The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR), New Delhi has invited online applications for 2 posts under the Cultural Quota through Advertisement No. RRC/NR/02/2026/CQ, dated 4 November 2026. One post is for a Drama Artist (Male/Female) for Acting and one is for a Classical Kathak Dancer for Dance. Applications opened on 6 November 2026 and close on 6 December 2026. These are Group ‘C’ posts in Pay Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with posting anywhere over Northern Railway. Selection will be through a written test, a talent test (practical demonstration), document verification and a medical examination.
This recruitment is meant for artists who hold a Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Drama (Acting) or Classical Kathak Dance from a Government-recognised institute. The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR), New Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | RRC/NR/02/2026/CQ |
| Advertisement date | 4 November 2026 |
| Total posts | 2 |
| Post type | Group ‘C’, Pay Level-2 (7th CPC) |
| Applications open | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 December 2026 |
| Mode of application | Online (www.rrcnr.org) |
| Written test / talent test (expected) | January 2027 |
| Place of posting | Anywhere over Northern Railway |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Posts | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Drama Artist (Male/Female) for Acting | 1 | Pay Level-2 |
| Classical Kathak Dancer for Dance | 1 | Pay Level-2 |
| Total | 2 |
No post is reserved for SC, ST or OBC — both posts are open to all candidates.
Educational Qualification
For both posts, candidates must hold a Degree, Diploma or Certificate in the relevant field — Drama (Acting) for the Drama Artist post and Classical Kathak Dance for the Kathak Dancer post — from a Government-recognised institute. In addition, one of the following academic qualifications is required:
- Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate; or
- Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship approved by NCVT/SCVT; or
- Matriculation plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT.
Please note: no relaxation is permissible in the educational and cultural qualifications. Candidates already in Government service must apply with an NOC from their employer.
Desirable: a valid certificate showing experience in the field and performances given on AIR/Doordarshan, or valid certificates showing prizes won in competitions held at the national level by the concerned Academy or a Government-recognised body.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwD (40% and above) | UR: 10 years, OBC-NCL: 13 years, SC/ST: 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months service after attestation) | Service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Serving Group C / erstwhile Group D Railway staff, casual labour and substitutes with 3 years service | Up to 40 years of age (UR), 43 (OBC-NCL), 45 (SC/ST) |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women, not remarried | Up to 35 years of age (UR), 38 (OBC-NCL), 40 (SC/ST) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except those below | Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded on actually appearing in the written examination) |
| SC / ST, Ex-Serviceman, PwBD, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes | Rs 250 (refunded on actually appearing in the written examination) |
The fee must be paid online; the service charge is borne by the candidate. The last date to pay the fee is 6 December 2026.
Salary
Selected candidates will be paid under Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs 19,900–63,200), with appointment at the minimum of the scale, plus allowances as per Railway rules. The probation period is 2 years, and training will be given as per the requirement of the post.
Selection Process
Selection will take place in the following stages:
- Written Test / Computer / Tablet Based Test (CBT/TBT) — 50 objective questions, 50 marks, 1 hour, bilingual (Hindi and English). One-third of the marks for a question will be deducted for every wrong answer. A minimum of 40% marks in the written examination is required to be eligible for the next stage (relaxation for reserved categories as per Railway Board rules).
- Practical Demonstration (Talent Test) — practical demonstration in the relevant field, 35 marks. Candidates up to 5 times the vacancies will be called for the Practical Demonstration and Document Verification on merit.
- Testimonials / Prizes — 15 marks.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination — medical fitness as per the medical classification prescribed for the post.
| Stage | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test / CBT / TBT | General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, Reasoning and General Knowledge on Cultural Activities / Cultural Area | 50 | 1 hour |
| Talent test | Practical demonstration in the relevant field | 35 | — |
| Testimonials / Prizes | Testimonials / Prizes etc. | 15 | — |
| Total | 100 |
The expected date of the online written examination and assessment of talent is January 2027. The date, time and venue of the test and Practical Demonstration / DV will be displayed on www.rrcnr.org. Applicants must bring their own musical instrument or cultural uniform for the Practical Demonstration. No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided; SC/ST candidates with a proper community certificate will get a free travel authority (2nd class).
Important Documents
- Proof of date of birth (10th or Matric pass certificate)
- Proof of the essential educational and cultural qualification prescribed for the post
- SC / ST / OBC / Minority / Economically Backward / PwD / NOC certificate in the prescribed Annexure format, where applicable
- Photograph, signature and thumb impression
- Original documents with one set of self-attested photocopies to be brought on the day of document verification
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website www.rrcnr.org.
- Tick the box at the end of the notification undertaking that you have read the notification and instructions.
- Click APPLY ONLINE and choose Login for already registered candidates or New Registration.
- Complete the dashboard parts: Registration Form, Application Form, Payment of Examination Fee, Uploading Documents, Online Payment Details Print, Application Details/Print.
- Upload your photo, signature, thumb impression and the required certificates.
- Complete the application in all respects within the last date, 6 December 2026.
Important: candidates debarred for life from RRB/RRC examinations, or debarred for a period not yet completed, need not apply. Persons appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must acquire typing at 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within two years of appointment.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | www.rrcnr.org |
| Official Website (notification PDF available here) | www.rrcnr.org |
| Related: RRC Central Railway Apprentice 2026 (2,861 posts) | RRC Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Related: RRB NTPC Undergraduate 2026 (1,688 posts) | RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 |
| Related: RRB Station Master 2026 (1,265 posts) | RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRC NR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date is 6 December 2026. Applications opened on 6 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in RRC NR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 2 vacancies — 1 Drama Artist (Male/Female) for Acting and 1 Classical Kathak Dancer for Dance.
Q3. What is the application fee?
A: Rs 500 for all candidates except SC/ST, Ex-Serviceman, PwBD, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes, who pay Rs 250. Rs 400 (or the full Rs 250) is refunded on actually appearing in the written examination.
Q4. What is the age limit?
A: The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) get 3 years of relaxation.
Q5. What qualification is needed?
A: A Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Drama (Acting) or Classical Kathak Dance from a Government-recognised institute, plus 12th with 50% marks, or Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship or ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT.
Q6. What is the salary?
A: Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs 19,900–63,200), with appointment at the minimum of the scale, plus allowances as per Railway rules.
Q7. How will candidates be selected?
A: Written Test (50 marks) → Practical Demonstration / Talent Test (35 marks) → Testimonials / Prizes (15 marks) → Document Verification → Medical Examination. A minimum of 40% marks in the written examination is required to reach the next stage.
Q8. When will the exam be held?
A: The expected date of the online written examination and assessment of talent is January 2027. The date, time and venue will be displayed on www.rrcnr.org.
Next Action: read the official notification and apply online at www.rrcnr.org before 6 December 2026.
Sources: RRC Northern Railway, Advt No. RRC/NR/02/2026/CQ dated 4 November 2026 (www.rrcnr.org); FreeJobAlert; FreshersLive. Candidates should verify every detail in the official notification before applying.
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