RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Short Notice Release Date

17 Dec 2025

Detailed Notification Release Date (Expected)

30 Dec 2025

Online Application Start Date

30 Dec 2025

Registration Last Date

29 Jan 2026

CBT Exam Date (Tentative)

To be announced later

Mark these dates in your calendar to never miss an important deadline!

APPLICATION FEE STRUCTURE

General / OBC

₹500/- (₹400 refundable upon appearing in CBT)

SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female

₹250/- (Fully refundable upon appearing in CBT)

SELECTION & EXAM PATTERN (CBT TIER-I)

Step-by-Step4 Stages

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Follow each step to complete your selection journey

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Stage 1

Selection Stages

Single-Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) → Skill Test (Post-Specific) / Translation Test / Teaching Skill Test (TST) → Document Verification & Medical.

Single-Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) → Skill Test (Post-Specific) / Translation Test / Teaching Skill Test (TST) → Document Verification & Medical.

Next: CBT Duration
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Stage 2

CBT Duration

90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates)

90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates)

Next: CBT Total Marks
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Stage 3

CBT Total Marks

100 Marks (100 Questions)

100 Marks (100 Questions)

Next: Negative Marking
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Stage 4

Negative Marking

**1/3rd Mark** deduction for each wrong answer.

**1/3rd Mark** deduction for each wrong answer.

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Exams
0
Interviews
Final
Selection

Preparation Tip

Focus on clearing each stage one at a time. Prepare specifically for each round by understanding its format and requirements.

DETAILED SYLLABUS OVERVIEW (COMMON SECTIONS)

Syllabus3 Topics

DETAILED SYLLABUS OVERVIEW (COMMON SECTIONS)

Master all topics for exam success

Covers the specific subject knowledge required for the post (e.g
Translation techniques for Junior Translator
or core Law topics for Chief Law Assistant). Varies significantly by post

Topics: Covers the specific subject knowledge required for the post (e.g., Translation techniques for Junior Translator, or core Law topics for Chief Law Assistant). Varies significantly by post.

Current Affairs
Indian History & Culture
Geography
Economics
Indian Polity
General Science

Topics: Current Affairs, Indian History & Culture, Geography, Economics, Indian Polity, and General Science.

Numerical/Analytical Reasoning
Analogies
Series
Coding-Decoding
Simplification
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Basic Trigonometry

Topics: Numerical/Analytical Reasoning, Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Simplification, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, and Basic Trigonometry.

Study Strategy

Focus on high-weightage topics first. Practice with previous year questions and take regular mock tests to track your progress.

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ATTACHMENTS (IMPORTANT LINKS)

2 quick links available

RRB Official Website (Check Regional Boards)

Link to the main portal for all RRB announcements and notifications.

RRB Online Application Portal (Opens Dec 30)

The portal link will activate on December 30, 2025, for online application submission.

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