What are the key sections in the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories exam?

The key sections include General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Professional Knowledge, Mathematics, and General Science. The syllabus varies slightly depending on the post.

What is the qualifying requirement for the Junior Translator (Hindi) exam?

The Junior Translator exam includes a CBT followed by a translation test. Candidates need to score at least 60% in the translation test to qualify. The merit list will be based only on the CBT scores.

How is the Teaching Skill Test conducted for TGTs, PGTs, and other teaching positions?

The Teaching Skill Test evaluates candidates on their teaching ability, subject knowledge, communication, classroom management, and creativity. Candidates are required to teach a topic in front of a committee using teaching aids, and the test lasts for 15-30 minutes.

What is the exam pattern for the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories exam?

The exam includes a Single Stage CBT with sections on Professional Ability, General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Science. The total number of questions is 100, with each question carrying 1 mark. Negative marking is applicable (1/3 mark for each wrong answer).

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Syllabus |

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The RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Syllabus 2025 is crucial for candidates applying for various posts under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), including positions like Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Post Graduate Teacher, and Trained Graduate Teacher. To do well in the exam, it’s important to know the syllabus and exam pattern. This article gives a clear overview of the syllabus and helpful tips for preparation to help candidates do their best.

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Syllabus

The RRB conducts the Ministerial and Isolated Categories exam to recruit candidates for specific job roles in Indian Railways. The selection process includes a Single Stage CBT, Stenography Skill Test, Performance Test/Teaching Skill Test, Translation Test (as applicable) and DV/Medical Examination. Candidates must thoroughly prepare for the written exam, as it is the first stage of the recruitment process.

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Section wise Syllabus

The RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Syllabus covers a variety of topics under General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Professional Knowledge, depending on the post. Below is a detailed breakdown of the syllabus:

General Awareness: This section aims to test the candidate’s knowledge of current events and general knowledge. Key topics include:

Knowledge of Current Affairs
Indian Geography
Culture and History of India including freedom movement
Indian Polity and Constitution
Indian Economy
Environmental issues concerning India and the World
Sports
General scientific and technological developments etc

Mathematics: This section assesses basic mathematical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Number Systems
BODMAS,
Decimals
Fractions
LCM and HCF
Ratio and Proportions
Percentage
Mensuration
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Elementary Statistics
Square Root
Age Calculations
Calendar & Clock
Pipes & Cistern.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: This section evaluates the candidate’s logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. The topics include:

Analogies
Alphabetical and Number Series
Coding and Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Relationships
Syllogism
Jumbling
Venn Diagram
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
Conclusions and Decision Making
Similarities and Differences
Analytical Reasoning
Classification
Directions
Statement- Arguments and Assumptions etc.

General Science: This section is based on the Class 10 CBSE curriculum and covers basic scientific concepts.

Physics: Motion, Force, Energy, Electricity
Chemistry: Matter, Reactions, Periodic Table
Biology: Human Body, Plants, Animals, Ecology

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Exam Pattern

This exam pattern is for all posts except for the Junior Stenographer (Hindi & English) posts. The number of questions and marks for each section are as follows:

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks Allotted
Professional Ability	50	50
General Awareness	15	15
General Intelligence and Reasoning	15	15
Mathematics	10	10
General Science	10	10
Total	100	100

Each question is worth 1 mark.
Negative marking: 1/3 of a mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

For TGTs/PGTs/ PTIs/PRTs

Teachers will have to go through a Performance Test (PT) and a Teaching Skill Test (TST) along with the CBT (Computer-Based Test) of 100 marks as mentioned earlier.

For PGTs (Post Graduate Teachers), TGTs (Trained Graduate Teachers), PTIs (Physical Training Instructors), and PRTs (Primary Teachers/Assistant Teachers/Junior School Teachers), the selection will be based on the CBT and the Teaching Skill Test in an 85:15 ratio.

For Music Teachers, TGT/Music, TGT/Craft, and TGT/Drawing, the selection will include the CBT, Performance Test, and Skill Test in a 60:25:15 ratio.

Teaching Skill Test

The Teaching Skill Test will evaluate candidates on their teaching ability, subject knowledge, communication skills, classroom management, creativity, decision-making, and presentation. Candidates will have to teach a topic in front of a committee using PowerPoint or other teaching aids available. Topics will be assigned on the spot, and candidates will get enough time to prepare. The test will last 15 to 30 minutes, will be out of 150 marks, and hold 15% weightage in the total marks. There are no minimum qualifying marks for this test. The process may also be recorded.

Performance Test

For Music Teachers, the Performance Test will assess singing, playing instruments, presentation, rhythm, creativity, and artistic skills.
For TGT/Craft and TGT/Drawing, it will evaluate their skills in art, painting, crafts, creativity, and interpretation. Candidates will need to show originality, balance, and use of colors and mediums. Topics will be assigned on the spot, and candidates will get enough time to prepare.

The Performance Test will be out of 100 marks and hold 25% weightage in the total marks. Like the Teaching Skill Test, it may also be recorded, and there are no minimum qualifying marks.

For Junior Translator/Hindi

For the Junior Translator/Hindi position, there will be a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a qualifying translation test. The CBT will have questions that check your knowledge of both English and Hindi. Half of the questions will test your language skills – 20% for English and 30% for Hindi. The rest of the questions will check your General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Basic Arithmetic, and computer knowledge.

The Translation Test will not be part of the main exam. Only 10 times the number of candidates will be called for the test, based on their performance in the CBT. The Translation Test is only a qualifying round, and you will need to score at least 60% to pass.

RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Professional Ability Syllabus

The Professional Ability syllabus for the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories exam is different for each post. To help candidates prepare effectively, the syllabus for Professional Ability for all posts is provided in the attached PDF. Candidates applying for a particular post should check the syllabus specific to that post. This will allow them to focus their preparation on the relevant topics and perform better in the exam according to their post.

Download RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Professional Ability Syllabus