RCF Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply Offline by 18 Sep (Punjab)

Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala (RCF), a production unit of Indian Railways under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released RCF Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 for 2 posts under Advertisement No. 01/CQ/2026-27. Is RCF Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification was issued on 13 August 2026, offering trained performing artists a permanent Railway job through the Cultural Quota scheme in Kapurthala, Punjab. The selected candidates will join RCF as a Percussionist specialising in Punjabi Folk Dhol, or as a Theatre/Drama Artist. Selection consists of a Written Test (50 marks), Practical Demonstration (35 marks), Testimonial/Prize Assessment (15 marks), and Document Verification. Salary is at Level-2 with Grade Pay 1900. The application is submitted offline via post. The last date is 18 September 2026. The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC, ₹250 for SC/ST and Women. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying.

Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with 50% marks (relaxed for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/higher qualification), or Matriculation plus ITI/Act Apprenticeship, with a Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Punjabi Folk Dhol percussion or Theatre/Drama from a Government Recognized Institute.

• Minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years
• OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years; serving Railway employees up to 40/43/45; widows/divorced up to 35/38/40; Ex-Servicemen service+3; PWD up to 40/43/45

• Passed 12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with 50% marks, with relaxation for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/higher qualification, or Matriculation plus ITI/Act Apprenticeship
• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Punjabi Folk Dhol percussion or Theatre/Drama from a Government Recognized Institute
• Minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years, with category-wise relaxation as detailed in the official notification
• This is a permanent Railway position under the Cultural Quota scheme, distinct from regular technical or clerical Railway recruitment
• Application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC, ₹250 for SC/ST and Women candidates

• General/OBC ₹500
• SC/ST/Women ₹250

• Level-2 (Grade Pay 1900)

1. Read the official RCF Cultural Quota 2026 notification carefully, available at rcf.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Download the application form from the official website
3. Fill the application form carefully, specifying the cultural discipline applied for
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents — photograph, signature, ID proof, educational and cultural discipline certificates
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application to the address mentioned in the notification via Speed Post/Registered Post
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 18 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application for future reference
9. Prepare for the Written Test covering general knowledge and railway-related topics
10. Prepare your practical demonstration piece well in advance, since it carries significant weight in final selection