RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Exam Dates, Vacancies & Selection Process

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the recruitment drive for 311 vacancies under the Isolated Categories, governed by CEN 08/2025. This highly anticipated recruitment cycle covers a variety of specialized roles, offering competitive salary structures ranging from Level 2 (Rs. 19,900) up to Level 7 (Rs. 44,900).

RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Overview

Attribute	Details
Organisation	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
CEN No	08/2025
Vacancies	311
Exam Date	14th and 15th July 2026
Official Website	RRB Isolated Categories Online Form 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Apply

Key Dates and Schedule

Candidates must track critical dates to ensure they do not miss any phase of the recruitment process. Below is the summary of the official timeline.

Events	Dates
Application Period	30th Dec 2025 – 29th Jan 2026
Exam City Slip	4th July 2026
Admit Card	10th July 2026
CBT Exam	14th and 15th July 2026
Answer Key	31st August 2026

Selection Process Stages

The recruitment is based on a multi-stage process designed to test professional expertise and general aptitude. Ensure you prepare for all stages:

• Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Stenography Skill Test (SST) / Translation Test (TT) / Performance Test (PT) / Teaching Skill Test (TST) (as applicable)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Important Resources

Access the official documentation and preparation materials via the links below:

• RRB Isolated Categories Notification 2026 PDF
• RRB Isolated Categories Answer Key 2026 Out – Click to Download
• RRB Isolated Categories Result 2026 – Click to Check
• RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Syllabus 2026- Click to Check
• RRB Isolated Categories Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Check

Application Fee Structure

• PwBDs / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Minority Communities / EBC: Rs. 250
• Others: Rs. 500

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the exam date for RRB Isolated Categories 2026?

The Computer Based Test (CBT) for RRB Isolated Categories is scheduled to be held on 14th and 15th July 2026.

How many total vacancies are available?

There are a total of 311 vacancies across various Isolated Categories under CEN 08/2025.

What is the exam pattern?

The exam is a 90-minute Computer Based Test (CBT) with 100 total marks. It includes negative marking of 1/3rd for incorrect answers.

When will the admit card be released?

The official admit card for the RRB Isolated Categories exam is scheduled for release on 10th July 2026.