Opening Overview
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 08/2025 for recruitment to Isolated Categories posts in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. A total of 312 vacancies are available for posts like Junior Translator (Hindi), Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Staff & Welfare Inspector, Senior Publicity Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training), Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist), Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics & Training). Online applications can be submitted up to 29/01/2026 (23:59 Hrs).
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Post Name | Isolated Categories (Multiple Posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 312 |
| Qualification | 12th Pass / Graduate / Post Graduate / Law Degree (Post-wise) |
| Last Date | 29/01/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 20/12/2025 |
| Application Start Date (Online) | 30/12/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31/01/2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 01/02/2026 to 10/02/2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window (Eligible Candidates) | 11/02/2026 to 15/02/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except fee concession categories | ₹500 |
| PwBD / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Minority Communities / Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250 |
Payment Mode: Online only through Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI (service charges as applicable).
Refund (as per notice):
- ₹500 fee: ₹400 refundable (bank charges deducted) only if the candidate appears in CBT.
- ₹250 fee: ₹250 refundable (bank charges deducted) only if the candidate appears in CBT.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01/01/2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | 18 to 40 Years |
| Public Prosecutor | 18 to 32 Years |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 18 to 33 Years |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 18 to 33 Years |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | 18 to 33 Years |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 18 to 35 Years |
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 18 to 30 Years |
| Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics & Training) | 18 to 35 Years |
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit):
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
- Ex-Servicemen (after deduction of length of service from age): UR/EWS 3 Years, OBC (NCL) 6 Years, SC/ST 8 Years
- PwBD: UR/EWS 10 Years, OBC (NCL) 13 Years, SC/ST 15 Years
- Railway Staff (Group C / erstwhile Group D) with minimum 3 years service / substitutes with 3 years service: UR/EWS up to 40 Years, OBC (NCL) up to 43 Years, SC/ST up to 45 Years
- Railway Quasi-Administrative offices (Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies & Institutes): Length of service rendered or 5 years whichever is less
- Widowed / Divorced / Judicially separated women (not remarried): UR/EWS up to 35 Years, OBC (NCL) up to 38 Years, SC/ST up to 40 Years
Vacancy Details
Post-wise Total Vacancies (All RRBs)
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | C1 | 22 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | C1 | 7 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | C2 | 202 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | C1 | 15 |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | C1 | 24 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 | 2 |
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | B1 | 39 |
| Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics & Training) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | B1 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 312 |
Category-wise Grand Total (All RRBs)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 149 |
| SC | 40 |
| ST | 23 |
| OBC-NCL | 76 |
| EWS | 24 |
| Total | 312 |
Note: RRB-wise and Railway/PU-wise distribution is provided in Annexure-B of the notice.
Eligibility / Qualification
Chief Law Assistant
- Law Degree from a recognized University
- 3 years standing practice as a Pleader at Bar
- Serving Railway employees who are Law Graduates are also eligible if they have minimum 5 years service in any branch of Railway Administration (as per notice)
Public Prosecutor
- Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) from recognized University
- 5 years standing as an advocate at Bar
Junior Translator (Hindi)
- Master’s Degree (post-wise combinations as per notice) in Hindi/English/Any subject with Hindi/English as compulsory/elective/medium at Degree level (as specified)
- Plus either:
- Diploma/Certificate in translation (Hindi to English and vice-versa), or
- 2 years translation experience in Central/State Government offices / Government of India Undertaking
Senior Publicity Inspector
- Degree from recognized University
- Diploma in Public Relations / Advertising / Journalism / Mass Communication
- Desirable: 2 years experience in related fields
Staff & Welfare Inspector
- Graduation plus any one of the following:
- Diploma in Labour / Social Welfare, or
- Diploma in Labour Laws, or
- LLB with papers in Labour Laws, or
- PG Diploma in Personnel Management, or
- MBA with papers in Personnel Management, or
- MBA/HR, or
- PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (with Personnel Management papers in curriculum)
- Qualification must be from an institution recognized by Government of India
Scientific Assistant (Training)
- Second Class Master’s Degree in Psychology
- 1 year experience in administration of psychological tests
- Desirable: Knowledge of computers and statistics; specialization in Industrial/Organisational Psychology
Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist)
- 12th (10+2) or equivalent with Science (Physics and Chemistry)
Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics & Training)
- Second Class Master’s Degree in Psychology or Physiology
- 2 years experience in administration of psychological tests of mental abilities and personality, or research in work psychology, or developing training module / conducting training programme
- Desirable: Specialization in Industrial Psychology / Ergonomics / Counseling with knowledge of statistics and computers
Selection Process
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Translation Test (TT) (only where applicable, e.g., Junior Translator)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Important points:
- Negative marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer in CBT.
- Shortlisting for TT: 10 times vacancies based on CBT merit (as per notice).
- DV: Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called based on merit and options.
Exam Pattern
CBT (For all posts except Junior Translator/Hindi)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark per wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum qualifying marks (community-wise):
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
Junior Translator (Hindi) CBT + Translation Test
- Single stage CBT followed by qualifying Translation Test
- At least 50% questions to test language proficiency: 20% English + 30% Hindi
- Translation Test qualifying marks: 60%
- Final merit for Junior Translator is based on CBT marks only (TT is qualifying)
Salary / Pay Scale
As per 7th CPC (Initial Pay):
- Level 7: ₹44,900
- Level 6: ₹35,400
- Level 2: ₹19,900
Post-wise Pay Level:
- Chief Law Assistant: Level 7
- Public Prosecutor: Level 7
- Junior Translator (Hindi): Level 6
- Senior Publicity Inspector: Level 6
- Staff & Welfare Inspector: Level 6
- Scientific Assistant (Training): Level 6
- Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist): Level 2
- Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics & Training): Level 7