RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 (Short Notice) – Apply Online for 311 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a Short Notice (CEN No. 08/2025) for the recruitment of Ministerial and Isolated Categories.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking for Railway jobs outside of the core engineering sector. The recruitment drive covers 311 Posts including Junior Translators, Chief Law Assistants, and Lab Assistants.

The official online application link will be active from 30th December 2025.

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1. Recruitment Overview (CEN 08/2025)

The key details from the official short notification:

• Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

• Post Name: Isolated Categories (Translator, Law Asst, Lab Asst, etc.)

• Advertisement No: CEN 08/2025

• Total Vacancies: 311 Posts

• Salary (Pay Scale): ₹19,900 to ₹44,900 (Level 2 to Level 7)

• Job Location: All India

• Official Website: https://rrbapply.gov.in

2. Important Dates

Mark these dates in your calendar to avoid missing the deadline:

• Short Notice Released: 18th December 2025

• Online Application Starts: 30th December 2025

• Last Date to Apply: 29th January 2026

• Exam Date: To be notified soon.

3. Vacancy Details & Salary Structure

The 311 vacancies are distributed across various posts. Here is the post-wise breakdown with Age Limits (as of 01.01.2026):

• Junior Translator (Hindi): 202 Posts | Age: 18-33 | Salary Level 6 (₹35,400)

• Lab Assistant Gr. III: 39 Posts | Age: 18-30 | Salary Level 2 (₹19,900)

• Staff & Welfare Inspector: 24 Posts | Age: 18-33 | Salary Level 6 (₹35,400)

• Chief Law Assistant: 22 Posts | Age: 18-40 | Salary Level 7 (₹44,900)

• Senior Publicity Inspector: 15 Posts | Age: 18-33 | Salary Level 6 (₹35,400)

• Public Prosecutor: 07 Posts | Age: 18-32 | Salary Level 7 (₹44,900)

• Scientific Assistant: 02 Posts | Age: 18-35 | Salary Level 6 (₹35,400)

4. Eligibility & Selection Process

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Full details will be available in the detailed notification on Dec 30. Generally, Translators need a Masters Degree, and Law Assistants need an LLB.

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years. Maximum varies by post (up to 40 years). Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC.

Selection Process:

1. CBT-1 (Computer Based Test)

2. CBT-2 (For specific posts)

3. Skill Test (Translation Test / Typing Test - if applicable)

4. Document Verification

5. Important Links (Download PDF)

Apply Online : Click here

Official Webiste : Click here

Short Notifcation PDF : Click here
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When can I apply for RRB Isolated Category 2026? Ans: The online application link will open on 30th December 2025 on the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.

Q2: What is the last date for RRB CEN 08/2025? Ans: The last date to submit the application is 29th January 2026.

Q3: Which post has the highest vacancy? Ans: The Junior Translator (Hindi) post has the highest number of vacancies (202 Posts).

Q4: Is Aadhar verification mandatory? Ans: Yes. You must update your Aadhar details (Name, DOB) to match your 10th-class certificate before applying.