Central Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for 12 Vacancies
Central Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2026
Central Railway Recruitment for Scouts and Guides Quota 2026: Exciting news for youth involved with Scouts and Guides aiming for a career in the Railways. The Central Railway has announced openings for 12 positions under the Scouts and Guides quota for the year 2026-27. The online application process commenced on July 13, and candidates can submit their applications until August 12, 2026.
This recruitment is inclusive of candidates from all backgrounds, with no specific community reservations. Positions will be filled for Level-1 and Level-2 roles.
Important Dates:
Event | Date
Notification Release Date | July 11, 2026
Application Start Date | July 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
Application Deadline | August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
Total Vacancies:
12 positions are available in this recruitment drive.
Post Level | Number of Posts
Level-2 | 2
Level-1 | 10
Total | 12
Distribution of Level-1 Posts:
Division | Posts
Mumbai | 2
Bhusawal | 2
Nagpur | 2
Pune | 2
Solapur | 2
Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality:
Applicants must be citizens of India, Nepal, or Bhutan. Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, and individuals of Indian origin migrating from specified countries intending to settle in India are also eligible, provided they have an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Educational Qualifications:
For Level-2 Positions:
Candidates should have completed the 12th grade or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks. This requirement is waived for SC, ST, and Ex-servicemen candidates. Those who have completed their matriculation along with an NCVT or SCVT-recognized ITI course or a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship are also eligible.
For Level-1 Positions:
Candidates must have passed the 10th grade. Additionally, those with an ITI qualification or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from the NCVT are also eligible.
Typing Requirement:
Candidates selected for the Clerk-cum-Typist position must achieve a typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi within two years of their appointment.
Scouts & Guides Qualifications:
This qualification is essential for both Level-1 and Level-2 positions. Candidates must hold the President’s Scout, Guide, Rover, Ranger, or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB). They should have been active members of a recognized Scouts organization for the last five years (since 2021-22) and participated in at least two events at the National or All India Railway level, as well as two events at the State level.
Age Limit:
Age will be calculated as of January 1, 2027.
Post | Age Limit for General Category
Level-2 | 18 to 30 years
Level-1 | 18 to 33 years
Age Relaxation:
Category | Age Relaxation
SC/ST | 5 years
OBC | 3 years
PwD (General) | 10 years
PwD (OBC) | 13 years
PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years
Ex-Servicemen | Duration of military service + 3 years
Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated (General) | Up to 35 years
Women (OBC Category) | Up to 38 years
Women (SC/ST Category) | Up to 40 years
Salary Information:
Selected candidates will receive the minimum basic pay corresponding to their pay level, along with other allowances as per Railway regulations. A stipend will be provided during the training period, and certain posts may have conditions regarding a security deposit and bond.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected based on a written examination and certificate evaluation.
Selection Process | Marks
Written Examination | 60
Certificate Evaluation | 40
Total | 100
Written Examination Details:
Details | Information
Total Questions | 40 objective-type + 1 essay question
Total Marks | 60
Exam Duration | 60 minutes
Negative Marking | One-third of a mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Language | Hindi and English
The examination will cover topics related to the history of Scouting and Guiding, rules and pledges, organizational structure, Scouting-Guiding in India, flags, social service, and competitions like the Prime Minister's Shield.
No Interview Required:
There will be no interview for this recruitment. However, candidates must achieve a minimum of 40% marks in the written examination. Final selection will occur only after passing the medical fitness test conducted by the railway administration.
Application Fee:
Category | Fee
General and OBC | ₹500
SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwD, Women, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes | ₹250
General and OBC candidates will receive a refund of ₹400 upon appearing for the written examination. Reserved category candidates will receive a full refund of the fee, minus bank charges.
Required Documents:
Recent passport-sized color photograph (in Scouts or Guides uniform)
Scanned signature
Educational certificates
Scouts and Guides certificates
Date of birth certificate or Class 10 marksheet
Caste certificate (if applicable)