Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 17 Level-1 & Level-2 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell, Chennai (RRC MAS) has invited online applications under Employment Notice No. RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 for 17 permanent posts in Level-1 and Level-2 against the Scouts & Guides Quota on Southern Railway and Integral Coach Factory (ICF). Online applications open on 19.09.2026 (09:00 AM) and close on 18.10.2026 (11:59 PM) at rrcmas.in.
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| Employment Notice: | RRC-01/S&G/2026-27 |
| Online Application Starts: | 19.09.2026 (09:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online: | 18.10.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Reckoned As On: | 01.01.2027 |
| Apply Portal: | rrcmas.in |
Application Fee | |
| All candidates (except concessional categories): | ₹500/- (₹400 refunded after appearing in exam, bank charges extra) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: | ₹250/- (refunded after appearing in exam, bank charges extra) |
| Payment Mode: | Online gateway only (separate fee if applying for both Level-1 & Level-2) |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
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Important Links | |
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – rrcmas.in |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | Download Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Notification PDF |
| Official Website: | Visit RRC Chennai Official Website |
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Vacancy Details (Total: 17)
| Railway Unit | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Railway | Level-2 | 2 |
| Southern Railway | Level-1 | 12 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | Level-2 | 1 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | Level-1 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 17 | |
12 SR Level-1 posts: two each for Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram and Salem divisions.
Educational & Scouts–Guides Qualification
| Post Level | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Level-2 | 12th with ≥50% (not for SC/ST/ESM/higher qual); OR Matric + Act Apprenticeship/NCVT ITI. |
| Level-1 | Class 10 / ITI / NCVT NAC / Class 10 with ITI/NAC. |
| Scouts & Guides | President’s Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge; 5 years active; 2 National + 2 State events. |
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
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| Level | UR | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level-2 | 18–30 | 18–33 | 18–35 |
| Level-1 | 18–33 | 18–36 | 18–38 |
Extra relaxation for Railway employees, widows/divorced women, J&K, Casual Admin, ESM, PwBD as per notice.
Southern Railway Level-1 (7th CPC) – In-Hand Salary
₹34,007
₹31,473
₹29,673
| Compensation Component | X Cities | Y Cities | Z Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 63%) | ₹11,340 | ₹11,340 | ₹11,340 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹5,400 (30%) | ₹3,600 (20%) | ₹1,800 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TA + DA) | ₹2,201 | ₹1,467 | ₹1,467 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹36,941 | ₹34,407 | ₹32,607 |
| Part 2: Deductions | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% of Basic + DA) | ₹2,934 | ₹2,934 | ₹2,934 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹2,934 | ₹2,934 | ₹2,934 |
| Estimated In-Hand (before income tax) | ₹34,007 | ₹31,473 | ₹29,673 |
- City classes (HRA): X = Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune. Y and Z cities are as listed by the Department of Expenditure (OM 21.07.2015). HRA is not paid if you live in government quarters.
- DA: 63% of basic pay, the central rate from 1 Jul 2026.
- TA: The X column uses the higher rate for listed big cities. Y and Z use the rate for other places; some Y cities (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna) get the higher rate.
- Medical: No CGHS deduction is shown. This employer is an autonomous body, defence-funded, Railways, Delhi Govt or a force with its own medical scheme. Check your appointment terms.
- Not included: income tax (depends on your regime and declarations), group insurance (CGEGIS), professional tax and special allowances (e.g. NPA, MSP, risk or hardship allowances). Pay is for the entry cell; the official notification prevails.
Written / Hybrid Exam Pattern
| Component | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | 40×1; 1 hour; −1/3 wrong | 40 |
| Essay | One essay | 20 |
| Written | Qualifying UR 40%; OBC/SC/ST 30% | 60 |
| Scout certificates | National/State/courses/District (max 10 each) | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
Syllabus Overview
Objective: general awareness/aptitude as notified. Essay: writing ability. Certificate marks for Scout activities listed in the notice.
Selection Process
Exam Centres
On admit card from RRC Chennai. Updates: rrcmas.in.
How to Apply Online – Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2026
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Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Separate applications: Both levels need separate forms and fees.
- Certificate proof: Upload valid Scout activeness and event certificates.
- Age cut-off: Age as on 01.01.2027 with PDF relaxations.
- Refund rule: Refund only after appearing in the exam.
- Community: No separate community reservation under this quota.
- Read full PDF: Medical, refund and Scout norms are in the official notice.
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