RRB Ministerial Eligibility
Last verified 01 Aug 2026
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories eligibility requires Highly post-specific. Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor require a law degree with practice experience; Junior Translator requires a master's degree with Hindi and English combinations; scientific posts require relevant science or engineering degrees. Age limits are varies by post between 18 and 40 years as on 01.01.2026 — see the post table.
Age limit
Varies by post between 18 and 40 years as on 01.01.2026 — see the post table.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Further relaxation applies to Ex-servicemen and serving railway employees as set out in the CEN.
Educational qualification
Highly post-specific. Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor require a law degree with practice experience; Junior Translator requires a master's degree with Hindi and English combinations; scientific posts require relevant science or engineering degrees.
Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply. The qualification must be complete on or before the closing date for applications — this is stated explicitly in the CEN and is a common cause of rejection.
Posts and their eligibility
| Post | Pay Level | Initial pay | Medical / Level | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | C2 | 18–33 years | 202 |
| Lab Assistant Gr III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | B1 | 18–30 years | 39 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | C1 | 18–33 years | 24 |
| Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | C1 | 18–40 years | 22 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | C1 | 18–33 years | 15 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | C1 | 18–32 years | 07 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 | 18–35 years | 02 |
| Scientific Supervisor / Ergonomics and Training | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | B1 | 18–35 years | 01 |
Medical fitness
Standards range from B1 to C2 by post, as shown in the post table.
Nationality
Applicants must be Indian nationals, or fall within the other nationality categories set out in the CEN.