Indian Railways Announces Recruitment for Junior Translator, Law Assistant, and Other Isolated Category Posts
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially opened the gates for Indian Nationals to join the prestigious Indian Railways under CEN 08/2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 312 vacancies in various Isolated & Miscellaneous Categories across different Zonal Railways and Production Units.
With the application window closing on January 29, 2026, eligible candidates must act fast to secure their chance in this specialized recruitment cycle.
RRB CEN 08/2025 Isolated Category Recruitment 2026
The detailed information on RRB latest job notification 2026 has been given below and this RRB recruitment comes under the Government job. The job hunters are requested to read below the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) Circle Isolated Category job selection process, eligibility, salary, age limit and applications fee in our AllJobAssam.com website. However, for more accurate information on this Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) job notification check the official notification which is given below at the end of the article and also check their official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
🔔 RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB CEN 08/2025 Notification for recruitment to 312 Isolated Category posts across various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| CEN Number | 08/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 312 Posts |
| Job Category | Isolated Category |
| Application Start Date | 30 December 2025 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Application Last Date | 29 January 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Modification Window | 01 – 10 February 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT, Translation Test*, DV, Medical |
| Job Location | All India |
*Translation Test applicable for Junior Translator (Hindi) only.
📌 RRB CEN 08/2025 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | 22 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | 07 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Level 6 | 202 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level 6 | 15 |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | Level 6 | 24 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level 6 | 02 |
| Lab Assistant Grade III | Level 2 | 39 |
| Scientific Supervisor | Level 7 | 01 |
| Total | 312 |
RRB-wise CEN 08/2025 Isolated Category Vacancy Distribution (Table)
| Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 2 |
| RRB Ajmer | 20 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 9 |
| RRB Bhopal | 11 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 12 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 13 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 31 |
| RRB Chennai | 27 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 24 |
| RRB Guwahati | 19 |
| RRB Kolkata | 44 |
| RRB Mumbai | 70 |
| RRB Patna | 15 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 15 |
| Total | 312 |
🎓 RRB Isolated Category Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification (Post-wise Highlights)
Chief Law Assistant
- Degree in Law + 3 years practice OR
- Railway employee (Law graduate) with 5 years service
Public Prosecutor
- Law Graduate + 5 years standing as Advocate
Junior Translator (Hindi)
- Master’s Degree in Hindi/English (as per rules)
- Translation Diploma OR 2 years translation experience
Staff & Welfare Inspector
- Graduation + Diploma/LLB/MBA/HR-related qualification
Lab Assistant Grade III
- 12th Pass with Physics & Chemistry
📌 Candidates must possess qualifications as on 29.01.2026.
📌 Final year/result-awaiting candidates must not apply.
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Lab Assistant Grade III | 18 – 30 Years |
| Public Prosecutor | 18 – 32 Years |
| Junior Translator / Inspector | 18 – 33 Years |
| Scientific Assistant / Supervisor | 18 – 35 Years |
| Chief Law Assistant | 18 – 40 Years |
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST – 5 years | OBC-NCL – 3 years | PwBD – 10–15 years | Ex-Servicemen – As per rules
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund After CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen / Minority / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
🔹 Payment Mode: Online (UPI / Card / Net Banking)
🔹 Modification Fee: ₹250 (Non-refundable)
📝 RRB CEN 08/2025 Selection Process
- Single Stage CBT
- Translation Test (Junior Translator only – Qualifying)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT Exam Pattern (Except Translator)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
⛔ Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
Qualifying Marks:
UR/EWS – 40% | OBC – 30% | SC – 30% | ST – 25%
RRB CEN 08/2025 Selection Process
The selection will be strictly based on merit through the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A 90-minute exam featuring 100 questions. Sections include Professional Ability (50 marks), General Awareness (15), Reasoning (15), Maths (10), and Science (10).
- Translation Test: Mandatory and qualifying for Junior Translator (Hindi) posts.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of original credentials.
- Medical Examination: Ensuring candidates meet the required health standards for railway service.
Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer in the CBT.
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Category 2026
- Select Your RRB: Choose only one RRB based on vacancy distribution.
- Account Creation: Create a new account on the official RRB portal if you haven’t applied for CENs in 2024/25.
- Live Photo: During the process, a live photograph must be captured via webcam or the official app. Pre-saved photos are not allowed.
- Signature: Upload your signature in running handwriting (cursive). Block letters will be rejected.
- Aadhaar Verification: Use Aadhaar-based authentication for a smoother verification process at the exam center.
- Fee Payment: Pay the applicable fee via Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit card.
💼 RRB Isolated Category Salary 2026
- Pay Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹44,900 (7th CPC)
- Additional Benefits:
- DA
- HRA
- TA
- Medical & Pension Benefits
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification in Employment News | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Application Start | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Modification Window | 01 – 10 Feb 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 11 – 15 Feb 2026 |
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