RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN 08/2025) has been released at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ for 311 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. The online application for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 has been started on 29th December 2025. The direct apply online link, along with complete recruitment details, has been provided here.
RRB Isolated Categories Notification 2026 Out
The detailed RRB Isolated Categories Notification 2026 pdf, along with complete details for eligibility, vacancy, age limit, salary, and registration dates, has been released at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ or all regional websites. Candidates can download the official notification PDF and check all details carefully.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026- Overview
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is held responsible for conducting the recruitment process for selecting candidates for RRB Isolated Categories CEN No.- 08/2025. Candidates interested must check all details carefully and plan to apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 when registration starts on 30th December 2025.
| RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Overview | |
| 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 between 30th December 2025 to 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 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
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 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
As the RRB Isolated Categories Application Link has been activated at the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ or all regional websites, Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 from 30th December 2025 to 29th January 2026 by completing registration, application process. Candidates must fill out their application carefully to avoid rejection of the registration form in the future.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
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 Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure
Along with the short notification, the starting salary has been notified for all posts released under RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 (CEN 08/2025).
| Posts | Salary Structure |
| Sr. Publicity Inspector | Rs. 35,400 (Level 6) |
| Lab Assistant Gr. III | Rs. 19,900 (Level 2) |
| Chief Law Assistant | Rs. 44,900 (Level 7) |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Rs. 35,400 (Level 6) |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Rs. 35,400 (Level 6) |
| Public Prosecutor | Rs. 44,900 (Level 7) |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Rs. 35,400 (Level 6) |
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