Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27
Core Information Sheet
Important Dates
| Apply Starts: | 19/9/2026 |
| Last Date: | 18/10/2026 |
| Fee Payment: | 18/10/2026 |
| Exam Date: | Announced |
Application Fees
| General / OBC: | ₹500 |
| EWS: | ₹500 |
| SC / ST: | ₹250 |
| Female: | ₹250 |
Age Limitation
| Min Age: | 18 Years |
| Max Age: | 38 Years |
| Relaxations:As per central government rules (SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years) | |
Age Eligibility Check for Southern Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27
Calculate your precise age and check relaxation criteria across General, OBC, SC/ST, and PwD categories.
Total: 9,709 days lived
Base: 38 Yrs + 0 Yrs (UR)
You meet the age criteria for this vacancy.
Post Wise Vacancies & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Specific Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Scouts & Guides Quota Level-1 Posts, Scouts & Guides Quota Level-2 Posts | 17 |
Selection Process
Selection Process
Written / Hybrid Examination → Scouts & Guides Certificate Assessment → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Examination Pattern
The written/hybrid examination carries 60 marks, while Scouts & Guides certificates are assessed for 40 marks, making a total of 100 marks.
Written / Hybrid Examination
Total Marks: 60
Objective Questions: 40 marks
Essay: 20 marks
Duration: 1 hour
Language: Hindi or English
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each incorrect objective answer
Qualifying Marks: As prescribed for the relevant category
How to Apply Steps
How to Apply
Visit the official RRC Chennai website.
Open the Open Market Recruitment section.
Find RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 – Recruitment Against Scouts & Guides Quota for 2026-27.
Read the complete notification carefully.
Click the online registration link.
Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
Select the applicable Level-1 or Level-2 recruitment option.
Enter personal, educational and Scouts & Guides details.
Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
Pay the applicable examination fee online.
Check all details carefully.
Submit the application form.
Download and save/print the final application and payment receipt.
Important Links Portal
Recruitment FAQs
Q.Q1. How many vacancies are available in Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026?
There are 17 vacancies, including 14 Level-1 posts and 3 Level-2 posts in Southern Railway and Integral Coach Factory (ICF).
Q.Q2. What is the advertisement number?
The Employment Notice number is RRC-01/S&G/2026-27.
Q.Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application is 18 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q.Q4. What is the application mode?
The application mode is online through the RRC Chennai recruitment portal.
Q.Q5. What is the minimum educational qualification?
For Level-1, candidates may require 10th / ITI / NAC or the prescribed equivalent qualification. Level-2 requires the higher qualification specified in the notification.
Q.Q6. Is Scouts & Guides qualification mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed Scouts & Guides eligibility requirements in addition to the educational qualification.
Q.Q7. What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years. The upper age varies according to the pay level and category, with the applicable Level-1 upper age extending to 38 years for SC/ST candidates.
Q.Q8. What is the salary?
The Level-1 posts carry ₹18,000–₹56,900, while Level-2 posts carry ₹19,900–₹63,200, under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Q.Q9. What is the selection process?
Selection consists of a Written/Hybrid Examination, Scouts & Guides certificate assessment, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
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