Drama – RRC/ER
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹19,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Acting or Direction from a Govt. Recognized University or Institute.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior professional experience required beyond the mandatory educational and drama qualifications.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Drama post in Acting or Direction under the Eastern Railway Cultural Quota for 2026-27 invites theatrical artists to join Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Selected candidates will contribute to cultural initiatives and departmental events while enjoying the stability of a central government career. Interested applicants with recognized qualifications in drama can apply online through the official RRC-ER website. The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by a practical talent assessment.
- The position focuses on acting and direction disciplines within the railway cultural wing.
- Candidates must possess a formal degree, diploma, or certificate in the respective discipline from a recognized university or institute.
- The standard age bracket is 18 to 30 years as of January 1, 2027, with eligible category relaxations.
- The application must be submitted online with scanned photographs, signatures, and relevant certificates.
- A written test will be conducted in December 2026, followed by practical skill demonstrations.
Official Information
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 2 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix with GP Rs. 1,900 plus applicable 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 Drama post offers remuneration under Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with a Grade Pay of ₹1,900.
Candidates must hold a Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Acting or Direction from a recognized university or institute.
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as of 01.01.2027, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
