RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026: 191 Posts apply now

Last Updated: 10 November 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 for the recruitment of various posts under Isolated Categories. Through this recruitment drive, eligible candidates can apply for 191 vacancies in different Railway departments.

The RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 includes posts such as Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training), and Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist).

Candidates interested in Railway Jobs 2026 should carefully check the post-wise educational qualifications, age limits, medical standards, and RRB-wise vacancy details before submitting the online application.

The online application process started on 05 November 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is 04 December 2026. Candidates can apply through the official RRB application portal.

1. RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Ministry	Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Recruitment Name	RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026
Notification Number	CEN No. 09/2026
Total Vacancies	191 Posts
Job Category	Central Government Jobs
Job Location	Across Indian Railway Zones/Units
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	05 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	04 December 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	06 December 2026
Selection Process	CBT, Translation Test (where applicable), Document Verification and Medical Examination
Official Website	https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Apply Online	https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

2. Important Dates

Candidates applying for RRB CEN 09/2026 should keep the following dates in mind.

Event	Date
Indicative Notice in Employment News	24 October 2026
Online Application Start Date	05 November 2026
Last Date for Online Application	04 December 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	06 December 2026
Application Modification Window	07 December to 16 December 2026
CBT Exam Date	To be announced
Translation Test	To be announced
Document Verification	To be announced

3. Application Fee

The examination fee for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 is different for general candidates and candidates belonging to specified categories.

Candidate Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS and other categories not listed below	₹500
SC / ST	₹250
Ex-Servicemen	₹250
PwBD Candidates	₹250
Female Candidates	₹250
Transgender Candidates	₹250
Minority Communities	₹250
Economically Backward Class (EBC)	₹250

Examination Fee Refund

The notification provides a refund facility after candidates appear in the Computer Based Test (CBT).

Candidates who pay ₹500 will receive a refund of ₹400 after appearing in the CBT, after applicable bank charges.
Candidates who pay ₹250 will receive a refund of ₹250 after appearing in the CBT, after applicable bank charges.
Candidates who do not appear in the CBT will not receive the refund.
Incomplete or rejected applications are not eligible for a refund.

The refund will be credited to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account as per the procedure mentioned in the official notification.

Note: EBC, EWS and OBC are three different categories. EBC fee concession does not automatically provide reservation benefits.

4. Age Limit

The age limit for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 will be calculated as on 01 January 2027.

Post Name	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Chief Law Assistant	18 Years	40 Years
Public Prosecutor	18 Years	32 Years
Senior Publicity Inspector	18 Years	33 Years
Junior Translator (Hindi)	18 Years	33 Years
Staff and Welfare Inspector	18 Years	33 Years
Scientific Assistant (Training)	18 Years	35 Years
Lab Assistant Grade III	18 Years	30 Years

Age Relaxation

The upper age limit relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category candidates as per Railway Recruitment Board rules.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
PwBD – UR / EWS	10 Years
PwBD – OBC (NCL)	13 Years
PwBD – SC / ST	15 Years

Additional age relaxation is available for eligible Ex-Servicemen, Railway employees and certain other categories as specified in the official notification.

Candidates should check the detailed age-relaxation rules in the notification before applying.

5. Vacancy Details – Post Wise

A total of 191 vacancies have been announced under RRB CEN 09/2026.

Cat. No.	Post Name	Pay Level	Initial Basic Pay	Vacancies
1	Chief Law Assistant	Level 7	₹44,900	17
2	Public Prosecutor	Level 7	₹44,900	21
3	Senior Publicity Inspector	Level 6	₹35,400	8
4	Junior Translator / Hindi	Level 6	₹35,400	79
5	Staff and Welfare Inspector	Level 6	₹35,400	27
6	Scientific Assistant (Training)	Level 6	₹35,400	3
7	Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist)	Level 2	₹19,900	36
	Total			191

6. Educational Qualification – Post Wise

The educational qualification is different for each post. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification on or before the closing date of the online application.

1. Chief Law Assistant

A University Degree in Law is required.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of standing practice as a Pleader at the Bar.
Serving Railway employees who are Law Graduates may also be eligible if they have served for at least 5 years in any branch of Railway Administration, subject to the notification conditions.

2. Public Prosecutor

Candidates must have a Graduate Degree.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University is required.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of standing as an Advocate at the Bar.

3. Senior Publicity Inspector

A Degree from a recognized University is required.
Candidates must also possess a Diploma in any one of the following:
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Journalism
- Mass Communication

Two years of experience in the related field is desirable, but it is not listed as an essential qualification.

4. Junior Translator (Hindi)

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed Master’s Degree and translation qualification requirements.

The notification provides different acceptable Master’s Degree combinations involving Hindi and English, including:

Master’s Degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory/elective subject or as the medium of examination at Degree level; or
Master’s Degree in another subject with Hindi or English as the medium and the other language as a compulsory/elective subject; or
Master’s Degree in another subject with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects at Degree level, with the specified medium conditions.

In addition, candidates must have either:

A recognized Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa; or
Two years of translation experience in Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India Undertakings.

Candidates should compare their qualification carefully with the exact conditions in Annexure A.

5. Staff and Welfare Inspector

Candidates must have Graduation along with any one of the following qualifications:

Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare.
Diploma in Labour Laws.
LLB with papers in Labour Laws.
Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management.
MBA with papers in Personnel Management.
MBA in HR.
PG Diploma in Human Resource Management with relevant Personnel Management papers from a Government of India-recognized institution.

6. Scientific Assistant (Training)

Master’s Degree in Psychology with at least 50% marks in aggregate is essential.
Specialization in Industrial, Organisational or Clinical Psychology is desirable.
Experience in organizing counselling or guidance programmes is desirable.
Working knowledge of computers is desirable.

7. Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist)

12th Pass (10+2) or equivalent qualification.
Science stream with Physics and Chemistry as subjects.

Important: Candidates awaiting the final results of their prescribed qualification are not eligible. The qualification must be completed by the last date of application.

7. Selection Process

The RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 selection process generally includes the following stages:

Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT).
Translation Test for Junior Translator (Hindi), where applicable.
Document Verification.
Medical Examination.

Selection will be based on merit, applicable reservation rules, document verification and prescribed medical fitness standards.

CBT Exam Pattern

For all posts except Junior Translator (Hindi), the indicative CBT pattern is as follows:

Subject	Questions	Marks
Professional Ability	50	50
General Awareness	15	15
General Intelligence and Reasoning	15	15
Mathematics	10	10
General Science	10	10
Total	100	100

Exam Duration: 90 Minutes.
Total Questions: 100.
Total Marks: 100.
Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions.
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer.

Candidates eligible for the use of a scribe will receive the additional time specified in the notification.

Junior Translator (Hindi) Selection

Junior Translator candidates will appear in a single-stage CBT followed by a qualifying Translation Test.

The Translation Test is qualifying in nature.
Candidates called for the Translation Test will be shortlisted based on CBT merit and reservation requirements.
The qualifying marks in the Translation Test are 60%.
The final merit list will be based on CBT marks, subject to qualifying the Translation Test.

8. Salary and Pay Scale

The selected candidates will receive salary according to the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix and applicable Railway rules.

Post Name	Pay Level	Initial Basic Pay
Chief Law Assistant	Level 7	₹44,900
Public Prosecutor	Level 7	₹44,900
Senior Publicity Inspector	Level 6	₹35,400
Junior Translator (Hindi)	Level 6	₹35,400
Staff and Welfare Inspector	Level 6	₹35,400
Scientific Assistant (Training)	Level 6	₹35,400
Lab Assistant Grade III	Level 2	₹19,900

In addition to basic pay, selected employees may receive applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other benefits according to Railway rules and posting location.

The actual monthly salary will depend on the applicable allowances and deductions.

9. How to Apply Online for RRB CEN 09/2026

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official Railway Recruitment Board application portal.

Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Open the official RRB website:

https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

You can also visit the official application portal:

https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

Step 2: Read the Notification

Download CEN No. 09/2026 and read the complete notification. Check Annexure A for post-wise eligibility and Annexure B for RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise vacancies.

Step 3: Create an Account or Login

Candidates who have already created an account for previous RRB CENs should use their existing login credentials.

New candidates must create an account using a valid personal mobile number and active email ID.

Important: Details entered in the Create an Account form, including mobile number and email ID, cannot be changed later. Enter these details carefully.

Step 4: Select One RRB

Choose only one Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The selected RRB cannot be changed later.

Candidates must provide their preferences for eligible posts and Railway Zones/Production Units under the selected RRB.

Step 5: Fill in the Application Form

Enter the required personal, educational, category and other details accurately. Check that the information matches your official certificates.

Step 6: Capture Your Live Photograph

The application portal will capture a live photograph. Candidates do not need to upload an old passport-size photograph.

Keep the following points in mind:

Use a plain white background.
Wear non-white clothing, preferably a plain dark colour.
Keep your face clearly visible.
Do not wear a cap, mask or glasses while capturing the photograph.
Follow the instructions displayed on the application portal.

Step 7: Upload Your Signature

Upload your scanned signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format.

As specified in the notification, the signature should be written in running handwriting using a black ink pen on white paper. The required file size is 30 KB to 49 KB, with minimum dimensions of 140 × 60 pixels.

Candidates claiming SC/ST free railway travel pass must also upload the prescribed caste certificate in PDF format.

Step 8: Pay the Application Fee

Pay the examination fee through the available online payment methods, such as:

Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
UPI

Step 9: Review and Submit

Before final submission, carefully verify all details, selected posts, RRB preferences, photograph and signature.

After successful submission and payment, save the application confirmation and registration details.

Step 10: Print the Application Form

Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.

10. Important Instructions Before Applying

Candidates should carefully follow these important rules:

Only one application is permitted against CEN 09/2026.
Candidates can apply to only one RRB.
Applying to multiple RRBs may result in rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations.
The details entered during account creation and the selected RRB cannot be modified.
The prescribed educational qualification must be completed by the application closing date.
Candidates must satisfy the medical standards prescribed for their selected posts.
Keep the registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
Do not use an old photograph in place of the required live photograph.
Incorrect or non-compliant signature uploads may lead to rejection.
Do not share your login credentials or application details with unauthorized persons.

11. Application Correction / Modification Window

Candidates who make mistakes in eligible application details may use the modification facility during the notified period.

Particulars	Details
Modification Start Date	07 December 2026
Modification Last Date	16 December 2026
Modification Fee	₹250 per occasion
Fee Type	Non-refundable

12. Documents Required for Application

Keep the following information and documents ready before filling out the online form:

Aadhaar Card or other permitted identity proof.
Active mobile number.
Active email ID.
10th Class Certificate for date of birth and personal details.
Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
Law degree and Bar practice details, where applicable.
Translation qualification or experience documents, where applicable.
Category certificate, if claiming reservation benefits.
EBC certificate/BPL card/Izzat MST, if claiming EBC fee concession.
PwBD certificate, where applicable.
Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable.
Scanned signature in the prescribed format.
Bank account linked with Aadhaar for applicable fee refund.
Other documents required for the selected post.

Candidates should also keep original certificates ready for Document Verification.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026?

A total of 191 vacancies have been announced under RRB CEN No. 09/2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB CEN 09/2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 04 December 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment?

The fee is ₹500 for candidates in the general fee category and ₹250 for eligible SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates.

Q4. What is the selection process?

The selection process includes a Computer Based Test, Translation Test for Junior Translator where applicable, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

Q5. What is the salary for RRB Isolated Category posts?

The initial basic pay ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹44,900 depending on the post and pay level.

Q6. Can I apply for more than one RRB?

No. A candidate can select only one RRB for this recruitment. Multiple applications may lead to rejection and debarment.

Q7. Is there negative marking in the CBT?

Yes. One-third of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q8. Is a live photograph required?

Yes. Candidates must capture a live photograph through the application portal. Uploading an old or pre-existing photograph in its place may lead to rejection.

Q9. What is the age limit for Junior Translator Hindi?

The prescribed age range is 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027, subject to applicable age relaxation.

Q10. Where can I download the official notification?

Candidates can download the official CEN No. 09/2026 notification through the official RRB website.

RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 191 Posts, Check Eligibility, Salary and Last Date