NFR Cultural Quota 2026 — 2 Saxophonist & Western Classical Pianist Posts (Assam)

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), headquartered at Maligaon, Guwahati, has released NFR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 under Employment Notice No. 02/2026 for 2 posts against the Cultural Quota for 2026-27 — one Saxophonist and one Western Classical Pianist — in Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. This is a rare Indian Railways opening tailored to trained performing artists, offering a stable government job with the place of posting anywhere within NFR jurisdiction. Eligibility for NFR Cultural Quota 2026 requires either a 12th pass with 50% marks (relaxed for SC/ST) or Matriculation with Apprenticeship/ITI, together with a Degree, Diploma or Certificate in the relevant cultural stream from a recognized institute. The age limit as on 1 July 2026 is 18 to 30 years for UR, 18 to 33 for OBC and 18 to 35 for SC/ST, with further relaxation as per rules. The posts carry Level-2 pay (Grade Pay Rs. 1,900) plus railway allowances. Selection for NFR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 consists of a Written Test of 50 marks and a Practical Demonstration and Testimonials assessment of 50 marks, totalling 100 marks, with candidates having performance experience on All India Radio, Doordarshan or national-level prizes holding an advantage. Applications are offline — download the prescribed format from nfr.indianrailways.gov.in, pay the fee via IPO, and send by ordinary or speed post, or drop it in the Application Box at the Recruitment Section, Office of the Principal Chief Personnel Officer, NFR HQ, Maligaon, Guwahati 781011, to reach by 3 August 2026 (17:30 hrs). For candidates in Andaman & Nicobar, J&K, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi, Lakshadweep and abroad, the closing date is 13 August 2026.

12th pass with 50% marks (relaxed for SC/ST) OR Matriculation with Apprenticeship/ITI, along with a Degree/Diploma/Certificate in the relevant cultural stream (saxophone or western classical piano) from a recognized institute

• As on 01 July 2026: UR 18 to 30 years, OBC 18 to 33 years, SC/ST 18 to 35 years
• Further age relaxation as per Railway rules

• 12th pass with 50% marks (relaxed for SC/ST) OR Matriculation with Apprenticeship/ITI
• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in saxophone or western classical piano from a recognized institute
• Age as on 01 July 2026: UR 18-30, OBC 18-33, SC/ST 18-35 years
• Place of posting anywhere within Northeast Frontier Railway jurisdiction
• Selection through Written Test (50 marks) and Practical Demonstration & Testimonials (50 marks)

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable on appearing in the written exam)
• SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes: Rs. 250 (fully refundable on appearing in the written exam)
• Paid through Indian Postal Order (IPO) in favour of PFA/NF Railway, payable at Maligaon Post Office, Guwahati 781011

Level-2 (Grade Pay Rs. 1,900) of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, plus allowances as per Railway rules

1. Visit the official NFR website nfr.indianrailways.gov.in and open Employment Notice No. 02/2026
2. Read the complete official notification and confirm eligibility for the post
3. Download the prescribed application format
4. Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational and cultural credentials
5. Obtain an Indian Postal Order (IPO) for the applicable fee in favour of PFA/NF Railway, payable at Maligaon Post Office, Guwahati 781011
6. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents and testimonials
7. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and signature as required
8. Send the application by ordinary or speed post, or drop it in the Application Box at the Recruitment Section, Office of the Principal Chief Personnel Officer, NFR HQ, Maligaon, Guwahati 781011
9. Ensure the application reaches by 3 August 2026 (17:30 hrs), or 13 August 2026 for specified remote areas
10. Retain a copy of the application and postal receipt for future reference