The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released the tentative exam schedule for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) under CEN 08/2025 (Isolated Categories). Candidates have been waiting for this update, and here is the most important fact upfront: the RRB Isolated Categories CBT will be conducted on 14 and 15 July 2026, as confirmed in the official notice dated 29 June 2026.
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RRB Isolated Categories Exam Date 2026
What is CEN 08/2025 Isolated Categories?
This section explains the basic background of the notification, so candidates understand which recruitment cycle this exam schedule belongs to.
CEN 08/2025 (Isolated Categories) is a centralized employment notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The official notice regarding the tentative CBT schedule for this CEN was released on 29 June 2026 and signed by the Chairpersons of the Railway Recruitment Boards.
RRB Isolated Categories Exam City and Date Link 2026
This section covers when and where candidates can check their allotted exam city and date before the test.
According to the official notice, the link to view the Exam City & Date, along with the option to download the Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates, will be made live 10 days before the exam date. This link will be available on the official websites of all RRBs as well as on the centralized website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
RRB Isolated Categories E-Call Letter / Admit Card 2026
This section explains when candidates can download their e-call letter for the CBT.
Downloading of E-Call letters will start 4 days before the exam date mentioned in the Exam City and Date intimation link. Candidates should regularly check the official RRB website and their registered login to download the admit card on time.
Aadhaar Verification Rules for RRB CBT 2026
This section explains the mandatory Aadhaar-related requirements candidates must complete before appearing for the exam.
RRB has made Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication mandatory at the exam center before entry into the exam hall. Key points candidates must follow include:
- Carry the original Aadhaar card or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar to the exam center.
- If Aadhaar authentication has not been completed already, candidates should log in with their credentials at rrbapply.gov.in to complete it in advance for smooth entry.
- Ensure Aadhaar remains in an unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before reaching the exam center, even if Aadhaar was already verified during the application stage, to avoid inconvenience during registration on exam day.
- The Aadhaar card should be updated with the correct name, date of birth (as per the Class 10th certificate), latest photograph, address, and father’s name.
Important Precautions for RRB Candidates
This section highlights official advisories issued by RRB to protect candidates from misinformation and fraud.
- Refer only to the official websites of RRBs for the latest updates on the recruitment process; do not rely on unauthenticated sources.
- Beware of touts who mislead candidates with fake promises of job appointments through illegal consideration. RRB selections are based purely on Computer-Based Test (CBT) performance, and recruitment is based only on merit.