Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India has released an official notification (CEN No. 08/2025) for the recruitment of 312 Isolated Categories Posts in various RRBs across India. The online application process has started from 30th December 2025 and will continue till 29th January 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Isolated Categories |
| Total Posts | 312 |
| Notification No. | CEN 08/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 30 December 2025 |
| Last Date | 29 January 2026 |
Post Details
- Name of Post: Isolated Categories
- Total Posts: 312
- No of Posts under RRB Guwahati: 19
- Pay Scale: Level 02, 06 & 07 of 7th CPC + Allowances
Helpdesk
Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Post-wise age limit ranges between 18 to 40 years depending on posts.
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification is different for each post including Law Graduate, Masters Degree, Graduate with Diploma, 12th Science etc. Candidates must read official notification for detailed qualification.
Age Relaxation
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PWD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PWD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PWD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / EWS / Minority / Transgender | Rs. 250 (Refundable after CBT) |
| Others | Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable after CBT) |
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online by visiting the official RRB portal. Steps are mentioned below:
- Scroll down to Important Links section.
- Click on Online Application link.
- Register and Login.
- Fill personal & educational details.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay application fee.
- Submit and take printout.
Important Dates
- Starting Date: 30th December 2025
- Last Date: 29th January 2026
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Performance/Skill/Translation Test (if applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT Pattern
| 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: 1/3rd per wrong answer
Conclusion: This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates to work under Indian Railways. Interested candidates must apply before the last date.