RRC NR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 for Drama Artist and Kathak DancerOpens 6 November

• Drama Artist: A degree, diploma or certificate in Drama (Acting) from a government-recognised institute is required.
• Classical Kathak Dancer: A degree, diploma or certificate in Classical Kathak Dance from a government-recognised institute is required.
• In addition to the relevant cultural qualification, candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks for NTPC categories, OR Matriculation with a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship approved by NCVT/SCVT for technician categories, OR Matriculation with an ITI qualification approved by NCVT/SCVT for technician categories.
• Educational and cultural qualification requirements cannot be relaxed.
• Certificates of experience and performances on AIR/Doordarshan, and certificates of prizes in national-level competitions held by the concerned Academy or recognised by the Government, are desirable.
• Government employees must apply with an employer's NOC.
• Anyone appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must acquire typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within two years of appointment.
• Candidates facing a lifetime RRB/RRC examination ban or an unexpired debarment period are not eligible to apply.

• Read the official notification and instructions before starting the application.
• Visit the official RRC NR website between 6 November 2026 and 6 December 2026.
• Tick the undertaking confirming that you have read the notification and instructions, then select APPLY ONLINE.
• Choose New Registration, or log in if already registered.
• Complete the Registration Form and Application Form sections on the dashboard, including your choice of Hindi or English for the question paper.
• Pay the examination fee online and upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and required certificates.
• Complete all dashboard sections and use the payment details and application print options.
• Ensure the application and fee payment are completed by 6 December 2026.

Northern Railway cultural quota vacancies

Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway has issued Advertisement No. RRC/NR/02/2026/CQ, dated 4 November 2026, for two cultural quota appointments. The vacancies cover acting and classical Kathak dance, with posting anywhere over Northern Railway. Both posts carry Level-2 pay under the 7th CPC, starting at the minimum of the scale. Appointment includes two years of probation and training according to the post's requirements.

Eligibility and application window

Applicants must combine a recognised qualification in the relevant cultural discipline with the prescribed academic or technical qualification. The academic route is Class 12 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks for NTPC categories. The technician routes require Matriculation with an NCVT/SCVT-approved Course Completed Act Apprenticeship or ITI qualification. Educational and cultural requirements are not relaxable.

Registration opens on 6 November 2026 and ends on 6 December 2026. Candidates must complete the online form, fee payment and document uploads within this period. Government employees need an employer's NOC. The application also requires a choice between Hindi and English for the question paper.

Assessment and shortlisting

The written examination and talent assessment are expected in January 2027. The written stage has 50 objective questions worth 50 marks and lasts one hour. Each incorrect answer attracts a deduction of one-third of that question's marks. Candidates need 40% in the written examination to qualify for the next stage, subject to reserved-category relaxation under Railway Board Rules.

The practical demonstration carries 35 marks, while testimonials and prizes carry 15 marks. Shortlisting for the practical demonstration and document verification is merit-based, up to five times the number of vacancies. Final selection also requires the prescribed medical fitness.

Documents and attendance requirements

Keep date-of-birth proof, educational and cultural qualification records, applicable prescribed certificates, photograph, signature and thumb impression ready for the application. Document verification requires originals together with one set of self-attested photocopies. Candidates must bring their own musical instrument or cultural uniform for the practical demonstration.

Test dates, timings and venues will be displayed on the official RRC NR website. No TA, DA or accommodation is provided; eligible SC/ST candidates holding the proper community certificate receive second-class free travel authority.