RRB 191 Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Notification - Summary
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, have released the detailed Centralised Employment Notice for Isolated Categories under CEN No. 09/2026. The recruitment drive fills 191 vacancies across specialized legal, translation, inspection, and technical posts in Indian Railways.
Candidates meeting post-specific qualifications can register online on rrbapply.gov.in from 05 November 2026 to 04 December 2026. Applicants tracking railway opportunities can also consult our coverage of the RRB NTPC Graduate notification or review earlier indicative updates in the RRB Isolated Categories notice.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Employment Notice | CEN No. 09/2026 |
| Category | Isolated and Ministerial Categories |
| Total Vacancies | 191 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 2 to Level 7 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Application Start Date | 05 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 04 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Fee | Rs 500 (General/OBC/EWS) / Rs 250 (SC/ST/Female/Minorities) |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Skill Test, and Document Verification |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Post Distribution and Eligibility Criteria
- Junior Translator (Hindi): 79 posts in Pay Level 6 requiring a Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a elective subject, along with a recognized translation diploma or relevant work experience.
- Legal Posts: 21 posts of Public Prosecutor (Level 7) and 17 posts of Chief Law Assistant (Level 7) requiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and active standing practice at the Bar.
- Technical and Welfare Roles: 36 posts of Lab Assistant Grade III (Level 2) requiring 10+2 with Science, 27 posts of Staff and Welfare Inspector (Level 6), 8 posts of Senior Publicity Inspector, and 3 posts of Scientific Assistant.
- Age Limit: Counted as of 1 January 2027, ranging from 18 to 33 or 40 years based on post classification, with standard 5-year relaxation for SC/ST and 3-year for OBC candidates.
- Fee Refund: General candidates receive a Rs 400 refund upon taking the CBT, while SC, ST, female, and minority applicants receive a full refund of Rs 250.
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
STEP 1 – Visit the official railway recruitment application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
STEP 2 – Create an account and verify your identity details using your Aadhaar card.
STEP 3 – Select Centralised Employment Notice CEN No. 09/2026 and choose your participating RRB.
STEP 4 – Fill in your personal profile, educational marks, and post-specific legal, linguistic, or science qualifications.
STEP 5 – Upload clear scanned copies of your photograph, signature, 10th certificate, and community certificate.
STEP 6 – Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway before 04 December 2026 and download your confirmation slip.
