Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) issued CEN 09/2026 for 191 isolated-category vacancies across seven posts including legal, translation, publicity, welfare, scientific training and lab assistant roles. Online applications run from 05-11-2026 to 04-12-2026 via the RRB application portal. Qualifications range from Class 12 (for Lab Assistant) to professional law degrees and Master’s in Psychology (post-specific). Age limits vary by post (18–30 to 18–40 years) as on 01-01-2027. Selection includes a CBT, translation test where applicable, document verification and medical exam. Initial basic pay ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 44,900 (7th CPC).
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Vacancy Details
- Chief Law Assistant: 17 vacancies
Qualification: University degree in Law with at least 3 years standing practice as a Pleader at Bar; serving railway law graduates with specified service may qualify under notification provisions. - Public Prosecutor: 21 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university with 5 years standing as an Advocate at Bar. - Senior Publicity Inspector: 8 vacancies
Qualification: Degree from a recognized university and diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication; two years’ relevant experience is desirable. - Junior Translator (Hindi): 79 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant Master’s degree meeting the notified Hindi/English combination plus a recognized translation diploma/certificate or two years’ government translation experience. - Staff and Welfare Inspector: 27 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation with prescribed diploma or degree qualification in labour welfare, labour laws, personnel management or human resource management (various acceptable qualifications listed in notification). - Scientific Assistant (Training): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Psychology with at least 50% aggregate marks; desirable qualifications include specialization in Industrial/Organizational/Clinical Psychology and relevant experience. - Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist): 36 vacancies
Qualification: Class 12 (+2) or equivalent with Physics and Chemistry as science subjects.
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post. Lab Assistant Grade III requires Class 12 (+2) with Physics and Chemistry. Several posts require a university degree (graduation); Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor require law degrees with specified years of practice. Junior Translator requires a relevant Master’s degree plus a translation diploma/certificate or two years of government translation experience. Scientific Assistant (Training) requires a Master’s degree in Psychology with at least 50% aggregate marks. Senior Publicity Inspector and Staff & Welfare Inspector require graduation with specified diplomas or degrees in related fields.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Application Fees
- General / UR: ₹500
- OBC-NCL: ₹500
- EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST: ₹250
- Female Candidates: ₹250
- PwBD Candidates: ₹250
- Ex-Servicemen: ₹250
- Transgender Candidates: ₹250
- Minority Candidates: ₹250
- Economically Backward Class (EBC): ₹250
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): All eligible candidates appear for a single-stage objective CBT (100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes; 120 minutes for eligible scribe users).
- Translation Test (where applicable): Shortlisted Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates must pass a qualifying translation test (minimum 60%). Translation test is qualifying and its marks are not added to final merit.
- Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted based on merit and vacancies undergo document verification against claimed qualifications, reservations and other details.
- Medical Examination: Candidates must meet post-specific medical standards (e.g., C1, C2, B1) to be declared fit for appointment.
- Final Empanelment: Final selection and empanelment are subject to merit, verification, medical fitness and vacancy availability.
How to Apply
- Visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Find the application facility for CEN 09/2026 – Isolated Categories.
- If you have an existing RRB account, log in; new applicants should create an account.
- Enter personal details exactly as in Class 10 certificate and provide active email and mobile number.
- Log in, select CEN 09/2026, choose one RRB and review vacancies available under it.
- Enter educational qualifications, professional experience, community and reservation details, and preferred exam language.
- Complete Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification where applicable, capture live photograph via portal and upload scanned signature and other required documents.
- Preview and submit the application by 04-12-2026.
- Pay the prescribed application fee by 06-12-2026 and save/print the submitted application and payment acknowledgement.
- note: Only one application is permitted; multiple applications may lead to rejection and debarment.
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Important Dates
- Indicative Notification Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment:
- Application Correction Window Start Date:
- Application Correction Window Last Date:
- Age Calculation Date:
- Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post: Lab Assistant Grade III requires Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry; several posts require a university degree; Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor require law degrees with specified years of practice; Scientific Assistant (Training) requires a Master’s degree in Psychology with at least 50% aggregate marks. Final qualification must be obtained by 04-12-2026 and candidates awaiting final results are ineligible.
How do I apply for CEN 09/2026?
Apply online via https://www.rrbapply.gov.in between 05-11-2026 and 04-12-2026. Create or use an existing RRB account, complete the application, upload required documents and live photograph, and pay the fee by 06-12-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 04-12-2026 (until 11:59 PM). The fee payment deadline is 06-12-2026 (until 11:59 PM).
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), a qualifying Translation Test for Junior Translator (where applicable), followed by document verification and a medical examination. Final empanelment is subject to merit, verification, medical fitness and vacancies.
What is the salary or pay scale for selected candidates?
Initial basic pay ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 44,900 under the 7th CPC depending on post and pay level (Level 2, Level 6 and Level 7). These are basic pay figures; allowances and deductions follow Railway rules.
