Southern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025: Online Application Form 02 Vacancies Notification

The Southern Railway, operating under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has issued the official announcement for Cultural Quota Recruitment for the year 2025-26. Southern Railway is inviting online applications from qualified candidates who meet the cultural criteria to fill 02 positions in Level-2 under the Cultural Quota for the 2025-2026 period. These roles are intended to foster and sustain cultural talents within the railway community. The notification for the Southern Railway Cultural Quota Vacancy 2025-26 was released on 11th October 2025, and the online application form will be accessible from 11th October 2025 until 10th November 2025. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to thoroughly review the detailed Southern Railway notification prior to completing the application form.

Southern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2025-26

Employment Notice No. RRC-03/Cultural/2025-26

Post Name (Discipline)	No of Vacancy	Pay Scale
Bharatanatyam	01	Level-2 (Rs.19900 – 63200)
Guitar	01	Level-2 (Rs.19900 – 63200)

How to Apply:

The Southern Railway Online Registration will be conducted via the RRC Chennai Website (www.rrcmas.in). The steps for the Southern Railway Cultural Quota Vacancy Online Registration Process are as follows:-

• Step 1: Go to the official RRC Chennai website and find the online application link for the Cultural Quota 2025-26.
• Step 2: Register and complete the application form with your personal information, educational background, and cultural accomplishments. Upload scanned copies of self-attested documents/certificates, a photograph, and your signature.
• Step 3: Submit the examination fee online using Net Banking, Debit, or Credit Card.

Submit Application Form on or before closing date (i.e. Last date is 10th November 2025).

Eligibility Criteria:

Post Name (Discipline)	Essential Professional Qualification
Bharatanatyam	Possession of Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Bharatanatyam from a Government recognized Institute.
Guitar	Possession of Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Music from any Government recognized Institute (Proficiency in playing Guitar will be assessed during Practical demonstration).

Age Limit:

Post Name	Age Limit
Bharatanatyam & Guitar	18 to 30 years as on 01/01/2026
Age Relaxation	SC/ST: 05 years; OBC NCL: 03 years; PwD: 10 years

Examination Fee:

Category	Application Fee
For all candidates except those mentioned below	Rs.500/- (Refund: Rs.400/- after appearing in CBT, deducting bank charges)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwD (40% & above) / Women / Minorities* / EBC**	Rs.250/- (Full refund after appearing in CBT, deducting bank charges)
Payment Method	Online

Selection Process:

Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) – 50 Marks (Objective Type, 1 Hour Duration, Negative Marking 1/3rd)

Talent Test in the relevant field with Practical Demonstration – 35 Marks

Confirmation of Talent by Testimonials / Certificates / Awards – 15 Marks

Document Verification

Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR-40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%

Total: 100 Marks

Important Links:

Southern Railway Official Website	Click Here
Southern Railway Direct Apply Online link	Click Here
Southern Railway Detailed Notification PDF	Click Here

Important Dates:

Opening Date and Time for Online Application	11th October 2025 @ 09:00 hour
Closing Date and Time for Online Application	10th November 2025 @ 23:59 hour
Tentative date of Examination	To be Notified Later