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 | |
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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:
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Event |
Schedule |
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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).