RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 for 2 Sitar & Tabla Posts – Apply Online @ rrcpryj.org
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North Central Railway (NCR), through its Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) at Prayagraj, has released the Latest Sarkari Naukri Notification 2026 for Cultural Quota posts. This is a prestigious Government Job for talented artists in Sitar and Tabla streams. The official notification (EN CQ-02/2026) invites online applications from eligible candidates for Pay Matrix Level-2 posts. Don't miss this chance to work with Indian Railways – Apply Online @ rrcpryj.org before 19 September 2026.
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Indian Railways offers unmatched job security, excellent career growth, and benefits under the 7th Pay Commission. These posts are part of the Central Government Jobs with a fixed pay scale, dearness allowance, and pension benefits. Artists with a passion for Sitar or Tabla can serve the nation while showcasing their talent. Don't miss this Central Government Jobs 2026 opportunity!
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 August 2026 |
| Online Application End | 19 September 2026 @ 23:59 Hrs |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced |
| Post Designation | Stream | Pay Matrix Level | Vacancy Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Quota Artist | Sitar | Level-2 (GP ₹1900) | 1 |
| Cultural Quota Artist | Tabla | Level-2 (GP ₹1900) | 1 |
| Total | 2 | ||
These posts are open to all communities. No community-wise reservation, but age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules.
Age as on 01.01.2027: 18 to 30 years (born between 01.01.1997 and 01.01.2009).
| Category | Relaxation (years) |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 |
| SC/ST | 5 |
| PwBD | 10 |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service + 3 (max) |
| Serving Railway staff | Up to 40 (UR), 43 (OBC), 45 (SC/ST) |
| Category | Fee (₹) | Refund on Appearing in Exam |
|---|---|---|
| All other candidates | 500 | 400 (after bank charges) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Transgender/Female/Minorities/EBC | 250 | Full 250 (after bank charges) |
Pay online via Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking.
| Component | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written Test | 50 MCQs – General Awareness, Maths, Reasoning, Cultural Knowledge (60 min, bilingual) | 50 |
| Practical Demonstration | Performance in Sitar/Tabla | 35 |
| Testimonials/Prizes | As per Annexure-G | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Negative marking: 1/3rd marks deducted per wrong answer. Only Written Test qualifiers called for Practical.
No offline mode. Apply before 19 September 2026.
Total 2 posts – 1 for Sitar, 1 for Tabla.
Pay Matrix Level-2 (Grade Pay ₹1900) as per 7th CPC.
18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2027. Relaxation for reserved categories.
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The North Central Railway (abbreviated NCR) is one of the 18 railway zones in India. The largest railway station in NCR is Kanpur Central. It is headquartered at Allahabad and comprises three divisions: Allahabad division, Jhansi division, Agra division of the erstwhile Northern Railway, Jhansi division of the erstwhile Central Railway, and new Agra division.[1]