The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the application data for the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2025 under CEN No. 07/2024. As per the tentative statistics published officially, a total of 3,06,437 candidates have applied for various ministerial and isolated posts across 21 RRB zones.
This data reflects the growing interest in railway jobs, especially in niche ministerial and administrative roles, which offer government job stability along with good career growth prospects.
RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories 2025 Zone Wise Total Tentative Applications
Below is the detailed RRB-wise application data showing participation across different zones and categories:
| RRB Zone | Total |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 1,486 |
| Ajmer | 803 |
| Bengaluru | 2,677 |
| Bhopal | 27,022 |
| Bhubaneswar | 772 |
| Bilaspur | 67,999 |
| Chandigarh | 2,073 |
| Chennai | 24,248 |
| Gorakhpur | 13,680 |
| Guwahati | 32,115 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 736 |
| Kolkata | 33,036 |
| Malda | 5,696 |
| Mumbai | 16,271 |
| Patna | 12,184 |
| Prayagraj | 61,720 |
| Ranchi | 2,950 |
| Secunderabad | 1,466 |
| Total | 3,06,437 |
With over 3 lakh applications for just 1,036 posts, the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories 2025 exam is highly competitive. Candidates must be well-prepared across all stages—Written Exam, Skill Test (if applicable), Document Verification, and Medical Exam. A strategic study plan, regular practice through mock tests, and revision of past year papers will be crucial for success.
FAQs on RRB Ministerial and Isolated Recruitment 2025
Q1. How many candidates applied for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Recruitment 2025?
A total of 3,06,437 candidates have applied across all RRB zones.
Q2. What is the total number of vacancies for this recruitment?
There are 1,036 vacancies for various posts under Ministerial and Isolated categories.
Q3. Which RRB zone received the highest number of applications?
Bilaspur received the highest number of applications with 67,999 candidates.
Q4. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
The selection includes a Written Exam, Skill Test (if applicable), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q5. When will the RRB Ministerial and Isolated exam be held?
The exam date will be notified later on the official website.
Q6. Where can I apply or check updates?
You can visit the official RRB portal: rrbapply.gov.in for updates and notifications.
