The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2025 for recruitment to Isolated Category posts in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. Eligible candidates can apply online for 312 vacancies across multiple specialist posts.
This article provides officially verified details, important clarifications from the RRB FAQ, and clear guidance to help candidates apply correctly without errors.
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🔎 Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN 08/2025 |
| Category | Isolated Categories |
| Total Vacancies | 312 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 30 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 January 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT, Translation Test (if applicable), DV, Medical |
| Official Websites | Regional RRB websites |
📅 Important Dates
- Employment News Notification: 20 December 2025
- Online application start: 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 correction window: 01 February to 10 February 2026
- Scribe details submission: 11 February to 15 February 2026
🧾 Vacancy Details (Post-Wise)
| Post Name | Pay Level | Age Limit | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | 18–40 years | 22 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | 18–32 years | 07 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Level 6 | 18–33 years | 202 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level 6 | 18–33 years | 15 |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | Level 6 | 18–33 years | 24 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level 6 | 18–35 years | 02 |
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Level 2 | 18–30 years | 39 |
| Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics & Training) | Level 7 | 18–35 years | 01 |
Total Vacancies: 312
Please Check RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise vacancy distribution in Annexure-B. Link is Below.
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🎓 Educational Qualification
Educational qualifications vary for each post. Candidates must possess the post-specific qualification mentioned in Annexure-A (Post Parameters) of the official notification.
🔔 Key Rule:
- Qualification must be completed on or before 29 January 2026
- Candidates waiting for final results after this date are NOT eligible
👉 Candidates are strongly advised to check Annexure-A carefully before applying. Check in Official links section below.
🎯 Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 / 32 / 33 / 35 / 40 years (post-wise)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 15 years (category-wise)
- Ex-Servicemen & other categories: As per rules
❌ Who Should NOT Apply (Official)
- Candidates whose final educational results will be declared after 29 January 2026
- Candidates planning to apply to more than one RRB
- Candidates submitting multiple applications (same or different RRBs)
- Candidates not meeting post-wise qualification in Annexure-A
Applying in violation of these rules can lead to rejection and debarment from future RRB exams.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen / Minority / EBC | ₹250 (fully refundable after CBT) |
🔔 Refund Rule:
Refund is applicable only if the candidate appears in CBT.
Modification fee is non-refundable.
📝 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Translation Test (for applicable posts)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer
- CBT may be conducted in single or multi-stage mode
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official RRB website of your choice
- Click on CEN 08/2025 – Isolated Categories
- Login using existing RRB account (2024–25 users must use the same account)
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload live photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download confirmation page
💡 Tip: Apply using Desktop/Laptop. Some features may not work properly on mobile devices.
🔹 Important Official Clarifications (From RRB FAQ)
- Candidates can apply to ONLY ONE RRB
- Aadhaar verification is preferred, but Passport, PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence and other valid IDs are accepted
- LASIK surgery candidates are conditionally eligible for posts requiring Medical Standard B1
- SC/ST candidates are eligible for Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass
- EBC candidates get fee concession only (no reservation)
🔗 Official Links
- Official Notification PDF : RRB CEN 08/2025
- Official Website : RRB Notification
- RRB FAQ PDF : FAQ PDF
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