Classical Dance – RRC/ER
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹19,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Passed 12th Standard with 50% marks or 10th Standard plus ITI, along with a Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Classical Dance.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior professional work experience required beyond the essential academic and cultural qualifications.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Classical Dance post under the Eastern Railway Cultural Quota for 2026-27 offers talented artists a stable Group C career in Pay Level 2 with a basic pay scale starting at ₹19,000. Candidates proficient in Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, or Sattriya can apply online through the official RRC-ER portal before the deadline. This role provides an exceptional platform to blend artistic passion with public sector employment in Indian Railways. Applicants must ensure they meet the educational requirements and possess valid cultural certificates.
- Applicants must be proficient in recognized classical dance forms including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, or Odissi.
- The age limit for general candidates ranges from 18 to 30 years as of 01.01.2027, with relaxation for reserved categories.
- Selection involves a written test followed by a practical demonstration and talent assessment.
- Candidates are required to upload self-attested copies of educational and cultural certificates during online registration.
- An application fee of ₹500 is applicable for unreserved male candidates, with partial refunds upon appearing for the exam.
Official Information
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 2 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix with GP Rs. 1,900 plus admissible allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Stage-I Written Test (Objective type, 50 marks) Stage-II Assessment of Talent in Applied Discipline (Practical Demonstration: 35 marks, Testimonials/Prizes: 15 marks) Medical Examination Document Verification
Application Fees
UR, OBC, and EWS Male candidates: Rs.500/- with a provision for a refund of Rs.400/- upon appearing in the written exam.
Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes: Rs.250/- with a provision for a full refund upon appearing in the written exam.
Reservation
Posts against the cultural quota are open to all candidates with standard age relaxations applicable to SC, ST, OBC, ESM, and PwBD categories.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website RRC/ER, Kolkata (www.rrcer.org) and navigate to the online application link for Cultural Quota.
- Complete the registration process using basic personal details to obtain your registration number and password.
- Log in and fill out the mandatory fields of the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, LTI, and self-attested certificates in support of age, qualifications, and caste.
- Pay the examination fee online and submit the final application, keeping a printed copy for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Classical Dance post is placed in Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with a basic pay scale starting at ₹1,900 Grade Pay.
Candidates must have passed 12th Standard with at least 50% marks or 10th Standard plus an ITI/NAC certificate, along with a recognized degree, diploma, or certificate in Classical Dance.
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as of 01.01.2027, with upper age relaxations applicable for reserved categories and serving employees.
