The recruitment process will be based on a Written Test/CBT/TAB mode, followed by marks obtained on certificates during Document Verification.
Written Test Structure:
- Total Marks: 60 Marks
- Type of Questions:
- 40 Objective Multiple Choice Questions (40 marks)
- 1 Essay Type Question (20 marks)
- Subjects: Questions will relate to the Scouts and Guides Organisation, its activities, and General Knowledge.
- Language: English and Hindi.
- Duration: 60 Minutes.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks allotted for the Objective Type Questions will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Marks on Certificates (40 Marks):
Marks will be awarded based on participation/service rendered in National/State/District events and specialized Scouts/Guides courses. Candidates must upload all relevant certificates, including basic training course certificates for specialized courses, to the portal for marks to be considered during document verification.
Syllabus Topics for Written Test:
- History of Scouting/Guiding; Law & Promise; Organization—District & State Level; Training Centre - District & State Level; knowledge of Books; Scouting for Boys/Guiding for Girls in India; Motto left hand shake; Salute; Prayer; Flag Song; National Anthem; Know the National & Scouting flags; Social Services at various occasions; Hiking; Proficiency Badges, How these are earned? Stages in Scouting/Guiding: Thinking Day; Progressive Training of Scouts/Guides/Rovers/Rangers; Pioneering; Handicrafts; Indian Railway Jamborette; National Jamboree; Jamboree on the Air.
- Organization at National Level; National Training Centres, WAGGGS/WOSM–Uprashtrapati Award Competition; Prime Minister Shield Competition; Community Development Programmes; Aims and Methods of Scouting; How Scouting is useful in producing better citizens and General Knowledge.
Candidates scoring a minimum of 40% marks in the Written Test will be called for further stages of recruitment to the extent of 2.5 times the vacancies.