RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

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 .

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.

Eligibility is prescribed as per Para 3(vii) of Master Circular No. 7, dated 13.12.2019, and covers both educational and cultural qualifications. 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. 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 Institu

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

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.

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

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 s

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 reg