The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of Central Railway, operating under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has published an employment notice (No. RRC/CR/CULTURAL/03/2025) for recruitment against the Cultural Quota for the year 2025-26. This drive is seeking to fill two posts in Level-2 with candidates demonstrating proficiency in Percussion Instrument Playing and Classical Singing. Applications are strictly invited online, and candidates must possess the prescribed academic and professional qualifications to be considered eligible.
RRC Central Railway Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particular | Detail |
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway (RRC/CR) |
| Post Name | Cultural Quota Posts (Level-2) |
| Employment Notice No. | RRC/CR/CULTURAL/03/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rrccr.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 01/12/2025 at 10:00 Hrs. |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 30/12/2025 at 18:00 Hrs. |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01/01/2026 |
Vacancy Details
Central Railway is recruiting for a total of two positions in the Cultural Quota, with one post allocated to each of the two specified disciplines: Percussion Instrument Player and Classical Singer (Male/Female). The posts are open to all communities, and there is no reservation for any specific community.
| Sr. No. | Name of Cultural Discipline | No. of Posts |
| 1. | Percussion Instrument Player | 01 |
| 2. | Classical Singer Male/Female | 01 |
RRC CR Cultural Recruitment 2025 Educational Details
Candidates must satisfy both the Academic Qualification (A) and the Essential Professional Qualification (B).
A) Academic Qualification
Candidates must have either:
Passed 12th (+2 ) from a recognized Board or its equivalent with at least $50\%$ aggregate marks. (Note: $50\%$ marks is not mandatory for SC/ST/Ex-servicemen). OR
Passed Matriculation from a recognized Board plus a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. OR
Passed Matriculation from a recognized Board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT.
B) Essential Professional Qualification
Possession of a Degree/Diploma/Certificate course from a Government recognized university/institute in the relevant discipline:
Percussion Instrument Player: Must have a course in any Percussion instrument, such as Tabla, Dholak, Naal, Pakhawaj, Octopad, etc..
Classical Singer Male/Female: Must have a course in Classical Singing.
Emoluments (Salary)
Selected candidates, upon initial appointment, will be granted the minimum pay of the level of pay along with other admissible allowances. Only a stipend will be paid during the training period.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
The general age limit for Unreserved (UR) candidates is 18 to 30 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation | Upper Date of Birth (for a candidate to be eligible) |
| UR | – | 02/01/1996 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years | 02/01/1993 |
| SC/ST | 5 years | 02/01/1991 |
Selection Process
The recruitment will be based on a two-stage process: a written test followed by a practical assessment. No interview will be conducted.
| Stage | Component | Marks | Details |
| Stage 1: Written Test/CBT/Tab Mode | Objective Type Test | 50 Marks | Minimum 40% marks are required to qualify for the next stage. Questions will cover General Awareness, Mathematics, Mental Ability, Music & Singing Related Subject. There is a $1/3^{rd}$ negative marking for each wrong answer. |
| Stage 2: Practical Demonstration | Talent Test in the relevant field | 35 Marks | Only candidates who qualify the Written Test will be called for this. |
| Confirmation of Talent by Testimonials/Certificates/Awards | 15 Marks | Based on submitted documentary proof. | |
| Total | 100 Marks | ||
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Refund Provision (Upon appearing in Written Test) |
| General/OBC Candidates | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- refundable |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD/Women/Minorities/EBC | Rs. 250/- | Full Rs. 250/- refundable |
How to Apply
Candidates are required to apply ONLINE by visiting the official RRC/CR website.
Log on to the RRC/CR website www.rrccr.com.
Carefully fill in the personal details and Bio-data in the ONLINE application.
Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar Card number during registration.
Upload a recent color photograph ($3.5\text{ cm} \times 3.5\text{ cm}$) and scanned signature ($3.5\text{ cm} \times 2.5\text{ cm}$) in the specified JPG/JPEG format and size.
Upload legible scanned copies of all required documents, including your Academic and Professional Qualification certificates.
Make the mandatory online fee payment through the integrated payment gateway.
Upon successful completion, note down the generated Registration ID for future correspondence.
Take a printout of the final application to produce at the time of the Practical Demonstration.
Official Links
| Central Railway Recruitment against Cultural Quota Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Central Railway Cultural Quota Apply Online Link | Click Here |
