Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway has invited applications for 2 Group 'C' posts under Cultural Quota for the year 2026-27 in disciplines like Classical Dance and Drama. The pay scale is Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (GP Rs.1900/-). Candidates aged between 18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2027 with required educational and cultural qualifications can apply online from 09.10.2026 to 08.11.2026. Application fee is ₹500 for general/others with a refund provision upon appearing in the written exam.
Important dates
- Application start9 October 2026
- Last date to apply8 November 2026
- Date of publication of notification29 September 2026
- Opening date and time of online Applications9 October 2026
- Closing date and time of online Applications8 November 2026
- Written Test tentatively scheduled1 December 2026
Eligibility
Passed 12th or its equivalent with 50% marks (50% not insisted for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD or higher qualification from UGC recognized university) or 10th plus ITI/NAC approved by NCVT, along with Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective cultural discipline (Classical Dance or Drama) from a Govt. recognized University/Institute.
Age limit
- Age18 – 30 years
- As on1 January 2027
- NoteRelaxable up to 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates. Additional relaxations applicable for serving railway employees, ex-servicemen, and PwBD as per rules.
Application fees
| Category | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS Male | ₹500 | ₹400 is refundable to those who actually appear in the written examination. |
| Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes | ₹250 | Refundable to those who actually appear in the written examination. |
Vacancy posts
| Post | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam/ Kathak/ Kathakali/ Kuchipudi/ Manipuri/ Mohiniyattam/ Odissi/ Sattriya) | 1 | Passed 12th or equivalent with 50% marks or 10th plus ITI/NAC, plus appropriate cultural qualification. |
| Drama (Acting/ Direction) | 1 | Passed 12th or equivalent with 50% marks or 10th plus ITI/NAC, plus Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective discipline. |
Pay scale
Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (GP Rs.1900/-)
Selection process
Written Test (Stage-I, Objective type, 50 marks) followed by Assessment of Talent through Practical Demonstration and Testimonials/Prizes (Stage-II, 50 marks), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
How to apply
- Check eligibility criteria and read the official notification on the RRC Eastern Railway website (www.rrcer.org).
- Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and required educational/cultural certificates ready.
- Fill out the online application form with correct details during the application window.
- Pay the required examination fee online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
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