SECR Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 8 Scouts & Guides Quota Posts Until November 16

• Eight vacancies across Level-2 and Level-1 railway posts.
• Class 10, Class 12 or ITI qualifications accepted, depending on the post.
• Online applications close on November 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

South East Central Railway (SECR), through Railway Recruitment Cell Bilaspur, has opened online applications for eight posts under the Scouts & Guides Quota for 2026–27. Registration began on October 17, 2026, and candidates can apply until November 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

The recruitment covers two Group ‘C’ posts in Pay Level-2 and six erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts in Pay Level-1. Applicants must meet the educational requirements for their chosen category and hold the prescribed scouting or guiding credentials, including five years of active membership and participation in qualifying events.

Selection will carry 100 marks, divided between a written examination and assessment of scouting certificates. The notified pay scales range from ₹18,000–₹56,900 for Level-1 posts to ₹19,900–₹63,200 for Level-2 posts.

SECR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026 Notification

Advertisement No. P-HQ/RRC/762/2026-27 invites applications for permanent appointments under the Scouts & Guides Quota. The Level-2 vacancies are available across SECR, while the Level-1 vacancies are distributed equally among the Bilaspur, Raipur and Nagpur divisions.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details and Pay Scale

The pay scales correspond to the applicable levels of the Seventh Central Pay Commission pay matrix.

Educational Qualification

Level-2 Non-Technical Posts

Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with at least 50% aggregate marks.

The 50% marks requirement is relaxed for SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, as well as candidates holding graduation or postgraduate qualifications.

Level-2 Technical Posts

Candidates must have passed Matriculation and completed the prescribed Act Apprenticeship or hold an ITI qualification in an approved NCVT/SCVT trade for the relevant artisan posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Signal and Telecommunication departments.

An engineering diploma is not accepted as a substitute for the prescribed technical qualification.

Level-1 Posts

Applicants must possess Class 10, ITI or an equivalent qualification, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate granted by NCVT.

Mandatory Scouts & Guides Qualifications

Applicants for both levels must meet all the following requirements:

• Hold the President Scout, Guide, Rover or Ranger Award, or the Himalayan Wood Badge in any section.
• Have been an active member of a Scout organization for the preceding five years.
• Submit the Certificate of Activeness in Annexure-A, bearing the names and dated signatures of the Group Leader, District Organizing Commissioner and District Commissioner.
• Have attended at least two events at National or All India Railways level.
• Have attended at least two events at State level.

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on January 1, 2027.

For unreserved candidates, the stated date-of-birth ranges are January 2, 1997, to January 1, 2009, for Level-2 and January 2, 1994, to January 1, 2009, for Level-1.

Additional upper-age relaxations apply as follows:

Candidates claiming relaxation should check the detailed notification for category-specific conditions and supporting documents.

Selection Process

The final merit assessment will carry 100 marks.

Written Examination

The written test will include an objective component worth 40 marks and an essay component worth 20 marks. Questions will cover Scouts & Guides organization, activities and general knowledge.

The examination will be bilingual in Hindi and English. The prescribed standard is Class 10 for Level-1 and Class 12 for Level-2.

Scouting Certificate Assessment

Merit will be determined from the combined score. No travelling or daily allowance will be paid for attending the written examination or document verification.

Application Fee

Applicants should check the notification for the exact categories eligible for the reduced fee and the conditions governing refunds.

How to Apply for SECR Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official South East Central Railway website at secr.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Open the RRC Bilaspur recruitment section and locate Advertisement No. P-HQ/RRC/762/2026-27.
3. Read the detailed notification and check the educational, age and scouting requirements for the relevant level.
4. Follow the online application link and complete the registration and application form.
5. Upload the required documents and certificates in the prescribed format and pay the applicable fee.
6. Submit the application before November 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM, and retain a copy for reference.
7. Submit a separate application if applying for both Level-1 and Level-2 posts.

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