The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway, Prayagraj, has released the official notification for recruitment against Cultural Quota (Open Advertisement) for the Year 2025-26. The RRC NCR Prayagraj invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the direct recruitment of Guitar and Keyboard posts in Pay Matrix Level – 2 (Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-) against Cultural Quota on North Central Railway.
The NCR Cultural Quota Notification was published on 24th September 2025, and the online application form will be available from 26th September to 25th October 2025. Interested and eligible candidates must carefully read the detailed NCR notification before filling out the application form.
NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025
Advertisement No. EN : CQ-03/2025
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Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
Pay Scale |
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Guitar |
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Level-2 (Grade Pay-Rs.1900/-) |
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Keyboard |
01 |
Level-2 (Grade Pay-Rs.1900/-) |
NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025 Age Limit:
- The candidate should be aged between 18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2026 (born not earlier than 01.01.1996 and not later than 01.01.2008).
- The Upper Age Relaxation – 05 years for SC / ST, 03 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD.
NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
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Criteria |
Details |
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Educational Qualification |
Intermediate or equivalent with 50% aggregate (relaxed for SC/ST/Ex-SM, higher quals) OR Matric + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) OR Matric + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. |
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Cultural Qualification |
Degree/ Diploma certificate in specified cultural stream (Guitar/Keyboard) from Government Recognized Institution. |
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Desirable |
Experience in relevant field; Performances on AIR/Doordarshan; Prizes at National level. |
NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025 Selection Process:
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Written Test: 50 Marks (Objective Type - General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, GK on Cultural Activities) |
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Assessment of Talent: Practical Demonstration - 35 Marks; Testimonials/Prizes - 15 Marks |
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Total: 100 Marks (Negative marking: 1/3rd for wrong answers; Duration: 60 minutes) |
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Document Verification |
NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025 Exam Fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General/OBC |
₹ 500/- (₹ 400/- refundable on appearing) |
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SC/ST/Ex-SM/PwBD/Transgender/Women/Minorities/EBC |
₹ 250/- (Full refundable on appearing) |
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Payment Method |
Online (Net Banking/ Debit/ Credit Card) |
NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025 Important Dates:
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Opening date for Notification |
24th September 2025 |
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Opening date for Online Application |
26th September 2025 |
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Last date for submission of Online Application |
25th October 2025 (up to 23:59 Hours) |
NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025 Important Links:
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NCR Detailed Notification PDF |
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NCR Direct Apply Online link |
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Latest 10th 12th Pass Govt Jobs |
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Join IndGovtJobs Alert Channels |
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Follow IndGovtJobs Social Channels |
How to Apply NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025:
The NCR Online Registration will be made through the official RRC Prayagraj website (www.rrcpryj.org). The NCR Cultural Quota Online Registration Process Steps as follow:-
➢ Step 1: Visit www.rrcpryj.org and click on the Cultural Quota (03/2025) link, then Online/E-Application.
➢ Step 2: Click on "New Registration", fill basic details like Name, Father's Name, Aadhar, Email, Mobile, and get Registration No. & Password.
➢ Step 3: Login with Registration No. & Password, fill personal details, educational/cultural qualifications, community, pay fee online, upload scanned photo (3.5x3.5 cm JPEG 20-30 KB), signature (JPEG 10-15 KB), age proof certificate (50-150 KB), cultural qualification certificate (50-150 KB).
➢ Step 4: Submit Application Form on or before closing date and note Registration Number for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the age limit for NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025?
18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2026. Relaxations: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; Ex-SM: Service + 3 years; etc., as per Govt. rules.
What are the eligibility criteria for NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025?
Intermediate with 50% (relaxed for reserved) OR Matric + ITI/Apprenticeship; Degree/Diploma in Guitar/Keyboard from Govt. Institution; Desirable: Experience, AIR/Doordarshan performances, National prizes.
What is the selection process for NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025?
Written Test (50 Marks) + Practical Demonstration (35 Marks) + Testimonials (15 Marks) = 100 Marks, followed by Document Verification.
What is the last date to apply for NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025?
25th October 2025 (23:59 hrs).
What is the total number of vacancies for NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025?
2 vacancies for Guitar and Keyboard posts.