Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026

Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview

Southern Railway has issued a recruitment notification for the year 2026-27 under the Scouts & Guides Quota. Eligible candidates who are active members of Bharat Scouts & Guides can apply for Level-2 and Level-1 posts across various divisions and workshops of Southern Railway and ICF. The application process is online and requires specific scouting qualifications along with educational prerequisites.

Vacancy and Pay Levels

There are a total of 17 vacancies distributed across different levels. Level-2 has 2 vacancies, while Level-1 has 15 vacancies covering Southern Railway divisions like Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Salem, and ICF.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy specific scouting qualifications, such as being an active member of a Scout organization for the past 5 years, holding a valid President's Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge, and having participated in national or international events. Educational qualifications vary by post, requiring a minimum of 12th pass (plus ITI or apprenticeship/NAC where applicable) for Level-2 and 10th pass plus ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate for Level-1. Age limits vary by category, ranging between 18 to 30 years for UR candidates, with permissible relaxations for OBC and SC/ST candidates.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will undergo a Written Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Exam consisting of objective and essay-type questions based on general knowledge, scouting organization, and history. Marks are also awarded for certificates in national/state events, rallies, and specialized scouting achievements.

How to Apply and Important Points

Candidates must submit their applications online through the official website within the specified dates. Ensure all required scanned documents, photographs, signatures, and certificates are uploaded properly. Verify all details before final submission to avoid rejection due to incomplete information.

Important Dates

Label	Date
Opening Date and Time	19/09/2026 @09.00 hrs.
Closing Date and Time	18/10/2026 @23.59 hrs.

Vacancy Details

Post	Count
Level-2	2
Level-1	15

Eligibility

• Active member of Bharat Scouts & Guides for the past 5 years
• President's Scout / Guide / Rover / Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge certificate
• Participation in two events at National or All India Railway level, or Two Events at State level
• 12th pass or ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate for Level-2
• 10th pass plus ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) for Level-1

Age Limit

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).

Application Fee

Category	Amount
For all candidates except concession categories at Sl.No.2	Rs.500/-
For candidates belonging to SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWDs/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward Class	Rs.250/-

Selection Process

• Written Test / Hybrid (CBT-cum-Physical) Exam
• Marks on certificates (National/State events, rallies, and awards)

How to Apply

• Check eligibility conditions and read the notification instructions carefully on the official website.
• Ensure you have a valid personal email ID and mobile number.
• Fill out the online application form with all required personal, educational, and scouting details.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents, passport-size photographs, and signatures.
• Pay the prescribed examination fee online through the payment gateway.
• Submit the application form and take a printout of the final e-receipt and application for future reference.