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- North Central Railway (NCR), through its Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) at Prayagraj, has issued Notification (EN CQ-02/2026) inviting online applications from eligible and willing candidates for recruitment against the Cultural Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2026-27. The recruitment is for Pay Matrix Level-2 (Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-) posts in the Sitar and Tabla streams. Online applications opened on 20 August 2026 and close on 19 September 2026 at 23:59 Hrs. Applications must be submitted only through the RRC/NCR website, www.rrcpryj.org.
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NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates
- Candidates are advised to submit their online application well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues due to heavy internet traffic or website load. The Date, Venue and Time of the Written Examination/Document Verification will be published separately on www.rrcpryj.org.
NCR RRC Cultural Quota Vacancy 2026-27
- These posts against Cultural Quota 2026-27 are open to all communities and there is no community-wise reservation. However, SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against the Cultural Quota are extended age-limit relaxation as admissible in general open-market recruitment.
NCR RRC Cultural Quota Eligibility Criteria and Qualification
- Eligibility is prescribed as per Para 3(vii) of Master Circular No. 7, dated 13.12.2019, and covers both educational and cultural qualifications.
Educational Qualification
- Intermediate or equivalent examination passed with 50% aggregate marks from any recognised Board/University. The 50% condition is not insisted upon for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and for candidates possessing a higher qualification such as Graduation/Post-Graduation from a recognised university.
- OR Matriculation passed from a recognised Board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT.
- For Technical Posts: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from institutions recognised by NCVT/SCVT, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.
Cultural Qualification
- Possession of a degree/diploma/certificate in the specified cultural stream (Sitar or Tabla, as applicable to the notified post and category), only from a Government Recognised Institution.
Desirable Qualifications (Annexure-G)
- Experience in the relevant field and performances given on All India Radio (AIR)/Doordarshan, etc.
- Prizes won at the National level.
- Details of any awards, prizes and performance experience must be filled in Annexure-G, duly signed and uploaded on the online application portal; the supporting certificates are not uploaded separately but must be produced at the time of Document Verification.
NCR RRC Cultural Quota Age Limit and Relaxation
- Candidates should be aged between 18 and 30 years as on 01.01.2027 - that is, born not earlier than 01.01.1997 and not later than 01.01.2009 (both dates inclusive). Once entered in the recruitment records, the date of birth cannot be changed on any grounds.
Age Relaxation for Course Completed Act Apprentices
NCR RRC Cultural Quota Selection Process
- Eligible candidates are assessed on the basis of a Written Test and an Assessment of Talent, totalling 100 marks.
- The Written Test carries negative marking: 1/3rd of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for every wrong answer. Only candidates who qualify in the Written Test will be called for Practical Demonstration. Selected candidates will have to pass the requisite medical examination and, where prescribed, complete initial training before posting.
How to Apply for NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27
- Visit the RRC website, www.rrcpryj.org.
- Click on the Cultural Quota (02/2026) link.
- Click on the Online/E-Application link.
- Click on "New Registration" and proceed.
- Fill in basic details - Name, Father's Name, Aadhaar No., email address and mobile number, etc.
- After receiving the Registration Number and Password, log in via "Applicant Login."
- Follow the step-by-step instructions and select the Post/Category as per the notification.
- Fill in further details in the Applicant Portal - educational/cultural qualification, community, etc.
- Pay the examination fee (as applicable) online via Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Internet Banking or other available modes.
- Upload a scanned colour photograph (3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPEG format, 20–30 KB).
- Upload a scanned signature (in English or Hindi, JPEG format, 10–15 KB).
- Upload age-proof certificate (PDF format, 50–150 KB, 150 DPI).
- Upload the cultural qualification certificate (PDF format, 50–150 KB, 150 DPI).
- SC/ST candidates should upload their certificate (PDF, 100–200 KB) to avail relaxation and free travel authority (Second Class Railway Pass).
- Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Minority/EBC candidates should upload relevant certificates (PDF, 100–200 KB) to avail applicable relaxation.
- Submit the application and print the acknowledgement for your records.
- No physical copy of the application needs to be sent to RRC. Only online mode is accepted - no other mode of submission is allowed.
Documents Required for NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27
- Scanned proof of Date of Birth (10th/Matriculation certificate, equivalent educational certificate, or birth certificate issued by a competent authority).
- Scanned copy of the prescribed essential minimum educational qualification marksheet/certificate.
- Certificate(s) of the specified cultural qualification (Sitar/Tabla, as applicable).
- SC/ST certificate issued by a competent authority (Annexure-A), for availing relaxation and free Second Class Railway Pass travel facility.
- Relevant certificate for Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Minorities/EBC candidates claiming age or fee relaxation.
- Caste certificate on the prescribed Central Government format for SC/ST/OBC candidates (with non-creamy layer certificate for OBC, valid for 2026-27, issued on or after 01.04.2026).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, for serving Railway/Quasi-Administrative office employees.
- Annexure-G, duly filled and signed, detailing awards, prizes and cultural performance experience.
- Income & Asset Certificate as per Annexure-F, for candidates claiming EWS status (family income below Rs. 8 lakh, subject to the asset conditions listed in the notification).
NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions before applying; false, incorrect or suppressed information will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage, without notice.
- Candidates awaiting final exam results are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates debarred (for life or for an unexpired specified period) from RRB/RRC examinations must not apply.
- Selection by RRC/NCR does not confer any right of appointment in the Railway.
- Emoluments on initial appointment will be the minimum pay of the Level plus applicable allowances; only stipend is paid during the training period.
- Free Second-Class Railway Pass is issued to SC/ST candidates called for the Written Examination/Document Verification, on submission of a valid caste certificate.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere as per administrative requirements and utilised for cultural activities/events as well as their regular post duties.
- Name, Father's Name and Date of Birth in the application must exactly match the Matriculation certificate; any mismatch found at Document Verification leads to cancellation and debarment.
- Impersonation, suppression of facts, or submission of forged certificates leads to rejection, debarment from all RRB/RRC examinations, and possible legal action.
- Candidates selected as Clerk cum Typist must acquire the prescribed typing speed within 2 years of appointment (maximum 3 chances), failing which their services will be terminated.
- Provisions of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 apply at all stages of the recruitment process.
- Any legal matters arising from this recruitment fall under the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Allahabad, only.
- In the event of any dispute in interpretation, the English version of the notification is final.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27?
- A total of 2 vacancies are notified - 1 post in Sitar and 1 post in Tabla, both in Pay Matrix Level-2.
Q4. What is the eligibility for NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27?
- Candidates need Intermediate or equivalent with 50% aggregate (relaxed for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD and higher-qualified candidates) or Matriculation plus ITI, along with a degree/diploma/certificate in Sitar or Tabla from a Government Recognised Institution.
Q5. What is the age limit for NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27?
- Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years as on 01.01.2027, with age relaxation available for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other categories as detailed in the age-limit section above.
Q6. What is the application fee for NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27?
- Rs. 500 for general candidates (Rs. 400 refundable on appearing in the written exam) and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Transgender/Female/Minorities/EBC candidates (fully refundable on appearing in the written exam).
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