RRB Isolated Categories Salary 2026, Post-wise Pay Scale and Allowances

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced recruitment for 191 vacancies under CEN No. 09/2026 for various Isolated Category posts. The salary differs according to the post and Pay Level under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The initial basic pay ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 44,900 per month.

The highest initial basic pay of Rs. 44,900 is offered for the posts of Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor, while Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist) has an initial basic pay of Rs. 19,900.

RRB Isolated Categories Salary 2026

As mentioned in the official RRB Isolated Categories 2026 notification, the pay level and initial basic pay vary across the seven posts. In addition to basic pay, appointed candidates are eligible for applicable allowances and benefits as per Railway rules. Candidates can check the post-wise salary details below.

Post Name	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Initial Basic Pay
Chief Law Assistant	Level 7	Rs. 44,900
Public Prosecutor	Level 7	Rs. 44,900
Senior Publicity Inspector	Level 6	Rs. 35,400
Junior Translator (Hindi)	Level 6	Rs. 35,400
Staff and Welfare Inspector	Level 6	Rs. 35,400
Scientific Assistant (Training)	Level 6	Rs. 35,400
Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist)	Level 2	Rs. 19,900

RRB Isolated Categories Salary Structure 2026

The salary of RRB Isolated Category employees is based on the 7th CPC pay matrix. The initial basic pay is the starting amount before adding applicable allowances and deducting taxes or other contributions. The monthly salary may include the following components:

Basic Pay: The fixed starting amount assigned to the post according to its Pay Level.
Dearness Allowance (DA): Allowance provided to employees to help offset the impact of inflation. The applicable rate is revised by the Government from time to time.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Allowance provided according to the employee’s place of posting and applicable rules.
Transport Allowance (TA): Allowance towards commuting expenses, subject to eligibility and applicable rates.
Other admissible benefits: Additional benefits may be provided according to Railway rules and the employee’s service conditions.

RRB Isolated Category Allowances and Benefits

Apart from the basic pay, Railway employees may receive allowances and service benefits as applicable under the rules.

Dearness Allowance (DA): Provided as per the applicable Government rate and revised from time to time.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Depends on the city or location of posting and applicable rules.
Transport Allowance: Provided according to the applicable eligibility conditions and rates.
Medical Facilities: Medical benefits are available as per Railway service rules.
Leave Benefits: Employees are eligible for leave as per the applicable service rules.
Retirement Benefits: Applicable retirement benefits are governed by the rules in force for the employee.

RRB Isolated Category Job Profile & Responsibilities

Post Name	Job Profile and Responsibilities
Chief Law Assistant	Handles legal matters related to Railway administration. Examines legal documents, assists in preparing legal replies, provides legal assistance to departments and coordinates with advocates and other legal authorities.
Public Prosecutor	Represents Railway authorities in criminal cases, presents evidence and arguments in court, examines case records, coordinates with investigating authorities and prepares prosecution-related documents.
Senior Publicity Inspector	Handles publicity and public relations activities, prepares communication materials, coordinates media-related work, promotes Railway services and assists in organising publicity campaigns.
Junior Translator (Hindi)	Translates official documents between Hindi and English, translates letters and circulars, checks translation accuracy and helps departments with official Hindi communication.
Staff and Welfare Inspector	Looks after employee welfare activities, assists with staff grievances, monitors welfare facilities, helps implement labour welfare provisions and maintains employee welfare-related records.
Scientific Assistant (Training)	Assists in psychological assessments, supports training and counselling programmes, prepares assessment-related reports and helps with training activities.
Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist)	Assists in testing metals and engineering materials, conducts basic mechanical and chemical tests, helps examine paints, rubber, oils and lubricants, and maintains laboratory records.