Southern Railway, one of the zones of Indian Railways, through its Railway Recruitment Cell at Chennai, has announced recruitment against the Scouts and Guides Quota for Level 1 and Level 2 posts, with 17 vacancies in total across Southern Railway and the Integral Coach Factory. These group-level railway posts are reserved for candidates with an active record in the Bharat Scouts and Guides movement, and selection weighs both an examination and the candidate's Scouting and Guiding achievements.
Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 - Level 1 and Level 2 Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026RRC-01/S&G/2026-27
Total Vacancies
17
Last Date
18 Oct
Closes today
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Last date 18 Oct 2026 · Closes today
- Notification19 Sept
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About Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Southern Railway
- Advertisement No.
- RRC-01/S&G/2026-27
- Post Name
- Level 2 and Level 1
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from Indian Citizens who are active members of Bharat Scouts & Guides)
- Age Limit
- 18–38 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- President's Scout / Guide / Rover / Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge holder in any section; active member of a Scouts organization for the last five years (2021-22 to 2025-26 and continuing in 2026-27); Certificate of Activeness in the prescribed format (Annexure A); two events at National or All Indian Railway level and two events at State level (Annexure B)
Vacancy Breakdown
Level 2
2
Level 2
1
Level 1
12
Level 1
2
Total17
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | 2 |
| Level 2 | 1 |
| Level 1 | 12 |
| Level 1 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 17 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Level 23 posts
- Qualification
- Passed 12th (+2 stage) from a recognized board or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate (50% marks not insisted upon for SC / ST / Ex-servicemen for NTPC categories); or Matriculation from a recognized board plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for technician categories; or Matriculation from a recognized board plus ITI approved by NCVT for technician categories.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years (UR), 18 to 33 years (OBC), 18 to 35 years (SC/ST) as on 01-01-2027
- Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR 40%, OBC/SC 30%, ST 25% in the Written Test / Hybrid Exam
Level 114 posts
- Qualification
- 10th pass; or ITI or equivalent; or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT; or 10th pass plus NAC granted by NCVT; or 10th pass plus ITI.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 33 years (UR), 18 to 36 years (OBC), 18 to 38 years (SC/ST) as on 01-01-2027
- Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR 40%, OBC/SC/ST 30% in the Written Test / Hybrid Exam
Age Limit
18 to 30 years (UR), 18 to 33 years (OBC), 18 to 35 years (SC/ST) for Level 2; 18 to 33 years (UR), 18 to 36 years (OBC), 18 to 38 years (SC/ST) for Level 1, as on 01-01-2027
Age Relaxation
Serving Railway employees with three years continuous service and substitutes with three years continuous or broken service: up to 40 years UR, 43 years OBC, 45 years SC/ST. Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated but not remarried: up to 35 years UR, 38 years OBC, 40 years SC/ST. Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the Kashmir Division of Jammu and Kashmir between 01-01-1980 and 31-12-1989: 5 years. Staff of Quasi Administrative Offices of Railway Organizations: 5 years or the service rendered, whichever is less. Ex-servicemen: service rendered in Defence plus 3 years, with a minimum of 6 months service after attestation, and up to 40 years for reservists not employed in Government service. PwBD: Level 2 up to 40 years UR, 43 years OBC, 45 years SC/ST; Level 1 up to 43 years UR, 46 years OBC, 48 years SC/ST.
Application Fee
All candidates except the fee concession categories
Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded after deducting bank charges to eligible candidates who appear in the Written Test / Hybrid Exam)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Classes
Rs. 250 (refunded after deducting bank charges to eligible candidates who appear in the Written Test / Hybrid Exam)
Selection Process
- 1Written Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Examination
60 marks; 40 objective questions of one mark each and one essay type question of 20 marks on the Scouts and Guides organization, its activities and General Knowledge; 1 hour duration; one-third of the marks allotted to an objective question deducted for every wrong answer; conducted separately for Level 1 and Level 2.
- 2Assessment of Scouts and Guides Certificates
40 marks for participation and service in National, State, specialized and District level events and courses.
- 3Document Verification
Original certificates in support of age, community, educational qualifications and Scouts and Guides qualifications must be produced.
- 4Medical Examination
Candidates recommended for appointment must pass the medical classification of Bee Two and above.
Exam Pattern
1 hourWritten Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) ExaminationNegative: One-third of the marks allotted for the objective question deducted for every wrong answer
Objective Questions
40 questions · 40 marks
Essay Type Question
1 questions · 20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Questions | 40 | 40 | — |
| Essay Type Question | 1 | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Level 2
Pay: 7th CPC Pay Level 2
Level 1
Pay: 7th CPC Pay Level 1
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | 7th CPC Pay Level 2 |
| Level 1 | 7th CPC Pay Level 1 |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the RRC Chennai website at www.rrcmas.in and open Employment Notice No. RRC-01/S&G/2026-27.
- 2Read the detailed eligibility conditions and application instructions.
- 3Complete the online registration using an active mobile number and email address.
- 4Select Level 1 or Level 2 and enter the required personal and educational details.
- 5Upload the prescribed photograph in Scouts or Guides uniform, signature and supporting certificates.
- 6Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- 7Review the application carefully and submit it before 18 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- 8Save or print the submitted application and the payment receipt for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Scanned Scouts and Guides qualification certificates
•Certificate of Activeness as per Annexure A
•Details of events attended as per Annexure B
•Self-attested educational qualification mark sheets and certificates
•Proof of date of birth (10th certificate or mark sheet or school leaving certificate)
•Caste certificate where applicable
•Certificates for age relaxation and fee exemption claims
•Recent passport size colour photograph in Scouts or Guides uniform
•Scanned signature
Important Details
- The posts are open to all candidates irrespective of community and there is no reservation for any community under the Scouts and Guides quota.
- Candidates may apply for both Level 1 and Level 2 if they meet the respective eligibility conditions, but must submit separate application forms and pay the examination fee separately for each level.
- The specific categories in Level 2 and Level 1 posts and the place of posting will be decided by the Southern Railway administration at the time of offering appointment.
- Candidates appointed to the category of Clerk-cum-Typist must acquire typing proficiency of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within two years of appointment, failing which their services will be summarily terminated.
- SC/ST candidates alone will be issued a II Class Free Pass for travel to the examination, document verification or medical examination venue.
- Admission at every stage of the recruitment is provisional and subject to eligibility verification.
Division-wise Distribution of Southern Railway Level 1 Posts
Chennai
Tiruchchirappalli
Madurai
Palakkad
Thiruvananthapuram
Salem
| Division |
|---|
| Chennai |
| Tiruchchirappalli |
| Madurai |
| Palakkad |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
| Salem |
Posts: 2
Marks for Scouts and Guides Certificates
Participation or service in National Events or National Jamboree (including All Indian Railway events)
Maximum Marks: 10
Participation or service in State Events or Rallies
Maximum Marks: 10
Specialized Scouts and Guides course organized at National, State or All Indian Railways level
Maximum Marks: 10
Participation in District Rallies
Maximum Marks: 10
Total
Maximum Marks: 40
| Activity or Certificate | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Participation or service in National Events or National Jamboree (including All Indian Railway events) | 10 |
| Participation or service in State Events or Rallies | 10 |
| Specialized Scouts and Guides course organized at National, State or All Indian Railways level | 10 |
| Participation in District Rallies | 10 |
| Total | 40 |
Syllabus for the Written Test
History of Scouting and Guiding; Law and Promise; organization at District and State level; training centres; knowledge of books; Scouting for Boys and Guiding for Girls in India; motto, left hand shake, salute, prayer, flag song and National Anthem; National and Scouting flags; social service; hiking; proficiency badges and how they are earned; stages in Scouting and Guiding; Thinking Day; progressive training of Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers; pioneering; handicrafts; Indian Railway Jamborette; National Jamboree; Jamboree on the Air; organization at National level; National Training Centres; WAGGGS and WOSM; Uprashtrapati Award competition; Prime Minister Shield Competition; community development programmes; aims and methods of Scouting.
Photograph and Signature Specifications
- Photograph must be a recent colour passport size photo not older than three months, in Scouts or Guides uniform with a clear front view, without cap or sunglasses
- Photograph size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG or JPEG format at 100 DPI, file size between 50 KB and 100 KB
- Signature size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, JPG or JPEG format at 100 DPI, file size between 10 KB and 40 KB
- Signature must be in English or Hindi in running hand, not in block or capital letters
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for both Level 1 and Level 2 posts?
Yes. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility conditions for both levels may apply, but a separate application form and a separate examination fee are required for each level.
Is there negative marking in the Southern Railway Scouts and Guides written test?
Yes. One-third of the marks allotted to an objective question is deducted for every wrong answer in the objective part of the written test.
Is there any community reservation under the Scouts and Guides quota?
No. The posts are open to all candidates regardless of community and there is no reservation for any community, though SC, ST and OBC candidates get the usual age relaxation.
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