The Ministry of Railways, Government of India has announced the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2025 for recruitment to various Isolated Category posts through Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). A total of 311 vacancies are available across India.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates through online mode only. The online application process starts on 30 December 2025 and the last date for submission of applications is 29 January 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Candidates are advised to be ready with their documents and certificates before applying. Important highlights of the notification are shared below for easy reference.
Overview of RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2025
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Department | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 08/2025 |
| Post Category | Isolated Category Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 311 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | All India (across RRBs) |
| Selection Process | As per detailed CEN to be issued |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about posts, pay levels, age limits and vacancies.
Important Dates
| Opening Date of Online Applications | 30/12/2025 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Applications | 29/01/2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Age Reference Date | 01/01/2026 |
Vacancy Details of RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2025
| Name of the Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01.01.2026) | Tentative Vacancies |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level-6 | 35,400 | C-1 | 18–33 years | 15 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Level-2 | 19,900 | B-1 | 18–30 years | 39 |
| Chief Law Assistant | Level-7 | 44,900 | C-1 | 18–40 years | 22 |
| Junior Translator / Hindi | Level-6 | 35,400 | C-2 | 18–33 years | 202 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Level-6 | 35,400 | C-1 | 18–33 years | 24 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level-7 | 44,900 | C-1 | 18–32 years | 07 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level-6 | 35,400 | B-1 | 18–35 years | 02 |
| Total | 311 |
Age Limit
The minimum age for all posts is 18 years. The maximum age varies from 30 to 40 years depending on the post, calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Important Notes
- Candidates are advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar during online application to avoid delays in verification.
- Name and Date of Birth on Aadhaar must match exactly with the 10th pass certificate.
- Aadhaar should be updated with latest photograph and biometrics before applying.
- This notice is indicative only. Detailed eligibility, selection process and conditions will be as per the full CEN No. 08/2025 to be issued on RRB websites.
Official Notification
The detailed CEN No. 08/2025 will be published only on the official websites of the participating RRBs such as:
rrbahmedabad.gov.in, rrbald.gov.in, rrbajmer.gov.in, rrbjammu.nic.in, rrbbranchi.gov.in, rrbbbs.gov.in, rrbbnc.gov.in, rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in, rrbbilaspur.gov.in, rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbpatna.gov.in, rrbsecunderabad.gov.in, rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in and others listed in the notice.
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