Ministry of Railways, through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), has released the notification for Ministerial and Isolated Category posts under Advertisement No. CEN-08/2025. A total of 312 vacancies are announced across various specialized posts.
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Ministerial and Isolated Category Bharti 2025 – Apply Online
RBB Ministerial and Isolated Category Vacancy 2025 Notification
Recruitment Overview
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways |
| Recruitment Name | Ministerial & Isolated Category |
| Advertisement No. | CEN-08/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 312 Posts |
Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 30 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29 January 2026 |
| Fee Payment After Closing | 31 January 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 01 – 10 January 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be Notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund Details |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400 refunded after appearing in Stage-I CBT |
| SC / ST / PH / All Female | ₹250/- | ₹250 refunded after appearing in Stage-I CBT |
Fee payment is accepted through UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking only.
Age limit – Eligibility
| Post Name | Age Limit | Educational / Experience Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 18 – 33 Years | Degree/Diploma in PR, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication with 2 years experience |
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 18 – 30 Years | 10+2 Science (Physics & Chemistry) with Diploma/Certificate in Laboratory Technology |
| Chief Law Assistant | 18 – 40 Years | Law Degree with minimum 3 years practice as an Advocate |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 18 – 33 Years | Master’s Degree in Hindi & English with both as compulsory subjects |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | 18 – 33 Years | Bachelor Degree with Diploma or LLB in Labour Laws |
| Publicity Prosecutor | 18 – 33 Years | Degree/Diploma in PR, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication |
| Scientific Assistant / Training | 18 – 35 Years | Second Class Master’s Degree in Psychology with 1 year experience in psychological testing |
| Scientific Supervisor / Ergonomics Training | 18 – 35 Years | Master’s Degree in Psychology/Physiology with 2 years relevant experience or research |
Vacancy Details
| General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 76 | 24 | 40 | 23 |
CBT Exam Pattern (Single Stage)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Exam duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates using scribe).
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Question paper will be objective type in English & Hindi.
Salary & Selection Process
| Pay Scale | As per Railway Rules |
|---|---|
| Selection Process | CBT → Skill Test (if applicable) → Document Verification → Medical → Merit List |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of your respective RRB or indianrailways.gov.in.
- Open the link for CEN 08/2025 – Ministerial & Isolated Category.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using valid mobile number and email ID.
- Login using registration credentials.
- Fill personal, educational, and post preference details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Submit the form and save the printout for future reference.
Note: Candidates are advised to verify all details before final submission. Refund of application fee will be applicable only after appearing in the CBT as per rules.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here | |||||||||||
| Download Official Notification | Click Here | |||||||||||
| Download Short Notice | Click Here | |||||||||||
| Official Website | Click Here | |||||||||||
Ministerial and Isolated Category Bharti 2025
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