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RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 — Key Facts
| Exam Name | RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026-27 (CEN 09/2026) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Total Vacancies | 191 posts |
| Apply Start Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 4 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
About the Exam
The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026-27 under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 09/2026. This drive fills 191 specialised posts across Indian Railways.
The posts are Chief Law Assistant (17), Public Prosecutor (21), Senior Publicity Inspector (8), Junior Translator (Hindi) (79), Staff and Welfare Inspector (27), Scientific Assistant (Training) (3) and Lab Assistant Grade III (36). Junior Translator (Hindi) has the highest number of posts.
The age limit is 18 to 40 years, depending on the post, as on 1 January 2027. The qualification is post-wise — from Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry to graduation, postgraduate and professional degrees. You must hold the required qualification by 4 December 2026.
Selection has four stages: a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), a Translation Test only for Junior Translator (Hindi), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Selected candidates get an initial basic pay of Rs 19,900 to Rs 44,900, plus allowances.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply online starts | 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 correction window | 7 to 16 December 2026 |
| Admit card date | To be announced |
| Exam date (CBT) | To be announced |
How to Apply
- Go to the official apply portal, rrbapply.gov.in.
- Register with your name, mobile number and email ID, and note down your registration number.
- Choose only one RRB and select the posts you are eligible for.
- Fill in your personal, education and address details carefully.
- Upload your photo, signature and required documents in the given size and format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save and print the confirmation page for later use.
Documents needed: Class 10 and 12 certificates, graduation or degree certificate, caste or category certificate (if applicable), photo ID proof, passport-size photo and signature.
Application fee: Rs 500 for most candidates; Rs 250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and Economically Backward Class candidates. Candidates who appear for the CBT get the fee refunded after bank charges.
Suggested Books for RRB Isolated Categories Exam
These standard books cover the CBT subjects — General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, General Science and Hindi. Pick the ones that match your post and subjects.
RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Exam Guide
RPH Editorial Board, Ramesh Publishing House
₹144
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for RRB Isolated Categories 2026?
The last date to apply online is 4 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The fee can be paid till 6 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in RRB Isolated Categories CEN 09/2026?
There are 191 vacancies in total, across seven posts. Junior Translator (Hindi) has the most posts at 79.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 500 for most candidates and Rs 250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates. It is refunded after bank charges to candidates who appear for the CBT.
When will the RRB Isolated Categories exam be held?
The CBT exam date has not been announced yet. It will be notified separately on the official RRB website, so check rrbapply.gov.in regularly.
Note: All dates, fees and vacancy details are from the official notification CEN 09/2026. Please check the official website before applying.