The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened applications under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 for 191 vacancies in Ministerial and Isolated Categories. The recruitment covers seven types of posts, including Junior Translator (Hindi), Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Staff and Welfare Inspector and Lab Assistant Grade III. Applications opened on November 5 and close on December 4, 2026. Candidates should also review the corrigendum issued on November 9.
Initial basic pay: ₹19,900 to ₹44,900, depending on pay level
Application portal: RRB Apply
Post-wise Vacancy Breakup
Post
Vacancies
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
Educational Qualification
Eligibility differs by post. Some positions require Class 12 with subjects such as Physics and Chemistry, while roles such as Junior Translator, Welfare Inspector, Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor may require a graduate or postgraduate degree, professional qualification/diploma or prescribed work experience. Public Prosecutor applicants must hold an LLB and meet the notified advocacy-practice requirement.
Applicants must consult the relevant annexure of CEN 09/2026 for the exact degree, subject combination, minimum marks, experience and other conditions for the post they intend to select.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on January 1, 2027. Depending on the post, the minimum age is 18 years and the upper age limit may be 30, 32, 33, 35 or 40 years. Relaxations apply to eligible SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and other categories under government rules. Check the post-wise age limit in the official notification.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minority and EBC applicants. Eligible candidates who appear in the CBT will receive the refund specified in the notification. Review the fee and refund conditions before payment.
Selection Process
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), a Translation Test for Junior Translator applicants, Document Verification and Medical Examination. The applicable stages and medical standards for each other post are detailed in the notification. Candidates must satisfy the medical fitness standard prescribed for the selected position.
How to Apply Online
Visit the official RRB Apply portal.
Open the application link for CEN 09/2026 Isolated Categories.
Create an account or log in with an existing RRB account.
Enter personal, educational and category details.
Select only one RRB and provide preferences for eligible posts.
Upload the live photograph, signature and required documents.
Pay the applicable application fee.
Review and submit the form before December 4, 2026.
A candidate should select only one RRB under CEN 09/2026. Changes to the selected RRB and account details may be restricted. Read all current instructions, including the corrigendum dated November 9, 2026. The application deadline is December 4, while fee payment closes on December 6, 2026. Apply only through the official RRB portal.
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