RRB Isolated Categories 2025-26 Notification: 311 Posts via Official CEN 08/2025
Railway Recruitment Boards issued the short notification for CEN 08/2025 on December 17 through the Employment Newspaper, targeting 311 isolated category vacancies with online applications opening December 30 on regional RRB websites.
Official Notification Sources
Candidates must refer directly to regional RRB portals for the full CEN 08/2025 notification, application forms, and updates, avoiding third-party sites for authenticity.
| Regional RRB Website | Key Link/Details |
|---|---|
| RRB Chandigarh | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| RRB Secunderabad | https://rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| RRB Ranchi | https://www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| RRB Gorakhpur | https://www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| RRB Bhopal | https://rrbbhopal.gov.in |
Application Timeline
Online applications for these 311 posts—covering roles like Staff & Welfare Inspector, Junior Translator (Hindi), and Lab Assistant Gr. III—run from December 30, 2025, to January 29, 2026, exclusively through the above official RRB websites. The process includes one-time registration, form submission, fee payment, and document upload directly on these portals.
Selection Stages
A single-stage CBT of 100 questions (90 minutes) tests professional ability, general awareness, reasoning, maths, and science, followed by skill tests like stenography or translation where required, then document verification and medical examination—all managed via official RRB sites.
Important Information Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | CEN 08/2025 (Isolated Categories) |
| Total Vacancies | 311 posts across 7 categories |
| Key Posts | Staff & Welfare Inspector, Junior Translator (Hindi), Lab Assistant Gr. III, Senior Publicity Inspector, Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Scientific Supervisor |
| Application Dates | Dec 30, 2025 – Jan 29, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Age 18-40 years (relaxations apply); Graduation/Diploma as per post |
| Selection Process | CBT (100 Qs, 90 mins) → Skill Tests (Steno/Translation) → DV → Medical |
| CBT Pattern | Professional Ability (45%), GA (20%), Reasoning (15%), Maths (10%), Science (10%); 1/3 negative marking |
| Pay Scale | Level 2-6 (₹19,900 – ₹44,900 basic) under 7th CPC |
| Official Websites | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in, https://rrbsecunderabad.gov.in, https://www.rrbranchi.gov.in, https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in, https://www.rrbgkp.gov.in, https://rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Application Mode | Online only via regional RRB portals; One-Time Registration required |
Next Steps for Applicants
Candidates should monitor their regional RRB website daily from December 30 for the full notification PDF, online application link, and fee details, ensuring all documents match post-specific criteria to secure these specialized railway positions.