RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 191 Posts

RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 for 191 vacancies across seven isolated-category posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official application portal, rrbapply.gov.in, from 5 November 2026 to 4 December 2026.

The recruitment 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 & Metallurgist).

RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026

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RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organisation	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Ministry	Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Notification Number	CEN 09/2026
Recruitment Name	RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancies	191
Number of Post Categories	7
Posts	Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant and Lab Assistant
Educational Qualification	12th Science / Relevant Degree / Postgraduate or Professional Qualification
Age Limit	18–30 to 18–40 Years, Depending on Post
Age Calculation Date	1 January 2027
Initial Basic Pay	Rs 19,900 – Rs 44,900
Pay Levels	Level 2, Level 6 and Level 7
Application Fee	Rs 500 / Rs 250
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	5 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	4 December 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	6 December 2026
Selection Process	CBT, Translation Test (where applicable), Document Verification and Medical Examination
Job Location	Various Railway Zones / Units Across India
Apply Online	rrbapply.gov.in
Official Website	RRB Official Website

RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Candidates must complete their online applications and fee payments within the prescribed schedule.

Online Application Start Date	5 November 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	4 December 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	6 December 2026
Application Correction Window	7–16 December 2026
Age Calculation Date	1 January 2027
Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date	4 December 2026
CBT Examination Date	Notified Soon
Translation Test Date	Notified Soon
Document Verification Date	Notified Soon

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RRB Isolated Category Vacancy 2026 – 191 Posts

A total of 191 vacancies have been announced across seven isolated-category posts. Junior Translator (Hindi) has the highest number of vacancies, with 79 posts, followed by Lab Assistant Grade III with 36 posts.

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Category No.	Post Name	Vacancies
1	Chief Law Assistant	17
2	Public Prosecutor	21
3	Senior Publicity Inspector	8
4	Junior Translator (Hindi)	79
5	Staff and Welfare Inspector	27
6	Scientific Assistant (Training)	3
7	Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist)	36
	Total	191

RRB-Wise Vacancy Details

Railway Recruitment Board	Vacancies
RRB Ajmer	2
RRB Bengaluru	4
RRB Bhopal	3
RRB Bhubaneswar	6
RRB Bilaspur	1
RRB Chandigarh	31
RRB Chennai	11
RRB Gorakhpur	15
RRB Guwahati	30
RRB Jammu-Srinagar	8
RRB Kolkata	31
RRB Mumbai	12
RRB Patna	1
RRB Prayagraj	7
RRB Secunderabad	21
RRB Siliguri	8
Total	191

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	98
Scheduled Caste (SC)	26
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	14
OBC – Non-Creamy Layer	41
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	12
Total	191

RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

The educational qualifications vary across the seven posts. Candidates must possess the prescribed academic and professional qualifications by 4 December 2026.

Post-Wise Educational Qualification

Post Name	Essential Qualification
Chief Law Assistant	University Degree in Law with 3 years of standing practice as a Pleader at Bar. Eligible serving Railway Law Graduates with at least 5 years of Railway service may also qualify under the notified provision.
Public Prosecutor	Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised university with 5 years of standing as an Advocate at Bar.
Senior Publicity Inspector	Degree from a recognised university and Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication. Two years of relevant experience is desirable.
Junior Translator (Hindi)	Prescribed Master's degree language combination involving Hindi and English, along with a recognised translation diploma/certificate or 2 years of Government translation experience.
Staff and Welfare Inspector	Graduation with the prescribed diploma or degree qualification in Labour Welfare, Labour Laws, Personnel Management or Human Resource Management.
Scientific Assistant (Training)	Master's Degree in Psychology with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Lab Assistant Grade III	Class 12 (+2) or equivalent with Physics and Chemistry as subjects.

Chief Law Assistant Eligibility

Candidates must possess a university degree in Law and have at least three years of standing practice as a Pleader at the Bar.

Serving Railway employees who hold a Law degree may also be eligible if they have completed at least five years of service in any branch of Railway Administration, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

Public Prosecutor Eligibility

Applicants must possess a recognised Bachelor's Degree in Law and have at least five years of standing as an Advocate at the Bar.

Important: A Law degree alone is not sufficient. Candidates must also fulfil the prescribed professional practice requirement.

Senior Publicity Inspector Eligibility

Candidates must have a degree from a recognised university along with a Diploma in any of the following fields from a recognised institution or university:

• Public Relations

• Advertising

• Journalism

• Mass Communication

Two years of relevant work experience is desirable but not mandatory.

RRB Junior Translator (Hindi) Eligibility 2026

Candidates applying for Junior Translator (Hindi) must satisfy one of the prescribed Master's degree language combinations involving Hindi and English.

The qualification may be fulfilled through the relevant recognised Master's degree in Hindi or English, with the other language as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination at degree level, or through the alternative language combinations specified in Annexure A.

In addition, candidates must possess either:

1. A recognised Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa; or

2. Two years of translation experience between Hindi and English in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India undertakings.

Staff and Welfare Inspector Eligibility

Applicants must possess a graduation degree along with at least one of the following qualifications:

• Diploma in Labour or Social Welfare.

• Diploma in Labour Laws.

• LLB with papers in Labour Laws.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management.

• MBA with papers in Personnel Management.

• MBA in Human Resources.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management with relevant Personnel Management papers from a Government-recognised institution.

Scientific Assistant (Training) Eligibility

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Psychology with at least 50% aggregate marks.

The following qualifications or experience are desirable:

• Specialisation in Industrial, Organisational or Clinical Psychology.

• Experience in counselling or guidance programmes.

• Working knowledge of computers.

RRB Lab Assistant Grade III Eligibility

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (+2 Stage) or an equivalent examination with Physics and Chemistry as subjects.

This is the only post category in CEN 09/2026 for which the stated essential educational qualification is at the 12th-standard level.

Can Final-Year Students Apply?

No. Candidates awaiting their final examination results for the prescribed essential qualification are not eligible. Applicants must have obtained the required qualification by 4 December 2026.

RRB Isolated Category Age Limit 2026

The minimum age requirement is 18 years for all seven posts. However, the maximum age limit varies according to the post and is calculated as on 1 January 2027.

Post-Wise Age Limit

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

RRB Isolated Category Age Relaxation

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
Ex-Servicemen	As per service-deduction and category-wise rules in CEN
Eligible Serving Railway Group C / Former Group D Employees	Maximum age up to 40 / 43 / 45 years, depending on category
Eligible Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried	Maximum age 35 / 38 / 40 years, depending on category

RRB Isolated Category Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary according to the 7th Central Pay Commission pay levels. The initial basic pay ranges from ?19,900 to ?44,900, depending on the post.

Post-Wise Salary Details

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

RRB Isolated Category Application Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the prescribed examination fee while submitting their applications. The fee is ?500 for most candidates and ?250 for eligible concession categories.

Category-Wise Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / UR	Rs 500
OBC-NCL	Rs 500
EWS	Rs 500
SC / ST	Rs 250
Female Candidates	Rs 250
PwBD Candidates	Rs 250
Ex-Servicemen	Rs 250
Transgender Candidates	Rs 250
Minority Candidates	Rs 250
Economically Backward Class (EBC)	Rs 250

RRB Isolated Category Examination Fee Refund 2026

Candidates who appear for the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be eligible for the prescribed examination fee refund after deduction of applicable bank charges.

Category	Fee Paid	Refund on CBT Attendance
General / OBC / EWS and Other Non-Concession Categories	Rs 500	Rs 400 less bank charges
SC / ST / Female / PwBD / ExSM / Transgender / Minority / Eligible EBC	Rs 250	Rs 250 less bank charges

Difference Between EBC and EWS in Railway Recruitment

Economically Backward Class (EBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) are two different categories.

EBC: Candidates may qualify for examination fee concession if their annual family income is below Rs 50,000 and they satisfy the prescribed documentary requirements.

EWS: This is a separate category used for reservation under applicable Government rules.

Claiming EBC fee concession does not automatically provide EWS reservation or OBC benefits.

RRB Isolated Category Selection Process 2026

The selection process for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Translation Test for Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates, where applicable. Shortlisted candidates must subsequently complete Document Verification and Medical Examination.

The selection stages are:

1. Computer Based Test: Eligible candidates must appear for the prescribed objective examination.

2. Translation Test: Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates shortlisted from the CBT must qualify in the translation test.

3. Document Verification: Candidates will be shortlisted according to merit, vacancy availability and applicable reservation rules.

4. Medical Examination: Candidates must satisfy the medical standards prescribed for their selected post.

5. Final Empanelment: Final consideration will depend on merit, eligibility, medical fitness and successful document verification.

RRBs may conduct additional recruitment stages where necessary, as permitted under the notification.

RRB Isolated Category CBT Exam Pattern 2026

The standard Computer Based Test consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. The examination duration is 90 minutes. Eligible candidates using a scribe will receive 120 minutes.

CBT Pattern for Posts Except Junior Translator

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

Examination Details

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Computer Based Test
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	90 Minutes
Duration for Eligible Scribe Users	120 Minutes
Negative Marking	1/3 Mark for Each Wrong Answer

RRB Isolated Category Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum qualifying percentage in the CBT.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage
UR	40%
EWS	40%
OBC-NCL	30%
SC	30%
ST	25%

RRB Junior Translator (Hindi) Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates applying for Junior Translator (Hindi) will appear for a specialised CBT followed by a qualifying Translation Test.

The CBT assesses candidates' knowledge of Hindi and English. At least 50% of the questions will assess language proficiency, including approximately 20% English and 30% Hindi.

The remaining questions will cover:

• General Knowledge

• General Intelligence

• Simple Arithmetic

• Basic Computer Knowledge

Junior Translator Translation Test 2026

Particulars	Details
Applicable Post	Junior Translator (Hindi)
Shortlisting	Generally 10 Times the Vacancies, Based on CBT Merit and Reservation
Translation Test	Qualifying
Minimum Passing Marks	60%
Final Merit Basis	CBT Marks Alone, Subject to Qualifying Translation Test

RRB Isolated Category Syllabus 2026

The CBT includes common subjects and post-specific Professional Ability questions. Candidates should refer to the relevant syllabus annexure in CEN 09/2026 for detailed preparation.

Common CBT Subjects

1. Mathematics

Number System, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Interest and Elementary Statistics.

2. General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Relationships, Venn Diagrams, Decision-Making, Classification, Data Interpretation and Analytical Reasoning.

3. General Awareness

Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Constitution, Economy, Sports, Environment and Scientific Developments.

4. General Science

Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the Class 10 CBSE level.

5. Professional Ability

Questions related to the academic or professional qualification prescribed for the selected post.

Post-Specific Professional Syllabus Annexures

Post	Official Syllabus Annexure
Junior Translator (Hindi)	Annexure IX
Staff and Welfare Inspector	Annexure X
Chief Law Assistant	Annexure XI
Senior Publicity Inspector	Annexure XII
Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist)	Annexure XIII
Public Prosecutor	Annexure XIV
Scientific Assistant (Training)	Annexure XV

RRB Isolated Category Medical Standards 2026

Candidates shortlisted for the next stage must satisfy the medical fitness standards prescribed for their respective posts. Failure to meet the required medical standard may result in rejection.

Post Name	Medical Standard
Chief Law Assistant	C1
Public Prosecutor	C1
Senior Publicity Inspector	C1
Junior Translator (Hindi)	C2
Staff and Welfare Inspector	C1
Scientific Assistant (Training)	B1
Lab Assistant Grade III	B1

How to Apply Online for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026?

Follow the steps below to complete the online application:

1. Visit the official RRB application portal: rrbapply.gov.in.

2. Find the application link for CEN 09/2026 – Isolated Categories.

3. Candidates who have already created an RRB account for a previous CEN in 2024, 2025 or 2026 should log in using their existing credentials.

4. New applicants should select the Create an Account option.

5. Enter personal details exactly as recorded in the Class 10 certificate or equivalent record.

6. Provide an active personal email address and mobile number.

7. Complete the account creation and verification process.

8. Log in and select CEN 09/2026.

9. Choose one RRB and check the vacancies available under that board.

10. Enter the required educational qualifications and professional experience.

11. Provide the applicable community, reservation and age-relaxation details.

12. Select the preferred examination language.

13. Enter the order of preference for eligible posts and Railway Zones or Production Units.

14. Complete Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification, where available and applicable.

15. Capture a live photograph through the application portal.

16. Upload the scanned signature according to the prescribed specifications.

17. Upload other mandatory documents, including the applicable SC/ST certificate if requesting a free railway travel pass.

18. Preview the application and verify all entered details.

19. Submit the application on or before 4 December 2026.

20. Pay the prescribed application fee by 6 December 2026.

21. Save or print the application confirmation and payment acknowledgement.

RRB Isolated Category Photograph and Signature Requirements

Candidates must follow the photograph and signature instructions provided in the application portal. A live photograph is captured during the application process.

Live Photograph Instructions

• Use a computer webcam or mobile front camera.

• Choose a plain white background.

• Wear non-white clothing, preferably a plain dark colour.

• Ensure that the entire face is visible and centred.

• Do not wear spectacles, caps or masks while capturing the photograph.

• Follow the portal's positioning and lighting instructions.

• Do not photograph a printed or digital copy of an existing photograph.

RRB CEN 09/2026 Signature Upload Specifications

Requirement	Specification
Format	JPG / JPEG
File Size	30 KB to 49 KB
Minimum Dimensions	140 × 60 Pixels
Background	White
Ink	Black
Signature Style	Running Handwriting, Not Capital or Block Letters
Minimum Scanning Resolution	100 DPI

SC/ST Certificate Upload for Free Railway Travel Pass

Eligible SC/ST candidates requesting a free railway travel pass must upload their valid category certificate in PDF format, with a file size below 400 KB.

RRB Isolated Category Application Correction 2026

Candidates who need to modify permitted application details can use the correction window scheduled from 7 to 16 December 2026.

Particulars	Details
Correction Window Start Date	7 December 2026
Correction Window Last Date	16 December 2026
Modification Fee	Rs 250 per Modification Occasion
Refund of Modification Fee	Non-Refundable
Create an Account Details	Cannot Be Modified
Selected RRB	Cannot Be Changed

Documents Required for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the online application and subsequent document verification, wherever applicable:

• Class 10 Certificate or equivalent proof of name and date of birth.

• Class 12 Science Certificate and marksheet, wherever applicable.

• Degree and postgraduate qualification certificates.

• Relevant professional diploma or certificate.

• Advocate practice or professional experience certificates, wherever applicable.

• Valid photo identification.

• Scanned signature meeting RRB specifications.

• SC/ST Certificate, wherever applicable.

• OBC-NCL Certificate in the prescribed Central Government format, wherever applicable.

• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, wherever applicable.

• EBC income or other prescribed certificate for fee concession, wherever applicable.

• PwBD Certificate and scribe-related records, wherever applicable.

• Ex-Servicemen service documents, wherever applicable.

• Minority declaration, where required for fee concession.

• No Objection Certificate from the current employer, wherever applicable.

• Application confirmation and fee payment acknowledgement.

Candidates should ensure that all certificates are valid and issued by the appropriate authority in the prescribed format.

RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

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RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

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

A total of 191 vacancies have been announced across seven isolated-category posts under CEN 09/2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 4 December 2026.

Q3. When does RRB CEN 09/2026 online registration start?

The online application process starts on 5 November 2026.

Q4. What is the last date for application fee payment?

The last date for payment of the examination fee is 6 December 2026.

Q5. How many Junior Translator vacancies are available?

There are 79 Junior Translator (Hindi) vacancies, the highest among the seven post categories.

Q6. Can 12th-pass candidates apply for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026?

Yes. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics and Chemistry can apply for Lab Assistant Grade III, subject to fulfilling all other eligibility conditions.

Q7. What is the age limit for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years, while the maximum age ranges from 30 to 40 years depending on the post. Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027.

Q8. What is the salary for RRB Isolated Category posts?

The initial basic pay ranges from Rs19,900 to Rs 44,900 under 7th CPC Pay Levels 2, 6 and 7.

Q9. What is the application fee for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026?

The examination fee is Rs 500 for most candidates and Rs 250 for eligible concession categories, including SC/ST, female, PwBD and other notified groups.

Q10. Is the RRB Isolated Category examination fee refundable?

Eligible candidates who appear for the CBT will receive the prescribed examination fee refund after deduction of applicable bank charges.

Q11. Can candidates apply for more than one RRB?

No. Candidates can apply to only one RRB under CEN 09/2026. Multiple applications may lead to rejection and possible debarment.

Q12. Is there negative marking in the RRB Isolated Category CBT?

Yes. One-third of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Q13. Is there an additional examination for Junior Translator (Hindi)?

Yes. Shortlisted Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates must qualify in the Translation Test by securing at least 60% marks. The Translation Test marks are not added to the final merit score.