South Eastern Railway has announced 2 vacancies for Group C posts (Classical Dance and Instrumental Music disciplines) under its cultural quota recruitment drive. Candidates holding a 12th pass with 50% marks or 10th plus ITI, along with a Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in the respective discipline, can apply online. The pay is specified as Level-2 in the Pay Matrix of 7th CPC GP Rs. 1,900. Online applications can be submitted from 17 October 2026 to 16 November 2026. The selection process consists of a Written Test / OMR / CBT followed by an assessment of talent in the applied discipline through practical demonstration and testimonials or prizes.
South Eastern Railway Group C at a Glance
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Details
Organisation
South Eastern Railway (Railway Recruitment Cell)
Post Name(s)
Group ‘C’ (Classical Dance and Instrumental Music)
Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi and Kuchipudi
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Group ‘C’ (in suitable post)
Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC GP Rs. 1900/-
Instrumental Music – Flute, Violin, Veena, Sitar and Sarod
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Who Can Apply
Candidates must meet the following educational and cultural qualifications to apply for South Eastern Railway Group C:
Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate, from Government recognized Education Board (50% mark is not insisted for SC/ST/ESM/PWBD candidates and those with higher qualifications from a UGC recognized University); OR Passed 10th from a recognized Board Plus ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT for Technician Grade-III in Level-2 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC.
Possess a Degree/Diploma/Certificate course in the respective discipline only from a Government recognized University/Institute. Candidates not possessing the prescribed cultural qualification need not apply.
Age limit ranges from 18 to 30 years for UR candidates as on 01.01.2027, with upper age relaxations up to 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates, along with specific relaxations for serving railway employees, widows, divorced women, PwBD, and ex-servicemen.
How to Apply for South Eastern Railway Group C
Visit the official website of RRC/SER at www.rrcser.co.in and navigate to the Recruitment Cell.
Click on the online/E-Application for Cultural Quota/2026-27 link and select New Application.
Fill in personal details such as name, father’s name, date of birth, community, e-mail address, and mobile number to receive the registration number and password.
Log in using the credentials, complete the application form, and upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, LTI, and required certificates.
Pay the prescribed examination fee online using Internet Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
Submit the application and download the final application form for future reference.
Selection and Interview
The recruitment process involves two stages. Stage I consists of a Written Test / OMR / CBT comprising objective-type multiple-choice questions covering General Knowledge, General Science, General Mathematics, General English, Official Language, Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, and Aptitude. The duration is 60 minutes with a 1/3rd negative marking for incorrect answers and a qualifying percentage of 40%. Candidates qualifying Stage I are called for Stage II in a 1:5 ratio, which involves an assessment of talent comprising a practical demonstration in the applied discipline (35 marks) and testimonials/prizes in the applied discipline (15 marks).
