The Railway Recruitment Board, M/o Indian Railways, has released a short notice to announce the recruitment process for 311 vacancies in the isolated category. The RRB Isolated Categories Notification 2026 has been published in an employment newspaper carrying vacancy details and application dates. The online application for this recruitment starts on 30th December 2025, and it shall continue till 29th January 2026. So, read more about the recruitment here and start preparing.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Short Notice Out
It must be clear to interested candidates that, as of now, only a short advertisement has been published on 17th December 2025, and the detailed notification for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 will be released by 30th December 2025. The posts to be filled through this recruitment are: Senior Publicity Inspector, Lab Assistant, Chief Law Assistant, Junior Translator, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Public Prosecutor, and Scientific Assistant. Check the short notice provided here.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2025-26- Highlights
A brief overview of the RRB Isolated Categories recruitment is given here for more clarity and understanding.
| Particular | Details |
| Name of Organisation |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
|
| Exam Name |
RRB Isolated Categories
|
| Name of Posts | Publicity Inspector, Lab Assistant, Chief Law Assistant, Junior Translator, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Public Prosecutor, and Scientific Assistant |
| Vacancies | 311 |
| Advt. No. | (CEN No. 08/2025) |
| Category | Govt Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 30th December 2025 to 29th January 2026 |
| Mode of Exam |
Phase I- Online / Phase II & III- Offline
|
| Selection Process |
Computer-Based Test (CBT), Translation Test (TT)/ Performance Test (PT)/, Document Verification and Medical Examination
|
| Official website | www.rrbapply.gov.in. |
RRB Isolated Category Exam 2026: Important Dates
All the important dates have been listed here:
- Short Notice Released: 17th December 2025
- Detailed Notification: 30th December 2025
- Apply Online Starts: 30th December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 29th January 2026
- Last Date to Pay fee: TBA
- Application Correction window: TBA
- CBT Exam Date: TBA
RRB Isolated Category Vacancy 2026
Overall, RRB has announced 311 vacancies for various posts mentioned here. Maximum vacancy has been notified for the post of Junior Translator/Hindi and further distribution is given in the table here:
|
Name of the Post
|
Vacancies (All RRBs)
|
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 15 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 39 |
| Chief Law Assistant | 22 |
| Junior Translator/Hindi | 202 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 24 |
| Public Prosecutor | 7 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 2 |
| Total | 311 |
Railway RRB Isolated 2026 Category Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for RRB Isolated category recruitment 2025-26 consist of qualification, age limit, and nationality conditions. Also, candidates must adhere to the medical standards required for any of these posts.
Age Limit (As on 1/1/2026)
The RRB Isolated categories minimum age is 18 years. However, the maximum age varies as per post. Age relaxation is provided as per the norms.
|
Name of the Post
|
Medical Standard | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | C-1 | 18 – 33 years |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | B-1 | 18- 30 years |
| Chief Law Assistant | C-1 | 18- 40 years |
| Junior Translator/Hindi | C-2 | 18 – 33 years |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | C-1 | 18 – 38 years |
| Public Prosecutor | C-1 | 18 – 38 years |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | B-1 | 18 – 35 years |
Education Qualification
| Posts |
Qualification
|
| Chief Law Assistant |
A University Degree in Law with 3 years of standing practice as a pleader at the Bar.
|
| Public Prosecutor |
A Law degree (LLB) with relevant experience in criminal law and prosecution
|
| Scientific Assistant/ Training |
A degree or diploma in Science/Engineering related to the field.
|
| Junior Translator (Hindi) |
Post Graduate in English/Hindi
|
| Staff and Welfare Inspector |
Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare/LLB/PG/MBA in HR
|
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist) |
12th with Science + DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology).
|
RRB Isolated Category 2026 Selection Process
Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Stage 2: Skill/Performance Tests, as applicable, which may include:
- Skill Test (ST)
- Translation Test (TT)
- Performance Test (PT)
Stage 3: Document Verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination
RRB Isolated Categories 2026 Exam Pattern
To perform well in the RRB Isolated Categories exam, candidates should be familiar with the Exam Pattern.
- Objective exam with 100 MCQs.
- Total marks: 100.
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Each question: 1 mark.
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer.
| Section | Total Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Isolated Category 2026 Salary
|
Name of the Post
|
Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (Rs.) |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level-6 | 35,400 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | Level-2 | 19,900 |
| Chief Law Assistant | Level-7 | 44,900 |
| Junior Translator / Hindi | Level-6 | 35,400 |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Level-6 | 35,400 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level-7 | 44,900 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level-6 | 35,400 |
RRB Isolated Category 2026 Apply Online
Candidates who wish to know when they can apply for this exam, then note that the online application process for RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 will start on 30th December 2025 and it will continue till 29th January 2026. So, keep your documents ready and we shared the apply link here soon. Check the application fee below.
| Categories | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/Economic Backwards Classes/Ex-servicemen | Rs. 250 |
| Other Categories | Rs. 500 |
| Also Check | |
| RRB Isolated Categories Syllabus | RRB Junior Translator Previous Year Paper |
| RRB Isolated Categories Cut Off | RRB Isolated Categories Previous Year Paper |
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