The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, have released the detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 for Isolated Categories. As per the official CEN PDF, there are 191 provisional vacancies across seven specialised posts such as Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Lab Assistant Grade III and others. Online applications open on 05.11.2026 at rrbapply.gov.in and close on 04.12.2026 (23:59 hours).
Below are the verified dates, vacancies, pay, Annexure-A qualifications, fee, CBT pattern and apply steps for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026. Cross-check the full CEN PDF before you submit.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 – Overview and Important Dates
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification | CEN No. 09/2026 – Isolated Categories |
| Total vacancies | 191 (provisional; may increase or decrease) |
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 24.10.2026 |
| Online application opens | 05.11.2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 04.12.2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last date for fee payment | 06.12.2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Modification window (with fee) | 07.12.2026 to 16.12.2026 |
| Details that cannot be modified | ‘Create an Account’ form and Chosen RRB |
| Age counted as on | 01.01.2027 |
| Apply online | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Unified RRB website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancy, Pay Level and Age
| Cat. | Post | Dept. | Level / Initial Pay | Medical | Age (01.01.2027) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Law Assistant | Personnel | L7 / ₹44,900 | C1 | 18–40 | 17 |
| 2 | Public Prosecutor | Personnel | L7 / ₹44,900 | C1 | 18–32 | 21 |
| 3 | Senior Publicity Inspector | Commercial | L6 / ₹35,400 | C1 | 18–33 | 8 |
| 4 | Junior Translator / Hindi | Personnel | L6 / ₹35,400 | C2 | 18–33 | 79 |
| 5 | Staff and Welfare Inspector | Personnel | L6 / ₹35,400 | C1 | 18–33 | 27 |
| 6 | Scientific Assistant (Training) | RDSO | L6 / ₹35,400 | B1 | 18–35 | 3 |
| 7 | Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Mechanical (CMT) | L2 / ₹19,900 | B1 | 18–30 | 36 |
| Total | 191 |
Vacancies are provisional. Choose only one RRB and set Railway Zone/PU and post preferences. Multiple applications (same or different RRBs) lead to rejection and debarment.
Educational Qualifications (Annexure A)
Full qualification must be held by the closing date; candidates awaiting final results should not apply. Annexure A of CEN 09/2026:
- Chief Law Assistant: University Degree in Law with 3 years standing practice as a Pleader at Bar. Serving Railway Law Graduates with at least 5 years’ service in any Railway Branch are also eligible. Railway Magistrates who meet the same qualification may also apply against Direct Recruitment vacancies.
- Public Prosecutor: Graduate with Bachelor degree in Law from a recognised University and with five years standing as an advocate at Bar.
- Senior Publicity Inspector: Degree from a recognised University and Diploma in Public Relations / Advertising / Journalism / Mass Communication from a recognised institution / University. Desirable: 2 years experience in related fields.
- Junior Translator / Hindi: Master’s Degree in Hindi or English (with the other language at Degree level), or Master’s in any subject with the prescribed Hindi–English combination; AND a recognised Diploma/Certificate in Hindi–English translation, OR 2 years translation experience in Central/State Government offices (including GoI Undertakings).
- Staff and Welfare Inspector: Graduation plus any one of – Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare; Diploma in Labour Laws; LLB with Labour Laws papers; PG Diploma in Personnel Management; MBA with Personnel Management papers; MBA/HR; or PG Diploma in HRM (with relevant Personnel Management papers).
- Scientific Assistant (Training): Master’s Degree in Psychology with 50% aggregate marks. Desirable: Industrial / Organisational / Clinical Psychology specialisation, counselling/guidance experience, and computer knowledge.
- Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist): 12th (+2 Stage) or its equivalent with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subjects or its equivalent.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
Lower age is 18 years for all posts. Upper age is post-wise (30 / 32 / 33 / 35 / 40 years) as in the table above. SC/ST, OBC-NCL, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, serving railway staff and eligible widowed/divorced women get upper-age relaxation as per Para 5.1–5.2 of the CEN.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund on appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (except those in row 2) | ₹500 | ₹400 (minus bank charges) |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC)* | ₹250 | Full ₹250 (minus bank charges) |
*EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS. Fee is paid online only (net banking / debit or credit card / UPI). Only candidates who appear in the CBT get the refund.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
- Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) for all posts.
- Translation Test (Junior Translator / Hindi only) – qualifying with 60% marks; about 10× vacancies called on CBT merit. Jr Translator merit is based on CBT alone.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination as per the medical standard of the post.
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every wrong answer in CBT (and in the Translation Test, as applicable).
CBT Pattern (all posts except Junior Translator / Hindi)
| 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 |
Each question carries 1 mark (distribution indicative). Minimum eligibility marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% (PwBD may get a 2-mark relaxation if vacancies remain unfilled). For Junior Translator / Hindi, at least 50% of CBT questions test language (20% English, 30% Hindi); the rest cover GK, intelligence, arithmetic and basic computers.
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
- Read CEN No. 09/2026 and confirm post-wise eligibility, age and medical standard from Annexure A.
- Open https://www.rrbapply.gov.in and create/login to your RRB account (active mobile + email). ‘Create an Account’ details and Chosen RRB cannot be changed later.
- Select only one RRB, then fill eligible post and Railway Zone/PU preferences.
- Enter details, capture the live photo, upload documents, pay the fee online by 06.12.2026 (23:59) and submit by 04.12.2026 (23:59).
- Use the modification window (07.12.2026–16.12.2026) if needed; keep one application copy only – multiple applications are rejected.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Detailed CEN 09/2026 Isolated Categories PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply online | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Unified RRB website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
हिंदी में जानकारी
रेलवे भर्ती बोर्ड (RRB) ने Isolated Categories के लिए CEN संख्या 09/2026 जारी किया है। कुल 191 अनंतिम पद हैं – जैसे चीफ लॉ असिस्टेंट (17), पब्लिक प्रॉसिक्यूटर (21), सीनियर पब्लिसिटी इंस्पेक्टर (8), जूनियर ट्रांसलेटर/हिंदी (79), स्टाफ एंड वेलफेयर इंस्पेक्टर (27), साइंटिफिक असिस्टेंट ट्रेनिंग (3) और लैब असिस्टेंट ग्रेड-III (36)।
ऑनलाइन आवेदन 05.11.2026 से 04.12.2026 (23:59) तक rrbapply.gov.in पर होंगे; शुल्क भुगतान की अंतिम तिथि 06.12.2026 है। आयु 01.01.2027 को गिनी जाएगी। शुल्क: सामान्य वर्ग ₹500 (CBT में बैठने पर ₹400 वापस); SC/ST/पूर्व सैनिक/PwBD/महिला/ट्रांसजेंडर/अल्पसंख्यक/EBC के लिए ₹250 (CBT पर पूरा रिफंड)।
चयन: सिंगल स्टेज CBT, जूनियर ट्रांसलेटर के लिए क्वालीफाइंग ट्रांसलेशन टेस्ट (60% अंक, 10× रिक्तियों के अनुपात में बुलाया जाएगा), फिर दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन और मेडिकल। गलत उत्तर पर 1/3 नेगेटिव मार्किंग। केवल एक RRB चुनें; एक से अधिक आवेदन निरस्त होंगे। योग्यता Annexure A के अनुसार चेक करें।
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
CEN No. 09/2026 notifies 191 provisional vacancies across seven Isolated Category posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Submit the online application by 04.12.2026 (23:59 hours). Fee can be paid until 06.12.2026 (23:59 hours).
Q3. What is the application fee?
₹500 for most candidates (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT) and ₹250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC (full refund on appearing in CBT), paid online only.
Q4. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. You can choose only one RRB. Multiple applications lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from RRB/RRC exams.
Q5. Is there a Translation Test?
Yes, only for Junior Translator / Hindi. It is qualifying with 60% marks; about 10 times the vacancies are called based on CBT merit. Final merit for this post is based on CBT marks alone.
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Source: Railway Recruitment Boards – CEN No. 09/2026 Isolated Categories (rrbapply.gov.in)
Note: This article is prepared from the official notice/website. Dates and details can change – always verify the latest information on the official website before applying or downloading. / नोट: आवेदन या डाउनलोड से पहले आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर नवीनतम जानकारी अवश्य जांचें।
