SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27: Group C and Level-1 Posts

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1. SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27: At a Glance
2. How Many Vacancies Are There?
3. Eligibility: Education and Scouts and Guides Requirements
4. Age Limit and Relaxation
5. Pay Level and Service Condition
6. Application Fee
7. Selection Process and Exam Pattern
8. Documents and Application Checklist
9. How to Apply Online for SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27
10. SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27: Important Dates
11. Preparation Tips and Common Application Errors
12. Final Takeaway
13. Official Links

The SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment for 2026-27 offers 8 vacancies in South East Central Railway: 2 Group C Level-2 posts and 6 Level-1 posts. Applications are online, with the closing date listed as 16 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Candidates must meet the education requirements and the specified Scouts and Guides conditions; general eligibility alone is not enough.

Use this guide to check the post options, age limits, fees, selection stages and documents. Confirm the detailed notice and any later updates on the official SECR recruitment page before submitting an application.

SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27: At a Glance

Detail	Information
Recruiting organisation	South East Central Railway (SECR), Railway Recruitment Cell, Bilaspur
Employment notice number	P-HQ/RRC/762/2026-27
Total vacancies	8
Posts	Group C Level-2: 2; erstwhile Group D Level-1: 6
Application mode	Online
Application period	17 October 2026 to 16 November 2026
Closing time	16 November 2026, 23:59 hrs
Age reckoning date	1 January 2027

How Many Vacancies Are There?

Post	Location stated in the notice	Vacancies
Group C, Pay Matrix Level-2	Across South East Central Railway	2
Erstwhile Group D, Pay Matrix Level-1	Bilaspur, Raipur and Nagpur Divisions; 2 in each division	6

The available recruitment information does not give a category-wise vacancy split. The eventual place of posting is decided by SECR.

Eligibility: Education and Scouts and Guides Requirements

Educational qualification

Post or route	Qualification
Group C Level-2	12th pass or equivalent from a recognised Board, with at least 50% marks.
Group C Level-2 artisan posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or S&T departments	Matriculation plus a Course Completed Act Apprentice qualification or ITI in an NCVT/SCVT trade.
Erstwhile Group D Level-1	10th pass, ITI or equivalent, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT.

The 50% requirement for the Group C 12th-level route is not insisted on for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates, or for candidates with a higher qualification such as graduation or postgraduation. For the specified artisan route, the notice states that an engineering diploma is not accepted as a substitute for the required qualification. Required qualifications must have been obtained by the notification date, 17 October 2026.

Mandatory Scouts and Guides credentials

These conditions apply to both levels. Applicants must satisfy all four requirements:

Requirement	What the candidate must have
Rank or badge	President Scout, President Guide, Rover or Ranger, or Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.
Active membership	Active membership of a Scouts organisation for the preceding 5 years, supported by a Certificate of Activeness in Annexure-A.
National-level participation	Attendance at 2 events at National Level or All India Railways Level.
State-level participation	Attendance at 2 State Level events.

The Certificate of Activeness must include dated signatures and names of the Group Leader, District Organising Commissioner and District Commissioner. Check the prescribed format, seals and particulars in the official notice. The notice also states that a candidate cannot belong to two State Associations at the same time.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027. Check both the age range and the stated date-of-birth limits for your post and category.

Category	Group C Level-2	Level-1
UR	18–30 years; born from 2 January 1997 to 1 January 2009	18–33 years; born from 2 January 1994 to 1 January 2009
OBC	18–33 years; born from 2 January 1994 to 1 January 2009	18–36 years; born from 2 January 1991 to 1 January 2009
SC/ST	18–35 years; born from 2 January 1992 to 1 January 2009	18–38 years; born from 2 January 1989 to 1 January 2009

Eligible group or circumstance	Relaxation or upper age stated
Serving Railway employees with 3 years of continuous service and substitutes	Upper age: 40 years for UR, 43 for OBC and 45 for SC/ST.
Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried	Upper age: 35 years for UR, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST.
Ordinarily domiciled in the Kashmir Division from 1 January 1980 to 31 December 1989	5 years.
Staff of quasi-administrative Railway offices	5 years or the service rendered, whichever is less.
Ex-Servicemen	Defence service plus 3 years, subject to the stated condition of more than 6 months’ service after attestation.
Persons with Disability applying for Level-2	Upper age: 40 years for UR, 43 for OBC and 45 for SC/ST.
Persons with Disability applying for Level-1	Upper age: 43 years for UR, 46 for OBC and 48 for SC/ST.

Where claiming a category-based relaxation, upload the prescribed supporting certificate. If the required proof is missing or not in the prescribed form, the claim may not be accepted and the candidate may be treated as UR. Check the notice for the exact documents and formats that apply to your case.

Pay Level and Service Condition

Post	Pay information given
Group C	Pay Matrix Level-2 under the 7th CPC; Grade Pay Rs 1,900.
Erstwhile Group D	Pay Matrix Level-1 under the 7th CPC; Grade Pay Rs 1,800.

The figures above reflect the pay details stated in the recruitment information; a specific basic-pay amount is not provided here. Candidates appointed to Clerk categories must acquire typing proficiency within 2 years of joining. Their appointment remains provisional until they do so.

Application Fee

Applicant group	Fee and refund condition
All candidates other than the listed concession categories	Rs 500; Rs 400 is refunded if the candidate appears for the written examination.
SC/ST, women, transgender, Ex-Servicemen, minorities, PwBD and Economically Backward Classes	Rs 250; refundable on appearing for the written examination, as stated in the notice.

For this fee concession, Economically Backward Classes are described as candidates with annual family income below Rs 50,000. The notice lists a BPL card, Izzat MST or a certificate under a Central Government poverty-alleviation programme as supporting proof; the income-certificate format is Annexure-E. Read the official notice for the exact payment and refund rules applicable to your category.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Stage	Details
Written test: 60 marks	40 marks of objective questions on the Scouts and Guides organisation, its activities and General Knowledge, plus a 20-mark essay question.
Scouting certificate marks: 40 marks	Marks are awarded for eligible events, rallies and specialised courses, according to the notified schedule.
Document verification	Certificates and claims made in the application are checked.
Medical examination	Required before appointment to a working post.

The written test is bilingual in Hindi and English, and separate tests are held for Level-1 and Level-2. The examination date and call-letter details are to be announced on the official website. The available information does not specify qualifying marks or negative marking, so do not assume either rule without checking the notice or a later official update.

How certificate marks are awarded

Certificate area	Marks stated in the recruitment information
National events, including All India Railways events	First 2 certificates: no marks; 1 additional certificate: 7 marks; 2 or more additional certificates: 10 marks.
State events and rallies	First 2 certificates: no marks; 1 additional certificate: 7 marks; 2 or more additional certificates: 10 marks.
Specialised Scout/Guide courses	1 course: 7 marks; 2 or more: 10 marks.
District rallies	1 certificate: no marks; 2 certificates: 7 marks; 3 certificates: 10 marks.

The minimum participation certificates needed for eligibility do not themselves earn marks under the stated schedule. The notice limits the certificates that may be listed to 4 national events, 4 state events, 2 specialised courses and 3 district events. Enter each eligible certificate’s number, date and place accurately; other certificates may not be considered at verification.

Documents and Application Checklist

• Recent photograph in JPEG format, within the stated 25–75 KB size range.
• Signature scan in JPEG format, signed in running handwriting rather than capital letters.
• Proof of date of birth and educational qualifications.
• Scouts and Guides rank, event and course certificates relevant to the application.
• Certificate of Activeness in the prescribed Annexure-A format.
• Prescribed caste, disability, Ex-Servicemen, income or other supporting documents, if claiming a concession or relaxation.
• For serving Railway or quasi-administrative staff, the required No Objection Certificate and Bonafide Certificate for verification.

Use the formats and issuing authorities specified in the official notice. The application information calls for self-attested supporting proofs; keep the originals available for document verification.

How to Apply Online for SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27

Step	Action
1	Open the official SECR website and go to the recruitment information for RRC Bilaspur.
2	Open the Scouts and Guides Quota 2026-27 notice and select New Registration when the application link is available.
3	Enter your personal details and an email address and mobile number that you can continue to access.
4	Save the registration number and password sent to you, then log in to complete the form.
5	Fill in the application carefully and upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
6	Pay the applicable fee using the instructions shown in the application.
7	Submit the form and retain the submitted application, registration details and payment record for reference.

If applying for both levels, the recruitment information says to register separately for each and pay the fee separately. Complete each application before the deadline and check that the selected post, category and uploaded documents are correct before final submission.

SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment 2026-27: Important Dates

Event	Date or status
Applications open	17 October 2026
Last date to apply	16 November 2026, 23:59 hrs
Age calculation date	1 January 2027
Written examination	To be announced

Preparation Tips and Common Application Errors

Use the time before the test to revise the Scouts and Guides organisation, its activities and General Knowledge, and to practise a clear, relevant essay. Review the syllabus and certificate-marking rules in the official notice. Since certificate marks contribute 40 out of 100, organise eligible records and verify that the details entered in the form match the certificates.

Common issue	How to avoid it
Missing or unusable photograph or signature	Check the required file format, photograph size and signature instructions before uploading.
Incomplete Certificate of Activeness	Use Annexure-A and check the required names, dated signatures and other prescribed particulars.
Claiming age relaxation without proof	Upload the relevant certificate in the notified format; otherwise the claim may not be accepted.
Entering certificates that cannot be verified	List only eligible certificates and carefully enter their number, date and place.
Qualification obtained after the cutoff	Confirm that the required education and Scouts and Guides qualifications were held by 17 October 2026.
Incorrect category or fee claim	Check the applicable category rules and arrange the required supporting documents before applying.
Serving employee missing verification documents	Keep the required No Objection Certificate and Bonafide Certificate ready for verification.
Leaving submission until the final day	Apply early enough to resolve upload or payment issues before the portal closes.

The notice warns that missing or irregular documents, incorrect declarations and discrepancies can lead to rejection or cancellation. Requirements for specific claims, including OBC non-creamy layer, minority status, disability and Ex-Servicemen status, should be checked in the relevant annexures and instructions.

Final Takeaway

The SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment is a specialised Railway opportunity for candidates who meet both the post’s education standard and the required Scouts and Guides record. Before applying, confirm the five-year membership evidence, participation certificates, age eligibility and document formats. Submit the correct application for your chosen level by 16 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs, and rely on the official SECR notice for any clarification or later update.

Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in the 2026-27 quota recruitment?

There are 8 vacancies: 2 Group C Level-2 posts and 6 erstwhile Group D Level-1 posts.

What is the last date to apply?

The listed deadline is 16 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Check the official SECR recruitment page for any update.

Is a Scouts and Guides qualification compulsory for both levels?

Yes. The stated rank or badge, five years of active membership, two national or All India Railways events and two state-level events are required for both levels.

What education is required for Group C Level-2?

The general route requires 12th pass or equivalent with at least 50% marks, subject to the stated exemptions. Specific artisan posts have a separate matriculation-plus-apprenticeship or ITI route.

What education is accepted for Level-1?

The stated options are 10th pass, ITI or equivalent, or an NCVT National Apprenticeship Certificate.

When is age calculated?

Age is reckoned on 1 January 2027. Applicants should also check the category-wise date-of-birth limits and any relaxation they can substantiate.

What is the selection process for SECR Scouts Guides Quota Recruitment?

It includes a 60-mark written test, up to 40 marks for eligible Scouts and Guides certificates, document verification and a medical examination.

Can I apply for both Level-1 and Level-2?

The recruitment information says candidates applying for both levels must register separately and pay the fee separately for each application.

Where will the examination date and call letter details be published?

They are to be announced on the official SECR website. Check its recruitment section for current information.

Official Links

Resource	Link
SECR recruitment information page	Visit the official recruitment section
South East Central Railway official website	Visit the SECR website

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