SectionDetailsRecruitment OverviewThe Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Southern Railway's Level-1 Posts Recruitment 2025, under Advertisement No. RRC-01/S&G/2025-26, heralds an exclusive opportunity for 14 dedicated Scouts and Guides enthusiasts to join the Indian Railways' foundational cadre, blending vocational prowess with youth leadership to support operational excellence across Southern Railway zones. This quota-driven initiative celebrates those who embody service spirit through scouting heritage, channeling their disciplined ethos into railway maintenance and community engagement roles, while advancing the organization's commitment to holistic youth empowerment.Core ObjectivesRooted in the Scouts and Guides movement's legacy, the recruitment seeks to infuse railway operations with individuals versed in teamwork, resilience, and practical skills, fostering a culture of proactive guardianship in rail infrastructure and passenger welfare, ultimately amplifying the Scouts and Guides' national footprint within public service.Key Timeline
Event |
Date |
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Notification Release |
August 30, 2025 |
Application Start |
August 30, 2025 (09:00 AM) |
Application Deadline |
September 29, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Written Exam |
To be announced |
Certificate Marks Evaluation |
Post-written |
Final Merit List |
Following medical clearance |
Stay attuned to rrcmas.in for any procedural evolutions.Application FeesFees incorporate a refund mechanism to encourage participation, with concessions for priority groups.
Category |
Fee (₹) |
Refund (if appear in exam) |
|---|
General/OBC/EWS |
500 |
400 |
SC/ST/PwD/EBC/Ex-Servicemen/Female |
250 |
250 (full) |
Process via online gateways (cards, net banking); refunds auto-processed post-exam appearance.Age EligibilityCandidates must be 18-33 years as of January 1, 2026, with relaxations per railway norms (e.g., 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, 10 years for PwD).
Criteria |
Details |
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Minimum Age |
18 years |
Maximum Age |
33 years |
Relaxations |
SC/ST/OBC: +5 years; PwD: +10 years; Ex-Servicemen: As per service rules |
Validate against birth certificates before initiating.Vacancy Details
Post |
Vacancies |
Pay Scale |
|---|
Level-1 Posts (Scouts & Guides Quota) |
14 |
₹18,000 - ₹56,900 (Level 1) + allowances |
Total |
14 |
- |
Allocations prioritize Scouts/Guides achievers; category-wise splits in notification.Educational QualificationsEntrants require 10th pass or equivalent from a recognized board, plus ITI/NAC (NCVT) in any trade or National Apprenticeship Certificate, augmented by Himachal Wall Badge/President’s Scout/Guide certification, 5 years active membership, and participation in 2 National/2 State events (2020-25, active in 2025-26). This blend ensures vocational readiness fused with leadership ethos.Selection FrameworkA merit-infused process validates holistic fit:
Phase |
Details |
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Written Examination |
60 objective questions (40 easy, 20 moderate) on GK, reasoning, maths; 60 marks, 1 hour; 1/3 negative marking |
Marks on Certificate |
Scouting/Guides achievements scored; 40 marks |
Document Verification |
Original scrutiny for authenticity |
Medical Examination |
Health fitness assessment per railway standards |
Final Merit |
Composite written + certificate scores |
Balance exam prep with scouting portfolio curation.Online Application ProcessChart this navigational blueprint for impeccable filing:
- Steer to rrcmas.in and engage 'Scouts & Guides Quota 2025-26' under 'Recruitment' to unveil the gateway.
- Initiate 'Fresh Enrollment' with mobile-linked Aadhaar for OTP-anchored profile genesis.
- Authenticate ingress and affirm quota eligibility via scouting certification upload preview.
- Infuse biographical nucleus: nomenclature, natal epoch, domicile locus, and lineage stratum with exactitude.
- Chronicle scholastic voyage: matriculation quanta, ITI/NAC attestations, and apprenticeship chronicles.
Enumerate scouting saga: badge acquisitions, event chronicles (2020-25), and 2025-26 vigor affirmation.
- Affix evidentiary mosaic: portrait vignette (JPG, 20-50KB), sigil imprint (JPG, 10-20KB), scrolls (PDF, max 1MB).
- Traverse fiscal conduit for levy settlement (if pertinent); ensconce the e-voucher relic.
- Harmonize the tableau, ratify pledges, unleash the missive, and cradle the oracle voucher PDF.
Exclusively ethereal; wield steadfast nexus and chronicle ingress runes.Offline Submission OptionOffline avenues absent; the paradigm revels in digital dispatches to expedite adjudications and eclipse discrepancies.Key Resources
Resource |
Link/Purpose |
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Application Portal |
rrcmas.in (Form and enrollment) |
Notification PDF |
rrcmas.in/notification (Full directives) |
Official Website |
rrcmas.in (Vigil and ledger) |
Helpdesk |
044-25300000 or email rrcmas@sr.railnet.gov.in |
These bastions dispense unwavering counsel.Frequently Asked Questions
Query |
Answer |
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When does the window open? |
August 30, 2025 (09:00 AM) |
What seals the portal? |
September 29, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Fee for SC/ST? |
₹250 (full refund on exam appearance) |
Age bracket? |
18-33 years as of January 1, 2026 |
Total slots? |
14 Level-1 posts |
Application realm? |
Online at rrcmas.in |
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