Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Organization | Southern Railway |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell, Chennai |
| Employment Notice | RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 |
| Quota | Scouts and Guides Quota |
| Post Levels | Level 1 and Level 2 |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Qualification | 10th, 12th, ITI, NAC or Act Apprenticeship, depending on the level |
| Age Limit | 18 to 38 years, depending on the post level and category |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written/Hybrid Examination and assessment of Scouts and Guides certificates |
| Application Start Date | 19 September 2026 at 9:00 AM |
| Last Date | 18 October 2026 at 11:59 PM |
Important Dates
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| Online Application Starting Date | 19 September 2026 at 9:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Online Application Closing Date | 18 October 2026 at 11:59 PM |
Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Vacancy 2026
| Railway Unit | Pay Level | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Railway | Level 2 | 2 |
| Southern Railway | Level 1 | 12 |
| Integral Coach Factory | Level 2 | 1 |
| Integral Coach Factory | Level 1 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | |
The 12 Southern Railway Level 1 posts are distributed at two posts each among Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram and Salem divisions.
The advertised posts are open to all eligible candidates irrespective of community. There is no separate reservation for any community under the Scouts and Guides Quota.
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 |
Medical Examination
Candidates recommended for appointment must satisfy the prescribed medical classification of Bee Two and above for posts identified by Southern Railway or Integral Coach Factory.
Documents to Upload
- Scanned copies of Scouts and Guides qualification certificates.
- Certificate of Activeness and details of attended events.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Proof of date of birth.
- Community certificate, where applicable.
- Age-relaxation certificate, where applicable.
- Fee-exemption certificate, where applicable.
- Recent passport-size colour photograph in Scouts or Guides uniform.
- Scanned signature.
Photograph and Signature Requirements
- The photograph should be recent and not older than three months.
- It must show the candidate in Scouts or Guides uniform with a clear front-facing view.
- The photograph should be in JPG or JPEG format at 100 DPI.
- The prescribed photograph size is 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm.
- The file size should be between 50 KB and 100 KB.
- The signature should be made on white paper in black ink.
- The signature file should be in JPG or JPEG format at 100 DPI.
- The signature file size should be between 10 KB and 40 KB.
How to Apply for Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026
- Visit the RRC Chennai website at www.rrcmas.in.
- Open Employment Notice No. RRC-01/S&G/2026-27.
- Read the detailed eligibility conditions and application instructions.
- Complete the online registration using an active mobile number and email address.
- Select Level 1 or Level 2 and enter the required details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review the application carefully and submit it before 18 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save or print the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Candidates may apply for both Level 1 and Level 2 if they satisfy the respective eligibility requirements.
- A separate application and examination fee must be submitted for each level.
- Candidates should maintain an active personal mobile number and email address throughout the recruitment process.
- Applications with incomplete information, an invalid photograph or an invalid signature may be rejected.
- Original certificates must be produced during document verification.
- Admission at every recruitment stage will be provisional and subject to eligibility verification.
- Canvassing, impersonation or submission of false documents will lead to disqualification.
- Candidates should regularly check the RRC Chennai website for examination and recruitment updates.
Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
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