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News 20 August 2026

RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 - send in Online

πŸ“° Summary

The North Central Railway (RRC NCR) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 2 Cultural Quota. aspirants with 10TH Can submit Online. The online application opens on 20-08-2026, along with closes on 19-09-2026. The candidate shall register online through RRC NCR website, http://www.rrcpryj.org/.

πŸ“… Important Dates

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Date of Publication of Notification 18.08.2026
Opening Date of Online Application 20.08.2026
Closing Date and Time of Online Application 19.09.2026 @ 23:59 Hrs

πŸ“‹ Overview

Recruiting organisation North Central Railway (NCR), Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Balmiki Chauraha, Nawab Yousuf Road, Prayagraj
Notification number EN CQ-02/2026
Recruitment type Cultural Quota (Open Advertisement) for the Year 2026-27
Streams / posts Sitar, Tabla
Total vacancies 2 (1 Sitar + 1 Tabla)
Pay level Pay Matrix Level-2, Grade Pay Rs. 1900/- (7th CPC)
Who can apply Eligible and willing candidates meeting the educational, cultural qualification and age criteria below; posts are open to all communities
Date of publication 18.08.2026
Application opening date 20.08.2026
Application closing date 19.09.2026, till 23:59 Hrs
Mode of application Online only, via www.rrcpryj.org
Job location North Central Railway; specific posting decided by the Competent Authority in NCR after panel finalisation
Official 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

aspirants 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 as well as 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 in addition to there is no community-wise reservation . However, SC/ST/OBC aspirants applying against the Cultural Quota are extended age-limit relaxation as admissible in general open-market recruitment.

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NCR RRC Cultural Quota Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

qualification is prescribed as per Para 3(vii) of Master Circular No. 7, dated 13.12.2019, as well as covers both educational as well as 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), in addition to for aspirants possessing a higher qualification such as Graduation/Post-Graduation from a recognised university.

According to the latest notice, 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 in addition to category), only from a Government Recognised Institution.

Desirable Qualifications (Annexure-G)

Experience in the relevant field along with performances given on All India Radio (AIR)/Doordarshan, etc.

Prizes won at the National level.

Details of any awards, prizes in addition to performance experience must be filled in Annexure-G, duly signed in addition to uploaded on the online application portal; the supporting certificates are not uploaded separately yet must be produced at the time of Document Verification.

NCR RRC Cultural Quota Age Limit and Relaxation

test-takers should be aged between 18 as well as 30 years as on 01.01.2027 - that is, born not earlier than 01.01.1997 along with 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

shortlisted test-takers are assessed on the basis of a Pen- along with -paper exam along with an Assessment of Talent, totalling 100 marks.

The Descriptive test carries negative marking : 1/3rd of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for every wrong answer. Only applicants who qualify in the Written examination will be called for Practical Demonstration. Chosen applicants will have to pass the requisite medical examination along with , where prescribed, detailed initial training before posting.

NCR RRC Cultural Quota Examination Fee

Fee must be paid online via internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI; bank charges are borne by the candidate. 50,000) must upload an EBC certificate as per Annexure-D. EBC aspirants (family annual income below Rs. Minority applicants (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians/Parsis, Jains) must upload a self-declaration as per Annexure-H to claim the fee concession, as well as must furnish a notarised Minority Community Declaration affidavit at the time of Document Verification, failing which their candidature will be rejected as well as the fee will not be refunded. Fee is not refunded for applicants found ineligible.

How to Apply for NCR RRC Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27

Access the RRC website, www.rrcpryj.org .

Click on the Cultural Quota (02/2026) link.

Click on the Online/E-Application link.

Aspirants are advised that, Click on "New Registration" in addition to proceed.

Fill in basic details - Name, Father's Name, Aadhaar No., email address along with mobile number, etc.

After receiving the Registration Number in addition to Password, log in via "Applicant Login."

Follow the step-by-step instructions along with select the Post/Category in line with 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.

The official notification states that, 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).

It is informed that, Upload age-proof certificate (PDF format, 50–150 KB, 150 DPI).

The official notification states that, Upload the cultural qualification certificate (PDF format, 50–150 KB, 150 DPI).

SC/ST aspirants should upload their certificate (PDF, 100–200 KB) to avail relaxation as well as free travel authority (Second Class Railway Pass).

Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Minority/EBC applicants should upload relevant certificates (PDF, 100–200 KB) to avail applicable relaxation.

Submit the application along with 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).

Interested applicants should know that, 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 along with free Second Class Railway Pass travel facility.

According to the latest notice, Relevant certificate for Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Minorities/EBC applicants claiming age or fee relaxation.

Caste certificate on the prescribed Central Government format for SC/ST/OBC test-takers (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 along with signed, detailing awards, prizes in addition to cultural performance experience.

As per the official update, Income & Asset Certificate as per Annexure-F, for test-takers 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

applicants must ensure they fulfil all qualification conditions before applying; false, incorrect or suppressed information will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage, without notice.

test-takers awaiting final exam results are not meeting criteria to send in.

test-takers debarred (for life or for an unexpired specified period) from RRB/RRC examinations must not register .

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 aspirants called for the Written Examination/Document Verification, on submission of a valid caste certificate.

Picked aspirants may be posted anywhere as per administrative requirements as well as utilised for cultural activities/events as well as their regular post duties.

Name, Father's Name in addition to Date of Birth in the application must exactly match the Matriculation certificate; any mismatch found at Document Verification leads to cancellation in addition to debarment.

Impersonation, suppression of facts, or submission of forged certificates leads to rejection, debarment from all RRB/RRC examinations, in addition to possible legal action.

test-takers shortlisted 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 submit 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.

Common Reasons for Application Rejection

Application without signature, or signature in capital/spaced-out letters.

Application without a colour photo, or with a photo showing a cap, goggles, disfigurement, small size, or an unrecognisable/photostat image.

Not possessing the prescribed educational or cultural qualification on the date of application.

Over-age, under-age, or Date of Birth not filled/wrongly filled.

The official notification states that, Candidate's name figuring in the debarred list of RRCs/RRBs.

The official notification states that, Application submitted without the requisite examination fee.

The conducting body has announced that, Multiple applications with minor changes of information/facts for the same post.

It is informed that, Signature mismatch between the online application as well as later stages (exam/PD/DV/medical) - this can lead to disqualification along with lifetime debarment.

The official notification states that, Uploaded documents that are unclear or not in the prescribed format.

RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Department notice PDF : Use the link provided

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