Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026
Southern Railway
Railway Recruitment Cell, Chennai
Advt. No.
RRC-01/S&G/2026-27
Total Vacancies
17
Job Type
Government Job
Location
All India
Post-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Category-wise Breakup | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Railway Level 2 | 2 | |
| Southern Railway Level 1 | 12 | |
| Integral Coach Factory Level 2 | 1 | |
| Integral Coach Factory Level 1 | 2 |
Eligibility
Eligible Gender
male & female
Qualification
10th Pass, 12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, Graduate
Age Limit
18 – 38 years
Age Relaxation: Age Limit 18 to 38 years, depending on the post level and category
Educational Qualification
Level 2 Posts
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:
- Passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate; or
- Passed Matriculation from a recognized board with a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for technician categories; or
- Passed Matriculation from a recognized board with an ITI qualification approved by NCVT for technician categories.
The requirement of 50% marks in Class 12 is not applicable to SC, ST and ex-servicemen candidates or candidates possessing qualifications higher than Class 12.
Level 1 Posts
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
- Class 10 pass; or
- ITI or an equivalent qualification; or
- National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT; or
- Class 10 with ITI; or
- Class 10 with a National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT.
Scouts and Guides Qualification
Candidates must satisfy all the following Scouts and Guides requirements:
- Must be a President’s Scout, Guide, Rover or Ranger, or a Himalayan Wood Badge holder in any section.
- Must have been an active member of a Scouts organization for the last five years.
- Must possess a Certificate of Activeness in the prescribed format.
- Must have attended two events at the National Level or All Indian Railway level.
- Must have attended two events at the State Level.
Age Limit as on 1 January 2027
| Post Level | UR | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | 18 to 30 years | 18 to 33 years | 18 to 35 years |
| Level 1 | 18 to 33 years | 18 to 36 years | 18 to 38 years |
Additional Age Relaxation
- Serving Railway employees with the prescribed continuous or broken service may receive relaxation up to 40 years for UR, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC/ST candidates.
- Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated but not remarried may receive relaxation up to 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST.
- Eligible Jammu and Kashmir domiciled candidates may receive five years of relaxation.
- Eligible Casual Administrative Office staff may receive age relaxation according to the prescribed conditions.
- Ex-servicemen will receive relaxation according to applicable service and category rules.
Age Limit for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
| Post Level | UR | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | 40 years | 43 years | 45 years |
| Level 1 | 43 years | 46 years | 48 years |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Refund Provision |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except the concessional categories listed below | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges to eligible candidates who appear in the examination. |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes | Rs. 250 | The fee will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges to eligible candidates who appear in the examination. |
The application fee must be paid online through the payment gateway. Candidates who apply separately for both Level 1 and Level 2 must pay the applicable fee separately for each application.
Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Selection Process
The recruitment carries a total of 100 marks and consists of the following stages:
| Selection Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Test/Hybrid Examination | 60 marks |
| Marks for Scouts and Guides certificates | 40 marks |
| Total | 100 marks |
The Level 1 and Level 2 examinations will be conducted separately.
Written Examination Pattern
| Examination Mode | Written Test/Hybrid CBT-cum-Physical Examination |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Objective Questions | 40 questions carrying one mark each |
| Essay Question | One essay-type question carrying 20 marks |
| Total Marks | 60 |
| Negative Marking | One-third mark deducted for every incorrect objective answer |
| Question Paper Language | Hindi or English |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| OBC, SC and ST | 30% |
Marks for Scouts and Guides Certificates
| Activity or Certificate | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Participation or service in National Events or National Jamboree | 10 marks |
| Participation or service in State Events or Rallies | 10 marks |
| Specialized Scouts and Guides course organized at National, State or All Indian Railways level | 10 marks |
| Participation in District Rallies | 10 marks |
| Total | 40 marks |
Important Dates & Fee
Application Start
19 September 2026
Last Date
18 October 2026
Exam Date
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Application Fee
Application Fee Candidate Category Application Fee Refund Provision All candidates except the concessional categories listed below Rs. 500 Rs. 400 will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges to eligible candidates who appear in the examination. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes Rs. 250 The fee will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges to eligible candidates who appear in the examination.
Salary / Pay Scale
As per rules