RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN 08/2025) on its official website, rrbapply.gov.in. A total of 311 vacancies have been announced for various Isolated Categories posts, including Senior Publicity Inspector, Lab Assistant Grade III, Chief Law Assistant, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Public Prosecutor, and Scientific Assistant (Training). The online application process for this recruitment commenced on 29 December 2025, and the direct apply online link along with complete recruitment details is available below.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is going to end the application process for the RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 (CEN 08/2025) today, 29th January 2026. Through the exam, a total of 311 vacancies will be recruited for various Isolated Categories posts, namely Senior Publicity Inspector, Lab Assistant Gr. III, Chief Law Assistant, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Public Prosecutor, and Scientific Assistant (Training) posts
RRB Isolated Categories Notification 2026 Out
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the detailed RRB Isolated Categories Notification 2026 PDF on its official website, rrbapply.gov.in, as well as on all regional RRB websites. The notification contains complete information regarding eligibility criteria, vacancy details, age limit, pay scale, and important registration dates. Candidates are advised to download the official PDF and carefully review all the instructions before applying.
RRB Isolated Categories Overview 2026
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Category | Isolated Categories |
| Posts | Senior Publicity Inspector, Lab Assistant Gr. III, Chief Law Assistant, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Public Prosecutor, and Scientific Assistant (Training) |
| CEN No | 08/2025 |
| Vacancies | 311 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 30th December 2025 to 29th January 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years (varies post-wise) |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stenography Skill Test (SST)/ Translation Test (TT)/ Performance Test (PT)/ Teaching Skill Test (TST) (as applicable) Document Verification |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900 (Level 2) to Rs. 44,900 (Level 7) |
| Official website | All regional websites https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
The registration schedule has been released along with the RRB Isolated Categories Notification 2026. Candidates interested in applying for RRB Isolated Categories (CEN 08/2025) have to submit their applications online till 29th January 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Detailed Notification | 29th December 2025 |
| Apply Online Begins | 30th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29th January 2026 |
| Last Date to pay the application fee | To be notified |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026
Under the Isolated Categories, various posts, including Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Lab Assistant, and more for 311 vacancies, have been announced to be filled. Candidates can check the post-wise vacancy distribution from the table below.
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Sr. Publicity Inspector | 15 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III | 39 |
| Chief Law Assistant | 22 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 202 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 24 |
| Public Prosecutor | 7 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 2 |
| Total | 311 |
RRB Isolated Categories Eligibility 2026
Candidates interested in the Railway Isolated Categories Recruitment must check the required eligibility criteria in terms of education qualification, experience, and age limit from the section below.
Education Qualification & Experience
For some posts, as mentioned, there is a requirement for mandatory experience in their relevant field. Check the minimum education qualification and experience required for the released posts from here.
| Posts | Education Qualification | Experience Required |
| Sr. Publicity Inspector | Candidates must have completed a Diploma in Public Relations/ Advertising/ Journalism/ Mass Communication | 2 years of experience |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III | Candidates must have passed 12th with Physics & Chemistry as main subjects. | — |
| Chief Law Assistant | Candidates must have completed their Law Graduate (LLB) from a recognised university | 3 years of experience |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | PG with Hindi & English Subjects (at Degree Level) | — |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Degree/ Diploma/ PG/ LLB/ MBA in Related Subjects | — |
| Public Prosecutor | Law Graduate (LLB) | 5 years of experience |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | PG in Psychology | 1 year of experience |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
| Posts | Age Limit |
| Sr. Publicity Inspector | 18 to 33 years |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III | 18 to 30 years |
| Chief Law Assistant | 18 to 40 years |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 18 to 33 years |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 18 to 38 years |
| Public Prosecutor | 18 to 38 years |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 18 to 35 years |
RRB Isolated Categories Online Form 2026 Link
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 on the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ or all regional websites. The last date to submit the RRB Isolated Categories Online Form 2026 is 29th January 2026. Candidates must fill out their application carefully to avoid rejection of the registration form in the future.
RRB Isolated Categories Application Fee 2026
To complete the RRB ALP application forms, candidates must pay the prescribed fee as per their community/category. This fee shall be refunded Rs. 250 for reserved category candidates and Rs. 400/- for other category candidates after duly deducting applicable bank charges, provided the candidate appears in the 1st Stage CBT.
| Category | Application Fee |
| PwBDs / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Service men candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250/- |
| Others | Rs. 500/- |
RRB Isolated Categories Selection Process 2026
To be selected for various posts under Ministerial and Isolated Categories, candidates have to undergo the following stages of the election process.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Stenography Skill Test (SST)/ Translation Test (TT)/ Performance Test (PT)/ Teaching Skill Test (TST) (as applicable)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
RRB Isolated Categories Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates interested in the RRB Isolated Categories Exam 2026 must be aware of the RRB Isolated Categories Exam Pattern 2026 to know the details of the marking scheme, duration of the exam, etc. The exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks, and there is negative marking; 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
| Subjects | Total Questions/ Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Professional Ability | 50/ 50 | 90 minutes |
| General Awareness | 15/15 | – |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15/15 | – |
| Mathematics | 10/10 | – |
| General Science | 10/10 | – |
| Total | 100/100 | – |
RRB Isolated Categories Salary 2026
How To apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRB website at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment notification and confirm your eligibility for the selected post.
- Complete the one-time registration to generate your login credentials.
- Log in and fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Preview the application, submit it, and download or print the final confirmation page for future reference.
RRB Isolated Categories Official Links
Faqs-
Q. Can candidates apply for more than one post?
A.No. Candidates are allowed to apply for only one post under the RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment.
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