RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARDS
CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE (CEN) No: 08/2025
RECRUITMENT FOR VARIOUS POSTS OF ISOLATED CATEGORIES
ONLINE applications are invited by RRBs from eligible Indian Nationals and other nationals as brought out in the detailed notification of CEN for various posts of Isolated Categories in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. Applications complete in all respects should be submitted ONLINE to the Railway Recruitment Board of choice till 23.59 hrs. of 29/01/2026.
IMPORTANT DATES & TIME
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Date of Indicative notice in Employment News | 20/12/2025 |
Opening Date & Time of online submission of Application | 30/12/2025 (00:00 Hrs) |
Closing Date & Time for online submission of Application | 29/01/2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted application | 31/01/2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
Date for Modification window for corrections in the application form with payment of modification fee.(Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and ‘Chosen RRB’ cannot be modified) | 01/02/2026 to 10/02/2026 |
Dates during which eligible Scribe candidates must provide their Scribe details in the application portal | 11/02/2026 to 15/02/2026 |
Dates for CBTs and other stages of recruitment process shall be intimated through Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) websites listed in the detailed notification.
Vacancies Details
Sl. No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01-01-2026) | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | 44,900 | C1 | 18–40 years | 22 |
2 | Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | 44,900 | C1 | 18–32 years | 07 |
3 | Junior Translator (Hindi) | Level 6 | 35,400 | C2 | 18–33 years | 202 |
4 | Senior Publicity Inspector | Level 6 | 35,400 | C1 | 18–33 years | 15 |
5 | Staff and Welfare Inspector | Level 6 | 35,400 | C1 | 18–33 years | 24 |
6 | Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level 6 | 35,400 | B1 | 18–35 years | 02 |
7 | Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Level 2 | 19,900 | B1 | 18–30 years | 39 |
8 | Scientific Supervisor / Ergonomics and Training | Level 7 | 44,900 | B1 | 18–35 years | 01 |
Grand Total (All RRBs) | 312 |
RRB-wise & Railway Zone-wise detailed distribution of vacancies is given in the Annexure B (In the detailed notification)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS- REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
1) Candidates should ensure that they possess/fulfill all eligibility conditions prescribed for the post(s) as on the closing date for online submission of applications (29/01/2026). CANDIDATES WAITING FOR FINAL RESULTS OF PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION WHOSE FINAL RESULTS WILL BE DECLARED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF ONLINE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION SHOULD NOT APPLY. AS THEY DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION CRITERIA FOR THE APPLIED POST HENCE, THEIR APPLICATION SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
2) Before filling up of the online application, candidates are advised to thoroughly read the entire instructions and information in the CEN available on the websites of RRBs.
3) Candidates are advised to visit only official websites of the RRBs indicated in the detailed notification of the CEN and be very cautious about fake websites and job racketeers.
4) Candidates should have their own “MOBILE NUMBER” and valid & active personal “EMAIL ID” and keep them active for the entire duration of the recruitment as RRBs shall send all recruitment related communications only through SMS and/or email till the recruitment is completely over. RRBs will not entertain any request for change of mobile number and e-mail address at any stage. During the ONLINE APPLICATION, candidates will be asked to ‘Create Account’. If a candidate has already created an Account for CENs notified in 2024/2025, they should use same account credentials to log in and apply for this CEN as well. If the candidates have not created an Account earlier, they must first ‘Create an Account’ before proceeding to fill up the application for this CEN. Candidates are advised to fill in the details required for account creation with utmost care, as corrections of any kind will not be permitted once the account is created. Details filled in the ‘Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID) cannot be modified at any stage once the account is created.
5) Applications are to be submitted Through ONLINE MODE ONLY and through RRB websites ONLY listed at para 16.0 (In the detailed notification). One application ONLY is required to be submitted to the selected RRB for all its notified posts in this CEN. Candidates can apply to only ONE RRB. Application to more than one RRB, will lead to rejection of all the applications. Any attempt to submit more than one application by a candidate against this CEN shall result in disqualification and debarment from the recruitment process and future examinations of RRB and RRC.
6) Candidates are required to go through the Post Parameter Table (Annexure-A) and Vacancy Table (Annexure-B) (In the detailed notification) CEN No: 08/2025 to ascertain their eligibility before applying through ONLINE mode. Only thereafter the candidates should exercise options for the RRBs and post(s) within the RRB chosen by them as per their eligibility. The selection of RRB once exercised shall be final.
7) Eligibility of the candidates will be considered only on the strength of the information furnished in the ONLINE application. Candidates need NOT send printouts of application or Certificates or copies to RRBs concerned by post. If at any stage of recruitment or thereafter, it is found that any information furnished by the candidate in his/her application is false/incorrect or the candidate has suppressed any relevant information or the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post(s), his/her candidature will be rejected forthwith.
8) Eligibility of the candidates will be considered provisional, based on details furnished by the candidates in the ONLINE application. The RRB will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for the eligibility; therefore, candidature will be accepted only provisionally subject to fulfilling basic eligibility criteria as required. Candidates must go through the requirements of educational qualification, age, medical standards etc. and satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the post. The certificates/documents in support of their Educational Qualifications and Age/Caste/Category, etc. shall be sought at the time of Document Verification by respective RRBs. After scrutiny of the certificates/ documents of Educational Qualifications/ age/caste/ category, etc., if any claim made in the application is not substantiated by certificates/ documents, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. Further, during any stage of the recruitment or even thereafter, if it is found that any information about the candidate is false/incorrect or if the candidate has suppressed any relevant information or the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post, his/her candidature will be rejected forthwith.
9) Candidates can modify the application particulars (except for those filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and chosen RRB) even after submission of application, but within the last date of modification window for correction in applications, by paying modification fee. However, after last date of modification window for correction in applications (10/02/2026), RRBs shall not entertain any representation for modification of the information furnished in the application.
10) “Candidates are advised, in their own interest, to authenticate their identity using Digilocker or Aadhaar during the "Create an Account" stage. If they missed this stage, they can still authenticate during the online application details filling process by using the "Verify Aadhaar" facility and providing their Aadhaar details. This must be completed before final submission of application for a particular CEN. This will facilitate a smoother process at different stages of recruitment for the candidates themselves. If applicants verify their identity & other primary details with alternate Photo IDs, they will be subjected to significantly stricter &more detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment process.”
11) Candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed Medical Standards for the post(s) they are opting for. It is to be noted by the candidates that in case the candidate is found to be medically unsuitable for the opted post at the time of appointment, alternate appointment shall not be given.
12) Center/City allocation for CBTs will depend upon technical and logistical feasibility. Candidates may have to travel to other Cities/States for attending CBTs. Request for Change of Exam Centre shall NOT be allowed under any circumstances.
13) Crucial date for claim of SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/EBC status or any other benefit viz. fee concession, reservation, age- relaxation, etc., where not specified otherwise, will be the closing date for submission of ONLINE applications against this CEN.
14) To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised in their own interest to register and submit ONLINE application much before the closing date since there may be a possibility of inability/failure to log on to the website of RRB concerned on account of heavy load on the internet or website during last days of online registration.
Helpline for candidates: For any queries related to submission of Application of CEN 08/2025 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days). Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in, Phone: 9592001188, 01725653333
RRBs do not accept any responsibility for the candidates not being able to register and/or submit their application within the last day on account of aforesaid reasons or any other reason.
MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR THE POSTS
Candidates called for DV will have to pass requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post(s) opted by them. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff. The medical standards are outlined below:
SL. NO | Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision etc. |
2 | C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
3 | C-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses Near Vision: Sn: 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required |
Note: Candidate with LASIK Surgery may be eligible for Medical Standard B1 subject to the following criteria being met :
1) No complications related to LASIK Surgery are observed in the Candidate.
2) LASIK Surgery should be atleast of one year duration and the same should be substantiated with a medical certificate issued by the specialist of the Institution where Surgery was performed.
3) “Residual Corneal Thickness” post LASIK Surgery should not be less than 425 microns on Pachymetry.
4) The visual acuity as per Para 512(1) (A) of IRMM, Vol.I, Third Edition 2000.
5) Fundus should be normal.
6) No evidence of progressive Eye disease. Different Medical standards shall apply to Ex-Servicemen as detailed in Para 534 of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I, which may be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/codesmanual/MMVol-I/chapter5.pdf. Medical Standard for PwBD as detailed in Para 511 (7) of Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I, which may be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/codesmanual/MMVol-I/chapter5.pdf Candidates are advised to ensure that they are eligible as per the medical standards for the post(s) opted by them. In case of failure of the candidate to pass the prescribed medical fitness for the opted posts, he/she will not be considered for empanelment for that post and alternate appointment shall not be provided. The above medical standards are indicative and not exhaustive and apply to candidates in general. The candidates are advised to read Chapter 5 of Indian Railway Medical Manual Vol.I (and correction(s) if any, thereof) which can also be accessed at www.indianrailways.gov.in. If a candidate fails to acquire the required medical standards for the post(s) during his initial medical examination, he/she may be offered one last and final opportunity to prefer Medical Appeal on payment of prescribed charges, with laid down conditions. Candidates who availed the medical appeal option, within the allowed time, the result of medical test in the appeal is final & binding on a candidate. The candidates who have not availed medical appeal option within the allowed time, their initial medical examination result will only be considered.
NATIONALITY/CITIZENSHIP
A candidate must be either:
(a) a citizen of India, or
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or
(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January, 1962 withthe intention of permanently settling in India, or
(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania,Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. (f) Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination provisionally. However, the Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India has to be submitted during Document Verification, failing which his/her candidature shall be rejected.
AGE LIMIT & DETAILS
The lower and upper age limit indicated for the post(s) in the Vacancy Table will be reckoned as on 01/01/2026.
For various age groups the Date of Birth of candidates should be between the dates given below (Both dates inclusive): -
Age Groups (Min Age – Max Age) as mentioned in Post Parameters in Annexure-A | Upper age limit as on 01.01.2026 (Date of Birth not earlier than) – UR & EWS | Upper age limit as on 01.01.2026 (Date of Birth not earlier than) – OBC-Non-Creamy Layer | Upper age limit as on 01.01.2026 (Date of Birth not earlier than) – SC/ST | Lower age limit as on 01.01.2026 (not born after) – For all community / categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 to 30 years | 02/01/1996 | 02/01/1993 | 02/01/1991 | 01/01/2008 |
18 to 32 years | 02/01/1994 | 02/01/1991 | 02/01/1989 | 01/01/2008 |
18 to 33 years | 02/01/1993 | 02/01/1990 | 02/01/1988 | 01/01/2008 |
18 to 35 years | 02/01/1991 | 02/01/1988 | 02/01/1986 | 01/01/2008 |
18 to 40 years | 02/01/1986 | 02/01/1983 | 02/01/1981 | 01/01/2008 |
The relaxation in upper age limit / maximum upper age for the following categories/communities is given as indicated in the table below subject to submission of requisite certificates.
Community / Categories | Age Relaxation (beyond upper age limit) or maximum upper age |
|---|---|
SC & ST | 5 years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
Ex-Servicemen who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation. | UR & EWS – 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) OBC (NCL) – 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) SC & ST – 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR & EWS – 10 years OBC (NCL) – 13 years SC & ST – 15 years |
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff with minimum 3 years' service as well as substitutes with minimum 3 years' service in continuous or in broken spells, in Railways. | UR & EWS – 40 years of age OBC (NCL) – 43 years of age SC & ST – 45 years of age |
Candidates working in Railway Quasi-Administrative offices such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies & Institutes. | The length of service rendered or 5 years whichever is less |
Female candidates, who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. | UR & EWS – 35 years of age OBC (NCL) – 38 years of age SC & ST – 40 years of age |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should have requisite minimum Educational/Technical/Professional qualifications indicated for the posts in AnnexureA (In the detailed notification) of this CEN, from a recognized Board/University/institute/Authority as on the closing date for online submission of applications i.e. 29/01/2026. Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed minimum educational qualification whose final results will be declared after the closing date of online submission of application SHOULD NOT apply.
NOTE: The educational/technical/professional qualification certificates viz. Provisional or Regular Certificates should contain the date of issue. In case, date of issue of these certificates is after the closing date of the notification, then the consolidated marks sheet with date of declaration of the final qualifying exam or individual mark sheets of all the semesters/years with date of declaration of each semester /year result should be submitted. In case of non-availability of date in any of these certificates, then a certificate indicating date of declaration of result from the Board/University to this effect should be produced at the time of DV.
Syllabus
The Questions for all the posts except Junior Translator/Hindi are likely to include questions pertaining to:
a. Mathematics: Number Systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement- Arguments and Assumptions etc.
c. General Awareness: Knowledge of Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture and History of India including freedom movement, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.
d. General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus).
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Candidates should apply only through online mode through the official websites of any RRBs. Candidates can apply to only one RRB and only one common online application (in order of preference for any or all the notified posts). The selection of RRB once exercised shall be final. Application to more than one RRB by a candidate will lead to rejection of all the applications.
During the ONLINE APPLICATION, candidates will be asked to ‘Create Account’. If a candidate has already created an Account for CENs notified in 2024/2025, they should use same account credentials to log in and apply for this CEN as well. If the candidates have not created an Account earlier, they must first ‘Create an Account’ before proceeding to fill up the application for this CEN. Candidates are advised to fill in the details required for account creation with utmost care, as corrections of any kind will not be permitted once the account is created. Details filled in the ‘Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID) cannot be modified at any stage once the account is created.
The recruitment process shall involve Single Stage CBT, Translation Test (as applicable) and DV/Medical Examination. However, RRB reserves the right to conduct additional CBTs if considered necessary for all or for a limited number of candidates as may be deemed fit by RRBs.
The date, time and venue for all the activities viz. CBT, Translation Test, DV, Medical Examination or any other additional activity as applicable shall be fixed by the RRBs and shall be intimated to the eligible candidates in due course. Request for postponement of any of the above activity or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.
The Question Paper for Single Stage CBT will be of 90 minutes duration for 100 questions and 120 minutes for candidates who are eligible for the use of a scribe.
The Question Papers shall be of objective multiple-choice type.
The standard of questions for the Single Stage CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards prescribed for the posts. The questions pertaining to Professional Ability shall be from the syllabus of every notified post mentioned at Annexure-VII to XIII. Note: Mock/Practice tests will also be made available on RRBs official website to the candidates to acquire familiarity with the online examination process.
Section-wise marks: The section wise number of questions and marks for all the posts except Junior Translator/Hindi are detailed below:
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks allotted |
|---|---|---|
Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
General Science | 10 | 10 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Each question will be of one mark each.
The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variations in the actual question papers.
There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various communities: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (Non Creamy Layer)-30%, SC- 30% and ST-25%. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
Where a second stage CBT is deemed necessary and held, RRBs reserve the right to treat the first stage CBT as a qualifying test for the purpose of shortlisting a reasonable number of candidates for the second stage CBT.
Junior Translator (Hindi)
A single stage Computer Based Test will be conducted followed by a qualifying translation test. The Question Paper shall be designed to test equally both the knowledge of English language as well as knowledge of Hindi language. Atleast 50% of the questions will be designed to test language proficiency – 20% for English and 30% for Hindi. The syllabus for the language portion of CBT is given in Annexure-VII (In the detailed notification). The remaining questions will be designed to test General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Simple Arithmetic and basics of computer.
Translation Test
(i) Translation Test shall not be a part of the main examination. Candidates count of 10 times the number of vacancies shall be called for the translation test, based on the merit of the objective type CBT, duly taking into account reservation requirements.
(ii) The Translation Test shall be only a qualifying test and the qualifying pass marks shall be 60%.
(iii) Merit list of Junior Translator will be based on the marks obtained in the CBT alone. Those who do not qualify in translation test with 60% marks shall not be considered for further evaluation/selection.
Document Verification (DV)
Based on the performance of candidates in CBT and Translation Test (as applicable), candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options. In case of two or more candidates securing same marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., older person shall be placed at higher merit and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the given name (not surname) shall be taken into account to break the tie.
Candidates are advised to ensure that they belong to the community/ category indicated in their application form and during document verification they must substantiate their claim by providing a valid certificate from the competent authority. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of their candidature. Additionally, candidates are cautioned that fraudulent claims regarding SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ExSM status or improper availing of benefits will lead to disqualification and debarment from the examinations/recruitments conducted by the RRBs/RRCs.
Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration/RRB, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. Candidates may please note thatRRBs only recommend names of the empanelled candidates and appointment is offered ONLY by the respective Railway Administrations. It may also be noted that all candidates successful in Document Verification (DV) are sent for medical examination.
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