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
- Job Title: Ministerial & Isolated Categories (Various Posts)
- Job Description: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is accepting online applications for Ministerial and Isolated category posts across various departments. These roles include administrative, translation, legal, and clerical responsibilities to support ministerial operations, documentation, and communication functions within Indian Railways.
- Apply Online Start Date: 2025-12-30
- Apply Online Last Date: 2026-01-29
- Education Requirements: Post-wise Graduate / Post Graduate / Law Degree / Hindi with Translation specialization
- Job Location Street: RRB Regional Offices / Assigned Railway Units
- Job Location City: Multiple Cities
- Job Location State/Region: All India
- Job Location Postal Code: Variable by Region
- Job Location Country: India
- Job Applicant Country: India
- Job Education: Graduate / Post Graduate / Specialized Qualification
Vacancy Details: Total Posts, Categories & Breakdown for RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories
Post Name | Vacancies |
Chief Law Assistant | 22 |
Public Prosecutor | 7 |
Scientific Assistant (Training) | 2 |
Junior Translator (Hindi) | 202 |
Senior Publicity Inspector | 15 |
Staff & Welfare Inspector | 24 |
Lab Assistant Grade III | 40 |
Total | 312 |
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
Category | Fee |
General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- |
SC / ST / PwD / Female | Rs. 250/- |
Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking) and prescribed offline modes as per notification |

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
Event | Date |
Notification Release | 29 December 2025 |
Registration Start | 30 December 2025 |
Registration End | 29 January 2026 (11:59 pm) |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 January 2026 |
Form Correction Window | 01 February 2026 to 10 February 2026 |
Exam / Interview Date | To be notified separately in 2026 CBT schedule |
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.

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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.
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