The Govt. Jobs sector has witnessed a major update as the https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ portal facilitates opportunities for graduate and undergraduate aspirants. The RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026: Official Notification for 311 Vacancies Released details career pathways across Indian Railways under CEN 08/2025.
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Review the critical parameters of the recruitment drive below:
- Recruitment Board: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Exam Name: RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories
- Posts: Isolated Categories- CEN 08/2025, Ministerial Categories- To be notified
- Vacancies: Isolated Categoried- 311, Ministerial Categories- To be notified
- Category: Govt. Jobs
- Mode of Exam: Computer Based Mode
- Selection Process: Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Stenography Skill Test (SST)/ Translation Test (TT)/ Performance Test (PT)/ Teaching Skill Test (TST) (as applicable), Document Verification and Medical Examination
- Official website: https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
| Recruitment Board | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories |
| Posts | Isolated Categories- CEN 08/2025 Ministerial Categories- To be notified |
| Vacancies | Isolated Categoried- 311 Ministerial Categories- To be notified |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Mode |
| Selection Process | Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Stenography Skill Test (SST)/ Translation Test (TT)/ Performance Test (PT)/ Teaching Skill Test (TST) (as applicable), Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Official website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories 2026: Important Dates
Aspirants must note the following schedule milestones:
- Short Notification: 17th December 2025
- Online Application Link: 30th December 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 29th January 2026 (11:59 pm)
- Date to Pay Application Fee (Online) after closing of registration: --
- Date for Errors Correction in Application Form (without fee): --
- Date for Errors Correction in Application Form (with fee): --
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Short Notification | 17th December 2025 |
| Online Application Link | 30th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29th January 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Date to Pay Application Fee (Online) after closing of registration | -- |
| Date for Errors Correction in Application Form (without fee) | -- |
| Date for Errors Correction in Application Form (with fee) | -- |
RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy Distribution
The total distribution for the 311 vacancies across various positions is outlined below:
- Sr. Publicity Inspector: 15
- Lab Assistant Gr. III: 39
- Chief Law Assistant: 22
- Junior Translator (Hindi): 202
- Staff and Welfare Inspector: 24
- Public Prosecutor: 7
- Scientific Assistant (Training): 2
- Total: 311
| Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sr. Publicity Inspector | 15 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III | 39 |
| Chief Law Assistant | 22 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 202 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 24 |
| Public Prosecutor | 7 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 2 |
| Total | 311 |
Application Fee Structure
Candidates must submit their application fee according to their category:
- SC / ST / PWD / Women / Transgender / Minorities / Economic Backward Classes / Ex-servicemen: Rs. 250/-
- Other Categories: Rs. 500/-
| Categories | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PWD / Women / Transgender / Minorities / Economic Backward Classes / Ex-servicemen | Rs. 250/- |
| Other Categories | Rs. 500/- |
Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications
Age limits are calculated as of 01/01/2026. Educational requirements vary across posts.
| Posts | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) of different subjects | Candidates must have completed Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in relevant subjects B.Ed. or equivalent degree from recognized University Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English mediums Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications |
18 to 48 years |
| Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics and Training) | Second Class Masters Degree in Psychology or Physiology Two years experience in Administration of Psychological Tests of Mental abilities and Personality (OR) Two years research in Work Psychology (OR) Two years experience in Developing Training Module or Conducting Training Programme Desirable: Specialization in Industrial Psychology, Ergonomics / Counseling with knowledge of Statistics and Computers |
18 to 38 years |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) of different subjects | M.A. Degree in Drawing and Painting / Fine Arts from a recognised University (OR) B.A. (Hons) in Art and Art Education (OR) 2nd Class Bachelors degree with Drawing and Painting / Fine Arts with minimum 2 years full time Diploma from a recognised Institution (OR) 12th(+2Stage) with minimum 4 years full time Diploma in Painting / Fine Arts or Part-time Diploma of not less than 5 years duration. Competency in teaching in English medium Desirable: Atleast 2 years Teachers Training Course from a recognised Institution OR 2 years teaching experience in a recognised institution |
18 to 48 years |
| Chief Law Assistant | A University Degree in Law with 3 years standing practice as a Pleader at Bar Serving Railway employees who are Law Graduates are also eligible to apply for these posts |
18 to 43 years |
| Public Prostecutor | Graduate with Bachelor degree in Law from recognized University and with five year standing as an advocate at Bar | 18 to 35 years |
| Physical Training Instructor (English Medium) | Graduate with Bachelors in Physical Education (B. P. Ed) or its equivalent. Competency in imparting Physical Education in English medium |
18 to 48 years |
| Scientific Assistant/Training | Second Class Masters Degree in Psychology One year experience in Administration of Psychological tests. Desirable: (1) Knowledge of Computers and Statistics (2) Specialisation in Industrial / Organisational Psychology. |
18 to 38 years |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Master's Degree of in Hindi or English with English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as a medium of examination at Degree level (OR) Master's Degree of a recognised University or equivalent in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi or English medium and English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as a medium of examination at Degree level (OR) Master's Degree of a recognised University or equivalent in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subjects of either of the two as medium of examination and other as a compulsory or elective subject at Degree level Recognized Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice - versa or 2-years experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India Undertaking |
18 to 36 years |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Degree from recognized University and Diploma in Public Relations / Advertising / Journalism / Mass Communication from a recognized institution / University Desirable: 2 years experience in related fields. |
18 to 36 years |
| Staff & welfare Inspector | Graduation plus any one of the following qualifications (A) Diploma in Labour/ Social Welfare (B) Diploma in Labour Laws (C) LLB with papers in Labour Laws (D) PG Diploma in Personnel Management (E) MBA with papers in Personnel Management awarded by an Institution of the Govt. of India (F) MBA/HR awarded by an institution recognised by the Govt. of India (G) PG Diploma in Human Resource Management provided that its curriculum includes relevant papers in Personnel Management awarded by an institution recognized by the Govt of India. |
18 to 36 years |
| Librarian | Bachelor of Library Science (4 years course) (OR) Graduation with professional qualification of Diploma in Librarianship. |
18 to 33 years |
| Music Teacher (Female) | B.A. Degree with Music, as one of the subject from a recognized University. | 18 to 48 years |
| Primary Railway Teacher of different subjects | 12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) (OR) 12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 45% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) in accordance with NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations 2002 (OR) 12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) (OR) 12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) (OR) Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary education (by whatever name known) (OR) Graduation with atleast 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). OR Post -Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. |
18 to 48 years |
| Assistant Teacher (Female) (Junior School) | 12th(+2Stage)or its equivalent examination with atleast 50% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) (OR) 12th(+2Stage)or its equivalent examination with atleast 45% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations 2002 (OR) 12th(+2Stage)or its equivalent examination with atleast 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) (OR) 12th(+2Stage)or its equivalent examination with atleast 50% marks and 2 years Diploma in Education (Special Education) (OR) Graduation and two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) |
18 to 48 years |
| Laboratory Assistant /School | 12th(+2Stage) or its equivalent examination with Science and 1-year experience in Pathological & Bio-Chemical Laboratory. | 18 to 48 years |
| Lab Assistant Grade 3 (Chemist and Metallurgist) | 12th(+2 stage) or its equivalent examination with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subjects or its equivalent. | 18 to 33 years |
Salary Structure
Selected candidates are placed across various pay levels with corresponding salary packages:
| Posts | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) of different subjects | 8 | Rs. 47600 |
| Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics and Training) | 7 | Rs. 44900 |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) of different subjects | 7 | Rs. 44900 |
| Chief Law Assistant | 7 | Rs. 44900 |
| Public Prostecutor | 7 | Rs. 44900 |
| Physical Training Instructor (English Medium) | 7 | Rs. 44900 |
| Scientific Assistant/Training | 6 | Rs. 35400 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 6 | Rs. 35400 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 6 | Rs. 35400 |
| Staff & welfare Inspector | 6 | Rs. 35400 |
| Librarian | 6 | Rs. 35400 |
| Music Teacher (Female) | 6 | Rs. 35400 |
| Primary Railway Teacher of different subjects | 6 | Rs. 35400 |
| Assistant Teacher (Female) (Junior School) | 6 | Rs. 35400 |
| Laboratory Assistant /School | 4 | Rs. 25500 |
| Lab Assistant Grade 3 (Chemist and Metallurgist) | 2 | Rs. 19900 |
Selection Process
The selection procedure involves the following stages:
- Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Stage 2: Stenography Skill Test (SST)/ Translation Test (TT)/ Performance Test (PT)/ Teaching Skill Test (TST) (as applicable)
- Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
The examination comprises 100 objective multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. A negative marking scheme applies where 1/3rd of the marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Professional Ability: 50 Questions, 50 Marks
- General Awareness: 15 Questions, 15 Marks
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: 15 Questions, 15 Marks
- Mathematics: 10 Questions, 10 Marks
- General Science: 10 Questions, 10 Marks
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, Time Duration: 90 minutes
| Subjects | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 | 90 minutes |
| General Science | 10 | 10 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
Preparation Resources and Next Steps
After reviewing the vacancies and submitting applications through the Direct Link: Apply Online for RRB Isolated Categories 2026, candidates should prepare thoroughly using specialized resources. Make sure to check the RRB Isolated Categories Exam City Intimation 2026 Now Available – View Details and download your hall tickets via RRB Isolated Categories Admit Card 2026 – Download Link Now Live once released.
For comprehensive study, refer to Access the Official RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Syllabus & Exam Pattern, Download RRB Teacher Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026, and practice using Preparation Resources: RRB Ministerial and Isolated Category Previous Year Papers.
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