RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 191 Posts (CEN 09/2026)

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed notification CEN No. 09/2026 for 191 Isolated Categories posts, and the online application window opens today, 5 November 2026. The last date to apply is 4 December 2026 (23:59 hours). The posts include Junior Translator/Hindi, Lab Assistant Grade III, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Public Prosecutor, Chief Law Assistant, Senior Publicity Inspector and Scientific Assistant (Training). All details below are taken from the official CEN.

Note on the vacancy count: the short indicative notice published in Employment News on 24 October 2026 mentioned about 195 posts. The detailed CEN released now lists 191 posts, so go by 191.

RRB Isolated Categories 2026: Overview

Organisation	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
Notification	CEN No. 09/2026 – Recruitment for various posts of Isolated Categories
Total posts	191
Application mode	Online only
Current status	Online form open from 5 November 2026
Official website	rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (apply at rrbapply.gov.in)

Important Dates

Indicative notice in Employment News	24 October 2026
Online application starts	05 November 2026
Last date to apply	04 December 2026 (23:59 hours)
Last date for fee payment	06 December 2026 (23:59 hours)
Modification window (with modification fee)	07 to 16 December 2026
CBT / Translation Test dates	Will be announced on the RRB websites

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post	Pay (Level)	Age	Posts
Chief Law Assistant	₹44,900 (L-7)	18–40	17
Public Prosecutor	₹44,900 (L-7)	18–32	21
Senior Publicity Inspector	₹35,400 (L-6)	18–33	8
Junior Translator / Hindi	₹35,400 (L-6)	18–33	79
Staff and Welfare Inspector	₹35,400 (L-6)	18–33	27
Scientific Assistant (Training)	₹35,400 (L-6)	18–35	3
Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist)	₹19,900 (L-2)	18–30	36
Total			191

Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Junior Translator and Staff and Welfare Inspector posts are in the Personnel department, Senior Publicity Inspector in Commercial, Scientific Assistant (Training) in RDSO and Lab Assistant Gr. III in Mechanical (CMT). Age is counted as on 1 January 2027. Relaxation applies as per government rules, for example 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 5 years for SC/ST. The RRB-wise and zone-wise split of vacancies is in Annexure B of the CEN, and RRB says these numbers are provisional.

Educational Qualification (Post-wise)

• Chief Law Assistant: a university degree in Law with 3 years of standing practice as a Pleader at the Bar. Serving railway employees with a Law degree and at least 5 years of railway service can also apply.
• Public Prosecutor: graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Law and 5 years of standing as an advocate at the Bar.
• Senior Publicity Inspector: a degree plus a diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognised institution. 2 years of experience in a related field is desirable.
• Junior Translator / Hindi: a Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory/elective subject or medium at degree level (other equivalent combinations are listed in the CEN), and a recognised diploma/certificate in Hindi–English translation or 2 years of translation experience in a Central/State Government office or undertaking.
• Staff and Welfare Inspector: graduation plus one of: Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare, Diploma in Labour Laws, LLB with Labour Laws, PG Diploma in Personnel Management or HRM, or MBA (HR / with Personnel Management papers).
• Scientific Assistant (Training): Master’s degree in Psychology with 50% marks. Specialisation in Industrial/Organisational/Clinical Psychology, counselling experience and computer knowledge are desirable.
• Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist): 12th (+2) with Physics and Chemistry, or equivalent.

The qualification must be complete by the closing date. Candidates waiting for their final result are not eligible.

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS	₹500 – out of this, ₹400 is refunded (after bank charges) on appearing in the CBT
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC	₹250 – fully refunded (after bank charges) on appearing in the CBT
Payment mode	Online only: net banking, debit/credit card or UPI

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

1. Single Stage CBT: 100 questions in 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe).
2. Translation Test: only for Junior Translator / Hindi.
3. Document Verification and Medical Examination.

For all posts except Junior Translator / Hindi, the CBT has Professional Ability (50 questions), General Awareness (15), General Intelligence and Reasoning (15), Mathematics (10) and General Science (10). Each question carries 1 mark and 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. The professional ability syllabus for each post is given in Annexures IX to XV of the CEN.

How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories 2026

1. Go to rrbapply.gov.in.
2. If you are new to the portal, click Create an Account and register. These details cannot be modified later.
3. Log in and open CEN 09/2026 – Isolated Categories.
4. Choose the post you are eligible for, as listed in the CEN, and select only one RRB. Applying to more than one RRB leads to rejection of all applications.
5. Complete the live photo capture and upload the required documents.
6. Pay the fee online and submit the form before 23:59 hours on 4 December 2026, then save a copy.

Important Links

Apply Online	rrbapply.gov.in
Official Notification (CEN 09/2026 PDF)	Download PDF
Official RRB Website	rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
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FAQs

How many posts are there in RRB Isolated Categories 2026?

The detailed CEN 09/2026 lists 191 posts. Junior Translator/Hindi has the most vacancies (79), followed by Lab Assistant Gr. III (36).

What is the last date to apply?

The online form is open from 5 November to 4 December 2026 (23:59). Fee can be paid until 6 December 2026.

Which post can 12th pass candidates apply for?

Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist), which needs 12th with Physics and Chemistry. The other posts need graduation, a law degree or a Master’s degree.

Is there negative marking in the CBT?

Yes. 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

What is the application fee?

₹500 for General/OBC/EWS (₹400 refunded after the CBT) and ₹250 for SC, ST, female and other listed categories (fully refunded after the CBT).