Recruitment Against Scouts & Guides Quota 2025-26 at South Eastern Railway
South Eastern Railway (RRC/SER) invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for recruitment against the Scouts & Guides Quota vacancies for the year 2025-26. This is a prestigious opportunity to join the South Eastern Railway in erstwhile Level-1 (Group 'D') and Level-2 (Group 'C') grades, corresponding to PB-1 Grade Pay-Rs.1800/- and Rs.1900/- respectively (7th CPC). Candidates must be active members of Bharat Scouts & Guides and possess the requisite Scouting/Guiding qualifications mentioned in the advertisement. If you are an active member meeting the stringent eligibility criteria, this is your chance to secure a government job through a specialized recruitment channel. The selection process is merit-based, relying on performance in a Written Test and evaluation of Scouts & Guides achievements.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: South Eastern Railway (Railway Recruitment Cell, Kolkata)
Job Title: Recruitment against Scouts & Guides Quota (Level-2/Group 'C' and Level-1/Group 'D') for the year 2025-26.
Employment Notice No.: RRC/SER/S&G Quota/2025-26 dated 14/11/2025
Closing Date for Online Applications: 28/12/2025 at 23:59 Hrs.
Details of Position
The recruitment process is for 10 vacancies across Level-2 and Level-1 grades:
| SI No. | Category | Grade Pay (Rs.) | No. of Posts | Quota Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Level-2 (Group- 'C') | 1900/- | 02 | 02 posts for South Eastern Railway (Headquarters) |
| 2. | Level-1 (Group- 'D') | 1800/- | 08 | 02 posts each for Adra, Chakradharpur, Kharagpur and Ranchi Divisions |
| Grand Total | 10 | |||
Eligibility Details
Essential Educational Qualification (As per Para 3.0)
- For Level-2 (Group 'C'):
- Passed 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (50% marks relaxation for SC, ST, ESM and PwBD candidates, or those having higher qualification from UGC recognized University). OR 10th pass from Government recognized Board plus National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) / ITI approved by NCVT (Diploma in Engineering is not considered as an alternative higher qualification).
- Scouting/Guiding qualification as per Para 5.0.
- For Level-1 (Group 'D'):
- 10th pass from Government recognised Board. OR 10th pass from Government recognized Board plus ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT.
- Scouting/Guiding qualification as per Para 5.0.
Scouting/Guiding Qualification (Mandatory for both Level-1 & Level-2, As per Para 5.0)
- A President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.
- Must have been an active member of Scout Organization for the last 5 years (Certificate of Activeness required as per Annexure– A).
- Must have attended two events at National level OR All Indian Railways' level AND two events at State Level.
Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
- Level-2 (Group 'C'): UR: 18 to 30 yrs. OBC: Up to 3 yrs relaxation. SC/ST: Up to 5 yrs relaxation.
- Level-1 (Group 'D'): UR: 18 to 33 yrs. OBC: Up to 3 yrs relaxation. SC/ST: Up to 5 yrs relaxation.
Age relaxation is also applicable for Serving Rly. Employees, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD/Window/Divorced Women/women judicially Separated but not re-married/Course Completed Act Apprentices as detailed in Para 6.0 and 7.0.
Application Details
Opening Date of Online Applications: 29/11/2025
Closing Date of Online Applications: 28/12/2025 at 23:59 Hrs.
Application Method: Online via the RRC/SER website (www.rrcser.co.in).
Examination Fee:
- Rs. 500/- (Refundable Rs. 400/- upon appearing) for UR-Male, OBC-Male, EWS Male.
- Rs. 250/- (Refundable Rs. 250/- upon appearing) for SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes.
Documents Required for Upload: Photograph, Signature, LTI, Self-attested certificates for Date of Birth, Education, Caste/EWS/OBC/Minority status, and Scouts & Guides achievements.
Important Conditions
- Candidates must apply separately for Level-1 and Level-2 posts.
- The posts are open to all communities; no reservation is applicable against this quota.
- The written test will be in Hindi or English and carries 60 marks (40 objective + 1 essay).
- There will be negative marking (1/3rd of marks deducted for every wrong objective answer).
- The final merit list will be based on the Written Test (60%) and Marks on Scouts & Guides certificates (40%).
- Candidates must bring a valid original photo ID and 4 passport photos to the Written Test.
- No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided for appearing in the selection process.
Mode of Selection
The selection involves two stages:
- STAGE-I: Written Test (60 Marks): Objective questions and one essay question on Scouts & Guides Organization and General Knowledge.
- STAGE-II: Marks on Certificates (40 Marks): Based on participation/service in National/State events, Specialized Courses, and District Rallies related to Scouting/Guiding.
Candidates scoring minimum 40% in the Written Test, up to 5 times the vacancies in order of merit, will be called for Certificate Verification (DV).
