Railway Ministerial & Isolated Categories 2026
Conducted by: Railway Recruitment Boards
Last Date to Apply: 29 January 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
29 January 2026
Closed
Salary
₹25,500 - ₹81,100
Age limit
18-33 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/Female/PwD: ₹250
About This Exam
Recruitment for ministerial and isolated category posts in Indian Railways including Junior Accounts Assistant, Senior Clerk, Stenographer, and other administrative positions.
Conducting Body
Railway Recruitment Boards
Total Vacancies
311-312
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected
01 May 2026
Application End Date
10 August 2026
CBT Date
15 October 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Graduate from a recognized university
Age limit
18-33 years
18-33 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree with typing proficiency for some posts
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/Female/PwD: ₹250
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
CBT → Skill Test (if applicable) → Document Verification → Medical → Final Selection
Previous Year Question Papers
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Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹25,500 - ₹81,100
Range: ₹25,500 - ₹81,100
Pay Level 4-5 (7th CPC)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical, Free Railway Pass, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Junior Accounts Assistant, Senior Clerk, Stenographer in Railway offices
Career Growth & Promotions
Junior Clerk → Senior Clerk → Head Clerk → Office Superintendent → Chief OS.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/Female/PwD: ₹250
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