Overview
Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR), New Delhi, Across India has released a recruitment notification for the post of Drama Artist (Male/Female) for Acting, Classical Kathak Dancer for Dance (2 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 6 December 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway (RRC NR), New Delhi, Across India
- Qualification
- Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Drama (Acting) or Classical Kathak Dance from a Govt. recognized institute, plus 12th with 50% marks, or Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship or ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT
- Vacancies
- 2
- Advertisement No
- RRC/NR/02/2026/CQ
- Posted
- 6 November 2026
- Last date to apply
- 6 December 2026
Important Dates
| Start Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 6 December 2026 |
| Date of Publication | 4 November 2026 |
| Opening of online registration/filling of application | 6 November 2026 |
| Closing of online registration/filing of application | 6 December 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Drama Artist (Male/Female) for Acting | 1 |
| Classical Kathak Dancer for Dance | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Post: Posts | Age Limit | Pay Drama Artist (Male/Female) for Acting: 1 | 18 to 30 years | Level-2 of Pay Matrix 7th CPC Classical Kathak Dancer for Dance: 1 | 18 to 30 years | Level-2 of Pay Matrix 7th CPC Total: 2 Age relaxation for all posts: SC/ST 5 years, OBC-Non Creamy Layer 3 years, Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months service after attestation) Service rendered in Defence plus 3 years, PwD (40% and above) UR 10 years, OBC-NCL 13 years, SC/ST 15 years, Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989 5 years, Serving Group C / erstwhile Group D Railway staff, casual labour and substitutes with 3 years service Up to 40 years of age (UR), 43 (OBC-NCL), 45 (SC/ST), Quasi-administrative offices of the Railway Length of service or 5 years, whichever is lower, Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women not remarried Up to 35 years of age (UR), 38 (OBC-NCL), 40 (SC/ST).
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee All candidates except those below: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded on actually appearing in the written examination) SC/ST, Ex-Serviceman, PwBD, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes: Rs. 250 (refunded on actually appearing in the written examination) Payment mode: Online mode; service charge borne by the candidate. Last date to pay the fee: 6 December 2026.
Exam Pattern
Part / Paper: Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration Written Test/CBT/TBT: General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, Reasoning and General Knowledge on Cultural Activities/Cultural Area | 50 | 50 | 1 hour Talent test: Practical demonstration in the relevant field | - | 35 | - Testimonial/Prizes: Testimonial/Prizes etc. | - | 15 | - • Negative marking: 1/3 of the marks for the question deducted for every wrong answer • Minimum 40% marks in the written examination to be eligible for the next stage; relaxation for reserved category as per Railway Board Rules • Question paper bilingual; candidates choose Hindi or English in the application form
How to Apply
• Apply online through www.rrcnr.org between 06.11.2026 and 06.12.2026. • Tick the box at the end of the notification undertaking that you have read the notification and instructions. • Click APPLY ONLINE and choose Login for already registered candidates or New Registration. • Complete the dashboard parts: Registration Form, Application Form, Payment of Examination Fee, Uploading Documents, Online Payment Details Print, Application Details/Print. • Upload photo, signature, thumb impression and the required certificates. • Complete the application in all respects within the last date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RRC NR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Drama Artist, Kathak Dancer and More Posts?
Start Date: 6 November 2026; Last Date: 6 December 2026; Date of Publication: 4 November 2026; Opening of online registration/filling of application: 6 November 2026; Closing of online registration/filing of application: 6 December 2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee All candidates except those below: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded on actually appearing in the written examination) SC/ST, Ex-Serviceman, PwBD, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes: Rs. 250 (refunded on actually appearing in the written examination) Payment mode: Online mode; service charge borne by the candidate. Last date to pay the fee: 6 December 2026.
What is the age limit?
18 to 30 years (as on 1 January 2027)