RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Exam Guide 2026
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Application Fee
| Post Category | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 18 | 33 |
| Laboratory Assistant/Gr III | 18 | 30 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 18 | 33 |
| Chief Law Assistant | 18 | 40 |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | 18 | 33 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 18 | 35 |
| Public Prosecutor | 18 | 32 |
| Scientific Supervisor/Ergonomics and Training | 18 | 35 |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| S.No. | Community / Categories | Sub-Category | Community Age Relaxation (beyond upper age limit) or Maximum Upper Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC & ST | -- | 33/35/36/38/43/48 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 5 years |
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | -- | 33/35/36/38/43/48 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 3 years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation | UR & EWS | 33/35/36/38/43/48 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| OBC (NCL) | 36/38/39/41/46/51 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | ||
| SC & ST | 38/40/41/43/48/53 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | ||
| 4 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR & EWS | 33/35/36/38/43/48 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 10 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33/35/36/38/43/48 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 13 years | ||
| SC & ST | 33/35/36/38/43/48 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 15 years | ||
| 5 | Candidates serving Group ‘C’, erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway staff & Casual Labour and Substitutes with minimum 3 years of service in Railways (continuous or broken spells) | UR & EWS | Up to 40 years of age or the Maximum age limit in the age group |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 43 years of age or the Maximum age limit in the age group | ||
| SC & ST | Up to 45 years of age or the Maximum age limit in the age group | ||
| 6 | Candidates working in Railway Quasi-Administrative offices such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies & Institutes | UR & EWS | 33/35/36/38/43/48 (as per upper age in Age group) with age relaxation up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less |
| OBC (NCL) | 36/38/39/41/46/51 (as per upper age in Age group) with age relaxation up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less | ||
| SC & ST | 38/40/41/43/48/53 (as per upper age in Age group) with age relaxation up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less | ||
| 7 | Female candidates who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from husband but not remarried | UR & EWS | Up to 35 years or the Maximum age limit in the age group |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 38 years or the Maximum age limit in the age group | ||
| SC & ST | Up to 40 years or the Maximum age limit in the age group |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post Category | Education Qualification |
|---|---|
| Lab Assistant Gr. III | 12th(+2 stage) or its equivalent examination with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subjects or its equivalent. |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | Graduation plus any one of the following qualifications (A) Diploma in Labor/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. |
| 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 |
| Public Prosecutor | Graduate with Bachelor degree in Law from recognized University and with five year standing as an advocate at Bar |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Scientific Supervisor/Ergonomics and Training | (A) Second Class Masters Degree in Psychology or Physiology. (B) 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. |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the age limit to be eligible for the RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Recruitment?
As per the RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Eligibility, the lower age limit for all posts is 18 years. The upper age limit varies post-wise.
Q2.What will happen if I do not fulfil the RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories eligibility criteria?
Those who do not fulfil the RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories eligibility criteria will be disqualfied from selection.
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