RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released CEN 09/2026 for 191 vacancies in seven Isolated Categories posts. Candidates can apply to only one RRB. Selection is through a single-stage CBT, a qualifying Translation Test for Junior Translator, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
| RRB Isolated Categories 2026 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Details | Information |
| Notification No. | CEN 09/2026 (Isolated Categories) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Posts | Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator/Hindi, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training), Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) |
| Total Vacancies | 191 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 / 32 / 33 / 35 / 40 years (post-wise) as on 01.01.2027 |
| Official Notification | English - Hindi |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Isolated Categories 2026 Important Dates
The important dates for the online application, fee payment, correction window and exam stages are given in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date (Employment News) | 24 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Application End Date | 4 December 2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 6 December 2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Modification Window | 7 December 2026 to 16 December 2026 |
| CBT Exam | To be announced |
| Translation Test (Junior Translator only) | To be announced |
RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026
A total of 191 vacancies are notified. Junior Translator/Hindi has the most posts (79), followed by Lab Assistant Gr. III (36) and Staff and Welfare Inspector (27). The RRB-wise and zone-wise distribution is given on the Vacancy page.
| Post Name | Pay Level | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Junior Translator / Hindi | Level 6 | 35 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 79 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Level 6 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 27 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Level 2 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 36 |
| Total | 98 | 26 | 14 | 41 | 12 | 191 |
Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the requirement of the Railway administrations. Out of 191 vacancies, 11 are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
RRB Isolated Categories Selection Process 2026
The selection process has 4 stages as per CEN 09/2026: single-stage CBT, a qualifying Translation Test (Junior Translator/Hindi only), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Read the RRB Isolated Categories Selection Process 2026 page for full details.
| Stage | Applicable To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Single-Stage CBT | All posts | 100 questions of 1 mark each, 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe candidates). Negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. |
| Stage 2: Translation Test | Junior Translator/Hindi only | Qualifying test with a minimum of 60% marks. The merit list is based on CBT marks only. |
| Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) | Shortlisted candidates | Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1) are called RRB-wise as per merit and option. Originals must be produced. |
| Stage 4: Medical Examination | Shortlisted candidates | As per the medical standard of the post: B-1, C-1 or C-2. |
RRB Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria 2026
Age is counted as on 01.01.2027 and the educational qualification must be held on or before 4 December 2026. The post-wise qualification, age and medical standard are shown below. See the Eligibility Criteria page for age relaxation and full details.
| Post Name | Qualification (in short) | Age | Medical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Law degree with 3 years practice as pleader at Bar (serving railway law graduates with 5 years service also eligible) | 18-40 | C1 |
| Public Prosecutor | Law degree with 5 years standing as advocate at Bar | 18-32 | C1 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Degree plus Diploma in Public Relations / Advertising / Journalism / Mass Communication | 18-33 | C1 |
| Junior Translator / Hindi | Master's degree in Hindi/English plus translation diploma or 2 years translation experience | 18-33 | C2 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Graduation plus Labour/Social Welfare diploma, labour law, HR or personnel management qualification | 18-33 | C1 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Master's degree in Psychology with 50% marks | 18-35 | B1 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 12th with Physics and Chemistry | 18-30 | B1 |
RRB Isolated Categories Salary 2026
The posts are in Level 7, Level 6 and Level 2 of the 7th CPC. Initial pay is Rs. 44,900 for Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor, Rs. 35,400 for the four Level 6 posts and Rs. 19,900 for Lab Assistant. DA, HRA and TA are paid over and above this. See the Salary page for in-hand salary.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator/Hindi, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
RRB Isolated Categories Syllabus 2026
The CBT for all posts except Junior Translator has 50 questions of Professional Ability (post-specific) and 50 questions of General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics and General Science. Junior Translator has a language-based paper. The subjects are given below, and the full topic list is on the Syllabus page.
- Professional Ability (Post-wise)
- General Awareness
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Mathematics
- General Science
- Junior Translator: Hindi and English Language
RRB Isolated Categories Application Fee 2026
Out of the fee paid, a part is refunded (after bank charges) to candidates who appear in the CBT.
| Category | Application Fee | Refund on appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All other candidates | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 |
| Modification fee (each time) | Rs. 250 | Not refundable |
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories 2026
- Go to the official RRB website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and open the application link on www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Create an account (or log in with the account made in 2024, 2025 or 2026). Name, date of birth, mobile number and email cannot be changed later.
- Choose only one RRB, then select the Railway zones/units and posts in order of your preference.
- Fill in the personal, educational and category details. Authenticate with DigiLocker or Aadhaar if possible.
- Upload a live photograph and signature as per the specified size and format.
- Pay the application fee online by net banking, debit/credit card or UPI, and submit the form before 4 December 2026.
RRB Isolated Categories 2026 Other Important Information
- A candidate can apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications lead to rejection and debarment from RRB and RRC exams.
- There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%.
- Candidates awaiting the result of the final qualifying exam are not eligible.
- Helpline for application queries: rrb.help@csc.gov.in (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days).
- The CBT, DV and result notices will be uploaded on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Beware of fake websites.