The Government of India, Ministry of Railways, through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), has released the Detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2025 for recruitment to Isolated Category posts across various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.
This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates seeking central government railway jobs 2026 in specialized roles such as Law, Translation, Publicity, Welfare, Scientific, and Laboratory services.
? Important Dates – RRB CEN 08/2025
Notification in Employment News: 20 December 2025
Online Application Start Date: 30 December 2025 (00:00 hrs)
Last Date to Apply Online: 29 January 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 31 January 2026
Application Modification Window: 01 February to 10 February 2026
Scribe Details Submission: 11 February to 15 February 2026
CBT exam dates will be announced later on official RRB websites.
? Total Vacancies – Isolated Categories
A total of 312 vacancies are announced under this recruitment.
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational, technical, or professional qualifications as mentioned in Annexure-A of the notification on or before 29 January 2026.
?? Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
? Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01-01-2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: Varies by post (up to 40 years)
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwBD: Up to 15 years (category-wise)
Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Widowed/Divorced Women: Up to 40 years
? Application Fee
Category
Fee (?)
Refund
General / OBC / EWS
500
?400 after CBT
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-SM / Minority / EBC
250
?250 after CBT
? Fee is refundable only if the candidate appears for CBT.
? Selection Process
The recruitment process includes:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Translation Test (for applicable posts)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
? Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
???? Medical Standards
Candidates must meet the prescribed Railway Medical Standards such as B-1, C-1, or C-2, depending on the post. No alternative appointment will be given if a candidate fails the medical test.
? Nationality Eligibility
Applicants must be:
Citizen of India
OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan
OR Tibetan refugee (before 01-01-1962)
OR person of Indian origin with eligibility certificate
?? How to Apply Online
Visit the official RRB website of your choice
Create an account (or use existing RRB account)
Fill the online application carefully
Upload live photo, signature, and required documents
