South Western Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2025 – Apply by 20 Nov

Last Date to Apply: 20 November 2025

South Western Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2025

Q: What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the application is 20 November 2025.

Q: How many vacancies are available?

There are 11 total vacancies: 3 in Level-2 and 8 in Level-1 posts.

Employment Notice No.: SWR/P-HQ/Scouts & Guides/2025-26
Notification Date: 21 October 2025
Last Date to Apply: 20 November 2025

South Western Railway Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2025–26 is now officially announced via the Employment News dated 18 October 2025. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Hubballi invites online applications from eligible Indian candidates for 11 vacancies — including 03 posts in Level-2 and 08 posts in Level-1 — under the Scouts & Guides Quota across South Western Railway and Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka. Interested applicants must submit their forms by 20 November 2025 to be considered for this quota-based opportunity.

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Important Dates South Western Railway Scouts and Guides Quota

Event	Date & Time
Opening Date for Online Application	21 October 2025
Closing Date for Online Application	20 November 2025 up to 23:59 Hours

Vacancy Breakdown by Post – South Western Railway Scouts and Guides Quota

Post Level	Vacancy Details
Level-2	03 Vacancies – 02 posts on South Western Railway and 01 post for Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka
Level-1	08 Vacancies – 02 posts each for Hubballi, Bengaluru & Mysuru Divisions and Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka

Age Limit Criteria Railway Scouts and Guides Quota

Post Level	Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)
Level-2	18 to 30 years
Level-1	18 to 33 years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	05 years
OBC	03 years
Others	As per Government of India rules

Salary Structure

Pay Level	Pay Scale
Level-2	₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Level-1	₹18,000 – ₹56,900

Eligibility Criteria

Post Level	Qualification Details
Level-2	Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks. 50% marks not required for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWD or candidates with higher qualifications. OR Matriculation plus Act Apprenticeship/ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT with 50% aggregate marks. Same relaxation applies for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWD and higher-qualified candidates. Qualification must be from recognized institutions.
Level-1	10th Pass or ITI or equivalent from recognized institutions. Candidates appearing or awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.

Application Fee SWR Scouts and Guides

Category	Fee	Refundable on Exam Attendance
General/OBC	₹500	₹400
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Minorities/EBC	₹250	₹250

How to Apply SWR Scouts and Guides

Step	Action
1	Download application form from SWR website
2	Fill in all details in English/Hindi/Kannada
3	Attach required documents and photographs
4	Pay fee via Indian Postal Order (IPO)
5	Send application via ordinary post to SWR HQ, Hubballi

Documents Required SWR Scouts and Guides

Educational Certificates
Scouts & Guides Qualification Certificates
Identity Proof
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Photographs (2 copies)
Indian Postal Order (IPO)

Essential Links SWR Scouts and Guides

Exam Pattern – South Western Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2025

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Written Test	Scouts & Guides + GK	40 MCQs + 1 Essay	60	As per schedule
Certificate Evaluation	National/State/District Events	–	40	–

Selection Procedure South Western Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2025

Written Test: 60 Marks – covering Scouts & Guides knowledge, general awareness, and essay writing
Certificate Evaluation: 40 Marks – based on participation in national/state/district-level Scouts & Guides events
Total: 100 Marks
Medical Fitness: Mandatory for final appointment

Job Location South Western Railway Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2025

Zone	Location
South Western Railway	Hubballi, Karnataka

Disclaimer: We strongly suggest applicants to verify the given information from credible sources such as the official website of the hiring organization. While we strive to provide accurate and timely updates, only the organization’s website should be treated as the final authority.

Frequently Asked Questions – SWR Scouts and Guides Quota Recruitment 2025

1. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the application is 20 November 2025.

2. How many vacancies are available?

There are 11 total vacancies: 3 in Level-2 and 8 in Level-1 posts.

3. What is the age limit for applicants?

For Level-2: 18–30 years; For Level-1: 18–33 years as on 01-01-2025.

4. What qualifications are required?

Level-2 requires 12th pass or ITI; Level-1 requires 10th pass or NAC. Scouts & Guides qualifications are mandatory for both.

5. What is the salary structure?

Level-2: ₹19,900–₹63,200; Level-1: ₹18,000–₹56,900 per month.

6. What is the application fee?

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

7. How do I apply?

Download the form, fill it, attach documents, pay via IPO, and send by post to SWR HQ, Hubballi.

8. What documents are required?

Educational certificates, Scouts & Guides proofs, ID, category certificate, photographs, and IPO.

9. What is the selection process?

Written test (60 marks) + certificate evaluation (40 marks) + medical fitness.

10. Where is the job location?

Selected candidates will be posted under South Western Railway, primarily in Hubballi, Karnataka.