Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27 – 17 Posts, Apply Online Last Date 18 October

Southern Railway Scouts Guides Quota 2026 recruitment has been officially announced by the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway under the Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27 cycle, inviting applications for 17 posts of Level-1 and Level-2 across Southern Railway divisions and the Integral Coach Factory (ICF). Eligible Scouts & Guides members can apply online at www.rrcmas.in up to 18 October 2026.

Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27 – Overview

Southern Railway Scouts Guides Quota 2026 – Vacancy Breakdown

• Southern Railway: 14 posts (2 Level-2, 12 Level-1) – 2 posts each at Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram and Salem Divisions
• Integral Coach Factory (ICF): 3 posts (1 Level-2, 2 Level-1)

The Southern Railway Scouts Guides Quota 2026 drive is reserved exclusively for serving and recognised members of Bharat Scouts & Guides, split between 14 posts across six Southern Railway divisions (Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram and Salem, 2 posts each) and 3 posts at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF). Candidates should check which division or unit they are eligible for before filling the online form at www.rrcmas.in.

Eligibility Criteria

Scouts & Guides Requirement: Candidates must be active members of Bharat Scouts & Guides with at least five years of continuous membership, and must hold the President’s Scout/Guide, Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge. Applicants must have attended at least two National-level and two State-level Scouts & Guides events.

• Level-2 posts: 12th pass with 50% marks, or Matriculation with ITI/apprenticeship
• Level-1 posts: 10th pass, ITI or equivalent qualification

Educationally, the Southern Railway Scouts Guides Quota 2026 notification keeps the bar accessible: Level-2 posts need only a 12th pass with 50% marks, or Matriculation combined with an ITI or apprenticeship certificate, while Level-1 posts need just a 10th pass along with an ITI or equivalent qualification. This makes the quota a realistic route into Southern Railway for long-standing Scouts & Guides members who may not hold a degree but have consistently participated in uniformed activities.

Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027)

Age relaxation under this notification follows the usual Railway norms: Level-2 candidates can apply between 18 and 30 years (UR), up to 33 years (OBC) or up to 35 years (SC/ST), while Level-1 candidates can apply between 18 and 33 years (UR), up to 36 years (OBC) or up to 38 years (SC/ST), all calculated as on 1 January 2027. Candidates must also hold the President’s Scout/Guide, Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge and show proof of at least two National-level and two State-level Scouts & Guides events to be considered eligible for the Southern Railway Scouts Guides Quota 2026 selection.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal at www.rrcmas.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for the Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27.
3. Upload scanned copies of Scouts & Guides certificates, educational documents, and a photograph in Scout/Guide uniform.
4. Submit the form before 18 October 2026, 11:59 PM.

Official Notification

Download the official notice here: Southern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Official Notification (PDF)

Candidates shortlisted under the Southern Railway Scouts Guides Quota 2026 recruitment will need to produce their original Scouts & Guides certificates, membership records and a uniform photograph at the verification stage, so it is worth keeping these documents ready well before the 18 October 2026 deadline. Since this is a quota-based recruitment rather than a competitive written exam, eligible applicants who meet the Scouts & Guides membership and badge criteria stand a reasonably good chance of selection against the 17 available posts. Candidates are also advised to regularly check www.rrcmas.in for any corrigendum or admit card updates related to this recruitment, since Southern Railway typically posts time-sensitive announcements only on the official portal rather than through email or SMS.

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