South Eastern Railway Group C Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 for Dance and Music Posts

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South Eastern Railway invites online applications for 2 Group C posts under the cultural quota in classical dance and instrumental music. Candidates with 12th pass plus relevant qualifications can apply by 16 November 2026. The pay scale is Level 2 with Grade Pay ₹1,900 as per the 7th CPC.

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Who Can Apply

You can apply if you have passed 12th standard with at least 50% marks or 10th standard plus an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate, along with a degree, diploma, or certificate in classical dance or instrumental music. The classical dance disciplines include Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi, and Kuchipudi. For instrumental music, eligible fields are flute, violin, veena, sitar, and sarod. The age limit for general category applicants is between 18 and 30 years as of 1 January 2027. Fee concessions apply for reserved categories including SC/ST, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, women, minorities, and economically backward classes.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply16 November 2026

Important Links

Official Notification PDFClick Here ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the last date to apply for the South Eastern Railway Group C cultural quota posts?
The last date to submit online applications is 16 November 2026. Applications will be accepted from 17 October 2026 until this closing date.
Q: How many vacancies are available under the cultural quota for Group C posts?
There are 2 vacancies in total—one each in classical dance and instrumental music disciplines.
Q: What are the educational qualifications required for these cultural quota posts?
Candidates must have passed 12th standard with 50% marks or 10th standard plus ITI, along with a degree, diploma, or certificate in the relevant classical dance or instrumental music discipline.
Q: What is the age limit to apply for these Group C posts?
Applicants from the general category should be between 18 and 30 years old as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxations may apply to reserved categories as per government rules.
Q: What is the application fee for applying to these posts?
The application fee is ₹500 for general category candidates. Reserved categories, including SC/ST, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, women, minorities, and economically backward classes, pay ₹250.
Q: What is the pay scale for these Group C cultural quota positions?
Selected candidates will be paid as per Level 2 in the Pay Matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission with Grade Pay of ₹1,900.
Q: Where can I find the official notification and application link?
You can download the official notification PDF from the South Eastern Railway Recruitment Cell website or other official sources. The application link will also be available on the official portal during the application period.
Q: Is the application process online or offline?
Applications must be submitted online through the official South Eastern Railway Recruitment Cell portal within the specified dates.

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