Southern Railway RRC Chennai invites online applications for Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 (Level 2 Posts) in Classical Dance & Mridangam. Apply online by November 2, 2026.
Southern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Level 2 Posts | RRC Chennai
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway, Chennai has issued an indicative advertisement (Employment Notice No. RRC-03/Cultural/2026-27 dated 03/10/2026) inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment against Cultural Quota for the year 2026-27
This recruitment drive offers Level 2 posts under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix in the disciplines of Classical Dance and Mridangam
📌 Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Organization | Southern Railway - Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai |
| Employment Notice No. | RRC-03/Cultural/2026-27 (Dated 03/10/2026) |
| Quota Type | Cultural Quota 2026-27 |
| Pay Level | Level 2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Total Vacancies | 02 Posts |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years (as on 01/01/2027) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Closing Date & Time | November 2, 2026 at 23:59 Hrs |
| Official Website |
🎠Vacancy & Essential Qualification Details
| Sl. No. | Discipline | No. of Posts | Essential Professional Qualification |
| 1 | Classical Dance | 01 | Possession of Degree / Diploma / Certificate in any Indian Classical Dance from a Government recognized institute |
| 2 | Mridangam | 01 | Possession of Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Mridangam from any Government recognized institute |
Desirable Qualifications:
Valid certificate showing experience in the field and performances given on AIR/Doordarshan etc
. Valid certificate showing prizes won in competitions held at National Level by concerned Academy / recognized by Government
.
👤 Age Limit & Reservation Criteria
Age Limit: 18 to 30 Years as on 01-01-2027
. Community Reservation: No post is exclusively reserved for any specific community such as OBC, SC, ST, etc
. All eligible candidates across all categories may apply .
🎯 Selection Process
The recruitment against Cultural Quota will be based on:
Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT)
Practical Demonstration
Assessment of Achievements & Document Verification
💻 How to Apply for RRC Chennai Cultural Quota 2026
Visit the official RRC Chennai portal:
www.rrcmas.in . Click on the link for Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 (Notice No. RRC-03/Cultural/2026-27)
. Fill in your personal details, academic credentials, and cultural qualifications
. Upload necessary academic and cultural certificates (Applications without prescribed certificates will be rejected)
. Pay the required application fee online
. Submit the online application on or before 02/11/2026 (23:59 Hrs)
.
Important Note: Offline applications will not be permitted
. All recruitment process by Southern Railway is purely merit-based .
