Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 17 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai has published an official employment notification (Advt No. RRC-01/S&G/2026-27) inviting online applications for recruitment under the Scouts and Guides Quota across Southern Railway and Integral Coach Factory (ICF).

Eligible 10th, 12th, and ITI pass candidates with active Scouts & Guides background can apply online from September 19, 2026 to October 18, 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority	Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai
Organization	Southern Railway & Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Notice Number	RRC-01/S&G/2026-27
Quota Name	Scouts & Guides Quota
Posts Offered	Level-1 and Level-2 Posts
Total Vacancies	17
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	sr.indianrailways.gov.in / rrcmas.in

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: September 19, 2026 (09:00 AM)
• Online Application Closing Date: October 18, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Crucial Date for Age Reckoning: January 1, 2027

Vacancy Details

A total of 17 vacancies are distributed across Southern Railway divisions and Integral Coach Factory:

Unit / Division	Level-2 Vacancies	Level-1 Vacancies	Total
Southern Railway	02	12	14
Integral Coach Factory (ICF)	01	02	03
Total	03	14	17

Note: The 12 Level-1 vacancies under Southern Railway are evenly allocated (2 each) among Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, and Salem divisions.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

• For Level-2 Posts:
  • Class 12 or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks (50% mark constraint is waived for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen and higher-qualified applicants); OR
  • Class 10 (Matriculation) plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (NCVT); OR
  • Class 10 (Matriculation) plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT.
• For Level-1 Posts:
  • Class 10 (Matriculation) pass; OR
  • ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT; OR
  • Class 10 pass with ITI/NAC.

2. Scouts & Guides Qualifications (Mandatory for All Posts)

To qualify under this quota, candidates must satisfy all of the following criteria:

• Must be a President’s Scout / Guide / Rover / Ranger OR a Himalayan Wood Badge Holder in any section.
• Must have been an active member of a recognized Scouts & Guides Organization for the last 5 years.
• Must possess a valid Certificate of Activeness in the prescribed format.
• Must have attended at least two events at the National Level / All Indian Railway level.
• Must have attended at least two events at the State Level.

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2027)

Post Level	Unreserved (UR)	OBC	SC / ST
Level-2 Posts	18 to 30 Years	18 to 33 Years	18 to 35 Years
Level-1 Posts	18 to 33 Years	18 to 36 Years	18 to 38 Years

(Additional age relaxations are applicable for Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Serving Railway Employees, Widows, and Divorced Women as per Government Rules).

Application Fee

Category	Fee	Refund Structure
General / OBC Candidates	₹500	₹400 refunded after bank charges upon appearing in the exam.
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM / Females / Transgender / Minorities / EBC	₹250	Full ₹250 refunded after bank charges upon appearing in the exam.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection carries a maximum of 100 Marks and is broken down into two components:

1. Written / Hybrid Test (60 Marks):
   • Duration: 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
   • Objective Questions: 40 Multiple-Choice Questions (1 mark each)
   • Essay Type Question: 1 Question on Scouts & Guides movement (20 marks)
   • Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong objective answer.
2. Scouts & Guides Certificates Assessment (40 Marks):
   • National Events / National Jamboree Participation: 10 Marks
   • State Events / Rallies Participation: 10 Marks
   • Specialized Scout & Guide Courses: 10 Marks
   • District Rallies Participation: 10 Marks

How to Apply

1.Visit the RRC Chennai Portal:Official Portal.

Go to the official RRC Chennai portal at rrcmas.in and locate Employment Notice No. RRC-01/S&G/2026-27.

2.Complete Online Registration:Account Creation.

Register using your valid Mobile Number and Email Address to obtain your login credentials.

3.Fill Details & Upload Certificates:Details & Uploads.

Select the desired level (Level-1 or Level-2), fill in personal/educational details, and upload scanned copies of your photo (in Scouts/Guides uniform), signature, and active Scouts & Guides certificates.

4.Pay Fee & Submit Application:Final Submission.

Pay the application fee via the online payment gateway, double-check all details, and submit the online application form before October 18, 2026.

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