Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced 191 vacancies under Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 through Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 09/2026. The recruitment includes Junior Translator (Hindi), Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist). Eligible candidates with the prescribed educational and professional qualifications can apply online from 5 November to 4 December 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in. The age limit ranges from 18 to 30 years and 18 to 40 years, depending on the post, while initial basic pay ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 44,900 under the 7th CPC. Candidates can apply to only one RRB under CEN 09/2026 and must possess the required qualification by 4 December 2026. Post-specific medical standards also apply. Candidates awaiting final qualification results are not eligible.

RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 - Overview

RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must submit the application by 4 December 2026. The fee payment facility remains available until 6 December 2026 for submitted applications. The correction window is available from 7 to 16 December 2026 on payment of the applicable modification fee.

Important: Details entered during Create an Account and the chosen RRB cannot be changed even during the application modification window.

RRB Isolated Category RRB-Wise Vacancy 2026

Important: Candidates must examine the post-wise and Railway Zone/Production Unit-wise vacancy distribution in Annexure B of the detailed notification before selecting an RRB. A chosen RRB may not have vacancies for every post category.

RRB Isolated Category Reservation-Wise Vacancy

The category-wise vacancy distribution is based on Annexure B. Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities reservations are horizontal and included in the notified vacancies wherever applicable.

RRB-wise and category-wise vacancies are provisional and may change according to Railway Administration requirements.

RRB Isolated Category Age Limit 2026

The minimum age is 18 years for all seven categories. The upper age limit varies between 30 and 40 years, calculated as on 1 January 2027.

RRB Isolated Category Post-Wise Age Limit

RRB Isolated Category Age Relaxation

Important: When a candidate qualifies for age relaxation under more than one provision, the maximum applicable relaxation is allowed rather than automatically adding different relaxations together. Detailed conditions are given in Section 5.2 of the notification.

RRB Isolated Category Application Fee 2026

The examination fee is Rs. 500 for most candidates and Rs. 250 for the eligible concession categories.

RRB CEN 09/2026 Category-Wise Fee

Fee Payment Last Date: 6 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Payment Mode: Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. Applicable transaction charges are additional.

RRB Isolated Category Exam Fee Refund 2026

Candidates who appear for the Computer Based Test are eligible for a partial or applicable fee refund after deduction of bank charges.

The refund will be credited through the prescribed Aadhaar-seeded bank account mechanism. Candidates who do not appear for the CBT or whose applications are rejected are not entitled to the applicable refund.

Difference Between EBC and EWS in Railway Recruitment

Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates may qualify for examination fee concession where their annual family income is below Rs. 50,000 and they satisfy the documentary requirements.

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) is a separate category used for reservation under applicable Government rules.

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

RRB Isolated Category Selection Process 2026

The recruitment involves a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Translation Test for Junior Translator candidates, where applicable, and subsequent Document Verification and Medical Examination.

1. Computer Based Test: Eligible candidates appear for the prescribed objective examination.
2. Translation Test: Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates shortlisted from CBT must qualify in the translation test.
3. Document Verification: Candidates are shortlisted according to merit, vacancy availability and applicable reservation rules.
4. Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the medical standards applicable to their selected post.
5. Final Empanelment: Subject to merit, qualifications, medical fitness and successful verification.

RRBs reserve the right to conduct additional recruitment stages where necessary under the notification.

RRB Isolated Category CBT Exam Pattern 2026

The standard CBT consists of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes. Eligible candidates using a scribe receive 120 minutes.

CBT Pattern for Posts Except Junior Translator

The notified subject-wise distribution is indicative and may vary slightly in the actual question paper.

RRB Isolated Category Minimum Qualifying Marks

These are minimum eligibility percentages, not guaranteed selection cut-offs. A relaxation of two marks may be allowed for PwBD candidates where a shortage exists against reserved PwBD vacancies, as prescribed.

Junior Translator Translation Test 2026

Important: Translation Test marks are not added to the final merit score. Candidates who fail to obtain 60% in the Translation Test will not be considered for further selection even if they performed well in CBT.

RRB Isolated Category Syllabus 2026

The CBT includes common subjects and post-specific Professional Ability questions. Detailed professional syllabi are provided in Annexures IX to XV of CEN 09/2026.

Common CBT Subjects

• Mathematics: Number system, percentages, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry, mensuration, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance, interest and elementary statistics.
• Reasoning: Analogies, number series, coding-decoding, syllogism, relationships, Venn diagrams, decision-making, classification, data interpretation and analytical reasoning.
• General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, Constitution, economy, sports, environment and scientific developments.
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to Class 10 CBSE level.
• Professional Ability: Questions related to the academic or professional qualification prescribed for the selected post.

Post-Specific Professional Syllabus Annexures

Candidates should study the relevant syllabus annexure rather than relying on a generic Railway examination syllabus.

RRB Isolated Category Medical Standards 2026

Candidates must satisfy the medical fitness standards prescribed for their post. Failure to meet the required standard may result in rejection without an alternative appointment.

Important: The medical standards include prescribed visual acuity and fitness requirements. Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive surgery should check Annexure VII and the applicable medical conditions before applying.

How to Apply Online for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Find the application facility for CEN 09/2026 - Isolated Categories.
3. If you already created an RRB account for a previous CEN in 2024, 2025 or 2026, log in using the existing account credentials.
4. New applicants should select Create an Account.
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 account creation and the required verification steps.
8. Log in and select CEN 09/2026.
9. Choose one RRB and review the vacancies available under it.
10. Enter the educational qualifications and professional experience required for the selected posts.
11. Provide the applicable community, reservation and relaxation details.
12. Choose 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 when requesting a free railway travel pass.
18. Preview the application carefully.
19. Submit the application by 4 December 2026.
20. Pay the prescribed application fee by 6 December 2026.
21. Save or print the submitted application and payment acknowledgement.

Important: Only one application is permitted for CEN 09/2026. Submitting multiple applications to different or the same RRB can lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future Railway recruitment examinations.

RRB Isolated Category Photograph and Signature Requirements

The application system captures a live photograph. Candidates are not required to upload an existing passport-size photograph during registration.

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 the entire face is visible and centered.
• 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

Important: Blurred, incomplete, incorrectly formatted or non-standard signatures may lead to application rejection.

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

The application modification window is scheduled from 7 to 16 December 2026.

The modification facility is available only for permitted application fields. Candidates should verify their permanent account information and RRB choice before submitting the original application.

Documents Required for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026

Candidates must keep the relevant documents ready for online application and original document verification.

• Class 10 certificate or equivalent proof of name and date of birth.
• Class 12 Science certificate and marksheet, where applicable.
• Degree and postgraduate qualification certificates, where required.
• Professional diploma or certificate relevant to the selected post.
• Advocate practice or professional experience certificates, where applicable.
• Valid photo identification.
• Scanned signature meeting RRB specifications.
• SC/ST certificate, where applicable.
• OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed Central Government format, where applicable.
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable.
• EBC income or other prescribed certificate for fee concession, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate and scribe-related records, where applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen service documents, where applicable.
• Minority declaration, where required for fee concession.
• No Objection Certificate from the current employer, where applicable.
• Application confirmation and fee payment acknowledgement.

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