Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway, the recruitment body of the Kolkata-headquartered zonal railway, has notified recruitment under its cultural quota for Group C posts in Classical Dance and Instrumental Music. Two posts are on offer, one each in the dance discipline covering forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi, and the music discipline covering instruments such as flute, violin, sitar and sarod. Selected candidates serve in suitable Group C posts on the railway while continuing their artistic pursuits.
South Eastern Railway Group C Classical Dance and Music Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026RRC/SER/Cultural Quota/2026-27
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
16 Nov
29 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 16 Nov 2026 · 29 days left
- Notification10 Oct
- Applications Open17 Oct
About RRC SER Group C Classical Dance and Music Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Cell, South Eastern Railway
- Advertisement No.
- RRC/SER/Cultural Quota/2026-27
- Post Name
- Group 'C' (in suitable post) - Classical Dance - Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi and Kuchipudi and Group 'C' (in suitable post) - Instrumental Music - Flute, Violin, Veena, Sitar and Sarod
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (The posts against Cultural quota are open to all candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PWBD categories who apply against this quota would be extended relaxation in age limit ONLY as admissible in general Open Market Recruitment)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC, Grade Pay Rs. 1,900
Vacancy Breakdown
Group 'C' (in suitable post) - Classical Dance - Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi and Kuchipudi
1
Group 'C' (in suitable post) - Instrumental Music - Flute, Violin, Veena, Sitar and Sarod
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Group 'C' (in suitable post) - Classical Dance - Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi and Kuchipudi | 1 |
| Group 'C' (in suitable post) - Instrumental Music - Flute, Violin, Veena, Sitar and Sarod | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Group 'C' (Classical Dance and Instrumental Music) - Educational and Cultural Qualification
1. Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate, from Government recognized Education Board. 50% mark is not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/ESM & PWBD candidates and candidates having higher qualification for 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). 2. Degree/Diploma/Certificate course in respective discipline only from Government recognized University/Institute. Candidates not possessing the prescribed Cultural Qualification need not apply.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Group 'C' (Classical Dance and Instrumental Music) - Educational and Cultural Qualification | 1. Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate, from Government recognized Education Board. 50% mark is not to be insisted upon in case of SC/ST/ESM & PWBD candidates and candidates having higher qualification for 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). 2. Degree/Diploma/Certificate course in respective discipline only from Government recognized University/Institute. Candidates not possessing the prescribed Cultural Qualification need not apply. |
Age Limit
18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2027 for UR candidates
Age Relaxation
OBC up to 3 years and SC/ST up to 5 years in the upper age limit. Serving railway employees including casual labour/substitutes with three years of continuous or broken service: maximum age UR 40 years, OBC 43 years, SC/ST 45 years. Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated but not re-married: maximum age UR 35 years, OBC 38 years, SC/ST 40 years. PwBD: 10 years relaxation. Ex-servicemen: up to the extent of service rendered in the Defence Forces plus 3 years, with a minimum of 6 months attested service. Staff of quasi-administrative offices such as Railway Consumer Co-operative Societies, Canteens and Institutes: relaxation to the extent of 5 years of service rendered or the actual service rendered, whichever is less.
Application Fee
All candidates except SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities and EBC
Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded to those who actually appear in the written examination)
SC / ST / Ex-servicemen / PwBD / Women / Minorities / EBC
Rs. 250 (refunded to those who actually appear in the written examination)
Selection Process
- 1Written Test / OMR / CBT
Objective type multiple choice questions on General Knowledge, General Science, General Mathematics, General English and Official Language, Professional Knowledge, Reasoning and Aptitude; 50 marks, 60 minutes, one-third negative marking, qualifying percentage 40%; can be taken in English or Hindi.
- 2Assessment of Talent in the Applied Discipline
Candidates qualifying Stage-I are called in the ratio 1:5 of notified vacancies as per Stage-I merit; practical demonstration in the applied discipline for 35 marks and testimonials/prizes in the applied discipline for 15 marks.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5 of notified vacancies for Stage-II
Exam Pattern
60 MinutesWritten Test / OMR / CBTNegative: One-third (1/3rd) of the marks allotted to a question deducted for every incorrect answer
General Knowledge
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General Science
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General Mathematics
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General English and Official Language
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Professional Knowledge
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Reasoning and Aptitude
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| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | — | — | — |
| General Science | — | — | — |
| General Mathematics | — | — | — |
| General English and Official Language | — | — | — |
| Professional Knowledge | — | — | — |
| Reasoning and Aptitude | — | — | — |
Salary Structure
Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC, Grade Pay Rs. 1,900
Grade Pay: Rs. 1,900
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official website of RRC/SER at www.rrcser.co.in and open the Recruitment Cell
- 2Click the online/E-Application for Cultural Quota/2026-27 link and select New Application
- 3Fill in name, father's name, date of birth, community, email address and mobile number to receive the registration number and password
- 4Log in with the application number and password and complete the registration step by step
- 5Upload the scanned photograph, signature and LTI, and self-attested certificates for date of birth, educational and cultural qualification, caste, income and disability as applicable
- 6Fill up all mandatory fields of the online application form
- 7Pay the examination fee online using internet banking, debit card or credit card
- 8Submit the application, note the unique application number and download the final application form
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Colour passport-size photograph (20-50 KB
•JPG/JPEG
•Not older than 3 months)
•Signature and left thumb impression (10-40 KB
•JPG/JPEG)
•Self-attested certificates and mark sheets for educational and cultural qualification
•Certificate in proof of age (birth certificate or matriculation/10th certificate)
•SC/ST community certificate
•OBC-NCL certificate and self-declaration
•EBC income certificate
•EWS income certificate
•Minority community declaration
•Disability certificate
•Certificate of cultural achievement
•NOC from the competent authority for serving government employees
Important Details
- Serving Government Employees should produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority.
- No Provisional Certificate either for educational and/or desirable qualification will be accepted as proof of minimum educational and cultural qualification.
- Place of posting will be decided by the Appropriate Authority.
- The call letter download facility will be made available 15 days before the Written Test and call letters will not be sent by post.
- Candidates may be required to stay for 2-3 days during the selection and have to make their own arrangements; no TA/DA or accommodation is given.
- Possession or use of mobile phones, pagers and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited inside the written test premises.
- Registration of more than one application by the same candidate and applications sent manually will be rejected.
- Candidates must bring original documents for date of birth, educational qualification, cultural achievements and caste certificates on the date of Written Test, Practical Demonstration and Document Verification.
- A Second-Class Railway Pass from home station to the place of examination and back will be issued to SC/ST candidates for appearing in the Written Test as well as Document Verification.
- It is mandatory for an empanelled candidate to be declared fit in the prescribed medical category by the Railway Medical Authority.
Preference
- Experience in the field of the applied discipline and performance given on All India Radio/Doordarshan etc.
- Awards/Prizes won at National Level in the applied discipline.
Examination Fee Refund
Candidates should confirm on the tab provided in the online application form whether they wish to receive the refundable portion of the examination fee (Rs. 400 or Rs. 250 as applicable) on attending the written examination, in the account from which payment was made or in a beneficiary account they provide with beneficiary name, account number, bank name and IFSC code. The refundable portion is refunded after deducting applicable bank charges. If the option is not indicated, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Typing Proficiency for Clerk-cum-Typist
Persons appointed to the category of Clerk-cum-Typist should acquire typing proficiency of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi within two years from the date of appointment, and till such time their appointment to this category will be provisional.
Minority and EBC Definitions
Minority means Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parsis). Economically Backward Classes means candidates whose family income is less than Rs. 50,000 per annum; the income certificate must be issued by the competent authority in the prescribed Annexure and uploaded while filling the online application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one discipline?
No. Registration of more than one application by the same candidate is treated as an invalid application and is summarily rejected. The discipline applied for must be mentioned in the application.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
Yes. One-third of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for every incorrect answer in the Written Test/OMR/CBT.
Do candidates have to carry original documents to the written test?
Yes. Original documents for date of birth, educational qualification, cultural achievements and caste certificates must be brought on the date of Written Test, Practical Demonstration and Document Verification, failing which the candidate will not be allowed to appear.
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