Eastern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026: 2 Group C Posts for Dance and Drama, Apply 9 Oct to 8 Nov
- Last Date
- 08 Nov 2026
- Total Posts
- 2
- Apply Mode
- Online
- Job Type
- Central Govt Job
Eastern Railway’s Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC-ER), Kolkata, has released Notification No. RRC/ER/Cultural Quota/2026-27 (Open Advertisement) for 2 Group ‘C’ posts (Pay Level-2) under the Cultural Quota. One post is for Classical Dance and one is for Drama. Online applications open on 09 October 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 08 November 2026 at 6:00 PM on www.rrcer.org. The notice clearly says that candidates without a cultural qualification need not apply.
Eastern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Important Dates
Vacancy and Discipline Details
| Discipline | Posts | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam / Kathak / Kathakali / Kuchipudi / Manipuri / Mohiniyattam / Odissi / Sattriya | 01 | Male/Female |
| Drama – Acting / Direction | 01 | Male/Female |
| Total | 02 | — |
The posts are open to all candidates. SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PwBD candidates get only the age relaxation allowed in open market recruitment, and if selected with such relaxation they will be adjusted against the reserved roster point.
Educational and Cultural Qualification
1. Minimum educational qualification (any one):
- 12th pass (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a Govt. recognised Board. The 50% condition does not apply to SC/ST/ESM/PwBD candidates and to candidates with a higher qualification from a UGC recognised university.
- OR 10th pass plus ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT for Technician Grade-III in Level 2. A Diploma in Engineering is not accepted as an alternative higher qualification.
2. Cultural qualification: Degree / Diploma / Certificate in the respective discipline from a Govt. recognised University/Institute.
Desirable: experience in the discipline with performances on All India Radio / Doordarshan etc., and awards/prizes at National Level.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS Male | Rs 500 | Rs 400 refunded after appearing in the written test (less bank charges) |
| Women, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Minorities, Economically Backward Classes | Rs 250 | Full Rs 250 refunded after appearing in the written test (less bank charges) |
Pay online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. Cash, cheque, DD or postal orders are not accepted.
Selection Process
| Stage | Component | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Stage-I | Written Test (objective, 60 minutes) | 50 |
| Stage-II | Practical Demonstration in applied discipline | 35 |
| Stage-II | Testimonials / Prizes in applied discipline | 15 |
| — | Total | 100 |
- Written test questions may cover General Knowledge, General Science, General Maths, General English and Official Language, Professional knowledge, Reasoning and Aptitude. You can choose English or Hindi.
- You need at least 40% separately in Stage-I and Stage-II.
- Candidates are called for Stage-II in the ratio 1:3 of vacancies as per Stage-I merit.
- RRC-ER will not provide instruments for Stage-II; bring your own.
- Final merit candidates go for medical examination in the ratio 1:1.
How to Apply
- Go to www.rrcer.org and click ‘Online/E-Application for Cultural Quota/2026-27’ (active from 09.10.2026).
- Click ‘New Registration’, fill in basic details and note the registration number and password sent by e-mail/SMS.
- Log in, fill the form and mention your discipline clearly (not mentioning it can lead to rejection).
- Upload photo (35×45 mm, 20-50 KB), signature and LTI (10-40 KB) and self-attested certificates of education, cultural qualification, age, caste/income etc.
- Pay the fee online and download the submitted form.
Documents to Keep Ready
- 10th certificate / birth certificate for date of birth
- 12th or 10th + ITI/NAC mark sheets and certificates
- Degree/Diploma/Certificate in the cultural discipline, and proof of cultural achievements
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/EBC/PwBD certificates in the prescribed annexure format, if applicable
- Recent colour photograph (keep about 12 copies of the same photo)
Important Links
FAQs – Eastern Railway Cultural Quota 2026
Q1. How many posts are there in Eastern Railway Cultural Quota 2026?
There are 2 Group ‘C’ posts in Pay Level-2 – one for Classical Dance and one for Drama (Acting/Direction).
Q2. When can I apply online?
From 09 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 08 November 2026 (6:00 PM) on www.rrcer.org.
Q3. What is the age limit?
18 to 30 years for UR/EWS as on 01.01.2027, with 3 years relaxation for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.
Q4. Can I apply without a dance or drama qualification?
No. You need a Degree/Diploma/Certificate in the respective discipline from a Govt. recognised institute. The notice says candidates without a cultural qualification need not apply.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Rs 500 for UR/OBC/EWS male (Rs 400 refunded on appearing) and Rs 250 for women, SC, ST, ESM, PwBD, minorities and EBC (fully refunded on appearing).
Q6. How will selection be done?
Written test of 50 marks, then practical demonstration (35) and testimonials/prizes (15). You must score at least 40% in each stage, then pass the medical examination.
Q7. Which dance forms are accepted?
Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Sattriya.
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