RRB Recruitment 2026 Opens for 191 Isolated Category Posts

RRB opens applications for 191 Ministerial and Isolated Categories vacancies across seven posts. Candidates can apply online until December 4, 2026, subject to post-wise eligibility requirements.

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened applications for 191 vacancies under the Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026, offering opportunities across seven specialised job categories. Released under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026, the recruitment drive includes positions for law graduates, translators, science candidates, public relations professionals and personnel management specialists.

The online application process began on November 5, 2026, and eligible candidates can register through the official RRB recruitment portal until December 4, 2026. The last date for fee payment is December 6, while the application correction window will remain open from December 7 to December 16, 2026.

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The recruitment offers 79 vacancies for Junior Translator (Hindi), the largest share among the advertised positions. Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist) accounts for 36 posts, followed by Staff and Welfare Inspector with 27 vacancies and Public Prosecutor with 21 posts. The remaining vacancies include 17 Chief Law Assistant posts, eight Senior Publicity Inspector posts and three Scientific Assistant (Training) positions.

The eligibility requirements vary according to the position. Candidates applying for Chief Law Assistant must hold a recognised law degree and have three years of standing practice as a pleader at the Bar. Eligible serving railway employees with a law degree and at least five years of railway service can also apply. Public Prosecutor applicants require a law degree and five years of standing as an advocate.

Senior Publicity Inspector candidates must possess a university degree along with a diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication. Junior Translator (Hindi) applicants need a master's degree in Hindi or English with the prescribed language combination, along with a recognised translation diploma or certificate, or the required translation experience.

Staff and Welfare Inspector applicants must hold a graduation degree and an additional qualification in areas such as Labour or Social Welfare, Labour Laws, Personnel Management or Human Resource Management. Scientific Assistant (Training) candidates require a master's degree in Psychology with at least 50% marks. Lab Assistant Grade III applicants must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry.

The prescribed age limits range from 18 to 40 years, depending on the post, calculated as of January 1, 2027. The upper-age limit is 40 years for Chief Law Assistant, 32 years for Public Prosecutor, 33 years for Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator and Staff and Welfare Inspector, 35 years for Scientific Assistant (Training), and 30 years for Lab Assistant Grade III. Applicable relaxations are available under government rules.

The initial basic pay ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹44,900, depending on the post and pay level. Selection involves a computer-based test, a translation test for applicable Junior Translator candidates, document verification and a medical examination. The CBT comprises 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes, with one-third of a mark deducted for each incorrect answer.

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Interested candidates can visit the official application portal at rrbapply.gov.in, register or access their existing account, select the relevant recruitment notification and complete the application form. Applicants must provide their personal and educational details, upload the required documents, pay the examination fee and submit the application before the deadline.

Candidates should review the detailed CEN 09/2026 notification to confirm post-specific qualifications, age conditions, medical standards and regional vacancy availability before applying.