RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2026) — 191 Posts

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee refunded only on appearing in the CBT: Rs 400 of Rs 500, or the full Rs 250, after bank charges.

Age Limit

18 years minimum; maximum varies by post (18 to 30, 32, 33, 35 or 40 years) as on 1 January 2027, reckoned as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification and government rules.

Eligibility

• Age 18 years minimum, maximum varies by post (18 to 30, 32, 33, 35 or 40 years) as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for reserved categories as per CEN rules.
• Qualification varies by post: 12th pass with Physics and Chemistry for Lab Assistant Grade III only; law degree with 3 years of practice for Chief Law Assistant and 5 years for Public Prosecutor; degree plus diploma for Senior Publicity Inspector and Staff and Welfare Inspector; master’s degree for Junior Translator and Scientific Assistant. Post-wise details are in the table below.
• You can apply to only one RRB. Choose the board and post preference carefully. Multiple applications lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB and RRC examinations.
• You must already hold the minimum qualification on or before 4 December 2026. Candidates awaiting final exam results should not apply.

Vacancy Details

191 total across 7 posts. RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise distribution is in Annexure B of the notification. The notification covers Isolated Categories posts only; no Ministerial post is listed.

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Levels 2 to 7, from Rs 19,900 to Rs 44,900 starting basic, depending on the post, plus DA, HRA and other railway allowances.

Selection Process

1. Single Stage CBT (100 questions, 90 minutes, 1/3 negative marking)
2. Translation Test (Junior Translator / Hindi only, qualifying, 60% pass)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Documents Required — with sizes

RRB captures your photograph live inside the application form, so there is no photo file to upload. The signature is still an uploaded file with a tight size band — prepare it before you start the form.

How to Apply

1. Read the post-wise eligibility, vacancies and stages in CEN 09/2026 on rrbapply.gov.in before applying.
2. Open the official RRB application portal, rrbapply.gov.in, and create your account (or log in if you already have one).
3. Open the CEN 09/2026 application link and select one RRB and your post preferences. The RRB choice cannot be changed later.
4. Fill in personal and educational details, and complete the live photograph capture in the form.
5. Upload your scanned signature in JPG format between 30–49 KB (minimum 140 × 60 px).
6. Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 4 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Fee can be paid till 6 December 2026.
7. Save the registration number and take a printout of the submitted application.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for RRB recruitment?

The last date to apply online is 4 Dec 2026. The application window opened on 5 Nov 2026. Always confirm dates in the official notification before applying.

How many vacancies are there in RRB?

There are 191 vacancies in total. The post-wise and category-wise breakup is given in the Vacancy Details section of this page, taken from the official notification.

Who can apply for RRB?

Age 18 years minimum, maximum varies by post (18 to 30, 32, 33, 35 or 40 years) as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for reserved categories as per CEN rules. Qualification varies by post: 12th pass with Physics and Chemistry for Lab Assistant Grade III only; law degree with 3 years of practice for Chief Law Assistant and 5 years for Public Prosecutor; degree plus diploma for Senior Publicity Inspector and Staff and Welfare Inspector; master’s degree for Junior Translator and Scientific Assistant. Post-wise details are in the table below. You can apply to only one RRB. Choose the board and post preference carefully. Multiple applications lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB and RRC examinations. You must already hold the minimum qualification on or before 4 December 2026. Candidates awaiting final exam results should not apply.

What is the application fee for RRB?

General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT); SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC: ₹250 (fully refunded after appearing in CBT) Fee refunded only on appearing in the CBT: Rs 400 of Rs 500, or the full Rs 250, after bank charges.

What is the selection process for RRB?

The selection process is: Single Stage CBT (100 questions, 90 minutes, 1/3 negative marking) → Translation Test (Junior Translator / Hindi only, qualifying, 60% pass) → Document Verification → Medical Examination. See the Selection Process section for details.

What documents and photo/signature sizes are required?

RRB captures your photograph live inside the application form, so there is no photo file to upload. The signature is still an uploaded file with a tight size band — prepare it before you start the form.

Is the full RRB Isolated Categories notification out yet?

Yes. The detailed notification under CEN 09/2026 is out and applications opened on 5 November 2026. The last date to apply is 4 December 2026 (11:59 PM) and the last date to pay the fee is 6 December 2026.

Does every post have the same selection stages?

No. All posts have a single stage CBT, document verification and medical examination. Junior Translator (Hindi) adds a qualifying Translation Test after the CBT, with a 60% pass mark. Final merit is based on the CBT alone.

Is there a Ministerial post in CEN 09/2026?

No. The detailed notification covers Isolated Categories posts only. No Ministerial post is listed among the seven posts.

Updates

• 5 Nov 2026 — Official notification published (Advt CEN 09/2026).
• 5 Nov 2026 — This page was verified against the official notification.

JobCareerUpdates.in is an independent information website and is not affiliated with Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways or any government body. All facts on this page are taken from the official notification linked above — always confirm the details in the official notification before applying, because boards can revise dates and vacancies through corrigenda.