South Eastern Railway invites online applications for recruitment against Cultural Quota for the year 2026-27 to fill 2 Group 'C' posts in Pay Level-2. Candidates must possess the prescribed educational and cultural qualifications and fall within the age limit of 18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2027. The application window is open from 17/10/2026 to 16/11/2026, and the examination fee is ₹500 for general candidates with partial refund provisions.
Important dates
- Application start17 October 2026
- Last date to apply16 November 2026
- Date of publication of Notification10 October 2026
- Opening date and time of Online Applications17 October 2026
- Closing date and time of Online Applications16 November 2026
Eligibility
Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate, OR 10th plus ITI/NAC approved by NCVT, along with Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective discipline (Classical Dance or Instrumental Music) from a Government recognized University/Institute.
Age limit
- Age18 – 30 years
- As on1 January 2027
- NoteRelaxation up to 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates. Relaxation for serving railway employees, ex-servicemen, PwBD and women as per rules.
Application fees
| Category | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except reserved categories | ₹500 | Provision of refunding ₹400 to those who actually appear in the written examination |
| SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities and Economically Backward Class | ₹250 | Provision of refunding the full ₹250 to those who actually appear in the written examination |
Vacancy posts
| Post | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi and Kuchipudi | 1 | Passed 12th with 50% marks or 10th plus ITI/NAC, plus Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective discipline |
| Instrumental Music – Flute, Violin, Veena, Sitar and Sarod | 1 | Passed 12th 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 (Objective type, 50 marks) followed by Stage-II Assessment of Talent in applied discipline comprising Practical Demonstration (35 marks) and Testimonials/Prizes (15 marks).
How to apply
- Check eligibility and ensure possession of required cultural qualifications.
- Visit the official RRC/SER website during the application window.
- Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and cultural details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and necessary category/income certificates.
- Pay the examination fee online using Internet Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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