6. Step-by-Step Offline Application Protocol
The application process for the NFR Scouts & Guides Quota is strictly OFFLINE. Online submissions are not accepted.
- Download the Form: Visit the NFR Indian Railways website (www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in). Navigate to General Info -> Recruitment Notifications (Sports, Scouts & Guides and Cultural) -> Recruitment against Scouts & Guides Quota to download the detailed notification and official application format.
- Fill the Details: Manually fill the application form using clear handwriting. Ensure all educational and scout qualifications are accurately listed.
- Attach Documents: Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents, including age proof, educational mark sheets, President Scout/HWB certificates, event participation certificates, and the Original Activeness Certificate (Annexure-C).
- Separate Applications: If you are applying for both Level-2 and Level-1 posts, you must fill out and send two completely separate application forms.
- Dispatch: Place the application in an envelope super-scribed with the relevant post applied for and send it via post/courier so that it reaches the General Manager (P), Maligaon, Guwahati-11 on or before 19 July 2026 (17:00 hrs).
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8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This career tracking post is developed for educational reference and guidance based on Employment Notice No. 03/2026 issued by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). Candidates are strictly instructed to verify all specific educational requirements, Scout/Guide eligibility rules, and download the exact Annexure forms from the official NFR website (www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in) before dispatching their offline applications.
