The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed notification for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026. A total of 191 vacancies will be filled for seven posts, including Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Lab Assistant Grade III, Public Prosecutor, Chief Law Assistant, Senior Publicity Inspector and Scientific Assistant (Training). Eligible candidates can apply online on the official portal, www.rrbapply.gov.in.
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The application start date is 5th November 2026. Applications will close on 4th December 2026 (11:59 PM), while the last date for fee payment is 6th December 2026. The modification window (with fee) runs from 7th to 16th December 2026. Candidates must possess the post-wise prescribed educational qualification, with the age limit varying from 18 to 30/32/33/35/40 years (post-wise) as on 01.01.2027. The selection process comprises a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), a Translation Test (for Junior Translator only), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Overview
Isolated Categories are a group of specialised railway posts recruited together under one CEN. The key details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification | CEN No. 09/2026 (Isolated Categories) |
| Posts | 7 Isolated Category posts |
| Total Vacancies | 191 |
| Pay Level | Level 2, Level 6 and Level 7 of 7th CPC (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 44,900 initial pay) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30/32/33/35/40 years (post-wise) as on 01.01.2027 |
| Selection | Single Stage CBT + Translation Test (Jr. Translator only) + DV + Medical |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Portal | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 5th November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 4th December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 6th December 2026 |
| Correction Window | 7th to 16th December 2026 |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the RRB Isolated Categories notification 2026 PDF to check the detailed eligibility criteria, vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern, dates, and other important instructions. The official PDF is attached below. Candidates can click on the link below to download the notification PDF.
RRB Isolated Categories CEN 09/2026 PDF: Click to Download
RRB Isolated Categories Apply Online 2026
The RRB Isolated Categories Apply Online 2026 process has started on 5th November 2026 for 191 vacancies under CEN No. 09/2026. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official RRB portal at www.rrbapply.gov.in until 4th December 2026 (11:59 PM). The last date for fee payment is 6th December 2026. Candidates must create an account using a valid mobile number and email ID, choose one RRB, and fill in their post and zone preferences in order. Details filled in the “Create an Account” form and the chosen RRB cannot be changed in the modification window.
RRB Isolated Categories Apply Online 2026: Click to Apply
RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026
RRBs have announced 191 vacancies for 2026 across seven Isolated Category posts. The post-wise vacancy distribution is provided below.
| Cat. No. | Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Initial Pay | Age (01.01.2027) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Law Assistant | Personnel | 7 | Rs. 44,900 | 18–40 | 17 |
| 2 | Public Prosecutor | Personnel | 7 | Rs. 44,900 | 18–32 | 21 |
| 3 | Senior Publicity Inspector | Commercial | 6 | Rs. 35,400 | 18–33 | 8 |
| 4 | Junior Translator / Hindi | Personnel | 6 | Rs. 35,400 | 18–33 | 79 |
| 5 | Staff and Welfare Inspector | Personnel | 6 | Rs. 35,400 | 18–33 | 27 |
| 6 | Scientific Assistant (Training) | RDSO | 6 | Rs. 35,400 | 18–35 | 3 |
| 7 | Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Mechanical (CMT) | 2 | Rs. 19,900 | 18–30 | 36 |
| Total | 191 |
Category-Wise Vacancy (All RRBs)
| UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 26 | 14 | 41 | 12 | 191 |
Note: Out of these, 11 vacancies are for ex-servicemen and 17 for PwBD candidates (10 VI and 7 LD).
RRB-Wise Vacancy
| RRB | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| RRB Kolkata | 31 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 31 |
| RRB Guwahati | 30 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 21 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 15 |
| RRB Mumbai | 12 |
| RRB Chennai | 11 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 8 |
| RRB Siliguri | 8 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 7 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 6 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 4 |
| RRB Bhopal | 3 |
| RRB Ajmer | 2 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 1 |
| RRB Patna | 1 |
| Total | 191 |
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment Important Dates 2026
The important dates for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 24th October 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 5th November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4th December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 6th December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Modification Window (with fee) | 7th to 16th December 2026 |
| Age Counted As On | 1st January 2027 |
| CBT Date | To be announced |
RRB Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 must check the post-wise educational qualifications, age limit and other eligibility details before applying. Check the complete post-wise eligibility criteria here.
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Law degree with 3 years of standing practice as a Pleader at Bar. Serving railway employees who are law graduates with 5 years of service are also eligible. |
| Public Prosecutor | Bachelor’s degree in Law with 5 years of standing as an advocate at Bar. |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Degree plus Diploma in Public Relations/Advertising/Journalism/Mass Communication. Desirable: 2 years of experience. |
| 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 required Hindi/English combination at degree level, AND a diploma/certificate in Hindi–English translation or 2 years of translation experience in a Government office/PSU. |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Graduation plus Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare, or Diploma in Labour Laws, or LLB with Labour Laws, or PG Diploma in Personnel Management, or MBA (Personnel Management/HR), or PG Diploma in HRM. |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Master’s degree in Psychology with 50% marks. Desirable: specialisation in Industrial/Organisational/Clinical Psychology, counselling experience and computer knowledge. |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 12th pass with Physics and Chemistry. |
Note: Candidates must have the full qualification by the last date of application. Those waiting for their final results should not apply.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Age is counted as on 1 January 2027. The date of birth ranges for UR/EWS candidates are given below.
| Age Group | UR / EWS (born between) | OBC-NCL (not before) | SC / ST (not before) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18–30 years | 02.01.1997 to 01.01.2009 | 02.01.1994 | 02.01.1992 |
| 18–32 years | 02.01.1995 to 01.01.2009 | 02.01.1992 | 02.01.1990 |
| 18–33 years | 02.01.1994 to 01.01.2009 | 02.01.1991 | 02.01.1989 |
| 18–35 years | 02.01.1992 to 01.01.2009 | 02.01.1989 | 02.01.1987 |
| 18–40 years | 02.01.1987 to 01.01.2009 | 02.01.1984 | 02.01.1982 |
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | 3 / 6 / 8 years after deducting length of service |
| PwBD (UR & EWS / OBC / SC & ST) | 10 / 13 / 15 years |
| Serving railway Group C / erstwhile Group D staff and substitutes (3 years’ service) | Up to 40 (UR & EWS), 43 (OBC), 45 (SC & ST) years |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35 (UR & EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC & ST) years |
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
- Visit www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Create an account using a valid mobile number and email ID. If you already have an account from an earlier RRB CEN, use the same login.
- Choose one RRB and fill in your post and zone preferences in order.
- Fill in your details, capture your live photo and upload the required documents.
- Pay the fee online by 6th December 2026.
- Submit before 11:59 PM on 4th December 2026 and keep a copy.
Note: Submitting more than one application will lead to rejection of all applications and a ban from future RRB and RRC exams. Candidates are advised to authenticate their identity using Aadhaar or DigiLocker while creating their account. The name and date of birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the 10th class certificate. Link your bank account with Aadhaar, as the fee refund will be sent to that account.
RRB Isolated Categories Application Fee 2026
Candidates must pay the applicable application fee online. The fee details are given below.
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (except below) | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 (minus bank charges) |
| SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 (minus bank charges) |
Note: The fee is paid online only, through net banking, debit/credit card or UPI. The refund will go to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account. EBC here means family income below Rs. 50,000 a year and is different from OBC or EWS.
RRB Isolated Categories Selection Process 2026
The selection process comprises the following stages. The details are given below.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Single Stage CBT | 100 questions in 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates). |
| Translation Test | Only for Junior Translator/Hindi. 10 times the vacancies will be called. It is qualifying with 60% marks. |
| Document Verification | Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called based on merit and options. |
| Medical Examination | As per the medical standard of the post. |
Note: RRBs may hold an additional CBT if needed. If two candidates get equal marks, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
RRB Isolated Categories Exam Pattern 2026
For 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 |
Note: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL and SC 30%, ST 25%. PwBD candidates may get a relaxation of 2 marks if there is a shortage. The Professional Ability syllabus for each post is given in Annexures IX to XV of the CEN. For Junior Translator/Hindi, at least 50% of the CBT questions will test language (20% English and 30% Hindi), and the rest will cover General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Simple Arithmetic and basic computer knowledge. The CBT will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, including Bengali.
RRB Isolated Categories Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be placed in the applicable pay level as per the 7th CPC. The salary details are given below.
| Pay Level | Posts | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 |
| Level 6 | Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 |
| Level 2 | Lab Assistant Gr. III | Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 |
Note: The CEN gives the initial pay. The full pay range is from the standard 7th CPC pay matrix. Allowances will be extra as per railway rules.
RRB Isolated Categories 2026 Vacancies for West Bengal
RRB Kolkata has 31 vacancies, the joint highest of all RRBs. These include 24 Junior Translator/Hindi posts (23 in Eastern Railway and 1 in CLW), 3 Lab Assistant Gr. III posts, and 4 Chief Law Assistant posts (2 each in ER and SER). RRB Siliguri has 8 vacancies in NFR (3 Staff and Welfare Inspector and 5 Lab Assistant Gr. III). Candidates can apply to only one RRB, so choose carefully. The CBT can be taken in Bengali.
FAQs
Ques: How many vacancies are there in RRB Isolated Categories CEN 09/2026?
Ans: 191 vacancies for 7 posts across all RRBs — Chief Law Assistant 17, Public Prosecutor 21, Senior Publicity Inspector 8, Junior Translator/Hindi 79, Staff and Welfare Inspector 27, Scientific Assistant (Training) 3, and Lab Assistant Gr. III 36.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
Ans: 4 December 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee can be paid until 6 December 2026, and the modification window (with fee) runs from 7 to 16 December 2026.
Ques: Which posts are included in RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator/Hindi, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist).
Ques: Which post has the most vacancies in RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Junior Translator/Hindi with 79 vacancies.
Ques: How many vacancies are there in RRB Kolkata under CEN 09/2026?
Ans: 31 vacancies — the joint highest of all RRBs.
Ques: What is the application fee for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Rs. 500 for general candidates and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, ESM, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates. A refund is given on appearing in the CBT.
Ques: Is there negative marking in the RRB Isolated Categories exam?
Ans: Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The CBT has 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates).
