RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 191 Posts
November 5, 2026 by Poonam Chand
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Isolated
Category Recruitment 2026 notification for 191 vacancies across seven posts.
The online application process starts on 05 November 2026, and the last date to
apply is 04 December 2026. Candidates can submit their applications through the
official website, rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026: Railway
Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India,
have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 for 191
vacancies in seven isolated-category posts. The recruitment includes Junior
Translator (Hindi), Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity
Inspector, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab
Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist). Candidates with the
prescribed 12th Science, Bachelor's degree, postgraduate degree or professional
qualifications can apply according to the selected post. The age limit ranges
from 18 to 30 years and 18 to 40 years, depending on the post, as on 1
January 2027. Initial basic pay ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 44,900
under the 7th CPC. Online applications are open from 5 November to 4
December 2026 through rrbapply.gov.in.
Important: Candidates can apply to only one Railway
Recruitment Board under CEN 09/2026. Multiple applications to the same or
different RRBs will result in rejection and possible debarment. Applicants must
possess the prescribed educational qualification by 4 December 2026 and satisfy
the post-specific medical standards. Candidates awaiting final qualification
results are not eligible.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 - Overview
|
Recruiting
Organization |
Railway
Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
|
Ministry |
Ministry of
Railways, Government of India |
|
Notification
Number |
CEN 09/2026 |
|
Recruitment
Name |
Recruitment
to Various Posts of Isolated Categories |
|
Indicative
Notice Date |
24 October
2026 |
|
Total
Vacancies |
191 |
|
Number of
Post Categories |
7 |
|
Post Names |
Chief Law
Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator,
Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant and Lab Assistant |
|
Qualification |
12th Science
/ Relevant Degree / Postgraduate or Professional Qualification, Depending on
Post |
|
Age Limit |
18–30 to
18–40 Years, Post-Wise |
|
Age
Calculation Date |
1 January
2027 |
|
Initial
Basic Pay |
Rs. 19,900 -
Rs. 44,900 |
|
Pay Levels |
Level 2,
Level 6 and Level 7 |
|
Application
Fee |
Rs. 500 / Rs.
250 |
|
Application
Mode |
Online |
|
Application
Start Date |
5 November
2026 |
|
Application
Last Date |
4 December
2026 |
|
Fee
Payment Last Date |
6 December
2026 |
|
Selection
Process |
CBT,
Translation Test Where Applicable, Document Verification and Medical
Examination |
|
Job
Location |
Various
Railway Zones / Units Across India |
|
Apply
Online |
|
|
Official
Website |
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
|
Event |
Date and Time |
|
Indicative
Notification Date |
24 October
2026 |
|
Online
Application Start Date |
5 November
2026 |
|
Last Date to
Apply Online |
4 December
2026, 11:59 PM |
|
Last Date for
Application Fee Payment |
6 December
2026, 11:59 PM |
|
Application
Correction / Modification Window |
7 to 16
December 2026 |
|
Age
Calculation Date |
1 January
2027 |
|
Educational
Qualification Cut-Off Date |
4 December
2026 |
|
CBT
Examination Date |
To Be
Announced |
|
Translation
Test Date |
To Be
Announced |
|
Document
Verification Date |
To Be
Announced |
Candidates must submit the application by 4 December 2026.
The fee payment facility remains available until 6 December 2026 for submitted
applications. The correction window is available from 7 to 16 December 2026 on
payment of the applicable modification fee.
Important: Details entered during Create an Account
and the chosen RRB cannot be changed even during the application modification
window.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Railway Recruitment Boards have issued the detailed Centralised
Employment Notification No. 09/2026 for 191 isolated-category vacancies.
The official 59-page PDF provides complete post-wise
qualifications, age limits, initial pay, category and RRB-wise vacancies,
examination fees, selection procedures, medical standards, CBT syllabus,
application instructions and certificate formats.
Official Notification PDF: Download
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 CEN 09/2026
RRB Isolated Category Vacancy 2026 - 191 Posts
CEN 09/2026 announces 191 vacancies across seven
categories. Junior Translator (Hindi) has the highest number of vacancies
with 79 posts, followed by Lab Assistant Grade III with 36.
RRB Isolated Category Post-Wise Vacancy Details
|
Category No. |
Post Name |
Vacancies |
|
1 |
Chief Law
Assistant |
17 |
|
2 |
Public
Prosecutor |
21 |
|
3 |
Senior
Publicity Inspector |
8 |
|
4 |
Junior
Translator / Hindi |
79 |
|
5 |
Staff and
Welfare Inspector |
27 |
|
6 |
Scientific
Assistant (Training) |
3 |
|
7 |
Lab Assistant
Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) |
36 |
|
Total
Vacancies |
191 |
|
RRB Isolated Category RRB-Wise Vacancy 2026
|
Railway Recruitment Board |
Vacancies |
|
RRB Ajmer |
2 |
|
RRB Bengaluru |
4 |
|
RRB Bhopal |
3 |
|
RRB
Bhubaneswar |
6 |
|
RRB Bilaspur |
1 |
|
RRB
Chandigarh |
31 |
|
RRB Chennai |
11 |
|
RRB Gorakhpur |
15 |
|
RRB Guwahati |
30 |
|
RRB
Jammu-Srinagar |
8 |
|
RRB Kolkata |
31 |
|
RRB Mumbai |
12 |
|
RRB Patna |
1 |
|
RRB Prayagraj |
7 |
|
RRB
Secunderabad |
21 |
|
RRB Siliguri |
8 |
|
Total |
191 |
Important: Candidates must examine the post-wise and
Railway Zone/Production Unit-wise vacancy distribution in Annexure B of the
detailed notification before selecting an RRB. A chosen RRB may not have
vacancies for every post category.
RRB Isolated Category Reservation-Wise Vacancy
|
Category |
Vacancies |
|
Unreserved
(UR) |
98 |
|
Scheduled
Caste (SC) |
26 |
|
Scheduled
Tribe (ST) |
14 |
|
Other
Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer |
41 |
|
Economically
Weaker Section (EWS) |
12 |
|
Total |
191 |
The category-wise vacancy distribution is based on Annexure
B. Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities reservations are
horizontal and included in the notified vacancies wherever applicable.
RRB-wise and category-wise vacancies are provisional and may
change according to Railway Administration requirements.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualification differs substantially across
the seven posts. Applicants must meet the specific academic and professional
requirements listed in Annexure A by 4 December 2026.
RRB Isolated Category Post-Wise Educational Qualification
|
Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
|
Chief Law
Assistant |
University
Degree in Law with 3 Years Standing Practice as a Pleader at Bar. Serving
Railway Law Graduates with at Least 5 Years of Railway Service May Also
Qualify Under the Notified Provision. |
|
Public
Prosecutor |
Bachelor's
Degree in Law from a Recognized University with 5 Years Standing as an
Advocate at Bar. |
|
Senior
Publicity Inspector |
Degree from a
Recognized University and Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising,
Journalism or Mass Communication. Two Years' Relevant Experience Is
Desirable. |
|
Junior
Translator (Hindi) |
Relevant
Master's Degree Meeting the Notified Hindi/English Language Combination, Plus
Recognized Translation Diploma/Certificate or 2 Years' Government Translation
Experience. |
|
Staff and
Welfare Inspector |
Graduation
with Prescribed Diploma or Degree Qualification in Labour Welfare, Labour
Laws, Personnel Management or Human Resource Management. |
|
Scientific
Assistant (Training) |
Master's
Degree in Psychology with at Least 50% Aggregate Marks. |
|
Lab Assistant
Grade III |
12th Standard
(+2) or Equivalent with Physics and Chemistry as Science Subjects. |
Chief Law Assistant Eligibility
Candidates must possess a university degree in Law and have
at least three years of standing practice as a Pleader at Bar.
Serving Railway employees with a Law degree may also apply
if they have completed at least five years of service in any branch of Railway
Administration, subject to the notification's conditions.
Public Prosecutor Eligibility
Applicants must have a recognized Bachelor's degree in Law
and five years of standing as an Advocate at Bar.
Important: A Law degree alone is not sufficient. The
prescribed professional practice requirement must also be satisfied.
Senior Publicity Inspector Eligibility
Candidates need a recognized university degree together with
a Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication
from a recognized institution or university.
Two years of experience in a relevant field is desirable,
not mandatory.
RRB Junior Translator (Hindi) Eligibility 2026
Junior Translator applicants must satisfy one of the
prescribed Master's degree language combinations involving Hindi and English,
along with an additional translation qualification or experience.
The academic requirement may be fulfilled through a
recognized Master's degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a
compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination at degree level, or
through the alternative Master's degree language combinations specified in
Annexure A.
In addition, candidates must possess either:
- A
recognized Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to
English and vice versa; or
- Two
years of translation experience between Hindi and English in Central or
State Government offices, including Government of India undertakings.
Important: A general Master's degree or Hindi/English
language proficiency alone does not automatically satisfy this post's
eligibility conditions.
Staff and Welfare Inspector Eligibility
Applicants must have graduation along with at least one of
the following qualifications:
- Diploma
in Labour or Social Welfare.
- Diploma
in Labour Laws.
- LLB
with papers in Labour Laws.
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Personnel Management.
- MBA
with papers in Personnel Management.
- MBA
in Human Resources.
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Human Resource Management with relevant Personnel Management
papers from a Government-recognized institution.
Scientific Assistant (Training) Eligibility
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Psychology
with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Specialization in Industrial, Organisational or Clinical
Psychology; experience in counselling or guidance programmes; and working
computer knowledge are desirable qualifications.
RRB Lab Assistant Grade III Eligibility
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (+2 Stage) or an
equivalent examination with Physics and Chemistry as subjects.
This is the only post category in CEN 09/2026 for which the
stated essential educational qualification is at the 12th-standard level.
Can Final-Year Students Apply?
No. Candidates awaiting their final examination results for
the prescribed essential qualification are not eligible. The required
qualification must have been obtained by 4 December 2026.
RRB Isolated Category Age Limit 2026
The minimum age is 18 years for all seven categories.
The upper age limit varies between 30 and 40 years, calculated as on 1
January 2027.
RRB Isolated Category Post-Wise Age Limit
|
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 |
RRB Isolated Category Age Relaxation
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC / ST |
5 Years |
|
OBC -
Non-Creamy Layer |
3 Years |
|
PwBD - UR /
EWS |
10 Years |
|
PwBD -
OBC-NCL |
13 Years |
|
PwBD - SC /
ST |
15 Years |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
As per
Service-Deduction and Category-Wise Rules in CEN |
|
Eligible
Serving Railway Group C / Former Group D Employees |
Maximum Age
up to 40 / 43 / 45 Years Depending on Category |
|
Eligible
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried |
Maximum Age
35 / 38 / 40 Years Depending on Category |
Important: When a candidate qualifies for age
relaxation under more than one provision, the maximum applicable relaxation is
allowed rather than automatically adding different relaxations together.
Detailed conditions are given in Section 5.2 of the notification.
RRB Isolated Category Salary 2026
The initial basic pay ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs.
44,900 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, depending on the post and pay
level.
RRB Isolated Category Post-Wise Salary
|
Post Name |
7th CPC Pay Level |
Initial Basic Pay |
|
Chief Law
Assistant |
Level 7 |
Rs. 44,900 |
|
Public
Prosecutor |
Level 7 |
Rs. 44,900 |
|
Senior
Publicity Inspector |
Level 6 |
Rs. 35,400 |
|
Junior
Translator (Hindi) |
Level 6 |
Rs. 35,400 |
|
Staff and
Welfare Inspector |
Level 6 |
Rs. 35,400 |
|
Scientific
Assistant (Training) |
Level 6 |
Rs. 35,400 |
|
Lab Assistant
Grade III |
Level 2 |
Rs. 19,900 |
Salary Clarification: The figures are initial basic
pay, not monthly take-home salary. Applicable allowances and deductions will be
governed by Railway rules and the employee's posting and service conditions.
RRB Isolated Category Application Fee 2026
The examination fee is Rs. 500 for most candidates
and Rs. 250 for the eligible concession categories.
RRB CEN 09/2026 Category-Wise Fee
|
Category |
Application Fee |
|
General / UR |
Rs. 500 |
|
OBC-NCL |
Rs. 500 |
|
EWS |
Rs. 500 |
|
SC / ST |
Rs. 250 |
|
Female
Candidates |
Rs. 250 |
|
PwBD
Candidates |
Rs. 250 |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
Rs. 250 |
|
Transgender
Candidates |
Rs. 250 |
|
Minority
Candidates |
Rs. 250 |
|
Economically
Backward Class (EBC) |
Rs. 250 |
Fee Payment Last Date: 6 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Payment Mode: Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit
Card or UPI. Applicable transaction charges are additional.
RRB Isolated Category Exam Fee Refund 2026
Candidates who appear for the Computer Based Test are
eligible for a partial or applicable fee refund after deduction of bank
charges.
|
Category |
Fee Paid |
Refund on CBT Attendance |
|
General / OBC
/ EWS and Other Non-Concession Categories |
Rs. 500 |
Rs. 400 Less
Bank Charges |
|
SC / ST /
Female / PwBD / ExSM / Transgender / Minority / Eligible EBC |
Rs. 250 |
Rs. 250 Less
Bank Charges |
The refund will be credited through the prescribed
Aadhaar-seeded bank account mechanism. Candidates who do not appear for the CBT
or whose applications are rejected are not entitled to the applicable refund.
Difference Between EBC and EWS in Railway Recruitment
Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates may
qualify for examination fee concession where their annual family income is
below Rs. 50,000 and they satisfy the documentary requirements.
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) is a separate
category used for reservation under applicable Government rules.
Claiming EBC fee concession does not automatically provide
EWS reservation or an OBC benefit.
RRB Isolated Category Selection Process 2026
The recruitment involves a single-stage Computer Based
Test (CBT), followed by a Translation Test for Junior Translator
candidates, where applicable, and subsequent Document Verification and Medical
Examination.
- Computer
Based Test: Eligible candidates appear for the prescribed objective
examination.
- Translation
Test: Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates shortlisted from CBT must
qualify in the translation test.
- Document
Verification: Candidates are shortlisted according to merit, vacancy
availability and applicable reservation rules.
- Medical
Examination: Candidates must meet the medical standards applicable to
their selected post.
- Final
Empanelment: Subject to merit, qualifications, medical fitness and
successful verification.
RRBs reserve the right to conduct additional recruitment
stages where necessary under the notification.
RRB Isolated Category CBT Exam Pattern 2026
The standard CBT consists of 100 objective questions
carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes. Eligible candidates
using a scribe receive 120 minutes.
CBT Pattern for Posts Except Junior Translator
|
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 |
|
Exam Particulars |
Details |
|
Exam Mode |
Computer
Based Test |
|
Question Type |
Multiple
Choice Questions |
|
Questions |
100 |
|
Marks |
100 |
|
Duration |
90 Minutes |
|
Duration for
Eligible Scribe Users |
120 Minutes |
|
Negative
Marking |
1/3 Mark for
Each Wrong Answer |
The notified subject-wise distribution is indicative and may
vary slightly in the actual question paper.
RRB Isolated Category Minimum Qualifying Marks
|
Category |
Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|
UR |
40% |
|
EWS |
40% |
|
OBC-NCL |
30% |
|
SC |
30% |
|
ST |
25% |
These are minimum eligibility percentages, not guaranteed
selection cut-offs. A relaxation of two marks may be allowed for PwBD
candidates where a shortage exists against reserved PwBD vacancies, as
prescribed.
RRB Junior Translator Hindi Exam Pattern 2026
Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates will appear for a
specialized CBT followed by a qualifying Translation Test.
The CBT is designed to assess knowledge of both Hindi and
English. At least 50% of the questions will assess language proficiency,
including approximately 20% English and 30% Hindi.
Remaining questions cover General Knowledge, General
Intelligence, Simple Arithmetic and basic computer knowledge.
Junior Translator Translation Test 2026
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Applicable
Post |
Junior
Translator (Hindi) |
|
Shortlisting |
Generally 10
Times the Vacancies, Based on CBT Merit and Reservation |
|
Translation
Test |
Qualifying |
|
Minimum
Passing Marks |
60% |
|
Final Merit
Basis |
CBT Marks
Alone, Subject to Qualifying Translation Test |
Important: Translation Test marks are not added to
the final merit score. Candidates who fail to obtain 60% in the Translation
Test will not be considered for further selection even if they performed well
in CBT.
RRB Isolated Category Syllabus 2026
The CBT includes common subjects and post-specific
Professional Ability questions. Detailed professional syllabi are provided in
Annexures IX to XV of CEN 09/2026.
Common CBT Subjects
- Mathematics:
Number system, percentages, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry,
mensuration, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance, interest
and elementary statistics.
- Reasoning:
Analogies, number series, coding-decoding, syllogism, relationships, Venn
diagrams, decision-making, classification, data interpretation and
analytical reasoning.
- General
Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, Constitution,
economy, sports, environment and scientific developments.
- General
Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to Class 10 CBSE
level.
- Professional
Ability: Questions related to the academic or professional
qualification prescribed for the selected post.
Post-Specific Professional Syllabus Annexures
|
Post |
Official Syllabus Annexure |
|
Junior
Translator (Hindi) |
Annexure IX |
|
Staff and
Welfare Inspector |
Annexure X |
|
Chief Law
Assistant |
Annexure XI |
|
Senior
Publicity Inspector |
Annexure XII |
|
Lab Assistant
Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) |
Annexure XIII |
|
Public
Prosecutor |
Annexure XIV |
|
Scientific
Assistant (Training) |
Annexure XV |
Candidates should study the relevant syllabus annexure
rather than relying on a generic Railway examination syllabus.
RRB Isolated Category Medical Standards 2026
Candidates must satisfy the medical fitness standards
prescribed for their post. Failure to meet the required standard may result in
rejection without an alternative appointment.
|
Post Name |
Medical Standard |
|
Chief Law
Assistant |
C1 |
|
Public
Prosecutor |
C1 |
|
Senior
Publicity Inspector |
C1 |
|
Junior
Translator (Hindi) |
C2 |
|
Staff and
Welfare Inspector |
C1 |
|
Scientific
Assistant (Training) |
B1 |
|
Lab Assistant
Grade III |
B1 |
Important: The medical standards include prescribed
visual acuity and fitness requirements. Candidates who have undergone LASIK or
other refractive surgery should check Annexure VII and the applicable medical
conditions before applying.
RRB Isolated Category Apply Online 2026
Candidates can apply for CEN 09/2026 through the official
Railway Recruitment Board application portal from 5 November to 4 December
2026.
Apply Online: RRB Recruitment Application
Portal
Notification Number: CEN 09/2026.
Application Last Date: 4 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Fee Payment Last Date: 6 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Important: Candidates can choose only one RRB. Once
selected, the RRB cannot be changed during the application process or
modification window.
How to Apply Online for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026?
- Visit
www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Find
the application facility for CEN 09/2026 - Isolated Categories.
- If
you already created an RRB account for a previous CEN in 2024, 2025 or
2026, log in using the existing account credentials.
- New
applicants should select Create an Account.
- Enter
personal details exactly as recorded in the Class 10 certificate or
equivalent record.
- Provide
an active personal email address and mobile number.
- Complete
account creation and the required verification steps.
- Log
in and select CEN 09/2026.
- Choose
one RRB and review the vacancies available under it.
- Enter
the educational qualifications and professional experience required for
the selected posts.
- Provide
the applicable community, reservation and relaxation details.
- Choose
the preferred examination language.
- Enter
the order of preference for eligible posts and Railway Zones or Production
Units.
- Complete
Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification where available and applicable.
- Capture
a live photograph through the application portal.
- Upload
the scanned signature according to the prescribed specifications.
- Upload
other mandatory documents, including the applicable SC/ST certificate when
requesting a free railway travel pass.
- Preview
the application carefully.
- Submit
the application by 4 December 2026.
- Pay
the prescribed application fee by 6 December 2026.
- Save
or print the submitted application and payment acknowledgement.
Important: Only one application is permitted for CEN
09/2026. Submitting multiple applications to different or the same RRB can lead
to rejection of all applications and debarment from future Railway recruitment
examinations.
RRB Isolated Category Photograph and Signature
Requirements
The application system captures a live photograph.
Candidates are not required to upload an existing passport-size photograph
during registration.
Live Photograph Instructions
- Use
a computer webcam or mobile front camera.
- Choose
a plain white background.
- Wear
non-white clothing, preferably a plain dark colour.
- Ensure
the entire face is visible and centered.
- Do
not wear spectacles, caps or masks while capturing the photograph.
- Follow
the portal's positioning and lighting instructions.
- Do
not photograph a printed or digital copy of an existing photograph.
RRB CEN 09/2026 Signature Upload Specifications
|
Requirement |
Specification |
|
Format |
JPG / JPEG |
|
File Size |
30 KB to 49
KB |
|
Minimum
Dimensions |
140 × 60
Pixels |
|
Background |
White |
|
Ink |
Black |
|
Signature
Style |
Running
Handwriting, Not Capital or Block Letters |
|
Minimum
Scanning Resolution |
100 DPI |
Important: Blurred, incomplete, incorrectly formatted
or non-standard signatures may lead to application rejection.
SC/ST Certificate Upload for Free Railway Travel Pass
Eligible SC/ST candidates requesting a free railway travel
pass must upload their valid category certificate in PDF format, with a file
size below 400 KB.
RRB Isolated Category Application Correction 2026
The application modification window is scheduled from 7
to 16 December 2026.
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Correction
Window Start Date |
7 December
2026 |
|
Correction
Window Last Date |
16 December
2026 |
|
Modification
Fee |
Rs. 250 per
Modification Occasion |
|
Refund of
Modification Fee |
Non-Refundable |
|
Create an
Account Details |
Cannot Be
Modified |
|
Chosen RRB |
Cannot Be
Changed |
The modification facility is available only for permitted
application fields. Candidates should verify their permanent account
information and RRB choice before submitting the original application.
Documents Required for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026
Candidates must keep the relevant documents ready for online
application and original document verification.
- Class
10 certificate or equivalent proof of name and date of birth.
- Class
12 Science certificate and marksheet, where applicable.
- Degree
and postgraduate qualification certificates, where required.
- Professional
diploma or certificate relevant to the selected post.
- Advocate
practice or professional experience certificates, where applicable.
- Valid
photo identification.
- Scanned
signature meeting RRB specifications.
- SC/ST
certificate, where applicable.
- OBC-NCL
certificate in the prescribed Central Government format, where applicable.
- EWS
Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable.
- EBC
income or other prescribed certificate for fee concession, where
applicable.
- PwBD
certificate and scribe-related records, where applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen
service documents, where applicable.
- Minority
declaration, where required for fee concession.
- No
Objection Certificate from the current employer, where applicable.
- Application
confirmation and fee payment acknowledgement.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Important
Instructions
- RRB
CEN 09/2026 announces 191 isolated-category vacancies.
- Applications
are open from 5 November to 4 December 2026.
- The
application fee payment deadline is 6 December 2026.
- The
modification window is 7 to 16 December 2026.
- Candidates
may select only one RRB.
- Multiple
applications can result in rejection and debarment.
- Educational
qualifications must be completed by the application closing date.
- Candidates
awaiting final results are ineligible.
- Age
is calculated as on 1 January 2027.
- Post-specific
medical standards are mandatory.
- The
standard CBT contains 100 questions for 100 marks.
- Negative
marking is one-third of the marks for each wrong answer.
- Junior
Translator candidates must qualify in the additional Translation Test.
- Exam
fee refunds depend on CBT attendance and the notified conditions.
- Live
photo capture is mandatory during application.
- The
scanned signature must meet the prescribed specifications.
- Official
communication will be published through the RRB websites and registered
email/mobile channels.
- All
vacancies are provisional and may change.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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Link Description |
Link |
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Apply Online |
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Official
Notification PDF |
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Application
Fee Payment |
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Application
Correction (7–16 December 2026) |
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RRB
Examination and Admit Card Updates |
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Official RRB
Website |
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB Isolated
Category Recruitment 2026?
RRB CEN 09/2026 announces 191 vacancies across seven
isolated-category posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB Isolated
Category Recruitment 2026?
The online application closes on 4 December 2026 at 11:59
PM.
Q3. When does RRB CEN 09/2026 online registration start?
Online registration begins on 5 November 2026.
Q4. What is the last date for application fee payment?
The last date for fee payment is 6 December 2026 at 11:59
PM.
Q5. How many Junior Translator vacancies are available?
There are 79 Junior Translator (Hindi) vacancies, the
highest among the seven categories.
Q6. Can 12th-pass candidates apply for RRB Isolated
Categories?
Yes. Candidates who passed Class 12 or equivalent with
Physics and Chemistry can apply for Lab Assistant Grade III, provided they
satisfy all other eligibility conditions.
Q7. What is the age limit for RRB Isolated Category
Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years, while the maximum age ranges from 30 to 40 years depending on the post. Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027.