The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released CEN No. 09/2026 for 191 posts in Isolated Categories. The seven posts are Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff & Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist).
Applications opened on 5 November and close on 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM. Six of the seven posts need a degree or a master’s, and some need years at the Bar. The exception is Lab Assistant Grade III, which asks only for 12th-pass with Physics and Chemistry. It has 36 vacancies, so it’s the post to look at if you’re a recent science student.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways |
| Notification No. | CEN 09/2026 |
| Recruitment Name | Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Various Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 191 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Pay Level | Level 2, Level 6 and Level 7 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹19,900 – ₹44,900 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 4 December 2026 |
RRB Vacancy Details 2026
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | 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 | 191 |
Salary and Age Limit by Post
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | 7 | ₹44,900 | 18–40 Years |
| Public Prosecutor | 7 | ₹44,900 | 18–32 Years |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 Years |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 Years |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–33 Years |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 6 | ₹35,400 | 18–35 Years |
| Lab Assistant Grade III | 2 | ₹19,900 | 18–30 Years |
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027. The minimum is 18 for every post, and the maximum runs from 30 to 40 depending on the post.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age 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 RRB rules |
Eligible Railway employees and certain other categories get additional relaxation, as specified in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Qualifications differ for each post. You must hold the prescribed qualification from a recognised university, board or institution on or before the closing date of online applications.
1. Chief Law Assistant
A university degree in Law, with at least 3 years’ standing in practice as a Pleader at the Bar. Serving Railway employees who are law graduates are also eligible, if they have completed at least 5 years of service in any branch of the Railway Administration.
2. Public Prosecutor
A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university, and at least 5 years’ standing as an Advocate at the Bar.
3. Senior Publicity Inspector
A 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 experience in related fields is desirable.
4. Junior Translator (Hindi)
You need any one of these master’s degree combinations:
- A master’s degree in Hindi or English, with English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject, or as the medium of examination, at degree level
- A master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi or English as the medium, and English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or medium of examination at degree level
- A master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects, or with either language as the medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level
Additional qualification: a recognised diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, or 2 years of translation experience in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India undertakings.
5. Staff and Welfare Inspector
Graduation, along with any one of these:
- A diploma in Labour or Social Welfare
- A diploma in Labour Laws
- An LLB with papers in Labour Laws
- A PG diploma in Personnel Management
- An MBA with papers in Personnel Management, or an MBA/HR
- A PG diploma in Human Resource Management with relevant papers in Personnel Management, from an institution recognised by the Government of India
6. Scientific Assistant (Training)
Essential: a master’s degree in Psychology with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Desirable: a specialisation in Industrial, Organisational or Clinical Psychology; experience organising counselling or guidance programmes; and a working knowledge of computers.
7. Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist)
12th (+2 stage) or equivalent with Science subjects, namely Physics and Chemistry, or an equivalent qualification.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| PwBD/Female/Transgender | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| Minorities/EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
The fee is refunded, after deducting bank charges, to candidates who appear in the Computer Based Test (CBT), subject to the conditions in the notification. EBC, EWS and OBC are three different categories.
Payment: online only, by Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. No other mode is accepted.
Selection Process
- A single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- A Translation Test, for Junior Translator (Hindi) only
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Final selection is on merit, subject to document verification and passing the prescribed medical fitness examination.
Examination Pattern
For every post except Junior Translator (Hindi), the CBT has 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks.
| 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 |
- Duration: 90 minutes, or 120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe
- Question type: objective multiple-choice
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
These percentages may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates if there’s a shortage of candidates against reserved PwBD vacancies.
Junior Translator (Hindi) Examination
Junior Translator candidates take a single-stage CBT, followed by a qualifying Translation Test. At least 50% of the CBT questions test language proficiency: 20% English and 30% Hindi. The rest cover General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Simple Arithmetic and basic computer knowledge.
The Translation Test is qualifying only, with a minimum passing mark of 60%. Final merit is based on CBT marks, provided you pass the Translation Test.
Examination Syllabus
Mathematics: Number Systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportions, Percentage, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar and Clock, Pipes and Cistern.
General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement-Arguments and Assumptions.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture and History of India including the Freedom Movement, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues, Sports, General Scientific and Technological Developments.
General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
Professional Ability: half of the paper, based on the post-wise syllabus in Annexures IX to XV of the official notification.
Medical Standards
| Medical Standard | Posts |
|---|---|
| C1 | Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector and Staff & Welfare Inspector |
| C2 | Junior Translator (Hindi) |
| B1 | Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Grade III |
You must meet the Railway medical standards for your post, including visual acuity. A candidate who fails the medical examination isn’t offered an alternative appointment.
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
- Go to rrbapply.gov.in.
- Create an account, or log in with your existing RRB account.
- Open CEN No. 09/2026, Isolated Categories Recruitment.
- Select one RRB, and choose carefully.
- Choose your eligible posts and your Railway Zone or Production Unit preferences.
- Fill in your personal, educational and other details.
- Upload your live photograph and scanned signature as instructed.
- Upload your certificates and supporting documents.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit, and save a copy of your application.
Apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications, whether to different RRBs or to the same one, lead to rejection and possible debarment from future RRB and RRC examinations. The details we have don’t say which RRB serves which region, so check the list of RRBs in the notification before you choose.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starting Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 4 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 6 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Modification Window | 7 December to 16 December 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified |
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online at rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official RRB Website | Visit the RRB Website |
| Detailed Notification (CEN 09/2026) | View Official Notification |
What the Details We Have Don’t Say
They don’t give the CBT date, the list of RRBs and the regions they cover, the post-wise Professional Ability syllabus, or the zone-wise split of the 191 vacancies. The CEN and its annexures cover these.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are there?
191 across seven posts. The biggest is Junior Translator/Hindi with 79, then Lab Assistant Grade III with 36 and Staff and Welfare Inspector with 27.
2. Which post can a 12th-pass science student apply for?
Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist), which asks for 12th with Physics and Chemistry. The age limit is 18 to 30 years, and the pay is Level 2 at ₹19,900.
3. What is the last date to apply?
4 December 2026, 11:59 PM. The fee can be paid until 6 December 2026, and the form can be modified from 7 to 16 December.
4. Is there a negative mark?
Yes. For every wrong answer, 1/3 mark is deducted. The CBT lasts 90 minutes.
5. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. You can apply to only one RRB, and multiple applications lead to rejection and possible debarment.
Disclaimer: Meghalaya Job Portal is an independent information site and not the recruiting authority. Please read the official CEN 09/2026 and its annexures, and follow the RRB application portal’s instructions for eligibility, fees, dates and the application process before you apply.
