SER invites applications for recruitment of 10 Scouts & Guides Quota Posts. The applicants are requested to Download Application Form through Official Website @ http://www.rrcser.co.in/. The last date for the receipt of application along with enclosures is 26.12.2023. Before applying for the recruitment, candidates must carefully read the SER Scouts & Guides 2024 notification and ensure their eligibility.
SER Recruitment 2024 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: | South Eastern Railway |
| Notification No: | SER/Pers/S&G Quota/2023-24 |
| Job Category: | Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: | Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: | 10 Scouts & Guides Quota Posts |
| Place of Posting: | Kolkata |
| Starting Date: | 24.11.2023 |
| Last Date: | 26.12.2023 |
| Apply Mode: | Offline |
| Official Website | http://www.rrcser.co.in/ |
Latest SER Vacancy Details:
SER Invites Applications for the Following Posts
| SI No | Name of Posts | No. of Posts |
| 1. | Grade Pay Rs.1900/- | 02 |
| 2. | Grade Pay Rs.1800/- | 08 |
| Total | 10 |
Details of vacancies:
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
| 1. Grade Pay Rs.1900/- – 12th (+2 stage) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. (50% marks in the aggregate will be required for NTPC categories. 50% marks are not required for SC/ST/Ex-servicemen candidates and candidates possess higher qualification like Graduation/Post Graduation) (OR) A pass in Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized Board and having ITI certificate for the posts of Artisans in Technical Categories. |
| 2. Grade Pay Rs.1800/- – (i) 10th pass from a recognised Board with National Apprenticeship certificate granted by NCVT or 10th pass from a recognised Board with ITI for appointment in Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, S&T and Catering departments. (ii) 10th pass or ITI or equivalent from a recognised Board for appointment in other departments. |
Scouting / Guiding Qualifications: The following qualifications would apply for recruitment of Scouts & Guides to posts in Grade Pay Rs. 1900/- and Grade pay Rs. 1800/-:
(a) A President Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger OR Himalayan Wood Badge (HWB) holder in any section.
(b) Should have been an active member of a Scouts /Guides organization for the last 5 years. The ‘Certificate of Activeness’ should be as per Annexure-II
(c) Should enclosed the details of events attended as per Annexure –VII
(d) Should have attended at least two events at National level OR All Indian Railways’ level AND Two events at State level.
Age Limit: (As on 01.01.2024)
| 1. Grade Pay Rs.1900/- – 18-30 Years |
| 2. Grade Pay Rs.1800/- – 18-33 Years |
Copy of Matriculation or its equivalent certificate from a recognized Board, OR the Birth Certificate should be submitted for proof of Date of Birth.
Extent of Age Relaxation:
(i) Serving Railway employees, including casual labours, who have put in three years of continuous service and substitutes who have put in three years of continuous service or three years in broken spells in the Railways. Maximum Age :- UR-40 years, OBC-43 years & SC/ST-45 years.
(ii) Widows/Divorced women and women judicially separated but not remarried . Maximum age :- UR- 35 years, OBC-38 years, SC/ST-40 years.
(iii) Persons with Disabilities(PwBD): Age relaxation of 10 years in respective communities subject to production of Disability Certificate in proper format.
(iv) Ex Servicemen : The Upper Age limit is relaxable for Ex Servicemen upto the extent of service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months attested service. Ex Servicemen who have already joined the Govt. Service in civilian capacity after availing the age relaxation are not eligible for such benefit.
(v) Persons who had ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989 : Relaxation upto 05 years.
Selection Process:
SER may follow the following process to select the candidates.
| 1. Written Exam, Marks On Certificates Of Scouts & Guides Activities |
| 2. Certificate Verification |
Application Fee:
The Examination fee as detailed below to be paid by way of IPO, or Bank Draft. Date of issue of IPO / Bank Draft should not before the date of this notification.
| (a) | For all candidates[except those mentioned in sub para (b) below] | Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) |
| (b) | For candidates belonging to SC/ST/ Ex.Servicemen/ Persons with Disabilities (PwBDs), Women, Minorities and Economic Backward Classes. | Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two hundred Fifty only). |
Bank Draft/IPO should be issued in favour of FA&CAO, South Eastern Railway, Garden Reach – 700043, payable at GPO/Kolkata.
(Candidates must write their name, full address at the space provided in the IPO. Applications received with cash / Money Order/ Central Recruitment Fees stamps /Cheque will not be accepted and hence will be rejected.)
How to Apply:
Candidates should carefully read the instructions mentioned hereunder before filling up the application form. The form can be downloaded from the official website of Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway, www.rrcser.co.in (Annexure-I).
Address for submitting applications: Candidates should send their applications, filled in all respects along with the self attested enclosures and Annexures duly certified, by Post, to the address mentioned below. Alternatively, candidates can also drop their applications directly in the Drop Box placed at the office premises:
Filled in applications should be sent to:
The Chairman, Railway Recruitment Cell, Bungalow No.12A, Garden Reach, Kolkata-700043 (Near BNR Central Hospital)
Drop Box has also been provided in the RRC office building for dropping the application forms. The applications should be sent in a closed envelope with superscription
“Application against Scouts & Guides Quota recruitment for the year 2023-24 in the Grade Pay Rs.1900/1800”. (Strike out whichever is not applicable)
Important Dates:
| Starting Date for Submission of Application | 24.11.2023 |
| Last date for Submission of Application | 26.12.2023 |
Official Notification & Application Link:
| SER Official Website Career Page | Click Here |
| SER Official Notification & Application Form PDF | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q01. How many vacancies are offered in SER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2024?
There are totally 10 vacancies offered in SER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2024.
Q02. What is the qualification for SER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2024?
The qualification for SER: Candidates who have completed 12th/10th/ITI equivalent from a recognized Institute are Eligible to apply SER Scouts & Guides Posts.
Q03. What is the Selection Process for SER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2024?
The Selection Procedure for SER Scouts & Guides Written Test, c09.
Q04. What is the mode of Payment?
Fee Payment Mode is: Offline
For complete details, refer the section How to apply for payment details
Q05. What is the Apply Mode for SER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2024?
Application Mode is: Offline
Q06. What is the Official Website of SER?
The Official SER website is http://www.rrcser.co.in/.
Q07. How to apply for SER Scouts & Guides Posts?
– Candidates desirous to apply for the Position of Scouts & Guides in SER against the advertisement should apply through this Online Recruitment Portal of SER only.
– Follow the Instructions on the website portal and “How to Apply Section in the advertisement copy
Q08. What is the starting date to apply for SER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2024?
24.11.2023 is the last date to apply for SER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2024.
Q09. What is the last date to apply for SER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2024?
26.12.2023 is the last date to apply for SER Scouts & Guides Recruitment 2024.