RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025: Check Age Limit, Educational Qualifications & More

RRB has released the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories age limit and other eligibility in the official notification. To apply for the post, a candidate must be at least 18 years old and qualifications vary as per the post. Check the detailed RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria below.

Jan 28, 2025, 19:15 IST
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025 along with a detailed notification on its official website. Interested aspirants must confirm that they fulfil all the RRB ministerial and isolated categories age limits and other requirements when applying for the post. If any incorrect details pertaining to eligibility are found in the application form, then it will directly lead to the rejection of the application form.

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board has released a notification to fill up a total of 1036 vacancies for ministerial and isolated categories. As the last date to apply online is February 6, 2025, aspirants must confirm their RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025 and submit the applications within the deadline. The minimum age limit to apply for this recruitment shall be 18 years and the educational qualification varies as per the post. Scroll down for the detailed RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria, including age limit, qualification, relaxation, nationality, and much more.

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RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Age Limit

The RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Age Limit is crucial in the recruitment process. The minimum age of the aspirants must be 18 years as of the prescribed date when applying for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories recruitment 2025. Here are the minimum and maximum RRB ministerial and isolated   age limits shared below for reference purposes.

Post

Age Limit

PGT

18-48

Scientific Supervisor

18-38

TGT

18-48

Chief Law Assistant

18-43

Public Prosecutor

18-35

Physical Training Instructor

18-48

Scientific Assistant/Training

18-38

Junior Translator/Hindi

18-36

Senior Publicity Inspector

18-36

Staff & Welfare Inspector

18-36

Librarian

18-33

Music Teacher

18-48

Primary Railway Teacher

18-48

Assistant Teacher (Female) Junior School

18-48

Laboratory Assistant/School

18-48

Lab Asssistant Grade 3

18-33

 

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Age Limit Relaxation

Relaxation is applicable on the upper age limit / maximum upper age for the different categories/communities when applying for the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories recruitment process. Check the category-wise RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories age limit relaxation below.

Community / Categories

Community

Age Relaxation (beyond upper age limit) or maximum upper age

SC & ST

-

33/35/36/38/43/48 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 5 years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

-

33/35/36/38/43/48 (as per upper age in Age group) plus age relaxation up to 3 years

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)

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

Candidates serving Group 'C', erstwhile Group 'D' Railway staff & Casual Labour and Substitutes with minimum 3 years of service in railways (continuous or in 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

SC & ST

Up to 45 years of age or the Maximum age limit in the age group

Candidates working in Railway QuasiAdministrative 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.

Female candidates, who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from husband but not remarried.

UR & EWS

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

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025-Educational Qualification

The next important factor of the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025 is educational qualification. As per the official advertisement, the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories qualification varies as per the post. Check the post-wise RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Educational Qualification in detail below.

Post

Educational Qualification

PGT

(A) Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in the required subject. However, holder of Degree of M.Com in Applied/Business Economics shall not be eligible.

(B) B.Ed. or equivalent degree from recognised University.

(C) Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English mediums. Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications

PGT Biology

(A) Two years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of education of NCERT in Botany/ Zoology/ Life Sciences/ Bio Sciences/ Genetics/ Microbiology/

Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Plant Physiology provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at Graduation level;

OR

Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in Botany / Zoology / Life Sciences / Bio Sciences / Genetics / Microbiology / Bio Technology / Molecular Bio/Plant Physiology provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at Graduation level.

(B) B.Ed. or equivalent degree from recognised University.

(C) Proficiency in teaching in English medium. Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications.

PGT Maths

(A) Two years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of education of NCERT in Mathematics;

OR

Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics.

(B) B.Ed. or equivalent degree from recognised University.

(C) Proficiency in teaching in English medium. Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications

PGT Geography/PGT Physics

(A) Two years Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc. Course of Regional College of education of NCERT in Geography/Physics.

OR

Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in

Geography.

(B) B.Ed. or equivalent degree from recognised University.

(C) Proficiency in teaching in English medium. Desirable: Knowledge of computer applications.

PGT Physical Science

A) Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) or Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Health and Physical Education and Degree in Sports with atleast 55% marks as per National Council for Teacher Education (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2009.

OR

Atleast 50% Marks in the B.P.Ed. Degree/ B.P.Ed (Integrated) Four years Professional Degree in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2007 notified on 10th December, 2007.

OR

B. P. Ed. With atleast 55% marks or B. P. E Course (or its equivalent) of three years duration with atleast 50% marks in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education

(B) M. P. Ed of atleast two years duration from any National Council for Teacher Education

Recognised Institution.

PGT Computer Science

Atleast 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following:

B.E. or B. Tech (Computer Science/IT) plus Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications or 'B' or 'C' Level Diploma from DOEACC, Ministry of Communication and IT plus 1-year Teaching Experience.

OR

M.Sc. (Computer Science)/MCA plus 1-year Teaching Experience.

OR

Master of Engineering or M. Tech (Computer Science/IT).

Scientific Supervisor

(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 Program

TGT Drawing

(A) M.A. Degree in Drawing and Painting / Fine Arts from a recognised University.

OR

B.A. (Hons) in Art and Art Education.

OR

2nd Class Bachelors degree with Drawing and Painting / Fine Arts with minimum 2 years full time Diploma from a recognised Institution.

OR

12th(+2Stage) with minimum 4 years full time Diploma in Painting / Fine Arts or Part-time Diploma of not less than 5 years duration.

(B) Competency in teaching in English medium

Chief Law Assistant

A University Degree in Law with 3 years standing practice as a Pleader at Bar.

Public Prosecutor

Graduate with Bachelor degree in Law from recognized University and with five year standing as an advocate at Bar

Physical Training Instructor

Graduate with Bachelors in Physical Education (B. P. Ed) or its equivalent. Competency in imparting Physical Education in English medium.

TGT

(A) Graduation and 2 year Diploma in Elementary education (by whatever name

known).

OR

Atleast 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post-Graduation and B.Ed.

OR

Graduation with atleast 45% marks and one year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.).

OR

12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary education (B.El.Ed).

OR

12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 50% marks and 4 year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

OR

Graduation with atleast 50% marks and one year B.Ed (Special Education).

OR

Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three years

integrated B.Ed-M.Ed.

(B) Pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to be conducted by the appropriate government in accordance with the guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose.

Junior Translator/Hindi

(A) Master's Degree of a recognised University or equivalent 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.

(B) 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.

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.

Staff & Welfare Inspector

Graduation plus any one of the following qualifications:

(A) Diploma in Labour/ 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.

(E) 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.

Librarian

Bachelor of Library Science (4 years course).

OR

Graduation with professional qualification of Diploma in Librarianship.

Music Teacher

B.A. Degree with Music, as one of the subject from a recognized University.

OR

12th(+2Stage)or its equivalent examination with any one of the following :

1. Sangeet Visharad Examination of the Gandharava Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Bombay.

2. Sangeet Vid Examination of the Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidhyala ,Khairabad (M.P.).

3. The Sangeet Prabhakar Examination of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Academy of Music) Allahabad.

4. Sangeet Visharad Examination of Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidhyapeeth, Lucknow (previously, Morris College of Hindustani Music Lucknow).

5. Final Examination of the Madhva Sangeet MahavidyaIaya, Laishkar.Gwalior.

6. The Final Examination of Shankar Gandharya Vidyalaya, Gwalior.

7. Sangeet Ratan Diploma Awarded by the Director, Department of Education

Primary Railway Teacher

(A) 12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education

OR

12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 45% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education 

OR

12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 50% marks and 4 year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

OR

12th(+2Stage) (or its equivalent) with atleast 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education

(Special Education).

OR

Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary education (by whatever name known)

OR

Graduation with atleast 50% marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).

OR

Post -Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three year integrated

B.Ed-M.Ed.

(B) Pass in Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to be conducted by appropriate Government in accordance with the guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose.

(C) Competency in teaching in Hindi and English medium

Assistant Teacher (Female) Junior School

(A) 12th(+2Stage)or its equivalent examination with atleast 50% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education

OR

12th(+2Stage)or its equivalent examination with atleast 45% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education

OR

12th(+2Stage)or its equivalent examination with atleast 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)

OR

12th(+2Stage)or its equivalent examination with atleast 50% marks and 2 years Diploma in Education (Special Education).

OR

Graduation and two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).

(B) Pass in Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to be conducted by appropriate Government in accordance with the guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose.

(C) Competency in teaching in Hindi and English medium. 

Laboratory Assistant/ School

12th(+2Stage) or its equivalent examination with Science and 1-year experience in Pathological & Bio-Chemical Laboratory.

Lab Asssistant Grade 3

12th(+2 stage) or its equivalent examination with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subjects or its equivalent.

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025-Nationality

Apart from knowledge of the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2025, candidates must confirm their nationality before applying for the post. A candidate must be either -

(a) a citizen of India, or 

(b) a subject of Nepal, or 

(c) a subject of Bhutan, or 

(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January, 1962 to permanently settle in India, or 

(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam to permanently settle in India

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