- Over 200 participants from 14 teams across the country are showcasing their musical talent
- Bilaspur hosts this prestigious national-level competition for the fourth consecutive time
- Grand closing ceremony and prize distribution to be held tomorrow, graced by General Manager Shri Tarun Prakash
The 15th All India Railway Protection Force (RPF) Band Competition-2026 commenced today with a grand opening at the N.E. Institute Railway Ground in Bilaspur, South East Central Railway. Bilaspur has been granted the opportunity to host this prestigious national-level event for the fourth year in a row. The opening ceremony captivated the audience with melodious tunes, engaging performances, and the remarkable coordination displayed by the participants.
The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Shri Munawwar Khurshid, Inspector General-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Railway Protection Force, South East Central Railway, Bilaspur. Also present on the occasion were the Guest of Honour, Shri Mohammad Saqib, Deputy Inspector General-cum-Chief Security Commissioner (RPF, South East Central Railway), along with the Senior Divisional Security Commissioner (RPF, Bilaspur) and other senior officials and force personnel.
A total of 14 RPF teams from various Zonal Railways are participating in this national-level competition. More than 200 participants are demonstrating their musical proficiency, discipline, skill, and collective synchronization. Teams that deliver an outstanding performance will be selected to participate in the 27th All India Police Band Competition-2026.
To ensure a fair and transparent evaluation, retired officers from various paramilitary forces have been included in the jury panel. The jury will select the best-performing teams based on their overall performance, musical proficiency, discipline, and coordination.
- Grand Finale and Prize Distribution Ceremony to be held tomorrow
The closing ceremony of this competition will take place on November 4, 2026, at 6:45 PM. Shri Tarun Prakash, General Manager of South East Central Railway, will attend the event as the Chief Guest and present awards to the winning teams. Special performances by brass bands and pipe bands will also be a key highlight of the occasion.
This competition not only fosters discipline, team spirit, cultural unity, and musical talent among the personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) but also promotes mutual coordination and harmony across various zonal railways.