RRC Central Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 02 Posts

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Age relaxation as per government norms (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen)

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed 12th standard (+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate (50% marks not required for SC/ST/Ex-servicemen), OR passed Matriculation with an Act Apprenticeship, OR passed Matriculation with ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT.

Essential Professional Qualification

• Percussion Instrument Player: Possession of a degree/diploma/certificate in any percussion instrument (e.g., Tabla, Dholak, Naal, Pakhawaj, Octopad, Mridangam, Dholki, Dholak, Tumba, Kongo, Hand-sonic, Acoustic Drum set, etc.) from a government-recognized university or institute.
• Classical Singer Male/Female: Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Classical Singing from a government-recognized university or institute.

Candidates must meet the above educational requirements and possess the specified professional qualifications to be eligible for CR Cultural Quota positions.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 01-12-2025
• Online Application Start Date: 01-12-2025
• Online Application End Date: 30-12-2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 30-12-2025
• Exam Date: To be notified

Application Fee

• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Persons with Disability/Women/Minorities and Economically Backward Class: Rs. 250 (Refundable if found eligible and appeared in the Written Test, after deducting bank charges).
• All Other Candidates: Rs. 500 (Refundable if found eligible and appeared in the Written Test, after deducting bank charges).
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)

Important Instructions

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Keep scanned copies of required documents ready for upload.
• Ensure eligibility criteria and age limits before submission.
• Submit the application before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.
• For any further information, refer to the official notification PDF and the CR Central Railway website.