RRB Recruitment 2026 – CEN No. 08/2025 Notification

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.

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? 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.

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? Total Vacancies – Isolated Categories

A total of 312 vacancies are announced under this recruitment.

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	Pay Level	Initial Pay (?)	Age Limit	Vacancies
Chief Law Assistant	Level 7	44,900	18–40 yrs	22
Public Prosecutor	Level 7	44,900	18–32 yrs	07
Junior Translator (Hindi)	Level 6	35,400	18–33 yrs	202
Senior Publicity Inspector	Level 6	35,400	18–33 yrs	15
Staff & Welfare Inspector	Level 6	35,400	18–33 yrs	24
Scientific Assistant (Training)	Level 6	35,400	18–35 yrs	02
Lab Assistant Grade III	Level 2	19,900	18–30 yrs	39
Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics & Training)	Level 7	44,900	18–35 yrs	01
Total				312

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? Educational Qualification

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.

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? 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

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? 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.

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? Selection Process

The recruitment process includes:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Translation Test (for applicable posts)
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination

? Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

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???? 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.

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? 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

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?? How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RRB website of your choice
2. Create an account (or use existing RRB account)
3. Fill the online application carefully
4. Upload live photo, signature, and required documents
5. Pay the application fee
6. Submit and save the application printout

?? Only one RRB application is allowed.

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? Why Apply for RRB Isolated Category Jobs?

• Central Government job security
• Attractive pay as per 7th CPC
• Specialized professional roles
• All-India career opportunities
• Transparent CBT-based selection

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