South Western Railway – Group-C & Erstwhile Group-D (Scouts & Guides Quota) – Job – 13-12-2026 – 11 posts

Job Details

Number of Vacancies11
Last Date13-12-2026
Advertisement NumberEmployment Notice No. SWR/P-HQ/Scouts & Guides/26-27, dated 14.11.2026
Pay ScaleLevel-2 (7th CPC) Grade Pay Rs.1900; Level-1 (7th CPC) Grade Pay Rs.1800
SalaryLevel-2: Grade Pay Rs.1900; Level-1: Grade Pay Rs.1800
Important Links
Minimum Age18
Maximum Age33
Form TypeOnline
AgencySWR
Other Dates
  • Date of Issue of Notice: 14-11-2026
  • Date & Time of Closing: 13-12-2026
  • Age reckoned as on: 01-01-2027
  • Written Examination:
NotificationView Notification
Age Limit18 - 33
EducationHigh School / Matriculation (Class 10), Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate / Pre-University (PUC) (Class 12)
AgencyHubballi), South Western Railway (Railway Recruitment Cell
DepartmentRailways
Job TypeJob
PositionErstwhile Group-D (Level-1), Group-C (Level-2)
South Western Railway (RRC, Hubballi) invites online applications for 11 Scouts & Guides Quota posts for 2026-27 (3 Group-C Level-2; 8 Erstwhile Group-D Level-1). Advertisement No. SWR/P-HQ/Scouts & Guides/26-27 (dated 14.11.2026). Pay scales: Level-2 Grade Pay Rs.1900, Level-1 Grade Pay Rs.1800. Eligible applicants must hold President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge and meet educational and age criteria. Apply online at www.rrchubli.in by 13-12-2026. Selection is by a 100-mark scheme (60 marks written test, 40 marks for certificates) and medical fitness.

Vacancy Details

  • Group-C (Level-2): 3 vacancies
    Qualification: Passed 12th (+2) or equivalent with not less than 50% marks OR Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship/ITI for technical categories
    • South Western Railway: 2
    • Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka: 1
  • Erstwhile Group-D (Level-1): 8 vacancies
    Qualification: 10th Pass OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from recognized institutions
    • Hubballi Division: 2
    • Bengaluru Division: 2
    • Mysuru Division: 2
    • Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka: 2

Qualification Requirements

Group-C (Level-2): Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate OR Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship/ITI for technical categories. The 50% condition does not apply to SC/ST/Ex-servicemen or candidates with higher qualifications. Group-D (Level-1): 10th Pass OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT from recognized institutions. Provisional President’s Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or HWB certificate holders may provisionally participate.

Age Limits

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 33 years

Application Fees

  • All candidates except those listed below: ₹500
  • SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Persons with disabilities (PwBD)/Women/Minorities/EBCs: ₹250

Selection Process

  • Written Test: Written test carrying 60 marks: 40 objective-type questions (40 marks) in CBT/TBT mode and one essay-type question (20 marks). Questions cover Scouts & Guides topics and general knowledge.
  • Marks on Certificates: 40 marks awarded based on Scouts & Guides certificates/events as per the specified table (national/state/district events and courses). The first two National/State certificates are eligibility only and carry no marks.
  • Document Verification: Original certificates of birth, education, Scouts & Guides qualification and community must be produced at document verification. Eligibility is decided on the online application.
  • Medical Examination: Candidates recommended for appointment must pass a medical fitness examination conducted by the Railway Administration; only medically FIT candidates will be empanelled.
  • Empanelment and Training: Selected candidates will be empanelled and must undergo the prescribed training course. Appointments may be provisional where applicable (e.g., typing proficiency for Clerk-cum-Typist).

How to Apply

  1. Visit the RRC/SWR website https://www.rrchubli.in.
  2. Go to Notification for Recruitment against Scouts & Guides Quota in Level-1 and Level-2 posts for 2026-27 and click ‘Click here to apply’.
  3. Register as a new user if not registered, then log in.
  4. Fill application details and upload photograph, signature and required documents as listed.
  5. Click ‘Examination Fee’, select payment category, enter bank details for refund and complete online payment.
  6. Save or print the e-receipt after successful payment. If applying for both levels, submit separate applications and fees for each.

Important Dates

  • Date of Issue of Notice:
  • Date & Time of Closing:
  • Age reckoned as on:
  • Written Examination:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum educational qualifications required?

For Group-C (Level-2) the minimum is passing 12th (+2) or equivalent with 50% aggregate or Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship/ITI for technical categories. For Erstwhile Group-D (Level-1) the minimum is 10th Pass or ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).

How do I apply for these SWR Scouts & Guides posts?

Apply online at https://www.rrchubli.in by following the notification link, registering as a new user, filling the form, uploading required documents and paying the examination fee online. Candidates applying for both levels must submit separate applications and fees for each.

What is the last date to apply?

Applications are accepted online until 23.59 hours of 13.12.2026.

What is the selection process for these posts?

Selection is based on a 100-mark scheme: a written test for 60 marks (40 objective questions and one essay) and marks on certificates for 40 marks. Recommended candidates must then pass a Railway medical fitness examination and document verification.

What are the pay scales for the notified posts?

Pay scales are Level-2 (7th CPC) with Grade Pay Rs.1900 for Group-C posts and Level-1 (7th CPC) with Grade Pay Rs.1800 for Erstwhile Group-D posts.

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