Short Detail:
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has announced Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2026) for total 191 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Junior Translator, Inspectors, Scientific Assistant and Lab Assistant posts can submit their online application form from 05/11/2026 to 04/12/2026 (11:59 PM), if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CEN 09/2026
Important Dates
- Indicative Notice Date: 24/10/2026
- Application Start Date: 05/11/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 04/12/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 06/12/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Form Correction Date: 07/12/2026 to 16/12/2026
- Admit Card Date: Before Exam
- CBT / Translation Test Date: To be notified
Application Fees
- Gen / OBC / EWS and other non-concession categories: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / ExSM / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: ₹250/-
- Refund after appearing in CBT: ₹400 from the ₹500 fee; ₹250 from the ₹250 fee.
- Correction fee: ₹250/- per occasion, non-refundable.
- Pay online through Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card or UPI.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2027
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: Post-Wise (30 / 32 / 33 / 35 / 40) Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation / Upper Age |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | After deducting military service: UR / EWS 3 years; OBC-NCL 6 years; SC / ST 8 years. |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | UR / EWS 10 years; OBC-NCL 13 years; SC / ST 15 years. |
| Serving Railway Group C / former Group D staff (at least 3 years of service) | Upper age: UR / EWS 40; OBC-NCL 43; SC / ST 45 years. |
| Railway quasi-administrative canteen / society staff | Service period or 5 years, whichever is less. |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women who have not remarried | Upper age: UR / EWS 35; OBC-NCL 38; SC / ST 40 years. |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 191
| UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 26 | 14 | 41 | 12 | 191 |
Post & Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | 8 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| Public Prosecutor | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Junior Translator / Hindi | 33 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 6 | 79 |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | 15 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 27 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 26 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 |
Eligibility Details
| Post | Age (as on 01/01/2027) | Education & Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | 18–40 years | • LL.B. degree from a university. • At least 3 years of practice as a pleader at the Bar. OR • Serving Railway employee with an LL.B. and at least 5 years of service in any Railway branch. |
| Public Prosecutor | 18–32 years | • LL.B. from a recognised university. • At least 5 years of practice as an advocate at the Bar. |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 18–33 years | • Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. • Diploma in Public Relations / Advertising / Journalism / Mass Communication. • Desirable: 2 years of related experience. |
| Junior Translator / Hindi | 18–33 years | • Master’s degree in Hindi / English, with the other language as a compulsory / elective subject or exam medium at degree level. OR • Master’s degree in any subject through Hindi / English medium, with the other language as a compulsory / elective subject at degree level. Also required: • Recognised diploma / certificate in Hindi-to-English and English-to-Hindi translation. OR 2 years of translation work in both directions in Central / State Government offices, including Government of India undertakings. |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | 18–33 years | • Graduation plus any one: • Diploma in Labour / Social Welfare or Labour Laws. • LL.B. with Labour Laws papers. • PG Diploma in Personnel Management / Human Resources (HR). • MBA with Personnel Management papers or MBA in HR. |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 18–35 years | • Master’s in Psychology with at least 50% overall marks. • Desirable: Industrial / Organisational / Clinical Psychology specialisation, counselling / guidance experience and computer knowledge. |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 18–30 years | • 12th or equivalent with Physics and Chemistry as Science subjects. |
RRB Isolated Categories: Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | 7 | ₹44,900/- |
| Public Prosecutor | 7 | ₹44,900/- |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 6 | ₹35,400/- |
| Junior Translator / Hindi | 6 | ₹35,400/- |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | 6 | ₹35,400/- |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 6 | ₹35,400/- |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 2 | ₹19,900/- |
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RRB Isolated Categories 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- Candidates take a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Junior Translator / Hindi candidates must also pass a translation test with at least 60%. Its marks are not added to the final score.
- Candidates are called to show original documents for checking in a 1:1 ratio against vacancies, based on CBT marks.
- Final selection depends on CBT merit, the required translation test, document checks and medical fitness.
CBT Pattern: All Posts Except Junior Translator / Hindi
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (post-related syllabus) | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics (Class 10 level) | 10 | 10 |
| General Science (Class 10 level) | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Objective multiple-choice questions; time: 90 minutes.
- Eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe get 120 minutes.
- 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
Junior Translator / Hindi: CBT & Translation Test
| Part | Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Simple Arithmetic and Computer Basics. |
| Languages | 50 | Hindi: 30 questions; English: 20 questions. Class 12 level. |
| CBT duration | 100 | 90 minutes. |
- Candidates up to 10 times the vacancies are called for the translation test, based on CBT merit.
- Candidates must score at least 60% in the translation test. Only CBT marks decide final merit after passing it.
Minimum CBT Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL / SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
| PwBD | Up to 2% relaxation if enough candidates are not available. |
During document checks, show original education, technical, age and category certificates, plus an NOC if employed.
RRB Isolated Categories 2026: Important Questions
What is the last date for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
The online form can be submitted up to 04/12/2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications open on 05/11/2026. The fee can be paid up to 06/12/2026 at 11:59 PM. Corrections are allowed from 07/12/2026 to 16/12/2026.
How many posts are in RRB Isolated Categories CEN 09/2026?
There are 191 posts across 7 post types. Junior Translator / Hindi has 79 posts and Lab Assistant Gr. III has 36. The remaining posts include law, publicity, welfare and psychology-related work. The category totals include 11 ExSM and 10 PwBD seats.
What is the age limit for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 30, 32, 33, 35 or 40 years, depending on the post. Age is counted on 01/01/2027. Reserved categories and other eligible candidates get the stated age relaxation.
How much is the RRB Isolated Categories 2026 application fee?
The fee is ₹500 for candidates outside the concession categories and ₹250 for eligible concession categories. After appearing in CBT, ₹400 or ₹250 is refunded, as applicable. Bank charges are deducted. Each application correction costs an additional non-refundable ₹250.
Can 12th-pass candidates apply for RRB Isolated Categories 2026?
Candidates who passed 12th or an equivalent exam with Physics and Chemistry can apply for Lab Assistant Gr. III, if they meet the age and medical requirements. Other posts need specific degrees, diplomas or experience. Check the qualification row for the post you want.
How are candidates selected for RRB Isolated Categories 2026?
Candidates take a single-stage CBT. Junior Translator applicants must also pass a translation test with at least 60%. Selection uses CBT merit after the required test is passed. Shortlisted candidates must show original documents for checking and pass the medical examination.
What is the RRB Isolated Categories 2026 CBT pattern?
For posts other than Junior Translator, the CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks and lasts 90 minutes. It covers Professional Ability, General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics and General Science. Each wrong answer loses 1/3 mark. The translator CBT has separate general and language portions.
