South Central Railway Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 14 Scouts & Guides Quota Posts Before 19-10-2025

South Central Railway Recruitment 2025 – 14 Scouts & Guides Quota Posts

Sector: Indian Railways – Government Jobs

Published on: 07-10-2025

Author: Rapido Jobs India

South Central Railway (SCR), Secunderabad has announced a golden opportunity for Scouts & Guides members to join the Indian Railways. With 14 vacancies under Group C and Erstwhile Group D categories, this recruitment drive for 2025-26 is a call to all passionate and eligible candidates to serve the nation through the railway sector. If you’ve been an active Scout or Guide, this is your moment to shine!

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	20-09-2025
Last Date to Apply	19-10-2025
Cut-off Date for Age/Eligibility	01-01-2026
Tentative Interview Date	November 2025

Vacancy Details – Scouts & Guides Quota Posts

Discipline	Post	No. of Vacancies
Scouts & Guides Quota	Group C	2
Scouts & Guides Quota	Erstwhile Group D	12

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown – Scouts & Guides Quota Posts

Category	Group C	Group D
General (UR)	1	6
OBC	0	3
SC	1	2
ST	0	1

Age Limit – Scouts & Guides Quota Posts

Group C: 18 to 30 years as on 01-01-2026
Group D: 18 to 33 years as on 01-01-2026
Age relaxation applicable as per government norms

Eligibility Criteria – Scouts & Guides Quota Posts

Group C: 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with 50% marks
Group D: 10th pass or ITI or equivalent
Must be an active member of Scouts & Guides for the last 5 years
Should hold President’s Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalayan Wood Badge

Documents Required – Scouts & Guides Quota Posts

Educational Certificates
Scouting/Guiding Certificates
Activeness Certificate (Annexure A)
Participation Certificate in National Events (Annexure B)
Identity Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
Passport-size Photograph

Exam Pattern – Scouts & Guides Quota Posts

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Written Test	General Knowledge, Scouting & Guiding	40	40	60 mins
Marks on Certificates	Scouting Achievements	—	10	—
Interview	Personality & Knowledge	—	10	—

Application Fee – Scouts & Guides Quota Posts

General/OBC: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in exam)
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWD/Women/Minorities/EBC: ₹250 (refunded after exam)

How to Apply – Step by Step

Visit the SCR Online Portal
Click on “New User Registration”
Fill in personal, educational, and scouting details
Upload required documents
Pay the application fee
Submit and take a printout of the application

Selection Procedure

Written Test – 40 marks
Scouting Certificate Evaluation – 10 marks
Interview – 10 marks
Final Merit List based on total 60 marks

Salary Structure

Group C: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level 2 of 7th CPC)
Group D: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (Level 1 of 7th CPC)

Job Location – Scouts & Guides Quota Posts

Division	Location
South Central Railway	Secunderabad, Telangana

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for South Central Railway Scouts & Guides Quota 2025?

The last date to submit the online application is 19-10-2025.

2. How many vacancies are available under this recruitment?

There are a total of 14 vacancies—2 for Group C and 12 for Erstwhile Group D posts.

3. Who can apply under the Scouts & Guides Quota?

Active Scouts & Guides members with relevant certificates and participation in national-level events are eligible.

4. What is the age limit for Group C and Group D posts?

Group C: 18–30 years; Group D: 18–33 years as on 01-01-2026. Age relaxation applies as per norms.

5. What is the educational qualification required?

Group C requires 12th pass with 50% marks; Group D requires 10th pass or ITI or equivalent.

6. What is the application fee for different categories?

General/OBC: ₹500 (₹400 refundable); SC/ST/PWD/Women/Minorities/EBC: ₹250 (fully refundable).

7. What is the selection process for these posts?

Selection includes a written test (40 marks), certificate evaluation (10 marks), and interview (10 marks).

8. Where can I apply online for this recruitment?

You can apply via the official portal: SCR Online Application Portal.

9. What is the salary offered for Group C and D posts?

Group C: ₹19,900–₹63,200; Group D: ₹18,000–₹56,900 as per 7th CPC pay matrix.

10. Where can I find the official notification PDF?

Download the official notification here: SCR Notification PDF.

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