Question 1

What are Isolated Category posts in Indian Railways?

Accepted Answer

Isolated Category posts in Indian Railways refer to specialised positions that do not fit into the standard technical or commercial cadres. HR and Personnel Officer posts fall under this category because they require specific expertise in human resources, labour law, and industrial relations. These posts are filled through separate RRB notifications rather than the standard NTPC or Group D cycles. Other isolated category posts include Law Assistants, Dietitians, and Public Relations Inspectors.

Question 2

What qualifications are required for Railway Personnel Officer?

Accepted Answer

Candidates typically need a graduate or post-graduate degree in Personnel Management, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relations, or an MBA with HR specialisation from a recognised university. Some notifications also accept graduates with a Diploma in Labour Laws or Personnel Management. MBA-HR from an AICTE-recognised institution is generally preferred. Age limit is 18–36 years with standard relaxations for reserved categories.

Question 3

What is the pay scale for Railway Personnel/HR Officer?

Accepted Answer

Railway Personnel Officers under the isolated category are typically placed in 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6, with a basic pay of ₹35,400 per month. Senior posts may be at Level 7 (₹44,900 per month basic). Including all allowances, the gross salary ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹70,000 per month. The post also carries service conditions similar to other Group C Gazetted posts with medical, housing, and travel benefits.

Question 4

What subjects are tested in the RRB HR Isolated Category CBT?

Accepted Answer

The CBT covers Human Resources Management (recruitment, training, performance management, compensation), Labour Laws (Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, ESI Act, PF Act, Contract Labour Act, Minimum Wages Act), Industrial Relations and collective bargaining, and standard GS and Reasoning sections. For the HR professional paper, familiarity with central government service rules and railway-specific establishment regulations is also beneficial.

Question 5

What medical standard is required for RRB HR Isolated Category?

Accepted Answer

Railway Personnel/HR Officers require B1 medical standard, which is applicable to most Group C non-operational posts. Under B1, distant vision of 6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other (corrected) is acceptable. Colour vision is not a critical requirement for HR posts. The medical examination focuses on general fitness for office-based administrative duties and is conducted at divisional railway hospitals.

Year	Questions	Duration	Key Changes
2027	100	90 min	Latest pattern
2026	100	90 min	No major changes
2025	100	90 min	No major changes
2024	100	90 min	No major changes
2023	100	90 min	No major changes
2022	100	90 min	No major changes
2021	100	90 min	No major changes
2020	100	90 min	No major changes

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2022 Mock Test

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