Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27: Apply Online for 17 Posts | Last Date 18-10-2026
Southern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai has invited online applications from eligible Scouts & Guides candidates for recruitment against the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2026-27. A total of 17 Level-1 and Level-2 posts will be filled in Southern Railway and Integral Coach Factory (ICF), ...
📅 Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)
| Application Start Date | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 Oct 2026 |
💰 Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)
59 PM)
Mode of Payment: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI / Online🎂 Age Limit Details (आयु सीमा)
59 PM)
Age Relaxation as per Government Rules (SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Ex-Servicemen)🎓 Eligibility & Qualification (शैक्षणिक योग्यता)
Minimum Education: ITI
Check notification for educational qualifications
👥 Vacancy & Post Breakdown (पदों का विवरण)
Total Vacancies: 17 Posts
📄 Required Documents (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
Aadhaar Card, Educational Marksheets, Photo, Signature
📌 How to Apply Online (आवेदन कैसे करें)
Read the official notification carefully, click on Apply Online, fill required details, pay application fee and submit before the last date.
ℹ️ Detailed Notification & Overview
Southern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai has invited online applications from eligible Scouts & Guides candidates for recruitment against the Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2026-27. A total of 17 Level-1 and Level-2 posts will be filled in Southern Railway and Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai under Employment Notice No. RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 dated 19 September 2026.
The Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27 online registration process began on 19 September 2026 at 09:00 AM, and the last date to apply is 18 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. On this page, railway job aspirants can find all important details of RRC Chennai Scouts & Guides Vacancy 2026, including the official notification and application link.
Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27
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Organization |
Southern Railway – RRC Chennai |
|---|---|
| Notification No. |
RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 |
| Post Name |
Scouts & Guides Quota (Level-1 & Level-2) |
| Total Vacancies |
17 |
| Age Limit |
18 to 30 / 33 Years (as on 01.01.2027) |
| Salary |
Level-1 ₹18,000 | Level-2 ₹19,900 + Allowances |
| Educational Qualification |
10th / ITI / NAC (Level-1) | 12th / Matric + ITI (Level-2) + Scouts & Guides Qualification |
| Application Fee |
₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM/EBC etc.) | ₹500 (Others) |
| Selection Process |
Written / Hybrid Exam (60 Marks) + Certificates (40 Marks) + Medical |
| Job Location |
Southern Railway & ICF Chennai |
| Last Date |
18 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
- Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Detailed Notification Pdf
- Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Apply Online Link
✅ Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2026 Vacancy Details:
| Railway / Unit | Pay Level | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Railway | Level-2 | 12 |
| Southern Railway | Level-1 | 02 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai | Level-2 | 01 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai | Level-1 | 02 |
| Total | — | 17 |
Level-1 and Level-2 posts are open to eligible candidates irrespective of community. Vacancies are provisional and subject to change.
✅ Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Eligibility Criteria:
- Scouts & Guides Qualification (Level-1 & Level-2): President’s Scout / Guide / Rover / Ranger OR Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) Holder in any section.
- Participation in two events at National Level or All Indian Railway Level, as specified in the notification.
- Participation in qualifying Scouts & Guides activities during the prescribed period.
- A valid Certificate of Active Service is mandatory.
- Educational Qualification – Level-2: 12th (+2) or equivalent with the prescribed percentage, subject to exemptions for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and specified categories. For technical categories: Matriculation + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, or Matriculation + ITI approved by NCVT / equivalent.
- Educational Qualification – Level-1: 10th pass / Matriculation or equivalent. ITI / NAC / Act Apprenticeship qualifications apply to specified technical categories.
- Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027):
| Category | Level-2 | Level-1 |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 18 to 30 Years | 18 to 33 Years |
| OBC | 18 to 33 Years | 18 to 36 Years |
| SC / ST | 18 to 35 Years | 18 to 38 Years |
- Additional Age Relaxation: Eligible Railway employees, widows / divorced / judicially separated women, persons domiciled in J&K during the prescribed period, and other specified categories as per notification.
- PwBD Age Relaxation: UR +10 years, OBC +13 years, SC/ST +15 years (subject to conditions).
✅ Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Salary 2026:
- Level-1: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 + DA, HRA and other Railway allowances
- Level-2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 + DA, HRA and other Railway allowances
In-hand salary will vary as per posting station and allowances.
✅ Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Selection Process:
- Written Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Examination – 60 Marks
- Marks for Scouts & Guides Certificates – 40 Marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Maximum Total: 100 Marks. There is no interview.
✅ Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Exam Pattern 2026:
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Written / Hybrid Examination – 60 Marks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Component | Details | Marks |
| Objective Questions | 40 questions | 40 |
| Scouts & Guides Organization / Activities | As specified in notification | 20 |
| Duration | 1 Hour | |
|
Scouts & Guides Certificates – 40 Marks | |
|---|---|
| Activity / Certificate | Maximum Marks |
| Participation / service in National Events / National Jamboree, including All India Railway Events | 10 |
| State Events / Rallies | 10 |
| Specialised Scout / Guide course organised at National / State level | 10 |
| Participation in District Rallies | 10 |
| Total | 40 |
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
- The examination is common for Level-1 and Level-2 posts.
- Question paper language: Hindi or English (to be chosen in the application form).
- Minimum qualifying marks in Written / Hybrid Exam: UR – 40%, OBC – 30%, SC/ST – 30%. Separate minimum percentage for Level-1 posts, if any, will be as per the detailed notification.
✅ Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Application Fee:
- General / candidates not eligible for concession: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Classes: ₹250/-
- For ₹250 category candidates, the fee is refundable after appearing in the Written / Hybrid Examination, after deduction of bank charges.
- Payment Mode: Online only
✅ Important Dates:
|
Event |
Schedule |
|
Notification Date |
19 September 2026 |
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Online Application Starts |
19 September 2026 (09:00 AM) |
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Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee |
18 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Written / Hybrid Exam Date |
To be notified on rrcmas.in |
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Age Reckoning Date |
01 January 2027 |
✅ Important Links:
| Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Detailed Notification | Download Notification |
| Annexure-A | Download Annexure-A |
| Annexure-B | Download Annexure-B |
| Apply Online for Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27 | Apply Online |
| Official Website | rrcmas.in |
| Latest Railway Jobs 2026 List | Click Here |
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✅ How to Apply for Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2026:
Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the RRC Chennai / IROAMS portal. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official website www.rrcmas.in or the apply portal iroams.com/rrc_sr_scout2026.
➢ Step 2: Open Employment Notice No. RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 and read the instructions carefully.
➢ Step 3: Register with a valid Mobile Number and E-mail ID.
➢ Step 4: Select Level-1 or Level-2 and fill personal, educational and Scouts & Guides details.
➢ Step 5: Choose the question paper language (Hindi or English).
➢ Step 6: Upload photograph (in Scout / Guide uniform), signature and required certificates.
➢ Step 7: Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 18 October 2026 (11:59 PM).
➢ Step 8: Save / print the submitted application for future reference.
Photograph: 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 50 KB–100 KB, candidate in Scout/Guide uniform, clear front view, no cap or sunglasses.
Signature: 3.5 cm × 2.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 10 KB–40 KB, running hand in English or Hindi (not in BLOCK letters / typed).
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27?
A total of 17 posts have been notified (Level-2 and Level-1) in Southern Railway and ICF Chennai.
What is the last date to apply for RRC Chennai Scouts & Guides Quota 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 18 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
What is the age limit for Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2026?
Age is calculated as on 01.01.2027. For UR candidates, it is 18–30 years for Level-2 and 18–33 years for Level-1, with relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD and other eligible categories.
What is the educational and Scouts & Guides qualification required?
Level-1: 10th / ITI / NAC. Level-2: 12th or Matric + ITI / Apprenticeship as applicable. All candidates must have President’s Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or HWB, prescribed event participation and Certificate of Active Service.
What is the selection process for Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27?
Written / Hybrid Exam (60 marks) + Scouts & Guides Certificates (40 marks) + Document Verification + Medical Examination. There is no interview.
What is the application fee for Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2026?
₹500 for other candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates. The ₹250 fee is refundable after appearing in the exam (after bank charges).
How to apply for Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only through rrcmas.in / iroams.com between 19 September 2026 (09:00 AM) and 18 October 2026 (11:59 PM).