RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a notification for the recruitment of various Isolated Category posts under the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
Through this recruitment, aspirants can apply for jobs in the Indian Railways. This is a great opportunity for Candidates who have done graduation in any discipline or have qualification like bachelor’s degree in science, bachelor’s degree in arts, bachelor’s degree in law, master’s degree, BE/BTech, BCA, etc.
The Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 was released on November 05, 2026. Interested candidates have filled the application form for various Isolated Category posts from November 05, 2026, to December 04, 2026.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 09/2026 |
| Post Name | Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist), Junior Translator (Hindi), Scientific Assistant (Training), Senior Publicity Inspector, Staff and Welfare Inspector |
| Total Vacancies | 191 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Salary | Pay Level 2, 6 & 7 |
| Official Websites | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates, who filled the application form for the isolated category posts under CEN 09/2026 can find the details about the important dates in the section given below:
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Date | October 24, 2026 |
| Full Notification Date | November 05, 2026 |
| Opening Date of Application Forms | November 05, 2026 |
| Last Date for applying Online | December 04, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee | December 06, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Opens | December 07, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Closes | December 16, 2026 |
| Application Status Out | Available Soon |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Posts: The age limit criteria for the candidates are given below:
| Post Name | Age Limit (as on January 01, 2027) |
| Chief Law Assistant | The candidate should be between 18 and 40 Years |
| Public Prosecutor | The candidate should be between 18 and 32 Years |
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | The candidate should be between 18 and 30 Years |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | The candidate should be between 18 and 33 Years |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | The candidate should be between 18 and 35 Years |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | The candidate should be between 18 and 33 Years |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | The candidate should be between 18 and 33 Years |
Vacancy
The number of vacancies released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for the Isolated Category posts under CEN 09/2026 is as follows:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Chief Law Assistant | 17 |
| Public Prosecutor | 21 |
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 36 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 79 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 03 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 08 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 27 |
| Total | 191 |
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 (Zone-Wise Vacancies)
| RRB Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bengaluru | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Bhopal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bhubaneswar | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Bilaspur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandigarh | 13 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 31 |
| Chennai | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Gorakhpur | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Guwahati | 13 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 30 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Kolkata | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
| Mumbai | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Patna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Prayagraj | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Secunderabad | 12 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 21 |
| Siliguri | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 98 | 26 | 14 | 41 | 12 | 191 |
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification
Candidates must confirm they fulfil all the qualifying criteria before applying for this position. However, the authority has depicted the requirements for eligibility conditions as follows:
| Post Name | Education Qualification |
| Chief Law Assistant | The candidate should have done degree in law + 3 years standing practice as a Pleader at Bar or Serving Railway employees are also eligible (Only those candidates who have done degree in law and have served minimum 5 years in any Branch of the Railway Administration) |
| Public Prosecutor | The candidate should have done degree in law + 5 years standing practice as an Advocate at Bar |
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | The candidate should have done 12th class with Physics and Chemistry as subjects |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | The candidate should have done Master’s degree in Hindi Or English or any other subject with English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as a medium of examination at Degree level + Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from English to Hindi and vice – versa or 2-years experience of translation work from English to Hindi and vice-versa |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | The candidate should have done Master’s degree in Psychology (50% Marks) |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | The candidate should have done degree in any subject + Diploma in Advertising / Public Relations / Mass Communication/ Journalism |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | The candidate should have done degree in any subject + MBA with papers in Personnel Management or MBA/HR or Diploma in Labour Laws or PG Diploma in Personnel Managemen or Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare or PG Diploma in Human Resource Management provided that its curriculum includes relevant papers in Personnel Management |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 250/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Selection Procedure
The selection process of the RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 will determine the applicants for the CEN 09/2026 posts. As mentioned earlier, candidates must be qualified at every level to be appointed to the posts. The process given below:
- Phase 1: Single Stage Computer-based online test
- Phase 2: Translation Test (Only for Junior Translator (Hindi))
- Phase 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination
- Phase 4: Final Selection List
RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026-2027
Exam Pattern
The complete exam pattern for the all the posts of Isolated categories except Junior Translator (Hindi) is given below:
RRB Isolated Category Exam Pattern 2026 [CBT Exam]
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Important Points
- This exam patten is only for Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist), Scientific Assistant (Training), Senior Publicity Inspector, Staff and Welfare Inspector.
- This exam pattern is not for Junior Translator (Hindi).
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- MCQ based Objective type Questions
- Negative Marking: One-third
- Qualifying marks: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) -30%, SC-30%, ST-25%
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
RRB Isolated Category syllabus 2026 for all posts except Junior Translator (Hindi)
RRB Isolated Category Syllabus 2026 for CBT Exam: The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in the computer-based exam. This CBT exam is very crucial for the selection, so get the complete knowledge of the syllabus before the exam is very important. The complete syllabus for the computer-based online exam for Isolated Category posts except Junior Translator (Hindi) under CEN 09/2026 is given below:
General Science
The topics for General Science section in the computer-based online exam is given below:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Sciences
General Awareness
The topics for General Awareness section in the computer-based online exam is given below:
- Environmental issues concerning India and the World
- Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom movement
- Indian Economy
- Indian Polity and constitution
- General scientific and technological developments
Mathematics
The topics for Mathematics section in the computer-based online exam is given below:
- Age Calculations
- Fractions
- Pipes & Cistern
- Number Systems
- Calendar & Clock
- Decimals
- Ratio and Proportions
- BODMAS
- LCM and HCF
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Algebra
- Elementary Statistics
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Profit and Loss
General Intelligence and Reasoning
The topics for General Intelligence and Reasoning section in the computer-based online exam is given below:
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
- Analogies
- Directions
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Classification
- Coding and Decoding
- Analytical reasoning
- Mathematical operations
- Relationships
- Similarities and Differences
- Conclusions and Decision Making
- Syllogism
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagram
Professional Ability Syllabus for various posts
For the important topics covered in the professional ability section, check the official notification of RRB Isolated category recruitment in the important links section.
Junior Translator (Hindi) CBT Exam Pattern 2026
The complete exam pattern for the posts of Junior Translator (Hindi) is given below:
| Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi Language | 30 | 30 |
| English Language | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge, Simple Arithmetic, basics of computer, and General Intelligence | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Keep in Mind
- This exam pattern is only for Junior Translator (Hindi).
- This test is qualifying in nature.
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- MCQ based Objective type Questions
- Negative Marking: One-third
- Qualifying marks: 60% marks
RRB Junior Translator (Hindi) Syllabus 2026 for CBT Exam
The syllabus for the RRB Junior Translator (Hindi) computer-based exam is given in the below section:
Hindi Language
The topics for Hindi Language section in the computer-based online exam for RRB Junior Translator (Hindi) is given below:
- समानार्थी शब्द (3 Questions)
- वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द (3 Questions)
- विलोम शब्द (3 Questions)
- पर्यायवाची शब्द (3 Questions)
- उपसर्ग (3 Questions)
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (3 Questions)
- शब्द शुद्धि और वाक्य शुद्धि (3 Questions)
- तत्सम-तद्भव (3 Questions)
- प्रत्यय (3 Questions)
- संधि विच्छेद (3 Questions)
English Language
The topics for English Language section in the computer-based online exam for RRB Junior Translator (Hindi) posts is given below:
- Question Tag (2 Questions)
- Translation into Hindi (2 Questions)
- Phrases/Idioms (2 Questions)
- Pronouns/Verbs/Tenses (2 Questions)
- Adjectives/Adverbs (2 Questions)
- Synonyms/Antonyms (2 Questions)
- Suffix/Prefix (2 Questions)
- Arrange the words in proper sequence (2 Questions)
- Articles/Preposition/Conjunctions (2 Questions)
- Active & Passive voice (2 Questions)
How to apply for RRB Isolated Category CEN 09/2026 Online Form
Follow the steps given in the below section:
- First of all, Download the Official Notification of CEN 09/2026.
- Confirm your eligibility from the official notification of RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026.
- Go to Official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
- If you are not a registered user, first of all make your account.
- After registration, login to your account using the login credentials.
- Select the CEN 09/2026 and fill the complete form.
- Upload the relevant documents.
- Before submitting, check all the details carefully and submit the form.
Important Links
| Apply Online for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 | Online Form |
| RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification in Hindi | Notification in English |
| RRB Official Website | Click here |
| Check other updates | RRB Railway |