RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 – 2 Posts (Classical Dance & Mridangam, Level-2) | Apply by 02 Nov
Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai
Tamil Nadu - Chennai
Vacancies
2
Salary
Level-2 (7th CPC Pay Matrix), plus admissible allowances
Last Date
2 Nov 2026
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RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Important Dates 2026
RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Application Fee 2026
Rs.500 (Rs.400 refund on appearing); Rs.250 for SC/ST/ExSM/PwD/Women/Minorities/EBC (refund on appearing). Online only.
RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Level-2 (7th CPC Pay Matrix), plus admissible allowances
RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Eligibility Criteria 2026
RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Qualification / Education
RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Job Details & Overview
Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai invites online applications for Two (02) posts in Level-2 against Cultural Quota 2026-27 (Employment Notice No. RRC-03/Cultural/2026-27 dated 03-10-2026): Classical Dance (1) and Mridangam (1). No post is exclusively reserved for any community.
| Discipline | Posts | Professional Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Dance | 01 | Degree / Diploma / Certificate in any Indian Classical Dance from a Government-recognized institute |
| Mridangam | 01 | Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Mridangam from a Government-recognized institute |
| Total | 02 |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate (relaxed for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD and higher-qualified candidates). Clerk-cum-Typist appointees must gain typing proficiency (30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi) within two years. |
| Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027) | 18 to 30 years (UR). Relaxations: SC/ST +5, OBC-NCL +3, Ex-Servicemen (service +3), PwD +10/+13/+15, J&K domiciled, railway staff, widowed/divorced women, etc., as per the table in the notice. |
| Application Fee | Rs.500 (Rs.400 refunded if found eligible and appear in written/CBT, minus bank charges). Rs.250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD/Women/Minorities/EBC (refunded if eligible and appear). Online payment only; cash/cheque/MO rejected. |
| Selection | Written Test/CBT (60 min, objective: General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Cultural subjects; qualifying UR-40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%; 1/3rd negative marking) + Practical Demonstration / Talent Test (35 marks) + Testimonials/Awards (15 marks) = 100 marks. Then Document Verification and Medical. Dates/venue on the RRC Chennai site only. Bring own musical instrument; no TA/DA (SC/ST free pass only). |
| Schedule | Opening 03/10/2026 (09:00); closing 02/11/2026 (23:59). Apply online well before the deadline. |
| How to Apply | Apply online via the RRC Chennai website with a valid email/mobile (unchanged till completion). Upload prescribed certificates, community/EBC affidavits where claimed, photo (3.5x3.5cm, 50-100KB) and signature (3.5x2.5cm, 20-30KB). Multiple/fee-less applications rejected. |
Important Links
| Cultural Quota Notice (PDF) | Open |
| RRC Chennai Official Website (rrcmas.in) | Open |
RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Important Links
How to Apply for RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai's RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 – 2 Posts (Classical Dance & Mridangam, Level-2) | Apply by 02 Nov before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of Rs.500 (Rs.400 refund on appearing); Rs.250 for SC/ST/ExSM/PwD/Women/Minorities/EBC (refund on appearing). Online only. online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 2 Nov 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 2 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 – 2 Posts (Classical Dance & Mridangam, Level-2) | Apply by 02 Nov?
RRC Southern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 – 2 Posts (Classical Dance & Mridangam, Level-2) | Apply by 02 Nov is a government recruitment notification published by Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai Recruitment 2026 start on 03 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai Recruitment 2026 is 02 November 2026.
What is the application fee for Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai Recruitment 2026?
Rs.500 (Rs.400 refund on appearing); Rs.250 for SC/ST/ExSM/PwD/Women/Minorities/EBC (refund on appearing). Online only.
What is the qualification required for Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway, Chennai Recruitment 2026?
Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Classical Dance or Mridangam from a Government-recognized institute, plus 12th (+2) with 50% (relaxed for reserved/higher-qualified). Age 18–30 as on 01/01/2027 (relaxations per rules). Apply online 03/10–02/11/2026 via RRC Chennai; fee Rs.500/Rs.250 (refundable on appearing). Written/CBT + Practical (35) + Testimonials (15); DV + Medical.