RRB has released CEN 09/2026 for 191 vacancies across seven Isolated Category posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 5 November to 4 December 2026. The posts offer an initial basic pay of ₹19,900 to ₹44,900.
Selection will be through CBT, Translation Test (for Junior Translator), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Note: Candidates can apply for only one RRB and must check post-wise eligibility and vacancies before applying.
Candidates can also explore other ongoing Railway Recruitment 2026 opportunities to compare vacancies, eligibility and selection processes.
CBT, Translation Test (where applicable), DV and Medical Examination
Job Location
Across notified Railway Zones and Production Units
Official Application Portal
rrbapply.gov.in
Official Website
rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of the following dates to avoid missing the application and fee-payment deadlines.
Event
Date
Indicative Notification in Employment News
24 October 2026
Detailed Notification Release
5 November 2026
Online Application Starts
5 November 2026
Last Date to Submit Application
4 December 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment
6 December 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Modification Window
7–16 December 2026
CBT Examination Date
To Be Announced
Translation Test Date
To Be Announced
Document Verification
To Be Announced
Medical Examination
To Be Announced
RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Distribution
Under CEN 09/2026, the Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 191 vacancies across seven specialist posts.
The highest number of vacancies is available for Junior Translator (Hindi), with 79 posts, followed by Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist), with 36 posts.
Category No.
Post Name
Pay Level
Initial Basic Pay
Vacancies
1
Chief Law Assistant
7
₹44,900
17
2
Public Prosecutor
7
₹44,900
21
3
Senior Publicity Inspector
6
₹35,400
8
4
Junior Translator (Hindi)
6
₹35,400
79
5
Staff and Welfare Inspector
6
₹35,400
27
6
Scientific Assistant (Training)
6
₹35,400
3
7
Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist)
Junior Translator (Hindi) has the highest number of vacancies, accounting for 79 out of 191 posts. Lab Assistant Grade III has the second-highest number, with 36 vacancies.
Candidates should note that these are provisional vacancies and may increase, decrease or be revised by the Railway Administration.
The notification provides reservation-wise vacancy details across UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS categories.
The following table summarises the post-wise reservation distribution.
Post Name
UR
SC
ST
OBC-NCL
EWS
Total
Chief Law Assistant
9
2
0
5
1
17
Public Prosecutor
9
4
3
4
1
21
Senior Publicity Inspector
6
0
0
2
0
8
Junior Translator (Hindi)
35
12
8
19
5
79
Staff and Welfare Inspector
17
3
2
4
1
27
Scientific Assistant (Training)
2
0
0
1
0
3
Lab Assistant Grade III
20
5
1
6
4
36
Total
98
26
14
41
12
191
The reservation figures add up to the official total of 191 vacancies.
Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) reservations are horizontal reservations. They should not be added again to the total vacancy count.
RRB Isolated Categories RRB-Wise Vacancy 2026
Candidates can apply through only one RRB and must select their preferred posts and Railway Zones or Production Units within that RRB.
The following table provides the RRB-wise reservation distribution mentioned in Annexure B of the official notification.
RRB
UR
SC
ST
OBC-NCL
EWS
Total
Ajmer
2
0
0
0
0
2
Bengaluru
3
0
0
1
0
4
Bhopal
2
1
0
0
0
3
Bhubaneswar
4
1
1
0
0
6
Bilaspur
1
0
0
0
0
1
Chandigarh
13
4
1
10
3
31
Chennai
4
3
3
1
0
11
Gorakhpur
7
2
1
4
1
15
Guwahati
13
4
3
8
2
30
Jammu-Srinagar
6
1
1
0
0
8
Kolkata
17
3
1
7
3
31
Mumbai
5
2
1
3
1
12
Patna
1
0
0
0
0
1
Prayagraj
4
2
1
0
0
7
Secunderabad
12
2
1
5
1
21
Siliguri
4
1
0
2
1
8
Total
98
26
14
41
12
191
Which RRB has the highest vacancies?
RRB Chandigarh and Kolkata have the highest vacancies (31 each), followed by Guwahati (30) and Secunderabad (21). Gorakhpur, Mumbai and Chennai have 15, 12 and 11 vacancies, respectively.
Important: Check Annexure B for post-wise and Railway Zone/Production Unit vacancies before selecting preferences.
RRB Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the prescribed nationality, age, educational qualification and medical fitness requirements.
The eligibility criteria differ for each post. A candidate qualified for one position may not necessarily be eligible for another.
Post-Wise Educational Qualification
The educational qualification is one of the most important eligibility conditions under CEN 09/2026. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification from a recognised university, institution or board on or before 4 December 2026.
Candidates awaiting their final examination results are not eligible.
Post Name
Required Educational Qualification
Chief Law Assistant
University Degree in Law with 3 years of standing practice as a Pleader at the Bar. Serving Railway employees who are Law Graduates may also apply after completing at least 5 years of service in any branch of Railway Administration.
Public Prosecutor
Graduation with a Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognised university and 5 years of standing as an Advocate at the Bar.
Senior Publicity Inspector
Degree from a recognised university and Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognised institution/university. Two years of relevant experience is desirable.
Junior Translator (Hindi)
Prescribed Master’s Degree in Hindi/English or another specified subject-language combination, along with a recognised translation diploma/certificate or 2 years of translation experience in Central/State Government offices, including Government of India undertakings.
Staff and Welfare Inspector
Graduation plus one of the prescribed qualifications in Labour/Social Welfare, Labour Laws, Personnel Management or Human Resource Management.
Scientific Assistant (Training)
Master’s Degree in Psychology with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist)
12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with Science, having Physics and Chemistry as subjects.
Five years of Railway service is an alternative route for serving Railway employees with a Law degree.
Public Prosecutor
Requires graduation, a Law degree and five years of standing as an Advocate.
Senior Publicity Inspector
Two years of relevant experience is desirable, not mandatory.
Junior Translator (Hindi)
Requires one prescribed Master’s Degree combination plus a translation diploma/certificate or two years of relevant experience.
Staff and Welfare Inspector
Requires graduation and any one of the seven specified additional qualifications.
Scientific Assistant (Training)
Master’s in Psychology with at least 50% marks is essential; specialisation and experience are desirable.
Lab Assistant Grade III
Physics and Chemistry must be subjects in the 12th-level Science qualification.
RRB Isolated Categories Age Limit 2026
The minimum age for all seven posts is 18 years. However, the maximum age varies according to the post.
The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027.
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
Check your eligibility using our Age Calculator before submitting the application.
Age Relaxation
The Railway Recruitment Boards provide upper-age relaxation to eligible reserved categories and other specified candidates.
Category
Upper Age Relaxation
SC/ST
5 Years
OBC-NCL
3 Years
PwBD – UR/EWS
10 Years
PwBD – OBC-NCL
13 Years
PwBD – SC/ST
15 Years
Additional age-relaxation provisions apply to eligible Ex-Servicemen, serving Railway employees, employees of specified Railway quasi-administrative offices and certain female candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated and have not remarried.
For Ex-Servicemen, the prescribed relaxation is calculated after deducting the length of service from their actual age. The applicable maximum age depends on their category.
RRB Isolated Categories Salary 2026
The selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable 7th Central Pay Commission pay levels.
The initial basic pay varies from ₹19,900 to ₹44,900 per month.
The recruitment process under CEN 09/2026 consists of the following stages:
Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT).
Translation Test for Junior Translator (Hindi), wherever applicable.
Document Verification (DV).
Medical Examination.
The selection will be made on merit, subject to fulfilling the eligibility conditions and successfully completing the prescribed recruitment stages.
RRB reserves the right to conduct additional CBTs if considered necessary.
RRB CBT Exam Pattern 2026
For all posts except Junior Translator (Hindi), the Single Stage CBT will have the following indicative distribution:
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 Detail
Information
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Question Type
Objective Multiple Choice
Total Questions
100
Total Marks
100
Duration
90 Minutes
Duration for Eligible Scribe Candidates
120 Minutes
Negative Marking
1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
The section-wise distribution is indicative. RRB may make variations in the actual question paper.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure the following minimum percentage of marks to become eligible for further consideration:
Category
Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR
40%
EWS
40%
OBC-NCL
30%
SC
30%
ST
25%
In case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies, the qualifying percentages may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates.
These are minimum eligibility marks, not guaranteed selection cut-offs.
Junior Translator (Hindi) Exam Pattern
The CBT for Junior Translator (Hindi) has a separate examination structure.
The question paper will test knowledge of both Hindi and English languages.
Section
Questions
Hindi Language
30
English Language
20
General Portion
50
Total
100
The 50 language questions will not be translated into other examination languages. Hindi questions will be printed in Hindi and English questions in English.
The difficulty level of the language portion will be equivalent to the 12th (+2 Stage) standard.
Junior Translator Translation Test
Candidates shortlisted for the Translation Test will be selected based on their CBT merit, taking reservation requirements into account.
Important conditions:
Candidates up to 10 times the number of vacancies will be called for the Translation Test.
The Translation Test is qualifying in nature.
The minimum qualifying marks are 60%.
Final merit for Junior Translator (Hindi) will be based on CBT marks alone.
Candidates who fail to secure 60% in the Translation Test will not be considered for further selection.
This means that the Translation Test does not add marks to the final merit list, but qualifying it is compulsory.
RRB Isolated Categories CBT Syllabus 2026
The CBT syllabus differs depending on the post. The notification provides separate professional-ability syllabi in Annexures IX to XV.
Candidates should concentrate on the professional subject relevant to their chosen post, along with the applicable general sections.
General Subjects for Posts Other Than Junior Translator
Mathematics
Number Systems
BODMAS
Decimals and Fractions
LCM and HCF
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Mensuration
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Elementary Statistics
Square Root
Age Calculations
Calendar and Clock
Pipes and Cisterns
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies
Alphabetical and Number Series
Coding and Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Relationships
Syllogism
Jumbling
Venn Diagrams
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
Conclusions and Decision Making
Similarities and Differences
Analytical Reasoning
Classification
Directions
Statement, Arguments and Assumptions
General Awareness
Current Affairs
Indian Geography
Indian Culture and History
Indian Freedom Movement
Indian Polity and Constitution
Indian Economy
Environmental Issues
Sports
General Scientific and Technological Developments
General Science
Physics
Chemistry
Life Sciences
The General Science standard will be based on the CBSE syllabus up to Class 10.
Post-Wise Professional Ability Syllabus
Post
Important Professional Subjects
Chief Law Assistant
Indian Constitution, Administrative Law, Jurisprudence, Law of Torts, Hindu Law, CPC, BNS, BNSS, Evidence Law, Contract Act, Limitation Act, Labour Laws and other prescribed legislation
Public Prosecutor
Legal Concepts, Criminology, Penology, General Principles of Crime, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Criminal Justice Administration, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, BNSS and Railway-related laws
Senior Publicity Inspector
Communication, Mass Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, Media, Journalism, Social Media and Computer Applications
Junior Translator (Hindi)
Hindi Language, English Language, Translation, Synonyms, Antonyms, Grammar, Idioms, Sentence Correction and General Knowledge
Staff and Welfare Inspector
Industrial Relations, Social Security Legislation, Labour Laws, Wages, Working Conditions, RTI Act, New Pension Scheme and Computer Applications
Scientific Assistant (Training)
Basic Psychological Processes, Personality, Counselling, Training, Research Methodology, Test Construction, Psychological Statistics and Applied Psychology
Lab Assistant Grade III
Mechanical Testing, Materials, Chemical Testing, Non-Ferrous Metals, Electroplating, Paint Testing, Rubber, Oils, Lubricants and Non-Destructive Testing
RRB Isolated Categories Application Fee 2026
Category
Fee and Refund After CBT
All other candidates
₹500 fee; ₹400 refund
SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC
₹250 fee; ₹250 refund
The fee refund is available only to candidates who appear in the CBT. Candidates who do not appear will not receive a refund.
Application Fee Payment Methods
Candidates can pay the examination fee through:
Internet Banking
Debit Card
Credit Card
UPI
No offline payment method is permitted.
How to Apply Online for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB application portal by following these steps:
2. Create an Account/Login: New candidates must register using their personal mobile number and active email ID. Existing RRB account holders can log in using their previous credentials.
3. Enter Personal Details: Fill in your name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID as per official documents.
4. Select RRB: Choose only one RRB. Check Annexure B of the notification before making your selection.
5. Choose Posts and Preferences: Select eligible posts and preferred Railway Zones/Production Units. Submitted preferences are final.
6. Fill in Qualification Details: Enter educational qualifications, category, reservation details and other required information.
7. Capture Live Photograph: Take your photograph using a webcam or mobile camera through the application portal. Previously saved or printed photographs are not accepted.
8. Upload Required Documents: Upload your scanned signature in the prescribed format. SC/ST candidates claiming free train travel must also upload their caste certificate.
9. Pay Application Fee: Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment options.
10. Submit the Application: Review all details, complete the final submission and save the application confirmation and registration details for future reference.
Important: Verify your selected RRB, personal details and post preferences carefully before final submission, as certain details cannot be changed later.
RRB Application Correction Window 2026
Candidates who have successfully submitted their applications and paid the applicable examination fee can modify eligible details during the correction window.
Particulars
Details
Correction Window Opens
7 December 2026
Correction Window Closes
16 December 2026
Modification Fee
₹250 per occasion
Fee Type
Non-refundable
Account Creation Details
Cannot be modified
Selected RRB
Cannot be modified
Important Instructions for Candidates
Apply for only one RRB; multiple applications may lead to rejection.
RRB selection, account details and post preferences cannot be changed later.
Required qualifications must be completed by 4 December 2026.
Check post-wise vacancies and eligibility before applying.
Follow photograph and signature upload guidelines.
Ensure you meet the prescribed medical standards.
Keep your registered mobile number and email active.
Download admit cards only from official RRB websites.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Selecting an RRB without checking vacancies.
Applying without meeting post-wise eligibility.
Uploading an incorrect photograph or signature.
Confusing EBC fee concession with EWS reservation.
Ignoring the Junior Translator qualifying test.
Submitting multiple applications.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Important Links
Candidates can use the following official links to access the notification, application portal and recruitment updates.
Check the official notifications for eligibility, vacancies and application deadlines before applying.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
There are 191 vacancies across seven posts under CEN No. 09/2026.
2. What is the last date to apply for RRB CEN 09/2026?
The last date for submitting the online application is 4 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
3. When does the RRB Isolated Categories application process start?
The online application process starts on 5 November 2026.
4. What is the age limit for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age varies by post, ranging from 30 to 40 years before applicable category-based relaxation.
5. What is the salary under RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment?
The initial basic pay ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹44,900 per month, depending on the post and applicable pay level.
6. What is the educational qualification for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment?
The educational requirements range from 12th pass with Physics and Chemistry to postgraduate degrees and professional qualifications in Law, Psychology, Labour Welfare, Translation and other specified disciplines.
7. Is there negative marking in the RRB Isolated Categories CBT?
Yes. One-third of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
8. Is the Translation Test compulsory for Junior Translator (Hindi)?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates must qualify in the Translation Test with at least 60% marks. The test is qualifying in nature, and final merit is based on CBT marks.
9. Can candidates apply for more than one RRB?
No. Candidates can select only one RRB under CEN 09/2026. Multiple applications may lead to rejection and debarment from future RRB/RRC recruitment examinations.
10. When will the RRB Isolated Categories examination be conducted?
The CBT examination date has not yet been announced. Candidates should check the unified official RRB website for examination notices and updates.
Candidates are advised to rely only on the official RRB websites for recruitment notifications, application submission, examination dates, admit cards and results. RRB has not appointed any agent or coaching institute to guarantee selection.
Disclaimer: GovtJobDeck.com is an independent job information portal and is not affiliated with the Railway Recruitment Boards or the Ministry of Railways. This article has been prepared using CEN No. 09/2026. Vacancy details and recruitment conditions are subject to official amendments and Railway Administration requirements. Candidates should read the complete notification before applying.
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