RRC Eastern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - 2 Posts (Classical Dance & Drama) | Apply by 08 Nov
Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway (Cultural Quota 2026-27)
West Bengal - Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway, 11th Floor, N.K.G Building, 14, Strand Road, Kolkata - 700001, West Bengal
Vacancies
2
Salary
Group 'C' post, Pay Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (GP Rs. 1900)
Last Date
8 Nov 2026
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RRC Eastern Railway Important Dates 2026
RRC Eastern Railway Application Fee 2026
Rs. 500/- (UR/OBC/EWS Male) with refund of Rs. 400/- to those who appear in the written exam; Rs. 250/- (Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Minorities, Economically Backward Classes) with full refund to those who appear in the written exam.
RRC Eastern Railway Age Limit 2026
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
RRC Eastern Railway Salary / Pay Scale 2026
| Post / Level | Pay Scale | Pay Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | $— | — | — |
RRC Eastern Railway Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility
12th pass (50%) or 10th + ITI/NAC + Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Classical Dance or Drama from a recognized institute; age 18-30 as on 01.01.2027 (relaxations per rules). Online application 09.10.2026-08.11.2026; written test Dec 2026; fee Rs. 500 (Rs. 250 for women/SC/ST/ESM/PwBD etc.), refundable on appearing.
RRC Eastern Railway Qualification / Education
| Level | Field / Subject | Min Marks | Experience | Note |
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RRC Eastern Railway Job Details & Overview
RRC Eastern Railway - Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 (Notification No. RRC/ER/Cultural Quota/2026-27 - Open Advertisement)
Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway, Kolkata invites applications from eligible candidates for filling up vacancies against the Cultural Quota of Eastern Railway for 2026-27 for two (02) posts in Group ‘C’ category / Pay Level-2. Candidates having no cultural qualification need not apply.
Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of notification | 29/09/2026 |
| Opening of online applications | 09/10/2026 at 10:00 Hrs |
| Closing of online applications | 08/11/2026 at 18:00 Hrs |
| Written Test | Tentatively December 2026 onwards (intimated via www.rrcer.org) |
Details of Posts
| Post | Discipline | No. of Post | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group-'C' (in suitable post) | 1. Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam/Kathak/Kathakali/Kuchipudi/Manipuri/Mohiniyattam/Odissi/Sattriya (Male/Female) | 01 | Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (GP Rs. 1900) |
| Group-'C' (in suitable post) | 2. Drama – (Acting/Direction) (Male/Female) | 01 | Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (GP Rs. 1900) |
Essential Qualification
- Passed 12th (or equivalent) with not less than 50% marks in aggregate from a Govt. recognized Education Board (50% not insisted for SC/ST/ESM & PwBD and candidates having higher qualification from UGC recognized University); OR Passed 10th + ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT (Technician Grade-III).
- Degree/Diploma/Certificate in the respective discipline (Classical Dance / Drama-Acting-Direction) only from a Govt. Recognized University/Institute.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
18 to 30 years (UR & EWS); OBC +3 years; SC/ST +5 years; relaxations for serving railway employees, ex-servicemen, widows/divorced/judicially separated women, PwBD (+10 years), quasi-administrative office staff etc. as per Para 6.0 of the notification.
Recruitment Process
Stage-I Written Test (objective, 60 minutes, 50 marks, qualifying 40%); Stage-II Assessment of Talent (Practical Demonstration 35 + Testimonials/Prizes 15 = 50 marks, qualifying 40%); candidates called for Stage-II in the ratio 1:3 on merit; medical examination as per MERIT ORDER. Candidates must choose English or Hindi for the written test.
How to Apply
Apply online through the official website www.rrcer.org (online application open from 09.10.2026 (10:00 Hrs) to 08.11.2026 (18:00 Hrs)); pay the examination fee online (Internet Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI).
Notification: https://www.rrcer.org/Cultural%20Quota%20Notification%202026-27..pdf
RRC Eastern Railway Important Links
How to Apply for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway (Cultural Quota 2026-27)'s RRC Eastern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - 2 Posts (Classical Dance & Drama) | Apply by 08 Nov before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway (Cultural Quota 2026-27) recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- (UR/OBC/EWS Male) with refund of Rs. 400/- to those who appear in the written exam; Rs. 250/- (Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Minorities, Economically Backward Classes) with full refund to those who appear in the written exam. online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 8 Nov 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
RRC Eastern Railway Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
RRC Eastern Railway Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway (Cultural Quota 2026-27) recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway (Cultural Quota 2026-27) notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 8 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is RRC Eastern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - 2 Posts (Classical Dance & Drama) | Apply by 08 Nov?
RRC Eastern Railway Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 - 2 Posts (Classical Dance & Drama) | Apply by 08 Nov is a government recruitment notification published by RRC Eastern Railway. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026 start on 29 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026 is 08 November 2026.
What is the application fee for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 500/- (UR/OBC/EWS Male) with refund of Rs. 400/- to those who appear in the written exam; Rs. 250/- (Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Minorities, Economically Backward Classes) with full refund to those who appear in the written exam.
What is the age limit for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026 is 30 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
How to apply for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.