Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | RRC SWR Scouts & Guides recruitment — 11 posts, last date 13 December 2026
If you are a Scout or a Guide, the door to a railway job has just opened. The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of South Western Railway, Hubballi, has released the notification for 11 posts under the Scouts & Guides Quota for 2026-27, and online applications opened today, 14 November 2026. Candidates who have passed Class 10 or Class 12 can apply until 13 December 2026.
What makes this drive attractive is its selection process — there is no heavyweight competitive exam. Selection rests on a written test (60 marks) and the assessment of scouting certificates (40 marks), followed by document verification and a medical test. The pay ranges from Rs 18,000 to Rs 63,200 under the 7th Pay Commission. Here are the full details — eligibility, fee, exam pattern and how to apply.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Western Railway, Hubballi |
| Total posts | 11 posts (Group C — 3, Group D — 8) |
| Employment Notice No. | SWR/P-HQ/Scouts & Guides/26-27 |
| Applications open | 14 November 2026 |
| Last date | 13 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Qualification | Class 10 / Class 12 pass + Scouts & Guides qualification |
| Age limit | 18–30 years (Level 2), 18–33 years (Level 1) — as on 01/01/2027 |
| Application fee | Rs 500 (General/OBC/EWS), Rs 250 (SC/ST/Women/PwD etc.) |
| Pay | Rs 18,000 – Rs 63,200 (as per level) |
| Official website | rrchubli.in |
Which posts are on offer?
The recruitment covers South Western Railway and the Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka (RWF/YNK), under the Scouts & Guides Quota:
| Post | Total posts | Qualification | Pay (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group ‘C’ (Level 2) | 3 | Class 12 pass with 50% marks + Scouts & Guides qualification | Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200 |
| Group ‘D’ (Level 1) | 8 | Class 10 pass / ITI / NAC + Scouts & Guides qualification | Rs 18,000 – Rs 56,900 |
Who can apply?
This drive is meant for young people connected with scouting and guiding. You are eligible if you hold the President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or the Himalaya Wood Badge (HWB), have been an active member of a Scouts organisation for the last 5 years, and have attended two events at the National or All India Railway level and two events at the State level. A Certificate of Activeness must be uploaded with the application.
What is the age limit?
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027. For Level 2 (Group C) the age limit is 18 to 30 years, and for Level 1 (Group D) it is 18 to 33 years. Age relaxation applies as per railway rules.
How much is the application fee — and is it refunded?
The fee must be paid online. It is Rs 500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates and Rs 250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwD, women, transgender, minority and EBC candidates. The good news is that the fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the written exam — Rs 400 for General/OBC/EWS and Rs 250 for other categories. Note that Level 1 and Level 2 need separate forms and separate fees.
What is the selection process and exam pattern?
Selection runs in four stages — a written examination, assessment of scouting certificates, document verification and a medical examination.
| Stage | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Written test (objective) | 40 | Scouts & Guides + General Knowledge, 40 questions, 60 minutes |
| Essay-type question | 20 | 1 question on Scouts & Guides activities |
| Scouting certificates | 40 | National/State/Railways/District rallies |
| Total | 100 | Followed by document verification and medical test |
There is negative marking of 1/3rd mark in the written test. The written exam date has not been announced yet — it will be notified later.
Which documents are needed?
- Scanned photograph in FULL Scout & Guide uniform with cap
- Scanned signature
- Certificate of Activeness (active membership)
- Educational certificates (Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI)
- Scouting certificates (National/State/Railway-level events)
- Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
How to apply online
- Visit the official website rrchubli.in and read the Scouts & Guides Quota 2026-27 notification carefully.
- Click the Apply link on the homepage.
- Register with your mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in your educational qualifications, scouting qualifications and other details accurately.
- Upload the uniform photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form before 13 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Take a printout of the confirmation page.
Note: Read the full notification on rrchubli.in before applying — the details in this article are based on the notification, and the official notification remains the final authority.
Important Links
- RRC Hubli — official website (notification + apply link)
- South Western Railway — official portal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts are available under RRC SWR Scouts & Guides Quota Recruitment 2026?
A total of 11 posts — 3 in Group C (Level 2) and 8 in Group D (Level 1).
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
Online applications run from 14 November 2026 to 13 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. Who can apply for this recruitment?
Class 10 or Class 12 pass candidates holding the President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger or Himalaya Wood Badge, with 5 years of active membership in a Scouts organisation.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs 500 for General/OBC/EWS and Rs 250 for SC/ST/Women/PwD and other categories. Rs 400/Rs 250 is refunded on appearing in the written exam.
Q5. How will candidates be selected?
Written examination (60 marks) + assessment of scouting certificates (40 marks), followed by document verification and a medical examination.
Q6. When will the written exam be held?
The exam date has not been announced yet — it will be notified later on the official website.
Next Action
Read the full notification and apply online at rrchubli.in before 13 December 2026.
