RRC Eastern Railway Group C Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online For Cultural Quota Posts — Railway Recruitment Cell, Eastern Railway

Eligibility

Passed 12th with 50% marks OR 10th plus ITI/NAC, along with Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective cultural discipline.. Group 'C' Cultural Quota: Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate, from Govt. recognized Education Board (50% not insisted for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD or higher qualifications from UGC recognized University); OR Passed 10th from recognized Board Plus ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT for Technician Grade-III in Level 2 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC; Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective discipline only from Govt. Recognized University/Institute.

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Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam/ Kathak/ Kathakali/ Kuchipudi/ Manipuri/ Mohiniyattam/ Odissi/ Sattriya

1 vacancies Passed 12th with 50% marks OR 10th plus ITI/NAC, along with Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective cultural discipline.. Group 'C' Cultural Quota: Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate, from Govt. recognized Education Board (50% not insisted for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD or higher qualifications from UGC recognized University); OR Passed 10th from recognized Board Plus ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT for Technician Grade-III in Level 2 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC; Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective discipline only from Govt. Recognized University/Institute.

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Drama – (Acting/ Direction)

1 vacancies Passed 12th with 50% marks OR 10th plus ITI/NAC, along with Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective cultural discipline.. Group 'C' Cultural Quota: Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate, from Govt. recognized Education Board (50% not insisted for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD or higher qualifications from UGC recognized University); OR Passed 10th from recognized Board Plus ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT for Technician Grade-III in Level 2 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC; Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective discipline only from Govt. Recognized University/Institute.

Important Dates

Application End08-11-2026

Date of publication of notification29 September 2026

Opening date and time of online Applications9 October 2026

Closing date and time of online Applications8 November 2026

Written TestDecember 2026

Recruitment Timeline

Application End11 Aug 2026

Application End

11 Aug 2026

Official Links

Official Notification

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Last date to apply: 11 Aug 2026

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Level-2 in Pay Matrix of 7th CPC GP Rs. 1900/-

Qualification

Passed 12th with 50% marks OR 10th plus ITI/NAC, along with Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective cultural discipline.

Age Text

18 to 30 years as on 01.01.2027

Eligibility Items

Group 'C' Cultural Quota: Passed 12th or its equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate, from Govt. recognized Education Board (50% not insisted for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD or higher qualifications from UGC recognized University); OR Passed 10th from recognized Board Plus ITI/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) approved by NCVT for Technician Grade-III in Level 2 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC; Degree/Diploma/Certificate in respective discipline only from Govt. Recognized University/Institute.

Minimum Age

Group 'C': Minimum Age: 18 years, Maximum Age: 30 years. Age Relaxation: OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years.

Salary Details

Event	Date
Date Of Publication Of Notification	29 September 2026
Opening Date And Time Of Online Applications	9 October 2026
Closing Date And Time Of Online Applications	8 November 2026
Written Test	December 2026