Eastern Railway is inviting applications for 02 Group C posts under the Cultural Quota for 2025-26. The available positions are for Classical Vocal (Female) and Dance (Kathakali or Manipuri). The notification was released on 15/07/2025. Interested candidates from all over India can apply. The application submission period is from 22/07/2025 to 21/08/2025. The job posting will be in the Eastern Railway region.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Eastern Railway |
| Post Name | Group C (Cultural Quota) |
| Advt No. | RRC/ER/Cultural Quota/2025-26 |
| Vacancies | 02 |
| Salary | Pay Level-2 (GP Rs.1900/-) |
| Job Location | Eastern Railway Zone |
| Mode of Application | Offline (Drop-box) |
| Category | Railway Jobs |
Post Details
The recruitment is for two Group C posts in different cultural disciplines. The age limit for all posts is 18 to 30 years as of 01/01/2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules. OBC candidates get a 3-year relaxation, and SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Vocal (Female) | 01 | 18-30 Years |
| Dance (Kathakali or Manipuri) | 01 | 18-30 Years |
Exam Fee
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 Refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Minority | Rs. 250 (Fully Refundable) |
Essential Qualification
- For Both Posts: Candidates must have one of the following educational qualifications.
- 12th or equivalent exam with at least 50% marks.
- OR
- 10th Grade plus ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
- Additionally, a specific cultural qualification is mandatory:
- A Degree or Diploma certificate in the respective discipline (Classical Vocal or Dance) from a recognized university or institute is required.
Selection Process
- Written Test: A 60-minute objective type test for 50 marks. The qualifying mark is 40%.
- Assessment of Talent: This stage is for 50 marks.
- Practical Demonstration: 35 marks.
- Testimonials & Prizes: 15 marks.
- Document Verification: To verify all original documents.
- Medical Examination: A final medical fitness test.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official website Click Here.
- Fill out the form correctly and attach a recent photograph.
- Pay the examination fee through a Demand Draft from any STATE BANK OF INDIA (SBI) branch.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Drop the completed application form in the designated box at the RRC/ER office in Kolkata before the last date.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 15/07/2025 |
| Application Start Date | 22/07/2025 |
| Application Last Date | 21/08/2025 (up to 17:30 hrs) |
| Tentative Written Test | 2nd week of October, 2025 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application form?
- The last date to submit the physical application is 21/08/2025, up to 17:30 hrs.
- How can I pay the application fee?
- The application fee must be paid via a Demand Draft issued by any branch of the State Bank of India (SBI).