Updated on 9 November 2026: corrigendum No. 1 adds 1 Ex-Servicemen vacancy for Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist), Cat. No. 07, at RRB Mumbai (Ex-SM seats there: 0 1). All other terms of the CEN stay unchanged.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2026): Junior Translator/Hindi, Lab Assistant, Staff & Welfare Inspector & Other Posts
Good news for law graduates, postgraduates and 12th pass science students! The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 for 191 vacancies in seven Isolated Category posts. The biggest are 79 Junior Translator/Hindi, 36 Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) and 27 Staff and Welfare Inspector posts. Pay runs from Level 2 (₹19,900) to Level 7 (₹44,900). See more Railway Jobs 2026 here.
Applications are online only. The window runs from 5 November 2026 to 4 December 2026 (23:59 hours), and the fee can be paid by 6 December 2026. Every figure here comes from the notification and its corrigendum, so read both before you apply. GovtJobsAlert.in has put dates, fee, age, qualification and selection in simple tables for you.
What Are the Key Highlights of RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2026)?
The RRBs recruit for the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. This notice covers posts in the Personnel, Commercial, RDSO and Mechanical (CMT) departments across 16 RRBs and 24 Railway zones and production units.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Advertisement | CEN No. 09/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 191 (provisional) |
| Posts | 7 Isolated Category posts |
| Pay Level | Level 2 to Level 7 (7th CPC) |
| Mode | Online only |
| Apply From | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 4 December 2026 (23:59 hours) |
How Many Vacancies Are There in RRB CEN 09/2026 Isolated Categories?
The table gives the reservation for every post separately, because it differs from post to post. For example, Chief Law Assistant has no ST seat and Senior Publicity Inspector has no SC, ST or EWS seat.
| Post | UR / SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | 9 / 2 / 0 / 5 / 1 | 17 |
| Public Prosecutor | 9 / 4 / 3 / 4 / 1 | 21 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 6 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 | 8 |
| Junior Translator/Hindi | 35 / 12 / 8 / 19 / 5 | 79 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 17 / 3 / 2 / 4 / 1 | 27 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 2 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 | 3 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 20 / 5 / 1 / 6 / 4 | 36 |
| All posts | 98 / 26 / 14 / 41 / 12 | 191 |
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats are horizontal and sit inside the totals above. PwBD seats are only for visual impairment (VI) and locomotor disability (LD).
| Post | PwBD (VI / LD) | Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | 4 / 0 | 0 |
| Public Prosecutor | 3 / 0 | 3 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 0 / 3 | 0 |
| Junior Translator/Hindi | 3 / 1 | 6 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 0 / 2 | 0 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 0 / 0 | 0 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 0 / 1 |
You must choose only one RRB. Here are the vacancies RRB-wise.
| RRB | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ajmer | 2 |
| Bengaluru | 4 |
| Bhopal | 3 |
| Bhubaneswar | 6 |
| Bilaspur | 1 |
| Chandigarh | 31 |
| Chennai | 11 |
| Gorakhpur | 15 |
| Guwahati | 30 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 8 |
| Kolkata | 31 |
| Mumbai | 12 |
| Patna | 1 |
| Prayagraj | 7 |
| Secunderabad | 21 |
| Siliguri | 8 |
The zone-wise split of each RRB is in Annexure B of the notification. Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease or even become NIL.
What Is the Eligibility for RRB CEN 09/2026 Isolated Categories?
Educational Qualification
You must hold the qualification on or before 4 December 2026. Candidates awaiting their final result are not eligible. Graduates can check more graduate government jobs, and law degree holders can see law and judicial jobs.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Law degree with 3 years’ standing practice as a Pleader at Bar. Serving Railway employees who are law graduates with 5 years’ Railway service, and Railway Magistrates with the same qualification, can also apply |
| Public Prosecutor | Bachelor’s degree in Law with 5 years’ standing as an advocate at Bar |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Degree plus Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication. 2 years’ related experience is desirable |
| Junior Translator/Hindi | Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other as a compulsory or elective subject or medium at degree level (two more degree routes are in Annexure A), and a recognised Hindi-English translation diploma or certificate, or 2 years’ translation experience in a Central or State Government office or GoI undertaking |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Graduation plus any one of: Diploma in Labour or Social Welfare; Diploma in Labour Laws; LLB with Labour Law papers; PG Diploma in Personnel Management; MBA with Personnel Management papers; MBA/HR; or PG Diploma in HRM with Personnel Management papers |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Master’s degree in Psychology with 50% marks in aggregate. Desirable: Industrial, Organisational or Clinical Psychology, counselling experience and computer knowledge |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 12th pass (+2 stage) or equivalent examination, with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subjects, or equivalent. See 12th pass government jobs too |
Age Limit
Age is counted as on 1 January 2027. The lowest age is 18 years for every post, and a candidate must not be born after 1 January 2009.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 18 to 30 years |
| Public Prosecutor | 18 to 32 years |
| Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator/Hindi, Staff and Welfare Inspector | 18 to 33 years |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 18 to 35 years |
| Chief Law Assistant | 18 to 40 years |
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS, OBC-NCL, SC / ST) | 10, 13, 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen with 6 months’ service (UR / EWS, OBC-NCL, SC / ST) | 3, 6, 8 years, after deducting length of service |
| Serving Railway Group C staff with 3 years’ service (UR / EWS, OBC-NCL, SC / ST) | Up to age 40, 43, 45 |
| Quasi-administrative Railway office staff | Length of service or 5 years, whichever is less |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women, not remarried (UR / EWS, OBC-NCL, SC / ST) | Up to age 35, 38, 40 |
Relaxations are not cumulative: you get the highest one. SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR seats get no relaxation.
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Medical Standard
| Standard | Posts |
|---|---|
| B-1 (distant vision 6/9, 6/12; must pass colour, binocular, night and mesopic vision tests) | Scientific Assistant (Training), Lab Assistant |
| C-1 (distant vision 6/12, 6/18) | Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Staff and Welfare Inspector |
| C-2 (distant vision 6/12, NIL) | Junior Translator/Hindi |
Medically unfit candidates get no alternative appointment.
Conditions That Can Cancel Your Candidature
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| More than one application | All applications are rejected and you are debarred from future RRB and RRC exams |
| Presently debarred by an RRB or RRC | Do not apply; you will be rejected at any stage |
| Dismissed from Government service | You are not eligible |
| False or hidden information | Cancellation, removal from service and lifetime debarment |
| Fee not paid | The application is rejected, with no representation |
| Mobile phone or electronic device in the exam hall | Candidature is cancelled and you will be debarred from RRB exams |
| Date of birth different from the 10th certificate | Disqualification; no change in date of birth is considered later |
| Blurred, illegible or non-standard photo or signature | Rejection at any stage |
| Request to change exam date, centre or shift | Not allowed under any circumstances |
| Already employed (Government or PSU) | Apply after informing your employer; without an NOC at DV your candidature is cancelled |
| Absent on the DV date, or no originals | Candidature is cancelled or liable to be forfeited |
| EBC, BPL or similar fee-concession document issued after 4 December 2026 | Not accepted, and the candidature can be rejected |
| OBC candidates in the creamy layer | No OBC reservation; they are treated as Unreserved candidates |
| Ex-Servicemen who already took civil employment under the ExSM quota | Not considered against ExSM-reserved seats |
| After empanelment | You lose the right to be considered for any other post in the same pay level |
| Fraudulent SC, ST, OBC-NCL or EWS claim | Cancellation at any stage, with permanent debarment |
| Trying to influence the RRB in any way | You will be disqualified and debarred |
| Bank account not Aadhaar-seeded or not working | No refund, and the RRB will not entertain claims about it |
| Failing the medical standard | Not empanelled, and no alternative post is given |
| Exam malpractice or impersonation | Lifetime debarment from all RRB and RRC exams, and dismissal if already appointed |
What Is the Salary for the Posts in RRB CEN 09/2026?
The notification gives the 7th CPC Pay Level and initial pay only. It states no allowances. During training, only a stipend is paid.
| Pay Level | Posts | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor | ₹44,900 |
| Level 6 | Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator/Hindi, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) | ₹35,400 |
| Level 2 | Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | ₹19,900 |
Candidates are also liable for service in the Railway Engineers’ Unit of the Territorial Army. Postings go to the Railway zone allotted under your chosen RRB, and transfer requests are not registered for at least 5 to 10 years.
What Is the Selection Process for RRB CEN 09/2026?
Selection is by merit through a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), a Translation Test (Junior Translator/Hindi only), Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination. The CBT date is not announced yet. Dates will come on the official RRB website. The e-call letter comes about 4 days before the test, and the exam city intimation about 10 days before.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| CBT (all posts except Junior Translator/Hindi) | 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates) |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer |
| Junior Translator/Hindi CBT | Same length; at least 50% questions on language (20% English, 30% Hindi), rest General Knowledge, Reasoning, Simple Arithmetic and computer basics |
| Translation Test | Qualifying only, 60% pass marks; 10 times the vacancies are called, and the merit list uses CBT marks alone |
| DV and Medical | Candidates equal to the vacancies of each RRB are called, by CBT merit and post preference |
| Tie-break | Older candidate ranks higher, then alphabetical order of the given name |
| Section (CBT) | Questions |
|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| General Science (up to Class 10 CBSE) | 10 |
The section split is indicative only. Minimum CBT marks are UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%, relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD if seats stay unfilled. The Professional Ability syllabus for each post is in Annexures IX to XV. For preparation, see the syllabus and exam pattern page.
How to Apply Online for RRB CEN 09/2026?
Keep your 10th certificate ready, because name and date of birth must match it exactly. Also keep a plain white background for your live photo and a signature in black ink (30 to 49 KB).
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Use your old RRB account from 2024, 2025 or 2026 CENs, or Create an Account with your own mobile number and email. These details cannot be changed later |
| 3 | Verify yourself with DigiLocker or Aadhaar, which the notice strongly advises |
| 4 | Choose one RRB and your preferences of Railway zone and post within it |
| 5 | Choose the exam language, capture a live photo and upload your signature |
| 6 | Submit the application by 4 December 2026 (23:59 hours) |
| 7 | Pay the fee online by 6 December 2026; the application is accepted only after payment is confirmed by email or SMS |
SC and ST candidates who want the free sleeper-class travel pass must upload their certificate as a PDF (under 400 KB). At DV, carry originals and 2 sets of self-attested copies. OBC-NCL certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026, and EWS certificates must be for 2025-26. Apply early to avoid last-day website traffic.
What Are the Important Dates for RRB CEN 09/2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 24 October 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 December 2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 6 December 2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Correction Window | 7 December 2026 to 16 December 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2027 |
| CBT Date | To be announced |
The correction fee is ₹250 each time and non-refundable. Your Create an Account details and chosen RRB cannot be changed. After 16 December 2026 no change request is entertained.
What Is the Application Fee for RRB CEN 09/2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All other candidates | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT, less bank charges) |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | ₹250 (fully refunded after appearing in CBT, less bank charges) |
Pay only online by internet banking, debit or credit card, or UPI. The refund goes to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account and only if you appear in the CBT. Minorities must give an affidavit at DV. EBC means annual family income below ₹50,000, giving fee concession only, no reservation.
RRB CEN 09/2026 Essential Links
- Download Corrigendum No. 1 PDF – CEN 09/2026, 1 Ex-Servicemen Vacancy Added for Lab Assistant Gr. III at RRB Mumbai (dated 9 November 2026)
- Download Official Detailed Notification PDF – CEN 09/2026
- Apply Online for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2026)
- Visit RRB Isolated Categories Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Friends, this is a rare chance for law graduates, translators, psychology postgraduates and 12th pass science candidates to join the Railways. Submit your form by 4 December 2026, pay the fee by 6 December, and choose your RRB with care. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this recruitment.