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
Vacancy Details
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).
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