North Central Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 02 Posts | Last Date 19-09-2026

North Central Railway (NCR), Railway Recruitment Cell, Prayagraj has released Notification No. EN CQ-02/2026 for recruitment against Cultural Quota (Open Advertisement) for the year 2026-27. A total of 02 vacancies are available in Level-2 (Grade Pay ₹1900/-) for Sitar and Tabla streams. The North Central Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 online application process began on 20 August 2026, and the last date to apply is 19 September 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs). On this page, aspirants can find all important details of NCR Cultural Quota Vacancy 2026, including the official notification and application link. North Central Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 www.indgovtjobs.in Organization North Central Railway (NCR) – Railway Recruitment Cell, Prayagraj Notification No. EN CQ-02/2026 Post Name Cultural Quota – Sitar & Tabla Total Vacancies 02 (Sitar – 01 | Tabla – 01) Pay Scale Level-2 (Grade Pay ₹1900/-) as per 7th CPC Age Limit 18 to 30 Years (as on 01.01.2027) Educational Qualification Intermediate or equivalent with 50% marks (or Matric + ITI) Application Fee ₹500 (Gen/OBC) | ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/Female etc.) Selection Process Written Test + Practical Demonstration + Testimonials Job Location North Central Railway Last Date 19 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) NCR Cultural Quota Detailed Notification Pdf ✅ NCR Cultural Quota 2026 Vacancy Details: Stream Pay Level No. of Posts Sitar Level-2 (GP ₹1900/-) 01 Tabla Level-2 (GP ₹1900/-) 01 Total 02 ✅ NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification: Intermediate or equivalent examination passed with 50% aggregate marks from any recognized Board/University. The 50% marks condition is not insisted upon for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates and those possessing higher qualification (Graduation/Post Graduation). OR Passed Matriculation from recognized Board plus ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT. For Technical Posts: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT (OR) Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. Cultural Qualification: Candidates must possess the required proficiency in the relevant cultural stream (Sitar / Tabla) as assessed during Practical Demonstration and Testimonials/Prizes. Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027): 18 to 30 years (born not earlier than 01.01.1997 and not later than 01.01.2009). Age Relaxation: OBC – 03 years, SC/ST – 05 years, PwBD – 10 years (provided the post is identified as suitable for PwBD). ✅ NCR Cultural Quota Recru