RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Apply for 311 Vacancies (CEN 08/2025)

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially invited applications for 311 vacancies under the Ministerial and Isolated Categories (CEN 08/2025). This recruitment drive offers an excellent career opportunity for both graduate and undergraduate candidates to join the prestigious Indian Railways. The deadline to submit your online application for the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 is 29th January 2026 (11:59 pm). Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply early via the official website or the provided direct link to avoid last-minute technical issues. 

RRB Isolated Categories Notification 2026 Out

The official RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Notification PDF is now available, detailing the 311 vacancies currently open for recruitment. Interested graduates and undergraduates should thoroughly review the official documentation to confirm their eligibility and understand the specific requirements for various Ministerial and Isolated posts.

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Official Notification & 311 Vacancies Details

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026- Overview

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Ministerial and Isolated Categories selection process to appoint eligible candidates for diverse professional roles. These positions are structured to accommodate applicants with varying educational backgrounds, ranging from undergraduate to graduate levels. 

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026- Highlights
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

The RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Notification PDF specifies the recruitment timeline, including critical registration windows. The final date to submit your online application form for the 2026 recruitment cycle is 29th January 2026. Refer to the official schedule below for all important milestones. 

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 Ministerial and Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026

Currently, the Railway Recruitment Board has released 311 vacancies for Isolated Categories under CEN 08/2025. Updates regarding ministerial category positions will be issued shortly. Candidates can find the comprehensive post-wise vacancy distribution directly within the official notification document. 

RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026
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

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Application Form 2026 

Eligible candidates may submit their applications for the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment through the official RRB regional portals. Please note that the application portal closes on 29th January 2026 (11:59 pm); no late submissions will be entertained under any circumstances. 

Apply Online: RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Application Form 2026 (Direct Link)

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories 2026 Application Fee

To complete the registration for the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Category Recruitment 2026, candidates must pay the prescribed application fee. Fees vary by category and can be settled via secure online channels such as Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or offline through Challan payment methods.

Categories	Application Fee
SC / ST / PWD / Women / Transgender / Minorities / Economic Backward Classes / Ex-servicemen	Rs. 250/-
Other Categories	Rs. 500/-

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, candidates must verify they meet all eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age requirements, as specified in the recruitment notification. Detailed eligibility guidelines are provided to assist you in the application process. 

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Selection Process 

The selection process for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories involves a multi-stage assessment, including a Computer-Based Test (CBT), skill-specific exams (Stenography, Translation, Performance, or Teaching tests), followed by document verification and a mandatory medical examination. 

• 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

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Exam Pattern 2026

• The RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories question papers shall be of an objective multiple-choice type.
• For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
• There are negative markings; 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• The time duration of the exam will be 90 minutes.

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Exam Pattern 2026
Subjects	Total No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
Professional Ability	50	50	90 minutes
General Awareness	15	15
General Intelligence and Reasoning	15	15
Mathematics	10	10
General Science	10	10
Total	100	100

Download RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Syllabus and Exam Pattern

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RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Salary Structure

The RRB has also released comprehensive details regarding the salary structure and respective pay levels for each post, ensuring transparency for all applicants.

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

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