The Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway, based in Kolkata, has announced recruitment for Group C posts under the Cultural Quota for the year 2026-27. There are two posts in total, one in Classical Dance covering forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi and others, and one in Drama covering Acting and Direction. These posts fall in Group C category and are open to candidates with recognised cultural qualifications, offering a chance to serve in the cultural wing of Eastern Railway in West Bengal.
RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026 - Group C Cultural Quota Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026RRC/ER/Cultural Quota/2026-27/(Open Advertisement)
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
08 Nov
21 days left
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Last date 08 Nov 2026 · 21 days left
- Notification29 Sept
- Applications Open09 Oct
RRC Eastern Railway Group C Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Cell Eastern Railway
- Advertisement No.
- RRC/ER/Cultural Quota/2026-27/(Open Advertisement)
- Post Name
- Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam/ Kathak/ Kathakali/ Kuchipudi/ Manipuri/ Mohiniyattam/ Odissi/ Sattriya and Drama – (Acting/ Direction)
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (The posts against Cultural Quota are open to all candidates)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 18–30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC, Grade Pay Rs. 1900
Vacancy Breakdown
Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam/ Kathak/ Kathakali/ Kuchipudi/ Manipuri/ Mohiniyattam/ Odissi/ Sattriya
1
Drama – (Acting/ Direction)
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam/ Kathak/ Kathakali/ Kuchipudi/ Manipuri/ Mohiniyattam/ Odissi/ Sattriya | 1 |
| Drama – (Acting/ Direction) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Group 'C' (Cultural Quota) - Educational and Cultural Qualification
Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate, from Govt. recognized Education Board. 50% marks is not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/ESM and PwBD candidates and candidates having higher qualification from UGC recognized University. OR Passed 10th from recognized Board plus ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT for Technician Grade-III in Level 2 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (Diploma in Engineering is not considered as an alternative higher qualification). Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective discipline only from Govt. Recognized University/Institute.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Group 'C' (Cultural Quota) - Educational and Cultural Qualification | Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate, from Govt. recognized Education Board. 50% marks is not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/ESM and PwBD candidates and candidates having higher qualification from UGC recognized University. OR Passed 10th from recognized Board plus ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT for Technician Grade-III in Level 2 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (Diploma in Engineering is not considered as an alternative higher qualification). Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective discipline only from Govt. Recognized University/Institute. |
Age Limit
18 to 30 years as on 01-01-2027
Age Relaxation
OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years in the upper age limit. PwBD 10 years. Serving Railway Employees with three years of continuous service: maximum age 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST). Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated but not re-married: maximum age 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST). Ex-servicemen: service rendered in Defence Forces plus 3 years, subject to a minimum of 6 months attested service. Staff of Quasi-Administrative offices such as Railway Consumer Co-operative Societies, Canteens and Institutes: 5 years or service rendered, whichever is lower.
Application Fee
UR-Male, OBC-Male, EWS-Male
Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded on appearing in the written examination)
Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes
Rs. 250 (fully refunded on appearing in the written examination)
Selection Process
- 1Written Test (Stage-I)
Objective type multiple choice test of 60 minutes for 50 marks; minimum qualifying 40%; only candidates qualifying Stage-I are called for Stage-II in the ratio of 1:3 of notified vacancies
- 2Assessment of Talent in the Applied Discipline (Stage-II)
Practical demonstration for 35 marks and testimonials or prizes for 15 marks; minimum qualifying 40% separately
- 3Medical Examination
Candidates recommended after Stage-I and Stage-II are sent to a Railway Hospital for medical examination in the ratio of 1:1 of notified vacancies
Shortlisting ratio: 1:3 of notified vacancies for Stage-II; 1:1 of notified vacancies for medical examination
Exam Pattern
60 MinutesWritten Test (Objective, multiple choice)
General Knowledge
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General Science
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General Mathematics
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Knowledge of General English and Official Language
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Professional Knowledge
—
Reasoning and Aptitude
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| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | — | — | — |
| General Science | — | — | — |
| General Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Knowledge of General English and Official Language | — | — | — |
| Professional Knowledge | — | — | — |
| Reasoning and Aptitude | — | — | — |
Salary Structure
Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC, Grade Pay Rs. 1900
Grade Pay: Rs. 1900
How to Apply
- 1Visit the RRC/ER website at www.rrcer.org and open the Online/E-Application for Cultural Quota 2026-27 link
- 2Click on New Registration and fill in name, father's name, date of birth, community, email address and mobile number
- 3Note the registration number and password sent to the registered email ID and mobile number
- 4Log in with the registration number and password and complete the registration step by step
- 5Upload the scanned photograph, signature and left thumb impression along with self-attested certificates for date of birth, educational and cultural qualifications, caste, income and disability
- 6Fill in all mandatory fields of the application form and mention the discipline applied for
- 7Pay the examination fee online using internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI
- 8Submit the application and note the unique application number generated
- 9Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Scanned photograph
•Signature and left thumb impression
•Self-attested certificates and mark sheets for educational and cultural qualifications
•Date of birth certificate
•SC/ST certificate
•OBC-NCL certificate and self-declaration
•EBC income certificate
•EWS income certificate
•Minority declaration
•Disability certificate
•Cultural achievement certificates
Important Details
- The examination fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the written test: Rs. 400 of the Rs. 500 paid by UR, OBC and EWS male candidates, and the full Rs. 250 paid by women, SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, minority and economically backward class candidates.
- Refunds are made to the account used for payment or to a beneficiary account specified by the candidate, after deduction of bank charges, and RRC/ER is not responsible for refunds that fail due to incorrect or inactive account details.
- Fee must be paid online through internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI; cash, cheque, money order, Central Recruitment Fee Stamps and demand draft are not accepted.
- Candidates appointed to the category of Clerk-cum-Typist must acquire typing proficiency of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within two years of appointment.
- Possession or use of mobile phones, headphones and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited inside the written test premises.
- Serving Government employees must produce a No Objection Certificate from the appropriate authority.
- SC/ST candidates are issued a second class journey pass from home station to the place of examination and back for the written test and document verification.
- No TA/DA or accommodation is given, and candidates may have to stay 2-3 days for the selection stages at their own arrangement.
Desirable Qualification
- Experience in the field in the applied discipline and performance given on All India Radio or Doordarshan
- Awards or prizes won at National Level in the applied discipline
Photograph and Signature Specifications
Photograph must be a colour passport size photo with white background, 35mm x 45mm, in JPG/JPEG format scanned at 100 DPI, between 20 and 50 KB, taken on or after publication of the web notice and not older than 3 months from the date of application. Signature and left thumb impression must be on white paper in black ink within a box of 50mm x 20mm, in JPG/JPEG format at 100 DPI, between 10 and 40 KB. Signature must be in Hindi or English and must not be in capital or disjointed letters. Candidates should keep at least 12 copies of the same photograph for use during the recruitment process.
Stage-II Examination
RRC-ER will not provide any instruments for the Stage-II examination; candidates must bring their own essential instruments for the practical demonstration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate submit more than one application for this recruitment?
No. Registration of more than one application by the same candidate makes the application liable to rejection.
Do candidates need to bring their own instruments for the Stage-II practical demonstration?
Yes. RRC-ER does not provide any instruments for the Stage-II examination, so candidates must bring their own essential instruments.
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