RRC NCR Cultural Quota – 2 Posts Recruitment 2026 – 2 Vacancies | Apply Online
📋 RRC NCR
Cultural Quota – 2 Posts
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
⚡ At a Glance
- Vacancies2 (1 Sitar + 1 Tabla)
- Qualification33 years + period spent on apprenticeship (max. 3 years)
- Application FeeSee notification
- Last Date19-09-2026
RRC NCR has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Cultural Quota – 2 Posts. A total of 2 (1 Sitar + 1 Tabla) vacancies have been announced for this government recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed 33 years + period spent on apprenticeship (max. 3 years) from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 19-09-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this RRC NCR recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Stream | Matrix Level (7th CPC) |
| Sitar | Level-2 (Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-) |
| Tabla | Level-2 (Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-) |
| 33 years + period spent on apprenticeship (max. 3 years) | 36 years + period spent on apprenticeship (max. 3 years) |
| 35 years | 38 years |
| 50 objective-type, multiple-choice questions covering General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, Reasoning, and General Knowledge on Cultural Activities/Cultural Area. Bilingual (Hindi & English); candidates may attempt in either language. Duration: 60 minutes. | 50 |
| Based on practical demonstration in the relevant cultural stream (Sitar/Tabla) | 35 |
| Based on testimonials, prizes, etc. as declared in Annexure-G | 15 |
| 100 | |
| Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 refunded (bank charges deducted) |
| Rs. 250 | Full Rs. 250 refunded (bank charges deducted) |
| Total | 2 (1 Sitar + 1 Tabla) |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
33 years + period spent on apprenticeship (max. 3 years)
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 19-09-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organization.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Cultural Quota – 2 Posts. Direct Apply Link.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online payment mode.
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Particular | Detail |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Official Website | www.rrcpryj.org |
| Activity | Date |
| 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 |
| S.N. | Stream |
| 1 | Sitar |
| 2 | Tabla |
| Category | Relaxation |
| Obc (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Sc/St | 5 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disability (Pwbd) | 10 years, provided the post is identified as suitable for PwBD |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxable up to the extent of service rendered in defence plus 3 years, provided more than 6 months’ service after attestation |
| Serving Railway Staff / Casual Labour / Substitutes | Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST), subject to minimum 3 years’ service |
| Staff In Quasi-Administrative Railway Offices (Canteens, Co-Operative Societies, Institutes) | Up to length of service rendered, subject to a maximum of 5 years |
| Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried) | Up to 35 years (UR), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
| Persons Domiciled In Jammu & Kashmir (1 Jan 1980 – 31 Dec 1989) | Up to 5 years |
| Course Completed Act Apprentices Under The Apprenticeship Act Before Attaining Age 25 | 35 years |
| Component | Details |
| Written Test | 50 objective-type, multiple-choice questions covering General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, Reasoning, and General Knowledge on Cultural Activities/Cultural Area. Bilingual (Hindi & English); candidates may attempt in either language. Duration: 60 minutes. |
| Assessment Of Talent – Practical Demonstration | Based on practical demonstration in the relevant cultural stream (Sitar/Tabla) |
| Assessment Of Talent – Testimonials/Prizes | Based on testimonials, prizes, etc. as declared in Annexure-G |
| All Candidates Other Than Those Listed Below | Rs. 500 |
| Sc/St/Ex-Servicemen/Pwbd/Transgender/Female/Minorities/Economically Backward Classes (Ebc) | Rs. 250 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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