RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Vacancy , Selection Process, Eligibility & Apply Links

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a recruitment notification for 312 posts of Ministerial & Isolated Categories including Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Junior Translator (Hindi), Senior Publicity Inspector, Staff & Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Grade III. Eligible candidates with the prescribed Graduation / Post Graduation / Law / Hindi translation qualifications can apply online from 30 December 2025 to 29 January 2026. Interested candidates can check eligibility, salary, age limit, selection process, and application steps below.​

Recruitment Overview for RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories 2026

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Vacancy Details: Total Posts, Categories & Breakdown for RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories

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RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Chief Law Assistant: Degree in Law with relevant experience as per post requirement from a recognized university.
• Public Prosecutor: Law graduate with experience in criminal law practice as per RRB norms.
• Junior Translator (Hindi): Master’s degree in Hindi/English with English/Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject OR equivalent with recognized translation proficiency.
• Senior Publicity Inspector / Staff & Welfare Inspector / Scientific Assistant (Training) / Lab Assistant Grade III: Relevant Graduate / Post Graduate / Science qualification as specified for each post in CEN 08/2025.
• All degrees must be from recognized universities/institutions and candidates must satisfy post-wise medical standards.​

Age Limit:

• Minimum: 18 Years
• Maximum: Up to 40 Years (post-wise upper age: generally 30/33/35/38/40 years depending on the post and medical category as given under CEN 08/2025).
• Age relaxation as per govt norms for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Railway staff and other eligible categories beyond the upper age limit.​

Salary Structure

• Pay Level: Level 2 to Level 7 (post-wise) under 7th CPC.
• Monthly Salary Range: Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 44,900/- plus applicable allowances.
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport/Travel Allowance (TA) and other admissible benefits as per Railway rules.

Selection Process: CBT, Skill Test & DV for RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Recruitment

• Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
   Objective exam covering subject-related topics, General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and other post-related sections.
  

• Stage 2: Skill/Typing/Stenography/Translation Test (If Applicable)
   Conducted for Ministerial/Translator categories or posts where specific skills are required as per notification.
  

• Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
   Verification of original certificates, community/category, age, experience, and other required documents.
  

• Stage 4: Medical Examination (ME)
  Final medical fitness test as per Railway medical standards for the respective posts.

Application Fee for RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories 2026

Refund Policy:

A part of the fee (Rs. 400 for UR/OBC/EWS and Rs. 250 for reserved categories) is refundable after appearing in the CBT, after deduction of bank charges, as per RRB rules.​

Important Dates: Application & Result Timeline for RRB Ministerial

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How to Apply for RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories 2026

• Step 1: Visit the official website — rrbapply.gov.in or the respective regional RRB website.
  
• Step 2: Register & Fill Online Application — Click on “RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories CEN 08/2025” and complete new registration using mobile number & email ID.
  
• Step 3: Upload Required Documents — Upload scanned photograph, signature, and relevant certificates (education, caste, PwBD, experience, etc.) in the prescribed format and size.
  
• Step 4: Submit Online Form & Fee Payment — Pay applicable fee and complete final submission before the last date (29 January 2026).
  
• Step 5: Keep a Copy for Future Reference — Download/print the final submitted application and fee receipt for exam, DV, and future communication.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the total number of vacancies?
A: A total of 312 vacancies have been released for RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 under CEN 08/2025.​

Q2: What is the application mode?
A: The application mode is Online through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB websites.​

Q3: What is the last date to apply?
A: The last date to apply online is 29 January 2026 (11:59 pm).​

Q4: What is the selection process?
A: The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), post-specific Skill/Translation/Typing Test (where applicable), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.​

Q5: What is the official website to apply?
A: Candidates must apply through the official RRB recruitment portal https://rrbapply.gov.in; detailed notification and updates are also available at https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in and other regional RRB websites.​