RRB Isolated Categories Selection Process 2026

RRB Isolated Categories Selection Process 2026

The selection has a single-stage CBT, a qualifying Translation Test (Junior Translator only), Document Verification and Medical Examination.

RRB Isolated Categories CBT Pattern 2026

The CBT has 100 MCQs of 1 mark in 90 minutes (120 for scribe candidates), in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages. See the Syllabus page for topics.

CBT pattern for all posts except Junior Translator/Hindi

The section-wise split is indicative and the actual paper may have small variations. General Science is up to 10th standard CBSE level.

CBT pattern for Junior Translator/Hindi

The language portion is meant to test English and Hindi equally. At least 50% of the questions test language, with 30% for Hindi and 20% for English. The standard is 12th class.

RRB Isolated Categories Negative Marking and Qualifying Marks

1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are given below.

RRB Junior Translator/Hindi Translation Test

A qualifying test for Junior Translator/Hindi, held for 10 times the vacancies on CBT merit.

RRB Isolated Categories Document Verification 2026

Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for DV as per merit and option. Originals must be produced.

• If two or more candidates get equal marks, the older candidate gets the higher merit. If age is also the same, the alphabetical order of the given name (not surname) is used.
• The RRB checks the details in the online application against the original documents. Any mismatch or failure to meet eligibility leads to rejection.
• The e-call letter for DV can be downloaded only from the RRB websites.

RRB Isolated Categories Medical Standards 2026

The medical standard is different for each post. Unfit candidates get no alternative post.

General fitness for all standards is "physically fit in all respects". Candidates who have had LASIK or another surgery for refractive error are eligible for posts with medical standard B-2, C-1 and C-2 as per the Railway Board conditions in Annexure VII. This means the B-1 posts are not covered by this relief.

RRB Isolated Categories Empanelment and Allotment

• The panel is made on merit after successful DV and medical examination.
• The RRB allots the Railway zone/unit as per the candidate's options, merit, medical standard and vacancy position. Once empanelled, the candidate loses the right to be considered for the next preference.
• The RRBs only recommend names. The offer of appointment is issued by the Railway administration concerned.
• If the panel falls short, the RRB can use candidates lower in the merit list as per their options.
• Selected candidates may have to go through training, with only a stipend paid during training.

Important Instructions for the CBT

• Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, pens, papers, bags, belts and water bottles are not allowed in the exam centre. Only the e-call letter can be taken inside. A pen is provided at the centre.
• Do not apply henna (mehndi) on hands, as it blocks biometric capture.
• City, centre and date are allotted based on technical and logistical feasibility. Requests for change of date, shift or centre are not accepted.
• Mock tests are made available on the official RRB website.
• Unfair means leads to a lifetime debarment from all RRB and RRC exams.