The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the date of the Translation Test (CBT) for Junior Translator (Hindi) under CEN No. 08/2025 (Isolated Categories). The test will be held on 30 October 2026, according to a notice dated 9 October 2026. The exam city and date link will open about 10 days before the exam (around 20 October). E-call letters can be downloaded about 4 days before the exam (around 26 October).
Only candidates shortlisted from the main CBT, held on 14 and 15 July 2026, will take the translation test. CEN 08/2025 has 312 posts across 8 isolated categories, and 202 of them are Junior Translator (Hindi) at Level 6 (₹35,400). All details below are from RRB's official notices and the detailed CEN.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 30 December 2025 – 29 January 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 31 January 2026 |
| Correction window (₹250 per change) | 1 – 10 February 2026 |
| Application status released | 11 May 2026 |
| Exam city slip for main CBT | Around 4 July 2026 (10 days before the exam) |
| Admit card for main CBT | Around 10 July 2026 (4 days before the exam) |
| Main CBT (all posts) | 14 – 15 July 2026 |
| Answer key and objection window | 31 July – 7 August 2026 (₹50 per question) |
| CBT result and cut-off (shortlist for Translation Test / DV) | 5 October 2026 |
| Score card link (open for 15 days) | From 5–8 October 2026, depending on the RRB |
| Translation Test (Junior Translator Hindi) | 30 October 2026 |
| Exam city and date link, and SC/ST travel authority | About 10 days before the exam (around 20 Oct) |
| E-call letter | About 4 days before the exam (around 26 Oct) |
Application Fee (paid in January 2026)
| Category | Fee | Refund after appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minorities, EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 (full) |
Bank charges are deducted from the refund, which goes to the account given in the form. Only candidates who appeared in the July CBT get a refund.
CBT Result Declared (5 October 2026)
The RRBs declared the result of the 14–15 July CBT on 5 October 2026. Each RRB has published its own PDF in the Exam Results section of its website. The result works in two ways:
- Junior Translator (Hindi): candidates are shortlisted for the Translation Test on 30 October, at about 10 times the vacancies.
- All other posts (Chief Law Assistant, Senior Publicity Inspector and so on): candidates are shortlisted directly for Document Verification (DV) and medical examination, equal to the number of vacancies.
Roll numbers in the lists are in ascending order, not in order of merit. To see your individual score card, with the question paper and final answer key, log in on your RRB website with your registration number and date of birth. The link is open only for 15 days from the result notice.
Cut-off examples (out of 100)
| RRB / post | Shortlisted for | Cut-off | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ajmer — Junior Translator (Hindi), NWR | Translation Test | UR 69.70 · EWS 60.33 · SC 37.71 · ESM 67.00 | 92 |
| RRB Chandigarh — Chief Law Assistant, NR | DV & Medical | OBC 76.00 · ST 69.33 | 2 |
Cut-offs differ for each RRB and post, so check the PDF of your own RRB. For DV, candidates must come prepared to stay 3–4 days, because the medical examination at a railway hospital follows the day after DV. The only medical fee is ₹24. Bring two sets of self-attested A4 photocopies along with your original certificates.
About the Translation Test
- It is a qualifying test. You must score at least 60% to qualify.
- About 10 times the number of vacancies are called, based on main CBT merit and taking reservation into account. Everyone tied at the cut-off mark is also called.
- The final merit list is based only on main CBT marks. Translation Test marks do not count in merit. If you fail to reach 60%, you are out of the selection.
- After the test, candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification and medical examination (standard C-2), in order of merit.
How to Download the Exam City Slip and Call Letter
- Go to the website of the RRB you applied to, or rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Around 20 October, open the CEN 08/2025 Exam City & Date Intimation link. SC/ST candidates can download their free travel authority here.
- Around 26 October, open the E-Call Letter link and log in with your registration number and date of birth or password.
- Print the call letter and check your shift, reporting time and centre address.
Aadhaar and Exam-Day Rules
- Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done before you enter. Carry your original Aadhaar or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar.
- If you have not done so already, complete Aadhaar verification at rrbapply.gov.in. Keep your Aadhaar biometrics unlocked in UIDAI.
- Your Aadhaar should show your correct name, date of birth (as per Class 10), latest photo, address and father's name.
- Bring a colour passport photo taken within the last 2 months.
- Do not apply mehndi, because it blocks biometric capture. Phones, watches, pens, bags and food are not allowed. RRB provides the pen.
CEN 08/2025 — Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Level | Starting pay | Age | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 | 202 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 2 | ₹19,900 | 18–30 | 39 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 | 24 |
| Chief Law Assistant | 7 | ₹44,900 | 18–40 | 22 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 | 15 |
| Public Prosecutor | 7 | ₹44,900 | 18–32 | 7 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–35 | 2 |
| Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics & Training) | 7 | ₹44,900 | 18–35 | 1 |
| Total (UR 149 · OBC 76 · SC 40 · EWS 24 · ST 23) | 312 | |||
For candidates from Uttarakhand, the nearby boards are RRB Chandigarh (Northern Railway), with 26 Junior Translator, 3 Chief Law Assistant and 2 Senior Publicity Inspector posts, and RRB Prayagraj (North Central Railway), with 15 Junior Translator posts. The largest Junior Translator share is at RRB Mumbai, with 51 posts across CR and WR.
Main CBT Pattern (for reference)
- 100 questions in 90 minutes, one mark each, with 1/3 negative marking.
- Junior Translator: 50 language questions (30 Hindi + 20 English, at Class 12 level) and 50 on general knowledge, reasoning, arithmetic and computers.
- Other posts: Professional Ability 50, General Awareness 15, Reasoning 15, Maths 10 and General Science 10.
- Minimum marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC and SC 30%, ST 25%.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Exam city slip and call letter (from about 20 Oct) | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Aadhaar verification and application status | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Result PDF, cut-off and score card (RRB Chandigarh example) | rrbcdg.gov.in → Exam Results → CEN 08/2025 |
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Beware of touts. RRB selection is based only on CBT merit. This page is based on RRB CEN No. 08/2025 and the notices dated 11 May, 31 July, 5 October and 9 October 2026, including the result notices of RRB Ajmer and RRB Chandigarh. UttarakhandJobs.in is not affiliated with the Railway Recruitment Boards.