Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar has released an urgent corrigendum regarding the Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2025-26. The Written Examination, which was previously scheduled to be held in the second week of February, has been officially postponed.
According to the official Notice No. ECoR/Pers/RRC/S&G/2025-26 dated 03.02.2026, the exam has been rescheduled due to administrative reasons. Candidates who have applied for this recruitment against Open Advertisement are advised to note the new exam date: 22nd February 2026 (Sunday).
Below are the complete details regarding the revised schedule and instructions for downloading the updated e-call letter.
Quick Highlights: RRC ECoR Exam Reschedule
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Cell, East Coast Railway (RRC ECoR) |
| Recruitment Type | Scouts & Guides Quota 2025-26 |
| Notice Date | 03rd February 2026 |
| Old Exam Date | 08th February 2026 |
| New Exam Date | 22nd February 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Mode | Written Examination |
Detailed Rescheduling Notice
The RRC Bhubaneswar administration had earlier announced the written test date as 08.02.2026 via a notice dated 20.01.2026. However, in a partial modification issued today, the date has been shifted by two weeks.
- New Date: The written examination will now be conducted on 22.02.2026.
- Day: The new date falls on a Sunday, ensuring that working candidates or students can attend without scheduling conflicts.
- Conditions: The notice explicitly states that all other terms and conditions mentioned in the previous notification remain unchanged.
Mentor’s Note: A delay of two weeks is a golden opportunity. Use this extra time to revise the Railway Exam Syllabus and General Knowledge topics, which are crucial for the written test.
How to Download the Revised Admit Card
Since the examination date has changed, RRC ECoR will likely issue fresh Admit Cards (E-Call Letters) reflecting the new date and venue details. Follow these steps to download yours once the link is active:
- Visit the official website of RRC East Coast Railway (or check the direct link on our Admit Card page).
- Look for the link titled “Click here to download e-Call Letter for Scouts & Guides Quota Written Exam 2025-26”.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Verify the captcha and click ‘Login’.
- Download and print your Hall Ticket.
Important: Check the venue details carefully on the new pass, as center allocations might change along with the dates.
Exam Day Guidelines for Scouts & Guides Quota
For candidates appearing for the Scouts & Guides quota written test, the selection is based heavily on this written stage (usually 60 Marks) followed by marks on certificates (40 Marks).
- Duration: Typically 60 minutes.
- Negative Marking: There is usually 1/3rd negative marking for every wrong answer.
- What to Carry:
- Printed copy of the E-Call Letter.
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card).
- One recent color passport-size photograph.
- Stationery (Blue/Black Ballpoint pen).
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- Official Website: RRC Bhubaneswar (ECoR)
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