Railway New Vacancy 2026: Applications open for Railway 'Isolated' category recruitment; check full details..

There is significant news for young aspirants preparing for government jobs in the Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a detailed notification for the recruitment of various posts under the 'Isolated Categories' (CEN-09/26). The application process commenced on November 5 and will remain open until the deadline of December 4, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates may complete the application process within the specified dates.

What are the eligibility criteria for the RRB 'Isolated Categories' recruitment?
Depending on the specific post, candidates must possess educational qualifications ranging from a 12th-grade pass to a postgraduate degree. The minimum age for candidates is 18 years, while the maximum age limit varies by post—set at 30, 32, 33, 35, or 40 years. Candidates from reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per existing rules. The age of the candidates will be calculated as of January 1, 2027. Detailed information regarding eligibility is provided in the official notification.

Selection Process
To be selected, candidates must first appear for a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Those who secure the required cut-off marks in this stage will be called for subsequent rounds, which may include a Stenography Skill Test, Performance Test, Teaching Skill Test (where applicable), document verification, and a medical examination. A final merit list will be released after the completion of all these stages.

This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 191 vacancies. Selected candidates will receive a salary corresponding to the pay level of their respective posts, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7. The table provided below contains the details:

Name of Post    Number of Posts
Junior Translator (Hindi)
79
Lab Assistant Grade III
36
Staff and Welfare Inspector
27
Public Prosecutor
21
Chief Law Assistant
17
Senior Publicity Inspector
8
Scientific Assistant (Training)
3
Total
191

Application Process and Fees
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted exclusively online via the portal rrbapply.gov.in. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹500, while candidates from the SC, ST, and EWS categories must pay an application fee of ₹250. The application fee can be paid via debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Following the completion of CBT 1, a refund of ₹400 will be issued to candidates in the General, OBC, and EWS categories, and a full refund of ₹250 will be issued to candidates in the SC, ST, and EWS categories.

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