Overview
Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway, Ministry of Railways, Government of India has released a recruitment notification for the post of Theatre Actor (Male), Harmonium Player (2 (1 per post) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online at www.rrccr.com before 04/12/2026, 18.00 hrs.
Key Details
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Cell, Central Railway, Ministry of Railways, Government of India
- Qualification
- • 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks. The 50% condition does not apply to SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates or to candidates with a qualification higher than 12th; OR • Matriculation from a recognised board and Course Completed Act Apprenticeship; OR • Matriculation from a recognised board and ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT. Persons appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must pass a typing test at 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi within two years of appointment; their appointment stays temporary until then.
- Vacancies
- 2 (1 per post)
- Advertisement No
- Employment Notice No. आरआरसी/सीआर/ सांस्कृतिक/03/2026 (RRC/CR/Cultural/03/2026) dated 05/11/2026
- Last date to apply
- 04/12/2026, 18.00 hrs
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 04/12/2026, 18.00 hrs |
| Employment Notice date | 05/11/2026 |
| Online application starts | 05/11/2026, 10.00 hrs |
| Online application closes | 04/12/2026, 18.00 hrs |
| Age reckoned as on | 01/01/2027 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
The notice offers 2 posts at Level-2 in two cultural disciplines. Sl. No.: Cultural Discipline | Posts 01: Theatre Actor (Male) | 01 02: Harmonium Player | 01 Total: 02 • The posts are open to all; there is no reservation for any caste. • If no suitable candidate is available for one of the two disciplines, a suitable candidate of the other discipline will be selected instead, irrespective of gender. • The number of vacancies is tentative and may be reduced or even become nil according to the actual needs of the railway administration.
Eligibility
• 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks. The 50% condition does not apply to SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates or to candidates with a qualification higher than 12th; OR • Matriculation from a recognised board and Course Completed Act Apprenticeship; OR • Matriculation from a recognised board and ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT. Persons appointed as Clerk-cum-Typist must pass a typing test at 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi within two years of appointment; their appointment stays temporary until then.
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 30 years (for Unreserved), counted as on 01/01/2027. Date of birth must fall between the dates below, both days included. Category: Born not earlier than | Born not later than Unreserved: 01/01/1997 | 01/01/2009 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 01/01/1994 | 01/01/2009 SC/ST: 01/01/1992 | 01/01/2009
Application Fee
Category: Fee All candidates except those in the next row: Rs. 500; Rs. 400 refunded, after deducting bank charges, to candidates found eligible who actually appear in the written exam SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Economically Backward Class (EWS): Rs. 250; refunded, after deducting bank charges, to candidates found eligible who appear in the written exam The fee is paid through the payment gateway integrated with the online application, by debit card, credit card or internet banking; bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate. Ineligible candidates who still apply will not get a refund, and the fee is not refunded if the vacancies are cancelled. Minority candidates (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Zoroastrian (Parsi)) claiming exemption or refund must give the self-declaration in Annexure 'A' and an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper at document verification. Economically Backward Class candidates (annual family income below Rs. 50,000) must produce an income certificate in the prescribed proforma from an authorised authority (District Magistrate or revenue officer up to Tahsildar, sitting MPs, Union Ministers, or a BPL card/IZZAT MST certificate) at document verification.
How to Apply
• Go to www.rrccr.com and follow the detailed guidelines given there for the online application. • Log on and fill in personal details/bio-data carefully, including the 12-digit Aadhaar number or the 28-digit Aadhaar enrolment ID (applicants from Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya and Assam may enter voter ID, passport, driving licence or another valid Government ID number). • Give an active mobile number and email ID; all RRC messages will be sent by email/SMS. • Upload a colour passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–70 KB, not older than three months, without cap or sunglasses) and a running-hand signature (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, JPG/JPEG, 100 DPI, 20–30 KB), not in block/capital or disjoint letters. • Upload the documents listed below and enter the details of your desirable qualifications. • Pay the fee through the payment gateway; no change or edit is allowed after payment. Save or print the e-receipt. • Note the registration account ID and take a printout of the application, which must be produced at document verification and practical demonstration. Nothing is to be sent to RRC by post.
Important Instructions
• At the exam hall, bring the e-call letter, Aadhaar card or a valid photo ID, one colour passport-size photograph and original SC/ST/OBC certificate where applicable; without a valid photo ID entry is refused. • On the practical demonstration day, bring originals of age, qualification, caste and cultural discipline documents, self-attested photocopies, your own cultural kit and four passport-size photographs; certificates in other languages need a certified English/Hindi translation. • Candidates may need to stay 2–3 days for the practical demonstration at their own arrangement; no TA/DA or accommodation is given. • Candidates already working in PSUs/Government organisations must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the practical demonstration. • SC/ST candidates who upload a valid caste certificate (Annexure 'C') can get a free second-class railway pass for the written exam and must carry the original certificate and ID while travelling. • Candidates debarred for life by any RRB/RRC, or for a period not yet over, need not apply; multiple applications with different details will be rejected. • Mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices and other communication devices are not allowed at the exam venue. • Appointment is subject to medical fitness, final verification of educational and caste certificates and verification of antecedents/character. Legal matters fall under the jurisdiction of CAT, Mumbai only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RRC Central Railway Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Theatre Actor, Harmonium Player Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 04/12/2026, 18.00 hrs; Employment Notice date: 05/11/2026; Online application starts: 05/11/2026, 10.00 hrs; Online application closes: 04/12/2026, 18.00 hrs; Age reckoned as on: 01/01/2027
What is the application fee?
Rs. 500; Rs. 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Economically Backward Class
What is the age limit?
18 to 30 years (for Unreserved) as on 01/01/2027; SC/ST 5 years and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years extra