RRB Isolated Categories 2026: Applications begin for 191 posts; check salary, eligibility and selection process

RRB Isolated Categories 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened the online application process for Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026. The recruitment drive offers 191 vacancies across various posts, including Junior Translator, Lab Assistant, Staff and Welfare Inspector and Public Prosecutor.The notification was released on November 5, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official recruitment portal, rrbapply.gov.in. The last date to apply is December 4, 2026. Applicants should check the post-wise educational qualifications, age requirements and selection procedure before completing registration.RRB Recruitment 2026 vacancy detailsThe recruitment covers seven categories of posts. The vacancy distribution is as follows:

Candidates must hold qualifications relevant to their selected posts. Requirements range from Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry to postgraduate degrees, professional diplomas and relevant work experience. Public Prosecutor applicants require an LLB degree and five years of advocacy practice.Age limit and application feeThe prescribed age range is 18 to 40 years, depending on the post, calculated as of January 1, 2027. Applicable age relaxation will be provided according to government rules.General, OBC and EWS candidates must pay Rs 500, while SC, ST, PwD and female candidates must pay Rs 250. Eligible candidates will receive refunds after appearing in the Stage 1 CBT: Rs 400 for the first category and Rs 250 for the second.Important application dates

• Direct link to apply onlineSelection process and application procedureSelection will involve a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a translation test for Junior Translator applicants, document verification and medical examination.Candidates must apply through rrbapply.gov.in, create or access their account, select one RRB, enter their preferences, upload the required documents and complete online fee payment. Applicants should download the submitted application for future reference.Further examination dates and admit card details will be announced through the official RRB websites.