SECR Recruitment 2026: 8 Scouts & Guides Quota Posts – Apply Online @ secr.indianrailways.gov.in
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⚡ Quick Facts & Key Highlights
| Recruiting Body | South East Central Railway |
|---|---|
| State / Jurisdiction | Chhattisgarh |
| Total Posts | 8 |
| Last Date for Application | 16 November 2026 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | 02 Posts (Over SECR) |
| Application Fee | UR/OBC ₹500 (₹400 Refundable); Reserved Categories ₹250 (Fully Refundable) |
| Mode of Application | 02 Posts (Over SECR) |
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Quick Facts: SECR Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27
- Recruiting Body: South East Central Railway (SECR), RRC Bilaspur
- Advertisement No: P-HQ/RRC/762/2026-27
- Total Vacancies: 8 Posts (Level-2: 02, Level-1: 06)
- Post Names: Group 'C' (Level-2) & Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1)
- Employment Nature: Permanent (Central Government - Indian Railways)
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Online Registration: 17 October 2026 to 16 November 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
- Application Fee: UR/OBC ₹500 (₹400 Refundable); Reserved Categories ₹250 (Fully Refundable)
- Selection Process: Written Test (60 Marks) + Scouting Certificates Assessment (40 Marks)
- Official Website: secr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Official Notification: Download SECR Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27 Official Notification PDF
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale (7th CPC)
| Post Designation / Level | Vacancies | Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027) | Monthly Remuneration (Pay Matrix Level) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 'C' (Level-2) | 02 Posts (Over SECR) | 18–30 Years (UR) | Level-2: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Erstwhile Group 'D' (Level-1) | 06 Posts (02 each: Bilaspur, Raipur, Nagpur Divisions) | 18–33 Years (UR) | Level-1: Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
1. Educational Qualification (As per Post)
- Group 'C' Level-2 (Non-Technical): 12th Class (+2 Stage) or equivalent with 50% marks aggregate from recognized Board. Note: 50% marks relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM and candidates with Graduation/PG.
- Group 'C' Level-2 (Technical): Matriculation + Course Completed Act Apprentices / ITI Pass (NCVT/SCVT approved trades) for Artisan posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T. Diploma in Engineering NOT accepted.
- Erstwhile Group 'D' Level-1: 10th Pass OR ITI OR equivalent OR National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT.
2. Mandatory Scouting/Guiding Qualifications (Applicable to Both Levels)
Candidates must satisfy ALL conditions below:
- President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger Award Holder OR Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) Holder in any section.
- Active Member of a Scout Organization for the last 5 (five) years.
- Certificate of Activeness as per Annexure-A bearing dated signatures & names of Group Leader, District Organizing Commissioner (DOC), and District Commissioner (DC).
- Attended at least 02 events at National Level OR All India Railways Level.
- Attended at least 02 events at State Level.
3. Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 01.01.2027)
- Level-2: UR 18-30 (Born 02.01.1997 – 01.01.2009); OBC 18-33; SC/ST 18-35.
- Level-1: UR 18-33 (Born 02.01.1994 – 01.01.2009); OBC 18-36; SC/ST 18-38.
- Relaxations: Railway Employees (3+ yrs): Up to 40/43/45 yrs; Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35/38/40 yrs; PwBD: Level-2 up to 40/43/45, Level-1 up to 43/46/48; Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered + 3 years.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
Selection is based on a 100 Marks composite score:
A. Written Test (60 Marks)
- Objective Type (40 Marks): Scouts & Guides Organization, Activities, General Knowledge.
- Essay Type (20 Marks).
- Bilingual: Hindi & English.
- Standard: Class 10 for Level-1; Class 12 for Level-2.
B. Assessment of Scouting Certificates (40 Marks)
- National Events / Jamborees / All India Railway Events (Max 10 Marks): First 2 certificates (Min eligibility) = 0; 1 Additional = 7; 2+ Additional = 10.
- State Events / Rallies (Max 10 Marks): First 2 certificates = 0; 1 Additional = 7; 2+ Additional = 10.
- Specialized Courses (National/State/Railway) (Max 10 Marks): 1 Course = 7; 2+ Courses = 10.
- District Rallies (Max 10 Marks): 1 Cert = 0; 2 Certs = 7; 3 Certs = 10.
Note: Merit drawn based on total marks. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Written Test or Document Verification. Candidates applying for both levels must apply separately and appear in separate written tests.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
📄 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION DOCUMENT
Download Official Recruitment Notification
Download and read the official advertisement PDF for complete post eligibility, category reservations, format of certificates, and application guidelines.