Southern Railway Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) has invited online applications for recruitment against the Scouts and Guides Quota for the year 2026-27. A total of 15 posts are available under Level-1 and Level-2 pay levels in Southern Railway and Integral Coach Factory (ICF).
Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Southern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell |
| Recruitment | Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27 |
| Employment Notice No. | RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Level-2 Posts | 13 |
| Level-1 Posts | 2 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Opening Date | 19 September 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Closing Date | 18 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Website | rrcmas.in |
Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Vacancy 2026
| Railway/Unit | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Railway | Level-2 | 12 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | Level-2 | 1 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | Level-1 | 2 |
| Total | – | 15 |
The 12 Level-2 vacancies under Southern Railway are distributed across Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram and Salem Divisions, with two posts for each Division.
Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Eligibility
Candidates applying under the Scouts and Guides quota must satisfy the prescribed Scouts and Guides qualifications as well as the educational qualification applicable to the selected pay level.
The notification requires candidates to possess the prescribed Scouts and Guides achievements, including a President’s Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger Award or Himalayan Wood Badge qualification, as applicable. Candidates must also have been active members of a Scout organization for the required period and should have participated in the prescribed number of events at National, All Indian Railway or State level.
Educational Qualification
| Pay Level | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level-2 | Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks, or equivalent qualification prescribed for the posts. The 50% requirement is not applicable to SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates and candidates for certain NTPC categories. Candidates with prescribed qualifications such as Course Completed Act Apprenticeship or recognized Polytechnic/Degree qualifications are also considered as specified in the notification. |
| Level-1 | 10th pass or ITI or equivalent, including National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT or National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by recognized institutions, as specified in the notification. |
For Level-1 and Level-2 posts, candidates should carefully check the specific educational qualification requirements in the official notification before submitting the application.
Scouts and Guides Qualification
- President’s Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger Award or Himalayan Wood Badge holder in the relevant section, as prescribed.
- Active association with a Scout organization for at least five years.
- Participation in the prescribed events at National, All Indian Railway or State level.
- Details and certificates of events attended during the prescribed period must be submitted with the application.
Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Age Limit
The normal age limit as on 01 January 2027 is 18 to 30 years.
| Category | Level-1 | Level-2 |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 18–30 years | 18–30 years |
| OBC | 18–33 years | 18–33 years |
| SC/ST | 18–35 years | 18–35 years |
Additional age relaxations are available for eligible categories such as serving Railway employees, widows/divorced women/judicially separated women who have not remarried, persons domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir during the specified period, and persons with disabilities, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of a Written Test/Hybrid examination and assessment of Scouts and Guides certificates.
- Written Test/Hybrid Examination: 60 marks
- Marks on Scouts and Guides certificates: 40 marks
- Total: 100 marks
The written examination includes objective-type questions relating to Scouts and Guides organization and activities and General Knowledge. The examination duration is one hour. There is negative marking of one-third mark for every wrong answer in the objective-type questions.
Scouts and Guides Certificate Marks
Marks are awarded for participation and achievements in National, All Indian Railway and State-level events, as well as prescribed specialized Scouts and Guides courses. The certificate assessment carries a maximum of 40 marks.
Candidates should upload valid certificates and event participation details in the prescribed format. The notification specifies the certificate-wise distribution of marks.
Southern Railway Recruitment Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and candidates not eligible for fee concession | ₹500 |
| SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes | ₹250 |
The ₹400 portion of the fee paid by candidates in the ₹500 category is refundable after appearing in the Written Test/Hybrid examination, after applicable bank charges. The ₹250 fee is also refundable after appearing in the examination for eligible candidates, subject to the conditions in the notification.
Documents Required
- Scouts and Guides qualification certificates
- Certificate of active association
- Details and certificates of events attended
- Educational qualification certificate/mark sheet
- Date of Birth proof
- Caste certificate, wherever applicable
- Age relaxation certificate, wherever applicable
- Fee exemption certificate, wherever applicable
- Recent colour photograph in Scout/Guide uniform
- Scanned signature
The photograph must be a recent colour photograph in Scout/Guide uniform with a clear front view. The notification specifies JPG/JPEG format and a file size between 50 KB and 100 KB. The scanned signature should be in JPG/JPEG format and between 10 KB and 40 KB.
How to Apply for Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Southern Railway RRC application website.
- Open the Scouts and Guides Quota 2026-27 recruitment application.
- Register and enter the required personal, educational and Scouts and Guides details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment facility.
- Check all entered information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application before 18 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save or print the completed application and payment details for future reference.