South Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026 - Scouts & Guides Quota Vacancies - Apply Online

South Eastern Railway (SER), through its Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), has invited online applications for 10 vacancies under the Scouts & Guides Quota for 2026-27. There are 2 Level-2 (Group C) posts at South Eastern Railway Headquarters and 8 Level-1 (Erstwhile Group D) posts distributed across the Adra, Chakradharpur, Kharagpur and Ranchi Divisions. Eligible candidates must meet the educational requirement and the mandatory Scouts & Guides conditions, with applications open from 07 September 2026 to 06 October 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Level-2 (Group C): Candidates with 12th (+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks, or 10th plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) / NCVT-approved ITI, along with the required Scouts & Guides qualification.
• Level-1 (Erstwhile Group D): Candidates with 10th, ITI, equivalent qualification or NCVT-granted NAC, along with the required Scouts & Guides qualification.
• Both levels: Candidates must hold a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger award or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB), have been an active member of a Scouts Organization for the last 5 years, and have attended two National-level or All Indian Railways-level events and two State-level events.

Eligibility & Age Limit

The educational qualification depends on the level applied for. For Level-2, 12th with at least 50% aggregate marks is accepted, with the notification exempting SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates and candidates with higher qualifications from a UGC-recognized university from the 50% requirement. The alternative route is 10th plus NAC or NCVT-approved ITI; a Diploma in Engineering is specifically not treated as an alternative under this route. Level-1 requires 10th, ITI, equivalent qualification or NCVT NAC.

The Scouts & Guides qualification is mandatory for both levels. The candidate must have a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger qualification or Himalayan Wood Badge, must have been an active member for the last five years, and must have attended two National/All Indian Railways level events plus two State-level events.

The age is reckoned as on 01 January 2027:

• Level-2: 18 to 30 years for UR candidates.
• Level-1: 18 to 33 years for UR candidates.
• OBC candidates get up to 3 years of upper-age relaxation and SC/ST candidates up to 5 years under the notification.
• Serving eligible Railway employees, widows/divorced women/women judicially separated but not remarried, PwBD candidates, Ex-Servicemen, quasi-administrative staff and Course Completed Act Apprentices have additional relaxations under the specific rules in the notification.

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Salary & Pay Scale

The notification specifies 7th CPC pay levels for the two categories:

• Level-2 (Group C): Pay Level 2 with Grade Pay of ₹1,900 under the notification's legacy grade-pay reference.
• Level-1 (Erstwhile Group D): Pay Level 1 with Grade Pay of ₹1,800 under the notification's legacy grade-pay reference.

The corresponding starting basic pay under the 7th CPC pay matrix is ₹19,900 for Level-2 and ₹18,000 for Level-1, before applicable allowances. The actual in-hand amount will depend on applicable allowances and deductions.

Important Dates

The written/CBT test date and other recruitment-stage details will be published through the official RRC/SER website.

Application Fee

The refundable amount is available only to candidates who actually appear in the written examination and who select the refund option in the online application. Bank charges may be deducted. EBC means candidates whose family income is less than ₹50,000 per year under this notification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RRC/SER website.
2. Open the Railway Recruitment Cell section and select Online/E-Application for Scouts & Guides Quota / 2026-27.
3. Click New Registration and enter your name, father's name, date of birth, community, email ID and mobile number.
4. Note the registration number and password sent to your registered email/mobile.
5. Log in and complete the application form.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature, Left Thumb Impression (LTI), educational certificates and Scouts & Guides certificates.
7. Upload category, income, EWS, EBC, minority or PwBD documents wherever applicable.
8. Pay the examination fee online through Internet Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card.
9. Select the refund option if you are eligible and want to receive the refundable portion after appearing in the written test.
10. Submit the application and preserve the registration/application number and two printed copies of the submitted form.

The photograph should be a colour passport-size image of 35 mm × 45 mm or 320 × 240 pixels, in JPG/JPEG at 100 DPI and 20–50 KB. The signature and LTI should be scanned at 100 DPI in JPG/JPEG, with the LTI/signature image size between 10–40 KB; the LTI/signature box is 50 mm × 20 mm.

If you need to prepare the photograph and signature to the stated specifications, use the photo/signature resizer.

How Are Candidates Selected

Written Test: The first stage carries 60 marks. It has 40 objective questions for 40 marks and one essay-type question for 20 marks. The questions cover the Scouts & Guides Organization, its activities and General Knowledge. The test duration is 60 minutes, and one-third of the marks allotted to an objective question is deducted for a wrong answer. Candidates must secure at least 40% in the written test.

Scouts & Guides Certificate Marks: The second stage carries 40 marks. Marks are awarded for additional participation/service in National or All Indian Railways events, State events/rallies, specialized Scouts & Guides courses and District Rallies. The first two National/State event certificates that satisfy the minimum eligibility do not themselves earn additional marks.

Certificate Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates up to five times the notified vacancies, in order of merit and meeting the written-test standard, are called for verification of certificates. After Stage I and Stage II and recommendation by the Recruitment Committee, candidates are sent for medical examination at a Railway Hospital in a 1:1 ratio against notified vacancies.

The final merit is based on the written test and Scouts & Guides certificate marks. Candidates must be medically fit in the prescribed medical category for the offered post.

Why This Job Matters

This is a specialized Railway recruitment route where a candidate's Scouts & Guides record directly contributes to selection. Unlike a normal railway recruitment, the notification requires specific scouting credentials, five years of active membership and participation in National/All Indian Railways and State-level events.

The 10 vacancies are split between Level-2 at South Eastern Railway Headquarters and Level-1 positions across the Adra, Chakradharpur, Kharagpur and Ranchi Divisions. The posts are open to candidates from all communities, although the notification provides applicable age relaxations and fee concessions for eligible categories.

The FreshersLike Take

• Best fit: This is a strong fit for candidates who already have the required Scouts & Guides record and want a Railway career through a specialized quota.
• Who should think twice: Do not apply just because you meet the 10th/12th/ITI requirement. Without the mandatory Scouts & Guides qualifications and certificates, you are not eligible.
• Practical tip: The written test is only 60 of the 100 merit marks. Review your additional Scouts & Guides certificates before applying because the remaining 40 marks are based on eligible activities, courses and rallies.

Documents Required

Upload the applicable self-attested documents required by the notification, including:

• Passport-size colour photograph.
• Signature and Left Thumb Impression (LTI).
• Proof of date of birth such as Birth Certificate, Matriculation/10th certificate, 10th Admit Card or 10th Mark Sheet.
• Educational or technical qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• Scouts & Guides achievement certificates.
• Certificate of Activeness showing active membership for the last five years.
• SC/ST community certificate, if applicable.
• OBC-NCL certificate and OBC self-declaration, if applicable.
• EBC income certificate, if applicable.
• EWS income and asset certificate, if applicable.
• Minority declaration, if claiming the fee concession.
• PwBD disability certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen/service documents, if applicable.
• Any certificate required to support age relaxation.

Original educational and Scouts & Guides certificates must be produced at the relevant verification stage. Certificates in languages other than English or Hindi must be accompanied by an attested English/Hindi translation.

What Happens After Selection

After the written test and certificate-mark assessment, shortlisted candidates undergo certificate verification. Candidates recommended after these stages are sent for medical examination at a Railway Hospital in merit order against the notified vacancies. The Railway Medical Authority must declare the candidate fit in the prescribed medical category.

The place of posting is decided by the competent authority. Posting depends on vacancy availability, medical fitness and the decision of the competent authority.

For an appointment to a Clerk-cum-Typist post in Level-2 railway service, the notification requires typing proficiency of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi within two years from appointment.

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Common Questions

How many vacancies are available in South Eastern Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27?

There are 10 vacancies: 2 posts in Level-2 (Group C) and 8 posts in Level-1 (Erstwhile Group D).

What is the last date to apply for SER Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27?

The last date for online applications is 06 October 2026. Applications open on 07 September 2026.

Is Scouts & Guides qualification compulsory?

Yes. Candidates who do not possess the prescribed Scouts & Guides qualification are not eligible. The requirements include a President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge, five years of active membership and specified National/All Indian Railways and State-level event participation.

Can a 10th-pass candidate apply?

Yes. A 10th-pass candidate can apply for Level-1 if the candidate also meets the Scouts & Guides requirements. For Level-2, 10th pass alone is not enough; the notification requires 10th plus NAC/NCVT-approved ITI under the alternative qualification route.

Can an ITI candidate apply?

Yes. ITI is accepted for Level-1, and NCVT-approved ITI is also accepted with 10th for the specified Level-2 alternative route. A Diploma in Engineering is specifically not treated as an alternative to the 10th-plus-NAC/ITI route for Level-2.

What is the application fee?

The normal fee is ₹500, with ₹400 refundable after appearing in the written test. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities and EBC candidates pay ₹250, with the full ₹250 refundable after appearing, subject to the notification's refund conditions.

What is the written test pattern?

The written test is for 60 marks and lasts 60 minutes. It has 40 objective questions for 40 marks and one essay question for 20 marks, with one-third negative marking on the objective questions.

When will the written examination be held?

The written/CBT test date has not been announced in the notification. RRC/SER will publish the date, venue and other recruitment-stage information on its official website.

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