Southern Railway, through the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai, has released Employment Notice No. RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 dated 19.09.2026, inviting online applications from active members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides for 17 posts in Pay Level-1 and Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix under the Scouts and Guides Quota for the year 2026-27. The vacancies are spread across six Southern Railway divisions and the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. The online application window is open from 19.09.2026 (09:00 hrs) to 18.10.2026 (23:59 hrs) on the RRC Chennai portal.
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Posts in Pay Level-2 and Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, filled against the Scouts and Guides Quota (specific categories and place of posting are decided by the Southern Railway administration at the time of offering appointment) |
| Organization | Southern Railway — Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai, and Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Employment Notice No. RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 dated 19.09.2026 |
| Location | Tamil Nadu and Kerala — Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai and Salem Divisions (Tamil Nadu); Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram Divisions (Kerala); ICF, Chennai |
| Total Vacancies | 17 posts — Southern Railway: 02 in Level-2 and 12 in Level-1; ICF: 01 in Level-2 and 02 in Level-1. Open to all candidates regardless of community; no post is reserved for any community. |
| Qualification | Level-2: 12th (+2 stage) pass with at least 50% marks, or Matriculation plus Act Apprenticeship / ITI (NCVT). Level-1: 10th pass or ITI or NAC (NCVT). Plus the Scouts and Guides qualification in the Eligibility section below. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years (Level-2, UR) and 18 to 33 years (Level-1, UR) as on 01.01.2027 — higher limits for OBC and SC/ST; full relaxation table below Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Exam → Marks on Certificates → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
| Pay Scale | Initial pay in Pay Level-1 and Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix — exact figures are not specified in the notification |
| How to Apply | Online only, through the link on the RRC Chennai website, from 19.09.2026 to 18.10.2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | RRC Chennai Scouts and Guides Quota Portal (main site: www.rrcmas.in) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 19.09.2026 |
| Online application opens | 19.09.2026 at 09:00 hrs |
| Online application closes | 18.10.2026 at 23:59 hrs |
| Age reckoned as on | 01.01.2027 |
| Written Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Exam date | Not specified in notification |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except the concession categories below. Rs. 400 is refunded (after deducting bank charges) to those found eligible as per the notification who actually appear in the Written Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Exam. | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class. The full Rs. 250 is refunded (after deducting bank charges) to those found eligible who actually appear in the exam. | Rs. 250/- |
Note: Fee is payable online only, through the payment gateway built into the application (debit card, credit card or internet banking). Minorities here means Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis); Economically Backward Class means candidates whose family income is less than Rs. 50,000 per annum. Candidates claiming fee exemption or refund must upload the prescribed certificate or self-declaration, in the proforma available on the RRC Chennai website. Fee of ineligible candidates is not refunded, and the processing fee is not refundable, transferable or adjustable. A separate fee is payable for each level applied to.
Vacancy Details
| Unit / Quota | Pay Level | No. of Posts | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Railway | Level-2 | 02 (Two) | Not specified in notification |
| Southern Railway | Level-1 | 12 (Twelve) | 2 posts for each Division — Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram and Salem |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | Level-2 | 01 (One) | ICF, Chennai |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | Level-1 | 02 (Two) | ICF, Chennai |
| Total | — | 17 | — |
Note 1: The posts above are open to all candidates regardless of community, and there is no reservation for any community. Note 2: A candidate may apply for both Level-2 and Level-1 subject to meeting the eligibility conditions, but must fill a separate form and pay the examination fee separately for each level.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens who are active members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides |
| Educational Qualification — Level-2 | Passed 12th (+2 stage) from a recognized board or equivalent with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate (the 50% requirement is not insisted upon for SC / ST / Ex-servicemen for NTPC categories), OR passed Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship for technician categories, OR passed Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT for technician categories |
| Educational Qualification — Level-1 | 10th pass OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT OR 10th pass plus NAC OR 10th pass plus ITI |
| Scouting Qualification | President’s Scout / Guide / Rover / Ranger, or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section. As per Railway Board letter No. E(NG)II/2023/RR-2/1 dated 10.04.2024, holders of a provisional certificate are allowed to take part in the selection provisionally, with empanelment and appointment regulated as per para 1(iii) of the Board’s instructions dated 07.02.2000. |
| Activeness | Must have been an active member of a Scouts organisation for the last 5 years — at least five years in the recent past (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26) and continuing to be active during 2026-27. Certificate of Activeness as per Annexure-A. |
| Events Attended | Must have attended two events at National Level OR All Indian Railway’s level, AND two events at State Level. Details to be enclosed as per Annexure-B. |
| Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) | Level-2: 18 to 30 years (UR), 18 to 33 years (OBC), 18 to 35 years (SC/ST). Level-1: 18 to 33 years (UR), 18 to 36 years (OBC), 18 to 38 years (SC/ST). Check your age eligibility → |
| Language of Question Paper | Hindi or English — one must be chosen in the application form |
| Medical Standard | Candidates recommended for appointment must pass the medical classification of Bee Two and above, for the posts identified by the Southern Railway / ICF administration |
| Application Restriction | A separate application form and a separate examination fee are required for Level-2 and for Level-1 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation / Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Serving Railway employees with three years of continuous service, and substitutes with three years of continuous or broken service in the Railways (Level-2 and Level-1) | Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated but not remarried (Level-2 and Level-1) | Up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
| Persons ordinarily domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the State of Jammu and Kashmir between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Staff of Quasi-Administrative Offices of Railway Organisations | 5 years, or the service rendered in such organisations, whichever is less |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service rendered in Defence Services plus 3 years, provided a minimum of 6 months service after attestation has been put in; up to 40 years for reservists not employed in Government Service |
| Persons with Disability — Level-2 | Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
| Persons with Disability — Level-1 | Up to 43 years (UR), 46 years (OBC), 48 years (SC/ST) |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Written Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Exam 60 Marks | 40 objective type questions carrying 40 marks, plus 1 essay type question carrying 20 marks, on the Scouts and Guides organisation and its activities and on General Knowledge. Duration: 1 hour. Negative marking applies — one third of the marks allotted to an objective question is deducted for every wrong answer. The exam is conducted separately for Level-2 and for Level-1. Minimum qualifying marks: Level-1 — UR 40%, OBC/SC/ST 30%; Level-2 — UR 40%, OBC/SC 30%, ST 25%. |
| Stage 2 — Marks on Certificates 40 Marks | Assessed on four heads of 10 marks each. (I) Participation or service in National Events / National Jamboree including All Indian Railway events — first two certificates (the minimum eligibility) carry Nil, one additional event 07 marks, two or more additional events 10 marks. (II) Participation or service in State Events / Rallies — same scale: Nil, 07 marks, 10 marks. (III) Specialized Scout / Guide course organised at National, State or All Indian Railways level — one course 07 marks, two or more courses 10 marks. (IV) Participation in District Rallies — one certificate Nil, two certificates 07 marks, three certificates 10 marks. |
| Total | 100 marks (60 for the written/hybrid exam plus 40 for certificates) |
| Stage 3 — Document Verification | Original certificates and documents must be produced. Failure to produce the originals results in rejection of the candidature. Admission at all stages is provisional, subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. |
| Stage 4 — Medical Examination | Candidates recommended for appointment must pass the medical classification of Bee Two and above for the posts identified by the Southern Railway / ICF administration. |
Exam Syllabus for Scouts and Guides Quota (Level-1 and Level-2)
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Scouting and Guiding | History of Scouting / Guiding; Law and Promise; Motto; Left Hand Shake; Salute; Prayer; Flag Song; National Anthem; knowledge of the National and Scouting flags; Thinking Day |
| Organisation and structure | Organisation at District and State Level; Training Centre at District and State Level; Knowledge of Books; Scouting for Boys and Guiding for Girls in India; Organisation at National Level; National Training Centres; WAGGGS and WOSM; Stages in Scouting / Guiding; Progressive Training of Scouts / Guides / Rovers / Rangers |
| Activities and skills | Social Services at various occasions; Hiking; Proficiency Badges and how these are earned; Pioneering; Handicrafts; Community Development Programmes |
| Events and awards | Indian Railway Jamborette; National Jamboree; Jamboree on the Air; Uprashtrapati Award competition; Prime Minister Shield Competition |
| General understanding | Aims and Methods of Scouting; how Scouting is useful in producing better citizens; General Knowledge |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay — Level-2 posts | Initial pay in Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The notification does not state the rupee figure. |
| Pay — Level-1 posts | Initial pay in Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The notification does not state the rupee figure. |
| Allowances and other benefits | Not specified in notification |
| Typing requirement (if posted as Clerk-cum-Typist) | Candidates appointed to the Clerk-cum-Typist category must acquire typing proficiency of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within two years of appointment. Until then the appointment is provisional, and services are liable to be terminated if typing skill is not acquired within the period. |
Note: The employment notice announces the recruitment against Pay Level-1 and Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC but does not print the pay figures or the allowance structure, so no rupee amounts are quoted here. Candidates should refer to the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for the applicable levels.
How to Apply
- Visit the RRC Chennai website www.rrcmas.in and open the registration link for the Scouts and Guides Quota 2026-27, or go directly to the application portal. Read the full notification before filling the form.
- Complete the New User Registration using a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number. Both must remain active until the end of the recruitment process, and neither may be changed until selection and administration are complete — the administration is not responsible for non-receipt of communication if they are changed.
- Fill in the online application, choosing Hindi or English as the language of the question paper, and upload the passport-size photograph in Scout / Guide uniform and the scanned signature in the exact sizes given in the Documents section below.
- Upload the supporting certificates — Scouts and Guides qualification, the Annexure-A Certificate of Activeness, the Annexure-B list of events attended, educational certificates, date of birth proof, and any certificate claimed for age relaxation or fee exemption.
- Pay the examination fee online through the payment gateway, submit the form before 18.10.2026 at 23:59 hrs, and save or print the e-receipt generated on successful payment. Apply well before the closing date, since the server may be under heavy load near the deadline.
Note: Applications received with Cash, Cheque, Central Recruitment Fee Stamps or Money Order will not be accepted and will be rejected. Candidates applying for both Level-2 and Level-1 must fill a separate form and pay the fee separately for each. Candidates should also enter correct beneficiary bank account details (name, bank name, account number and IFSC code) in the form so that the eligible fee refund can be processed.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size colour photograph | 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG / JPEG, 100 DPI, file size 50 KB to 100 KB, not older than three months, taken in Scout / Guide uniform with a clear front view, without cap and without sunglasses Resize your photo and signature → |
| Scanned signature | 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, JPG / JPEG, 100 DPI, file size 10 KB to 40 KB, in English or Hindi, in running hand — not in BLOCK / CAPITAL or disjointed letters |
| Scouts and Guides qualification certificates | Scanned copy, as per para 2.1 and 2.2 of the notification |
| Certificate of Activeness | In the format at Annexure-A of the notification |
| Details of events attended | In the format at Annexure-B of the notification |
| Educational qualification certificate | Self-attested scanned copy of the essential minimum prescribed qualification mark sheet / certificate or equivalent, as prescribed in para 3 |
| Date of birth proof | Self-attested copy of the 10th standard or equivalent certificate, or a mark sheet or School Leaving Certificate indicating date of birth |
| Caste certificate | Self-attested copy in the prescribed format from the Competent Authority for SC / ST / OBC candidates. An OBC community certificate must specifically state that the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer. |
| Age relaxation and fee exemption proof | Self-attested or attested copies of the relevant certificates. EBC candidates need an income certificate (family income below Rs. 50,000 per annum) in the prescribed format, on the issuing authority’s letter head. |
| Minority self-declaration | Uploaded at the time of filing the online application, in the format on the RRC Chennai website; a minority community declaration affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper is required at document verification, failing which the candidature is rejected |
| No Objection Certificate and Bonafide Certificate | For serving employees and staff of Quasi-Administrative Offices of Railway Organisations, giving the length of regular service, from the employer |
| Discharge certificate | Ex-Servicemen |
| Disability certificate | Persons with Disability — issued by the Competent Authority of the appropriate Government in the prescribed proforma available on the RRC Chennai website |
| Decree or death certificate with affidavit | Divorced or judicially separated women: copy of the decree plus an affidavit of not having remarried. Widows: husband’s death certificate plus an affidavit of not having remarried. |
| Translation | Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi must be accompanied by an attested translation in English or Hindi |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Employment News Clipping (19-25 September 2026) | Download Employment News Version (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Apply Online — RRC Chennai Scouts and Guides Portal | RRC Chennai Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading a photograph that is not in Scout / Guide uniform, or one with a cap, goggles, wig or coloured glasses — the notification lists these as grounds for summary rejection.
- Signing in BLOCK or CAPITAL letters, or submitting the form without a scanned signature — both make the application invalid.
- Trying to cover both Level-2 and Level-1 with one form — each level needs its own application and its own fee payment.
- Entering a date of birth that does not match the 10th / SSLC / Matriculation certificate — no change is allowed afterwards on any ground, and the mismatch leads to disqualification.
- Paying by cash, cheque, money order or Central Recruitment Fee Stamps — only online payment through the gateway is accepted.
- Answering every objective question by guesswork — one third of the marks is deducted for each wrong answer.
- Dealing with agents or coaching agencies promising a railway job — Southern Railway has appointed no agents or training agencies, and all its recruitment is purely merit based.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the RRC Chennai Scouts and Guides Quota recruitment 2026-27?
The online application closes on 18.10.2026 at 23:59 hrs, having opened on 19.09.2026 at 09:00 hrs.
2. How many vacancies are there in this notification?
There are 17 posts in total — 02 in Level-2 and 12 in Level-1 under Southern Railway, and 01 in Level-2 and 02 in Level-1 under the Integral Coach Factory.
3. What is the educational qualification required?
Level-2 needs a 12th pass with at least 50% marks, or Matriculation plus Act Apprenticeship or ITI approved by NCVT for technician categories, while Level-1 needs a 10th pass, ITI, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT.
4. What Scouting qualification must a candidate hold?
The candidate must be a President’s Scout, Guide, Rover or Ranger, or a Himalayan Wood Badge holder in any section, must have been an active member of a Scouts organisation for the last five years, and must have attended two events at National or All Indian Railway level plus two events at State level.
5. What is the age limit and on what date is it reckoned?
Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2027 — Level-2 is 18 to 30 years for UR, 18 to 33 for OBC and 18 to 35 for SC/ST, while Level-1 is 18 to 33 years for UR, 18 to 36 for OBC and 18 to 38 for SC/ST, with further relaxation for the categories listed in the age relaxation table above.
6. How much is the application fee and is any part of it refunded?
The fee is Rs. 500 for most candidates and Rs. 250 for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and Economically Backward Class candidates; Rs. 400 of the higher fee and the whole Rs. 250 of the lower fee are refunded, after deducting bank charges, to eligible candidates who actually appear in the exam.
7. How are candidates selected?
Selection is out of 100 marks — a 60-mark Written Test or Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Exam of one hour with negative marking, plus 40 marks awarded on Scouting certificates, followed by document verification and a medical examination at the Bee Two standard.
8. Is there any reservation in these posts, and does a SC/ST or OBC candidate get anything?
No post is reserved for any community and the posts are open to all, but SC/ST and OBC candidates applying against the Scouts and Guides quota get the age relaxation admissible in general open market recruitment, and SC/ST candidates alone are issued a II-Class free railway pass for travel to the exam, document verification or medical examination.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
