The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 09/2026 for recruitment to various Isolated Categories posts in Indian Railways. A total of 191 vacancies are available for posts such as Junior Translator (Hindi), Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Senior Publicity Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Grade III.
Online applications have started on 5 November 2026 and will remain open up to 4 December 2026 on the official RRB application portal.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Details
| Recruitment Detail | Information |
| Recruitment | RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 – CEN 09/2026 |
| Posts | Junior Translator / Chief Law Assistant / Public Prosecutor / Staff & Welfare Inspector / Senior Publicity Inspector / Scientific Assistant / Lab Assistant Gr. III |
| Total Vacancies | 191 |
| Minimum Qualification | Post-specific (see eligibility in the CEN) |
| Age Limit | 18–30 to 18–40 Years (varies by post) |
| Salary | ₹19,900 – ₹44,900 (Initial Pay) |
| Selection Process | Single Stage CBT + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
| Written Exam | Yes (Computer Based Test) |
| Interview | No |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Fee | ₹500 / ₹250 (as applicable) |
RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) |
| Chief Law Assistant | 17 | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | 18–40 Years |
| Public Prosecutor | 21 | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | 18–32 Years |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 8 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 Years |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 79 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 Years |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 27 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 Years |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 3 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–35 Years |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 36 | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | 18–30 Years |
| Total | 191 |
Who Can Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment
The educational qualification for these posts is post-specific and is given in Annexure A of the detailed CEN. For example, for the Junior Translator (Hindi) post, the candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other language studied at degree level (or a Master’s degree in any subject with Hindi and English at degree level), along with a recognized diploma or certificate in translation, or two years of translation experience in a Government or PSU office.
For the Chief Law Assistant post, a Bachelor’s degree in Law with three years of standing practice at the Bar is required. Candidates must check the exact qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions for their chosen post in the official CEN before applying.
A candidate can apply to only one RRB under this CEN.
Age Limit
The age limit differs from post to post and ranges from 18–30 years for Lab Assistant Grade III to 18–40 years for Chief Law Assistant, calculated as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxation for OBC (NCL), SC, ST and other eligible categories is applicable as per the rules given in the CEN.
RRB Isolated Categories Salary
The Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor posts are in Pay Level 7 with an initial pay of ₹44,900 per month. The Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator, Staff and Welfare Inspector and Scientific Assistant (Training) posts are in Level 6 with an initial pay of ₹35,400, while Lab Assistant Grade III is in Level 2 with an initial pay of ₹19,900.
Dearness Allowance, HRA and other railway benefits are payable in addition to the initial pay.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Isolated Categories posts consists of the following stages:
1. Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
There will be a single-stage CBT of 100 questions to be attempted in 90 minutes. Negative marking of one-third mark applies for every wrong answer.
Shortlisting for document verification will be based on the marks obtained in the CBT.
2. Translation Test (for Junior Translator only)
Candidates applying for the Junior Translator (Hindi) post will additionally have to appear in a Translation Test, which is qualifying in nature.
3. Document Verification and Medical Examination
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, followed by a medical fitness test as per the medical standards prescribed for the respective posts.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹500 for candidates of all other categories, out of which ₹400 will be refunded (after deducting bank charges) on appearing in the CBT. For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates, the fee is ₹250, which will be refunded (after deducting bank charges) on appearing in the CBT.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Detailed CEN Published | 4 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 4 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 6 December 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 7 – 16 December 2026 |
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online through the unified RRB application portal. Create an account on the portal, fill the application form for CEN 09/2026, upload the photograph, signature and documents, and pay the fee online.
Candidates are advised to read the detailed CEN carefully, especially the post-wise eligibility in Annexure A, before applying.
| Apply Online for RRB Isolated Categories 2026 | Visit here |
| Check out the official notification (CEN 09/2026) | Check here |
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