Candidates must fulfil both the educational qualification for the level they are applying for and the Scouting-Guiding qualifications. Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility norms before applying. NER Scouts & Guides Quota Educational Qualification Level of Post Minimum Educational Qualification Level-2 (Group 'C') 12th pass or its equivalent with 50% marks in aggregate. The 50% aggregate requirement will not be insisted upon for SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen candidates, and candidates possessing a qualification higher than 12th; OR Matriculation (10th Pass)/SSLC plus ITI in relevant trade (recognised 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. Scouting-Guiding Qualifications (Level-2 and Level-1) President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section. Should have been an active member of a Scouts Organization for the last 05 years. The "Certificate of activeness" should be in the prescribed format as per Annexure – A. Should have attended two events at National Level OR All Indian Railways' Level AND two events at State Level. Note: In terms of Railway Board's letter no. E(NG)II/2023/RR-2/1 dated 10.04.2024, candidates with provisional certificates of a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder are provisionally allowed to participate in the selection procedure. However, their empanelment/appointment will be regulated as per the procedure laid down in Para l(iii) of the Board's instructions dated 07.02.2000.

Category Examination Fee Refund SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes Rs. 250 Rs. 250 to candidates who actually appear in the written examination All other candidates Rs. 500 Rs. 400 to candidates who actually appear in the written examination The fee must be deposited as per the instructions on the web page of the online application form. After depositing the fee, the candidate should log in again and take a printout of the application form for future reference. A separate fee is payable for each application (Level-2 and Level-1). Minority and EBC candidates claiming fee waiver must submit the declaration/certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure – I and Annexure – II) at the time of document verification. The notification does not specify the payment modes.

Candidates found eligible will be assessed on the basis of a written examination (60 marks) and marks on certificates (40 marks), for a total of 100 marks. Candidates found eligible for appointment must also pass the prescribed medical examination conducted by the Railway administration. Written Examination (60 Marks) Separate Computer Based Tests (CBT) will be conducted for Level-2 (Group 'C') and Level-1 (erstwhile Group 'D') posts. The paper consists of 40 objective type questions (40 marks) and 01 essay type question (20 marks) relating to the Scouts and Guides organization and its activities and General Knowledge, as per the syllabus. 01 mark is awarded for each correct answer and 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for the essay type question. The minimum qualifying marks in the written examination for all candidates are 40%. Marks on Certificates (40 Marks) Criteria Maximum Marks Marking Details Participation/Service rendered in National Events/National Jamboree (including All Indian Railway Events) 10 First two certificates (minimum eligibility qualification): Nil; one additional event: 07; two or more additional events: 10 Participation/Service rendered in State Events/Rallies 10 First two certificates (minimum eligibility qualification): Nil; one additional event: 07; two or more additional events: 10 Specialized Scouts/Guides course organized at National/State/All Indian Railways level 10 One course: 07; two or more courses: 10 Participation in District Rallies 10 One certificate: Nil; two certificates: 07; three certificates: 10 Total 40 Written Examination 60 + Marks on Certificates 40 = 100 Marks Next Stage and Merit List Based on written examination performance, candidates equal to 5 times the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification, separately for Level-2 and Level-1 posts. Empanelment will be made in order of merit, prepared according to the overall marks obtained in the Written Examination and Marks on Certificates. Syllabus for Written Examination (Level-2 and Level-1) The notification lists the following topics: History of Scouting/Guiding; Law and promise; Organisation – 'District & State level'; Training Center – 'District and State level'; Knowledge of Books; Scouting for Boys/Guiding for Girls in India; Motto; Left handshake; Salute; Prayer; Flag song; National Anthem; Know the National and Scouting Flags; Social services at various occasions; Hiking; Proficiency Badges, How these are earned?; Stages in Scouting/Guiding; Thinking Day; Progressive Training of Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers; Pioneering; Handicrafts; Indian Railway Jamborette; National Jamboree; Jamboree On the Air; Organisation at National Level; National training Centers, WAGGGS/WOSM – Uprashtrapati Award Competition; Prime Minister Shield Competition; Community Development Programs; Aims and Methods of Scouting; How Scouting is useful in producing better citizens?