Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 – Out

Southern Railway has released applications for a limited number of job positions set aside for Scouts and Guides who are eligible for them in their various zonal divisions and at the Integral Coach Factory. The Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Recruitment 2026 is inviting applications from the active members of Bharat Scouts & Guides with the prescribed Eligibility norms. Selection is based on a written test and marks are awarded for certificates of participation in scouting/guiding events. The candidates interested in applying should make sure to read the notification carefully before applying for the job as the forms should be submitted separately for each level of the pay category list. The Southern Railway Recruitment 2026 cycle includes the posts of various divisions of the Southern zone. The recruitment also is a part of the Indian Railway Recruitment opportunities provided for the eligible candidates.

Who Is Conducting This Recruitment Drive

Southern Railway is one of the most vintage railway zones of Indian Railways with its headquarters in Chennai and its operation line in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and south of Karnataka. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai is trusted by candidates for genuine Indian Railway jobs and is responsible for recruiting candidates for this zone. This Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Vacancy 2026 is a unique opportunity that doesn’t happen in the zone during normal recruitment periods for Scouts and Guides.

Vacancy Details for Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Details

Key Dates for Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

• Application Starts: September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
• Application Closes: October 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Age Cut-off Date: January 1, 2027

Prescribed Age Criteria

• Level 2 UR: 18 to 30 years
• Level 2 OBC: 18 to 33 years
• Level 2 SC/ST: 18 to 35 years
• Level 1 UR: 18 to 33 years
• Level 1 OBC: 18 to 36 years
• Level 1 SC/ST: 18 to 38 years

Applicable Age Concessions

• Railway Employees: Up to 40/43/45 years as applicable
• Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35/38/40 years
• PwBD Level 2: Up to 40/43/45 years
• PwBD Level 1: Up to 43/46/48 years
• J&K Domicile: 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per applicable Railway rules
• Quasi-Administrative Staff: As per applicable rules

Salary and Pay Benefits

• Level 1: Initial pay Rs. 18,000/- plus applicable allowances
• Level 2: Initial pay Rs. 19,900/- plus applicable allowances

Application Charges and Refund

• General/Others: Rs. 500/-
• Refund for Eligible Candidates: Rs. 400/- after appearing in the examination, after applicable bank charges
• Concessional Categories: Rs. 250/-
• Concessional Groups: SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC
• Separate Applications: Separate fee applies for Level 1 and Level 2 applications

Hiring Steps for Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

• The recruitment process starts with Written Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Exam of total 60 marks.
• There are 40 objective type questions of 40 marks and one essay type question of 20 marks related to Scouts and Guides organisation and General Knowledge.
• The Written Test / Hybrid Exam will be 1 hour with a negative marking system of 1/3 of the mark of each question for each incorrect answer.
• Candidates also receive 40 marks for certificates based on their participation in National, State and District-level scouting events and special courses.
• The Written Test / Hybrid Exam is separately administered for Level 1 and 2 positions.
• Selection is finalized after candidates make it through Medical Examination with Bee Two classification or higher.
• These Government Jobs in Kerala and Tamil Nadu are currently posted in any organisation as per their requirement throughout the Southern Railway area as selected candidates.

Exam Pattern for the Recruitment Test

Getting Ready for the Written Test

• Core Syllabus Topics: Guiding, the history of Scouting and Guiding,the Scout/Guide Law and Promise, organisational structures at District, State and National levels, badges and proficiency awards, flag and anthem knowledge and community development programmes.
• Recommended Study Material: State and National training centre handbooks and official products published by Bharat Scouts & Guides can be considered to be supporting study material.
• General Knowledge Preparation : The candidates should also revise current affairs and general knowledge areas because they are also a part of objective test.

Why Previous Papers Matter

• Get familiar with the pattern: past papers enable candidates to understand objective questions and descriptive demands.
• Increase speed: Frequent practice enables candidates to complete the one-hour test within the time limit.
• Identify Weak Areas: Candidates can cover topics that require further revision.
• Practise Correctness: Multiple trials help candidates answer objective questions with fewer errors.
• Preparations to Enhance: It provides good practice for the Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Vacancy 2026.

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Documents and Photograph Specifications to Keep Ready

• Scouting/Guiding Certificates: Scanned copies of qualification certificates as mentioned in paragraph 2.1 and 2.2 in the notification.
• Certificates of Activeness: As per Annexure A, along with details of events attended per Annexure B.
• Transfer Certificate: Self-attested copy of mark sheet or certificate as per minimum prescribed qualification.
• Date of Birth Proof: Standard 10 certificate, equivalent certificate, mark sheet or School Leaving Certificate with date of birth.
• Caste Certificate (wherever applicable): In prescribed format, is required for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
• Age Relaxation and fee exemption proof: Certificate that is relevant and self attested or attested supporting any claim as per age relaxation.
• Photograph Requirements: A current colour photograph (within 3 months) of the Scout/Guide in Scout/Guide uniform (without cap or sunglasses) taken in JPG/JPEG format between 50kb and 100kb.
• Signature Specifications: Signature has to be scanned in JPG/JPEG format, at 100 DPI, between 10kb and 40kb, written in running hand, English or Hindi.

Steps to Apply for Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

• Go the official Railway Recruitment Cell Chennai website at www.rrcmas.in
• On home page click on “Open Market Recruitment“
• Click on the advertisement: “Recruitment Against Scouts & Guides Quota for the year 2026-27“
• Read through the notification carefully to check eligibility according to the age and educational and scouting qualification norms before application.
• Click on the link to the online application; register with a valid personal email ID and mobile number.
• Complete application form with accurate personal information, educational and scouting related information.
• Submit a recent scanned picture in Scout or Guide uniform and a scanned signature (size and format as indicated above)
• Upload self attested copies of all the certificates required such as educational qualification, date of birth proof, caste certificate and scouting activeness proof.
• Pay examination fees as per the applicable fee online by using any of the available payment gateway option (Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking).
• Carefully check all information entered and all uploaded documents before submission, as no changes will be accepted after the submission.
• Fill the Southern Railway Recruitment 2026 application form and save and/or print the acknowledgement or e-receipt for future reference.

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