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  • Updated October 12, 2026 11:13 AM
  • by Sivasankari Sekar Officially Verified
  • 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.

Vacancy Details

PostScaleDisciplineNo. of Posts
Group ‘C’ (in suitable post)Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC GP Rs. 1900/-Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi and Kuchipudi01
Group ‘C’ (in suitable post)Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC GP Rs. 1900/-Instrumental Music – Flute, Violin, Veena, Sitar and Sarod01

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).

Important Dates

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Date of publication of notification10 October 2026
Opening date of online applications17 October 2026
Closing date of online applications16 November 2026

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Q2. What is the application fee for general and reserved categories?

  • The examination fee is Rs. 500/- for all candidates except SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Women, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes, who pay Rs. 250/-. Both fees have provisions for partial refunds for those who actually appear in the written examination.

Q3. What age relaxation is applicable for OBC and SC/ST candidates?

  • OBC candidates receive an upper age relaxation of up to 3 years, while SC/ST candidates receive an upper age relaxation of up to 5 years.

Q4. What is the essential educational qualification required?

  • Candidates must have passed 12th standard with at least 50% marks (relaxable for specific categories) or 10th standard plus ITI/NAC, along with a Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in the relevant cultural discipline from a recognized university or institute.
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