The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 for 191 vacancies in seven Isolated Category posts – Junior Translator (Hindi), Lab Assistant Grade III, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Public Prosecutor, Chief Law Assistant, Senior Publicity Inspector and Scientific Assistant (Training). Junior Translator has the most posts (79).
Online applications are open from 5 November to 4 December 2026 (11:59 PM), with fee payment allowed until 6 December 2026. Selection is through a single-stage CBT, a translation test (for Junior Translator only), document verification and medical examination. Pay ranges from Level 2 (₹19,900) to Level 7 (₹44,900).
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification | CEN No. 09/2026 (Isolated Categories) |
| Total Vacancies | 191 (7 posts, 16 RRBs) |
| Qualification | 12th (Science) to Master’s / Law degree (post-wise) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30/32/33/35/40 years (post-wise), as on 1 January 2027 |
| Pay | Level 2, 6 and 7 (₹19,900 – ₹44,900 initial pay) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (SC, ST, Women, PwBD, ESM etc.) – refundable on appearing in CBT |
| Selection | CBT + Translation Test (Jr. Translator) + DV + Medical |
| Last Date | 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Websites | rrbapply.gov.in, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice (Employment News) | 24 October 2026 |
| Online application started | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 6 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Modification window (with fee) | 7 – 16 December 2026 |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2027 |
| CBT date | To be announced |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay | Age (01.01.2027) | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 | 35 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 79 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 2 | ₹19,900 | 18–30 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 36 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 27 |
| Public Prosecutor | 7 | ₹44,900 | 18–32 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| Chief Law Assistant | 7 | ₹44,900 | 18–40 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 98 | 26 | 14 | 41 | 12 | 191 |
The totals include 11 posts for ex-servicemen and 17 for PwBD candidates.
RRB-wise Vacancy
| RRB | Posts | RRB | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 31 | Siliguri | 8 |
| Chandigarh | 31 | Prayagraj | 7 |
| Guwahati | 30 | Bhubaneswar | 6 |
| Secunderabad | 21 | Bengaluru | 4 |
| Gorakhpur | 15 | Bhopal | 3 |
| Mumbai | 12 | Ajmer | 2 |
| Chennai | 11 | Bilaspur | 1 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 8 | Patna | 1 |
| Total | 191 |
Candidates can apply to only one RRB, so check which posts are available in your chosen RRB in Annexure B of the CEN.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Law degree + 3 years’ practice as a pleader at the Bar (serving railway employees with a law degree and 5 years’ service also eligible) |
| Public Prosecutor | Bachelor’s in Law + 5 years’ standing as an advocate at the Bar |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Degree + Diploma in Public Relations / Advertising / Journalism / Mass Communication |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Master’s in Hindi or English (with the other language at degree level), or Master’s in any subject with the required Hindi/English combination, + diploma/certificate in Hindi–English translation or 2 years’ translation experience |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Graduation + Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare or Labour Laws, or LLB with Labour Laws, or PG Diploma / MBA in Personnel Management / HR |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Master’s in Psychology with 50% marks |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III | 12th pass with Physics and Chemistry |
Candidates must hold the full qualification by 4 December 2026. Those awaiting final results cannot apply.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | 10 / 13 / 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | 3 / 6 / 8 years after deducting service |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women | Up to 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) years |
Salary
| Pay Level | Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Level 6 | Junior Translator, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Senior Publicity Inspector, Scientific Assistant | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Level 2 | Lab Assistant Gr. III | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
DA, HRA and other allowances are paid as per railway rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund after appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (men) | ₹500 | ₹400 (minus bank charges) |
| SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Women, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 (minus bank charges) |
The refund is sent to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Selection Process
- Single-stage CBT
- Translation Test – only for Junior Translator (Hindi); up to 10 times the vacancies are called; qualifying with 60% marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT Exam Pattern (all 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 |
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR & EWS 40%, OBC-NCL & SC 30%, ST 25%
- For Junior Translator (Hindi), at least half the CBT tests language (30% Hindi, 20% English); the rest covers GK, reasoning, arithmetic and basic computers.
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
The application is online only on the common RRB application portal.
- Visit rrbapply.gov.in and open the link for CEN No. 09/2026 (Isolated Categories).
- Create an account with a valid mobile number and email ID (or log in with your existing RRB account). Authenticate with Aadhaar or DigiLocker – your name and date of birth must match your Class 10 certificate.
- Choose one RRB and fill in your post and railway zone preferences in order.
- Enter your personal, educational and category details.
- Capture your live photograph and upload your signature and required documents.
- Pay the fee online (net banking, debit/credit card or UPI) by 6 December 2026.
- Submit the form before 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM, and save the confirmation page.
Important: Submit only one application. Multiple applications lead to rejection and a ban from future RRB/RRC exams. The chosen RRB and account details cannot be changed during the modification window. Link your bank account with Aadhaar, as the fee refund is sent there.
Official Websites
| Purpose | Website |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (common RRB portal) | rrbapply.gov.in |
| RRB Official Website (notices, admit card, results) | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB Isolated Categories 2026? 191 posts – Junior Translator 79, Lab Assistant Gr. III 36, Staff and Welfare Inspector 27, Public Prosecutor 21, Chief Law Assistant 17, Senior Publicity Inspector 8 and Scientific Assistant 3.
Q2. What is the last date to apply? 4 December 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee can be paid until 6 December 2026.
Q3. Which post can 12th pass candidates apply for? Lab Assistant Grade III, with Physics and Chemistry in 12th.
Q4. What is the age limit? From 18 years up to 30–40 years depending on the post, as on 1 January 2027, with category-wise relaxation.
Q5. Is there negative marking? Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q6. Is the fee refundable? Yes. General candidates get ₹400 back and concession categories get ₹250 back after appearing in the CBT (minus bank charges).
Q7. Can I apply to more than one RRB? No. You can apply to only one RRB.
Q8. Which post has the highest salary? Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor, at Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 starting basic pay).
Conclusion
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 offers 191 specialised railway jobs for law, language, HR, psychology and science candidates. Check the exact qualification for your post, pick your RRB carefully, and apply on rrbapply.gov.in before 4 December 2026. Start preparing for the Professional Ability section, as it carries half the CBT marks.
Disclaimer: This article is based on RRB CEN No. 09/2026 (Isolated Categories). Candidates should verify all details, including RRB-wise vacancies and syllabus, from the official notification on rrbapply.gov.in before applying.