South Western Railway Recruitment 2025-26: 11 Scouts & Guides Positions

South Western Railway invites online applications from eligible Scouts & Guides candidates having minimum educational and Scouts & Guides Qualification for recruitment in Level-2 (GP - Rs. 1900) and Level-1 (GP-Rs. 1800) in Scouts & Guides quota on South Western Railway and Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka for the year 2025-26.

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies Advertised:

Scouts & Guides: 11 Vacancies

Group C: 03 Vacancies
Erstwhile Group D: 08 Vacancies

Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Applications: 21-10-2025
Last Date of Online Application: 20-11-2025

Eligibility Criteria:

Group C posts: Candidates must have Passed 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination from recognized Board with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate (50% marks are not required for SC/ST/Ex-servicemen candidates and candidates possessing higher qualification like Graduation/Post Graduation from recognized institutions/universities).

Erstwhile Group D posts: Candidates must have Passed 10th OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT from recognized institutions.

Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 18 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 30 years for Group C, and 33 years for Group D posts as of 01-01-2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable per government rules.

Selection Process: Candidates for the Scouts & Guides Quota will be selected on the basis of a Written Test (60 marks) and Scouts & Guides Qualification Certificates (40 marks).

The Candidates recommended for appointment will be subjected to requisite medical fitness examination conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are Medically FIT to carry out the duties connected with the post. Only those candidates who are Medically FIT would be empanelled for appointment.

Pay Scale:
Pay Level-2 (GP - Rs. 1900) for Group C
Pay Level-1 (GP-Rs. 1800) for Erstwhile Group D

Application Fee: Rs.500 for General, EWS, OBC categories candidates
Rs.250 for SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen/ PwBD/ Women/ Minorities and EBC candidates.
Candidates are suggested to pay the application fee online.

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the South Western Railway at https://swr.indianrailways.gov.in or https://www.rrchubli.in/

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of the South Western Railway at https://www.rrchubli.in/Scout-and-Guides-Recruitment