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RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 191 Posts

Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India

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191
Last date
4 Dec 2026
Qualification
Graduate, Postgraduate, 12th Pass
Location
Across RRBs and railway zones in India

Indian Railways, through the Railway Recruitment Boards, is hiring for 191 posts across seven isolated categories, including Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor and Junior Translator (Hindi). Posts are spread across RRBs and railway zones in India. Eligibility depends on the post, so check the degree or experience rule for the exact post you want. The online application closes on 4 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. Create your account with a mobile number and email ID you will keep for the whole process.

Who Should Apply for RRB Isolated Categories 2026

Law graduates with the required practice or standing suit the legal posts, Master's holders in Hindi or English with translation training suit Junior Translator, and Psychology Master's holders suit Scientific Assistant. Do not apply for Lab Assistant unless you have 12th with Physics and Chemistry, and do not assume that a final-year result makes you eligible.

The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.

Watch Out Before You Apply

  • Choose only one RRB; applying to two or more RRBs gets all your applications rejected and can debar you from future RRB and RRC exams.
  • Upload your signature as a JPG or JPEG file of 30 to 49 KB, written in running handwriting with black ink, or the application may be rejected.
  • Bring original certificates and two sets of self-attested photocopies to Document Verification; missing originals means your candidature is forfeited.
  • If you claim EBC fee concession, you need a valid EBC certificate, BPL card, Izzat MST or central poverty-programme certificate issued on or before the closing date and must produce it in original.
  • Reservation claims for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) need a certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026, plus a self-declaration at Document Verification; without it you may be treated as unreserved.

RRB Isolated Categories 2026: हिंदी में सारांश

रेलवे भर्ती बोर्ड (RRB), रेल मंत्रालय द्वारा इंडियन रेलवेज़ आइसोलेटेड कैटेगरीज़ भर्ती 2026 के अंतर्गत कुल 191 पदों पर भर्ती की जा रही है। इनमें चीफ लॉ असिस्टेंट, पब्लिक प्रॉसिक्यूटर, सीनियर पब्लिसिटी इंस्पेक्टर, जूनियर ट्रांसलेटर / हिंदी, स्टाफ और वेलफेयर इंस्पेक्टर, साइंटिफिक असिस्टेंट (ट्रेनिंग) तथा लैब असिस्टेंट ग्रेड III जैसे पद शामिल हैं। आवेदन के लिए पात्रता संबंधित पद की शैक्षणिक योग्यता और 1 जनवरी 2027 को 18 से 40 वर्ष की आयु सीमा के अनुसार है। आवेदन ऑनलाइन www.rrbapply.gov.in पर किया जाना है और अंतिम तिथि 4 दिसंबर 2026 है।

Official notification

Download the RRB Isolated Categories Notification PDF

Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.

Download Notification PDF

Important Dates

Key dates from the official notification
Notification date24 Oct 2026
Application starts5 Nov 2026
Last date to apply4 Dec 2026, 11:59 PM
Last date for fee payment2026-12-06 (23:59 hours)
Correction window2026-12-07 to 2026-12-16
Date of indicative notice in Employment News2026-10-24
Published on this site5 Nov 2026

RRB Isolated Categories 2026 Vacancy Details

Total posts: 191

Post-wise vacancies (Annexure B summary)
PostPay LevelInitial PayMedical StandardAge (as on 01-01-2027)Vacancies
Chief Law Assistant744,900C118-40 years17
Public Prosecutor744,900C118-32 years21
Senior Publicity Inspector635,400C118-33 years8
Junior Translator / Hindi635,400C218-33 years79
Staff and Welfare Inspector635,400C118-33 years27
Scientific Assistant (Training)635,400B118-35 years3
Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist)219,900B118-30 years36
Total191

RRB Isolated Categories 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Chief Law Assistant: University Degree in Law with 3 years standing practice as a Pleader at Bar
  • Public Prosecutor: Graduate with Bachelor degree in Law and five years standing as an advocate
  • Senior Publicity Inspector: Degree from recognized University and Diploma in Public Relations/Advertising/Journalism/Mass Communication
  • Junior Translator / Hindi: Master's Degree plus recognized translation diploma or 2 years translation experience
  • Staff and Welfare Inspector: Graduation plus one of the listed labour/personnel qualifications
  • Scientific Assistant (Training): Master's Degree in Psychology with 50% marks
  • Lab Assistant Gr. III: 12th (+2) with Physics and Chemistry

Age Limit

18 to 40 years (as on 1 Jan 2027)

Check your age for this post

Age is counted on 1 Jan 2027; upper limit 40 years, minimum 18.

Uses the standard central relaxation. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.

Age Relaxation

  • SC & ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • PwBD: 10/13/15 years by category
  • Ex-servicemen: as per rules after deducting service length

Other Conditions

  • Only one RRB may be chosen; multiple applications lead to rejection and debarment
  • Candidates must possess qualifications on or before the closing date

Application Fee

Fee by category
General and other candidates₹500 (₹400 refundable on appearing in CBT)
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC₹250 (refundable on appearing in CBT)

Online payment only through internet banking, debit/credit cards or UPI.

RRB Isolated Categories 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

Lab Assistant Gr. III is at Pay Level 2 with a starting basic pay of ₹19,900; the other posts start at Level 6 (₹35,400) or Level 7 (₹44,900). Roughly ₹31,400 a month gross at 58% DA is the estimate for Level 2 posts.

As printed in the notification: Pay Level 7 (₹44,900), Level 6 (₹35,400), Level 2 (₹19,900) as per post

Monthly Pay at Level 2, Entry Stage

Estimate for a new entrant at basic pay ₹19,900, DA at 58% (rate from 1 Jul 2025)
ComponentX cityY cityZ city
Basic pay₹19,900₹19,900₹19,900
Dearness allowance (58%)₹11,542₹11,542₹11,542
House rent allowance₹5,970₹3,980₹1,990
Transport allowance with DA₹2,133₹1,422₹1,422
Gross pay₹39,545₹36,844₹34,854
NPS deduction (10% of basic + DA)₹3,144₹3,144₹3,144
Approximate in-hand pay₹36,401₹33,700₹31,710

Income tax, CGHS and other deductions are not included, and allowances depend on the posting. Government accommodation replaces HRA. Pay rises by about 3% with each annual increment. Work out pay at a later stage.

RRB Isolated Categories 2026 Selection Process

  1. Single stage Computer Based Test (100 questions, 100 marks, negative marking 1/3)
  2. Translation Test for Junior Translator (Hindi), qualifying at 60%
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination

Examination Pattern

Section-wise marks
SubjectNo of QuestionsMarks
Professional Ability5050
General Awareness1515
General Intelligence and Reasoning1515
Mathematics1010
General Science1010
Total100100

How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories 2026

  1. Create an account on rrbapply.gov.in using a personal mobile number and email ID
  2. Fill the online application, choose one RRB and post preferences
  3. Upload signature (JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB) and capture live photo
  4. Pay the application fee online by 06.12.2026

Required Documents

  • Scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format
  • SC/ST certificate in PDF (if requesting free train pass)
  • Original certificates at Document Verification

Free tools, nothing is uploaded: resize your photo and signature to the size the form asks for, or compress a certificate PDF below its KB limit.

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Contact and Helpline

For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.

Helpline as printed in the notification
Email[email protected] (helpline 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days)

Before You Apply for RRB Isolated Categories 2026: Quick Check

  • You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Chief Law Assistant: University Degree in Law with 3 years standing practice as a Pleader at Bar, or as listed for other posts).
  • Your age is between 18 and 40 years on 1 Jan 2027, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
  • If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
  • Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
  • You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
  • You will submit and pay by 4 Dec 2026, 11:59 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
  • You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.

What Happens After Selection

Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (4 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.

The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.

New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.

The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.

RRB Isolated Categories 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

Can final-year students apply?

No. You must hold the prescribed qualification on or before the closing date. Candidates waiting for final results are not eligible.

Is there negative marking in the CBT?

Yes. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Do I get a fee refund?

If you appear in the CBT, the refundable part is returned to your Aadhaar-linked bank account after bank charges. Applications rejected or incomplete are not refunded.

Can I change my mobile number or email after creating an account?

No. Details entered in the Create an Account form cannot be changed at any stage.

Abbreviations on This Page

RRB
Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways
SC
Scheduled Castes
ST
Scheduled Tribes
OBC
Other Backward Classes
PwBD
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
CBT
Computer Based Test
EBC
Economically Backward Class
BPL
Below Poverty Line
DA
Dearness Allowance
RRC
Railway Recruitment Cell
PDF
Portable Document Format
JPG
Joint Photographic Experts Group

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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.

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