RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 - Detailed Selection Process & Info
RRB has announced 191 vacancies under the Isolated Category Recruitment 2026. Eligibility criteria will be detailed in the official notification. Apply before the deadline on 04 December 2026.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notification Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 5 November 2026 |
| 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 |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 | |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & 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. |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| 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 |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| 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 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Examination Syllabus & Subject Scheme
| 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 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Examination Syllabus & Subject Scheme
| 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 |
Examination Syllabus & Subject Scheme
| 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 |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Physical Standard & Efficiency Test (PET/PST)
| 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 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Link Description | Link |
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How to Fill Online Application Form
- Read Official Circular: Carefully review the official notification PDF and verify your eligibility criteria before starting registration.
- Document Preparation: Keep scanned copies of essential documents ready (Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Educational Certificates, and Caste/Category Certificate if applicable).
- Online Registration: Visit the official portal via the direct Apply Online link given below and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) / candidate profile.
- Fill Application Form: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, exam center preferences, and upload mandatory certificates.
- Fee Payment: Pay the required examination fee using online banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before 04 December 2026.
- Print Final Copy: Preview all entered data thoroughly, submit the form, and take a clear printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.