RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 191 Junior Translator, Chief Law Assistant and Other Posts
Government Job • Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
● Applications Open: November 5, 2026
● 191 Isolated Category Posts
● 191 Isolated Category Posts
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have invited online applications for 191 vacancies in Isolated Categories under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026. The posts are Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist). The detailed notification was released on November 4, 2026, and the online application window runs from November 5, 2026, to December 4, 2026, up to 11:59 PM, through the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in. Candidates can apply to only one Railway Recruitment Board and submit only one application under this notification. The initial basic pay ranges from Rs. 19,900 (Level 2) to Rs. 44,900 (Level 7) under the 7th Central Pay Commission, and the examination fee is Rs. 500 for most candidates and Rs. 250 for concession categories, refundable to candidates who appear in the computer-based test. Selection is through a single-stage computer-based test, followed by a translation test for Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates, document verification and medical examination. Read the detailed notification before applying, and do not wait for the last day.
⏳ Application Window Closes In
Applications close on December 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Submit well before the last hour to avoid last-minute technical problems.
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RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026
Junior Translator (Hindi): 79 posts | Lab Assistant Grade III: 36 posts | Staff and Welfare Inspector: 27 posts | Public Prosecutor: 21 posts | Chief Law Assistant: 17 posts | Senior Publicity Inspector: 8 posts | Scientific Assistant (Training): 3 posts | Total: 191 posts.
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Personnel | 17 | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 |
| Public Prosecutor | Personnel | 21 | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Commercial | 8 | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Personnel | 79 | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Personnel | 27 | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | RDSO | 3 | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist) | Mechanical (CMT) | 36 | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
| Total | 191 |
The short notice released on October 21, 2026, mentioned 195 vacancies, but the detailed notification released on November 4, 2026, gives 191 vacancies with the post-wise break-up shown above, and this post uses the detailed figure. The category-wise distribution in the detailed notification is UR 98, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 41, SC 26, ST 14 and EWS 12, totalling 191. Vacancies are provisional and may change as per Railway Administration requirements. Check Annexure B of the detailed notification for the RRB-wise and category-wise break-up before choosing your RRB, because a chosen RRB may not have vacancies for every post.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short notice (CEN 09/2026) | October 21, 2026 |
| Indicative notice in Employment News | October 24, 2026 |
| Detailed notification | November 4, 2026 |
| Online application starts | November 5, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | December 4, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | December 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Application modification window | December 7 to 16, 2026 |
| Age calculation date | January 1, 2027 |
| Educational qualification cut-off date | December 4, 2026 |
| Computer-based test date | To be announced |
Exam-date note: the notification does not announce the computer-based test date, and this post does not invent one. The test date, exam city details and admit card release will be announced later on the official RRB websites. Check rrbapply.gov.in and rrb.indianrailways.gov.in for the confirmed schedule.
Eligibility for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
Qualification and age conditions differ from post to post, so check the detailed notification (Annexure A) for your exact post before applying. Candidates must hold the required qualification on December 4, 2026, and candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
🎓 Chief Law Assistant (17 posts)
University degree in Law with 3 years of standing practice as a Pleader at the Bar. Serving Railway Law Graduates with at least 5 years of Railway service may also qualify under the notified provision. Age: 18 to 40 years as on January 1, 2027. Pay Level 7, initial basic pay Rs. 44,900. Medical standard C1.
🎓 Public Prosecutor (21 posts)
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university, with 5 years of standing as an Advocate at the Bar. Age: 18 to 32 years as on January 1, 2027. Pay Level 7, initial basic pay Rs. 44,900. Medical standard C1.
🎓 Junior Translator (Hindi) (79 posts)
Master’s degree in Hindi or English with English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level, or a Master’s degree in any other subject with Hindi or English as the medium, plus a recognised diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, or 2 years of translation experience in a Central or State Government office. Age: 18 to 33 years as on January 1, 2027. Pay Level 6, initial basic pay Rs. 35,400. Medical standard C2.
🎓 Senior Publicity Inspector (8 posts)
Degree from a recognised university and a diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognised institution or university. Two years of relevant experience is desirable. Age: 18 to 33 years as on January 1, 2027. Pay Level 6, initial basic pay Rs. 35,400. Medical standard C1.
🎓 Staff and Welfare Inspector (27 posts)
Graduation, plus at least one of the following: a diploma in Labour or Social Welfare, a diploma in Labour Laws, an LLB with papers in Labour Laws, a postgraduate diploma in Personnel Management, an MBA with papers in Personnel Management, an MBA in Human Resources, or a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management with Personnel Management papers from a Government-recognised institution. Age: 18 to 33 years as on January 1, 2027. Pay Level 6, initial basic pay Rs. 35,400. Medical standard C1.
🎓 Scientific Assistant (Training) (3 posts)
Master’s degree in Psychology with at least 50% aggregate marks. Specialisation in Industrial, Organisational or Clinical Psychology, experience in counselling or guidance programmes and working computer knowledge are desirable. Age: 18 to 35 years as on January 1, 2027. Pay Level 6, initial basic pay Rs. 35,400. Medical standard B1.
🎓 Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist) (36 posts)
12th standard (+2 stage) or its equivalent with Physics and Chemistry as science subjects. Age: 18 to 30 years as on January 1, 2027. Pay Level 2, initial basic pay Rs. 19,900. Medical standard B1.
🎂 Age Relaxation
SC and ST candidates: 5 years. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years. Persons with benchmark disabilities: 10 years for UR and EWS, 13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC and ST. Ex-servicemen: 3, 6 or 8 years after service deduction, depending on category. Serving Railway Group C and former Group D employees: up to 40 years for UR and EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC and ST. Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried: up to 35, 38 or 40 years, depending on category. Where more than one relaxation applies, only the maximum applicable relaxation is allowed. Check Section 5.2 of the notification for the full conditions.
Age-limit note: the post-wise age limits above are as given in the detailed notification (CEN 09/2026) summaries checked. An older summary based on the short notice gave different upper ages for some posts, so confirm the exact limit for your post in the notification PDF on rrbapply.gov.in before applying.
Application Fee and Refund
The examination fee is Rs. 500 for most candidates and Rs. 250 for concession categories, and it is refunded to candidates who appear in the computer-based test.
| Category | Examination Fee | Refund after appearing in the computer-based test |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400, after deducting bank charges |
| SC, ST, Female, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Transgender, Minority and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates | Rs. 250 | Full Rs. 250, after deducting bank charges |
Pay online only through the official portal, by internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI; transaction charges are extra. The fee payment last date is December 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The refund is credited through the prescribed Aadhaar-seeded bank account mechanism, and candidates who do not appear in the test or whose applications are rejected are not entitled to the refund. EBC candidates qualify for the fee concession where the annual family income is below Rs. 50,000, on producing the prescribed income certificate; EBC is distinct from EWS and OBC. The application modification window is December 7 to 16, 2026, with a modification fee of Rs. 250 per modification occasion, which is non-refundable. Create an Account details and the chosen RRB cannot be changed even during the modification window.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
1. Single-Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT)
100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, to be answered in 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe). Negative marking of one-third mark for each wrong answer. Subjects: Professional Ability 50 questions, General Awareness 15, General Intelligence and Reasoning 15, Mathematics 10 and General Science 10. Minimum qualifying marks: UR and EWS 40%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and SC 30%, ST 25%. A relaxation of two marks may be allowed for PwBD candidates where a shortage exists against reserved PwBD vacancies, as prescribed.
2. Translation Test (Junior Translator (Hindi) only)
Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates shortlisted from the CBT must qualify in a translation test. The CBT for this post assesses Hindi and English language proficiency, with at least 50% of the questions on language (about 20% English and 30% Hindi), and the remaining questions cover general knowledge, general intelligence, simple arithmetic and basic computer knowledge. Candidates are generally shortlisted for the translation test at 10 times the number of vacancies, the test is qualifying with a minimum pass mark of 60%, and final merit is based on CBT marks alone.
3. Document Verification
Candidates are shortlisted 1:1 on the basis of CBT merit, translation test results where applicable, vacancy availability and reservation rules. Original documents, including qualification certificates, experience certificates, community certificates and identity proof, are checked at this stage.
4. Medical Examination and Final Empanelment
Candidates must meet the medical standards applicable to the selected post (B1, C1 or C2 as given above). Final empanelment is subject to merit, qualifications, medical fitness and successful verification.
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
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Read the notification
Go to the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in and open CEN No. 09/2026 for Isolated Categories. Read the detailed notification in full, including the post-wise qualifications, age limits, fee and refund rules and examination scheme, before applying.
2
Create an account or log in
If you already created an RRB account for a previous CEN in 2024, 2025 or 2026, log in with the existing credentials. New applicants should select Create an Account and enter personal details exactly as recorded in the Class 10 certificate, with an active email address and mobile number. Complete Aadhaar or DigiLocker verification where available.
3
Choose one RRB and your posts
Select CEN 09/2026, choose only one Railway Recruitment Board, and review the vacancies available under it. Enter your order of preference for the eligible posts and Railway Zones or Production Units. Submitting multiple applications to different RRBs, or to the same RRB, can lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future Railway recruitment examinations.
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Fill the form and upload documents
Enter your personal, educational, community and experience details, choose your preferred examination language, capture a live photograph through the portal using a webcam or mobile front camera with a plain white background, and upload your scanned signature in JPG or JPEG format, between 30 KB and 49 KB, with minimum dimensions of 140 by 60 pixels, on a white background in black running handwriting.
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Preview and submit
Preview the application carefully, because Create an Account details and the chosen RRB cannot be changed later. Submit the application by December 4, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
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Pay the fee and save the confirmation
Pay the prescribed examination fee online by December 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Save or print the submitted application and the payment acknowledgement for future reference.
Important Links
Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Apply online: Apply online on rrbapply.gov.in
Notification: Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 for Isolated Categories, detailed notification released on November 4, 2026, for 191 posts. Read the detailed notification on rrbapply.gov.in for the full vacancy break-up, qualifications, age relaxations, fee and refund rules and examination scheme before applying.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many vacancies are announced under RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
A total of 191 vacancies across seven post categories under CEN No. 09/2026: Junior Translator (Hindi) 79, Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist) 36, Staff and Welfare Inspector 27, Public Prosecutor 21, Chief Law Assistant 17, Senior Publicity Inspector 8 and Scientific Assistant (Training) 3. The short notice of October 21, 2026, mentioned 195 vacancies, but the detailed notification of November 4, 2026, gives 191, and this post uses the detailed figure.
What is the last date to apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
December 4, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The application window opened on November 5, 2026. The fee can be paid up to December 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM, and the application modification window is December 7 to 16, 2026.
What is the notification number for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026, issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards for recruitment to various posts in Isolated Categories across Indian Railways. The short notice was released on October 21, 2026, and the detailed notification was released on November 4, 2026.
What qualifications are needed for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
It depends on the post: Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor need a degree in Law, with 3 years and 5 years of practice at the Bar respectively; Junior Translator (Hindi) needs a Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the prescribed language combination, plus a translation diploma or certificate or 2 years of translation experience; Senior Publicity Inspector needs a degree with a diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication; Staff and Welfare Inspector needs graduation with a prescribed diploma or degree in Labour Welfare, Labour Laws, Personnel Management or Human Resource Management; Scientific Assistant (Training) needs a Master’s degree in Psychology with at least 50% marks; and Lab Assistant Grade III needs 12th standard with Physics and Chemistry.
What is the age limit for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years for all seven posts, and the upper age limit as on January 1, 2027, varies by post: Chief Law Assistant 18 to 40 years, Public Prosecutor 18 to 32 years, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator (Hindi) and Staff and Welfare Inspector 18 to 33 years, Scientific Assistant (Training) 18 to 35 years, and Lab Assistant Grade III 18 to 30 years. Relaxation of 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates and 10 to 15 years for persons with benchmark disabilities applies as per the notification.
What is the application fee for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 500 for General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates, and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, Female, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Transgender, Minority and EBC candidates. Candidates who appear in the computer-based test get a refund of Rs. 400 out of the Rs. 500 fee, or a full refund of the Rs. 250 fee, after deducting bank charges.
What is the selection process for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
A single-stage computer-based test of 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, followed by a qualifying translation test for Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates, document verification and medical examination. Final empanelment is based on merit, qualifications, medical fitness and successful verification.
What is the exam pattern for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
The computer-based test has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes: Professional Ability 50 questions, General Awareness 15, General Intelligence and Reasoning 15, Mathematics 10 and General Science 10. There is negative marking of one-third mark for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and SC, and 25% for ST.
Can I apply to more than one RRB under CEN 09/2026?
No. Only one application is permitted, and candidates can choose only one Railway Recruitment Board under this notification. Submitting multiple applications to different RRBs, or to the same RRB, can lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future Railway recruitment examinations.
Where do I apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in, or through the official website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, by December 4, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
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