The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released CEN No. 09/2026 for 191 Isolated Categories posts: Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist). Apply online at rrbapply.
Selection is through a single CBT, a qualifying translation test for Junior Translator only, then document verification and medical. Everything below is from the detailed CEN 09/2026.
RRB Isolated Categories 2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN No. 09/2026 (Isolated Categories); indicative notice in Employment News 24 October 2026 |
| Total posts | 191 (tentative) |
| Pay | Level 2 to Level 7 (starting pay ₹19,900 to ₹44,900) |
| Age | 18 years minimum; upper limit 30 to 40 years depending on the post, as on 1 January 2027 |
| Apply online | 5 November – 4 December 2026 |
| Fee | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT); ₹250 for SC, ST, ex- |
| Selection | Single CBT → Translation Test (Junior Translator only) → DV → Medical |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice (Employment News) | 24 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 6 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Modification window (with modification fee) | 7 – 16 December 2026 |
| CBT, translation test, DV | To be announced on RRB websites |
In the modification window you cannot change the details of the "Create an Account" form or your chosen RRB.
