The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN 08/2025) for the recruitment of Ministerial and Isolated Categories. This high-profile notification offers 312 vacancies across various specialized roles, including Junior Translators, Law Assistants, and Teaching staff within the Indian Railways. Unlike many other railway exams, these roles target professionals with specific technical and academic qualifications.

✅ Key Details and Recruitment Timeline

The following table provides a comprehensive overview of the RRB CEN 08/2025 schedule and application parameters:

✅ Post-Wise Vacancy & Salary Structure

Candidates should choose their preferred post carefully based on the following pay matrix levels:

✅ Selection Methodology

The selection process for CEN 08/2025 is designed to test both general aptitude and post-specific technical knowledge:

✦ Computer-Based Test (CBT): A single-stage online exam consisting of 100 questions (typically 90 minutes). It covers General Awareness, Professional Ability, and Basic Computers.

✦ Skill Tests: Depending on the post, candidates must clear specialized tests:

• Junior Translators: Translation Test (English to Hindi & vice versa).

• Stenographers: Dictation and Transcription (Stenography Test).

• Teachers: Performance Test and Teaching Skill Test.

  ✦ Document Verification (DV): Candidates scoring above the qualifying marks in both CBT and Skill Tests will be called for original certificate verification.

  ✦ Medical Examination: Final medical fitness check-up in railway hospitals to ensure candidates meet the specific medical standards (B1, C1, etc.) for their respective posts.

Note on Marking: There is a negative marking of $1/3^{rd}$ mark for every incorrect answer in the CBT.

✅ How to Apply Online

Follow these steps to complete your registration on the RRB portal:

◈ Visit the official RRB recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in.

◈ Click on "Create an Account" and provide your name, mobile number, and email ID. If you already have an account from 2024/2025 recruitments, simply Login.

◈ Fill out the application form by selecting the RRB Zone you wish to apply for. Remember, you can only apply to ONE RRB.

◈ Upload a recent scanned color photograph (white background) and signature as per specified dimensions.

◈ Pay the application fee: ₹500 for General/OBC (₹400 refundable) and ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/EBC (Full refund after appearing in CBT).

◈ Preview your application and submit it before January 29, 2026.