Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has released the official Answer Key for the Ministerial and Isolated Category Examination 2026 on its website. The examination was held on 14-15 July 2026 and the application process concluded on 29 January 2026 with the last date for fee payment being 31 January 2026. A total of 312 posts were advertised under CEN 08/2025 across various categories including Junior Translator, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Chief Law Assistant, Lab Assistant Grade III, Senior Publicity Inspector, Publicity Prosecutor and Scientific Assistant. Candidates can access their answer key by logging in with their enrollment number, registration number or date of birth. The age limit as on 1 January 2026 ranges from a minimum of 18 years to a maximum of 30-40 years depending on the post with applicable relaxations for reserved categories. Eligibility criteria vary by post and generally require a master’s degree, bachelor’s degree, law degree or diploma in relevant fields along with experience where specified. The selection process includes a written examination, skill test or typing test, document verification and medical examination. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official RRB regional websites for further updates on results and next stages of recruitment.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
30 December 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
29 January 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
31 January 2026 |
| Exam Date |
14 – 15 July 2026 |
| Exam City Details |
04 July 2026 |
| Admit Card |
10 July 2026 |
| Answer Key |
31 July 2026 Available Now |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General, OBC, EWS |
Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women |
Rs. 250/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
30 – 40 Years |
| Age Relaxation |
As per RRB rules for reserved categories |
Vacancy Details
| Total Posts |
Category |
| 312 |
Ministerial & Isolated Category |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Education Qualification |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) |
Master’s degree in Hindi or English with Hindi and English as compulsory subjects at undergraduate level |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector |
Bachelor’s degree along with Diploma or LLB specializing in Labor Laws |
| Chief Law Assistant |
Law degree with minimum 3 years of standing practice as a pleader at the bar |
| Lab Asst. Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) |
10+2 with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Diploma or Certificate in Laboratory Technology |
| Senior Publicity Inspector |
Degree or Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication with 2 years relevant experience |
| Publicity Prosecutor |
Degree or Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication |
| Scientific Assistant/Training |
Master’s degree in Psychology with one year relevant experience |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Written Examination |
Objective type test |
| Skill Test / Typing Test |
As per post requirement |
| Document Verification |
Verification of original documents |
| Medical Examination |
Medical fitness test |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Visit the official website of your respective Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| 2 |
Click on the “RRB Ministerial & Isolated Category Answer Key 2026” or Exam Notice link |
| 3 |
Open the exam date notification PDF |
| 4 |
Check the exam date, schedule and other important instructions |
| 5 |
Download the PDF and save it for future reference |
| 6 |
Take a printout of the answer key notice if required |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the RRB Ministerial & Isolated Category Exam 2026 be conducted?
A: The examination will be conducted as per the schedule announced in the official exam date notice released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
Q: How can I check the RRB Ministerial & Isolated Category Exam Date 2026?
A: Candidates can check the exam date by visiting the official RRB website and downloading the latest exam date notification.
Q: When will the RRB Ministerial & Isolated Category Admit Card 2026 be released?
A: The admit card has released before the examination. Candidates should regularly check the official RRB website for updates.
Q: What details are mentioned in the RRB Ministerial & Isolated Category Exam Date Notice?
A: The notice contains the exam date, schedule, shift details, important instructions, and other examination-related information.
Q: What is the official website for RRB?
A: The official website for RRB is https://indianrailways.gov.in/
