RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 has been officially released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The recruitment notification is published under CEN No. 08/2025 for filling 312 Isolated Category posts across various RRB zones in India. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates from legal, teaching, psychology, translation, laboratory, publicity, and welfare backgrounds to secure a central government railway job.

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The online application process for RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026 has started from 30 December 2025 and will continue until 29 January 2026. Eligible candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully and submit their applications within the given timeline.

Pay Scale and Allowances

Selected candidates under RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 will be placed in:

Pay Levels: Level 02, Level 06, and Level 07 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, and other admissible railway benefits will be provided as per government rules.

Helpline for RRB Recruitment

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9592001188 / 0172-5653333

Candidates can contact the helpline for application-related queries.

Eligibility Criteria for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment

Eligibility conditions including age limit and educational qualification vary according to the post. Below is a summarized post-wise eligibility overview. Candidates should refer to the official notification for complete details.

Post-wise Educational Qualification and Age Limit

Chief Law Assistant

Degree in Law with 3 years practice as a Pleader at Bar
Serving Railway employees who are Law graduates are also eligible
Age Limit: 18 to 40 years

Public Prosecutor

Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 5 years standing as an Advocate
Age Limit: 18 to 32 years

Scientific Assistant / Training

Second Class Master’s Degree in Psychology
One-year experience in administration of psychological tests
Desirable: Knowledge of computers, statistics, or Industrial Psychology
Age Limit: 18 to 35 years

Junior Translator (Hindi)

Master’s Degree in Hindi or English with relevant language combinations
Diploma or certificate in translation or 2 years translation experience preferred
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Senior Publicity Inspector

Graduation plus Diploma in Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, or Mass Communication
Desirable: 2 years experience in related fields
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Staff and Welfare Inspector

Graduation with Diploma or Degree in Labour Welfare, HR, Social Welfare, or MBA (HR)
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist)

12th pass with Physics and Chemistry
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years

Scientific Supervisor / Ergonomics & Training

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Physiology
Two years experience in psychological testing, training, or research
Desirable: Industrial Psychology or Ergonomics
Age Limit: 18 to 35 years

Age Relaxation

Upper age limit relaxation is applicable as per government rules:

OBC-NCL: 3 years
SC/ST: 5 years
PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
PwBD (OBC): 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years

Application Fee Details

SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250
(Refundable after appearing in CBT, bank charges deducted)
Other Categories: Rs. 500
(Rs. 400 refunded after CBT, bank charges deducted)

How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online through the official RRB portal by following these steps:

Visit the official RRB website.
Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
Click on the Online Application Form link.
Complete registration using basic details.
Fill in personal, educational, and professional information carefully.
Upload passport-size photograph, signature, and required documents.
Pay the examination fee according to your category.
Submit the application form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates for RRB Recruitment 2026

Online Application Start Date: 30 December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 29 January 2026

Selection Process of RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment

The selection process includes multiple stages depending on the post:

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Mode: Online
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD with scribe)
Total Questions: 100
Type: Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer

Minimum Qualifying Marks

UR/EWS: 40%
OBC-NCL: 30%
SC: 30%
ST: 25%

Relaxation of 2 marks may be given to PwBD candidates if required.

Normalization

Normalized CBT scores will be used for shortlisting candidates for further stages such as Performance Test, Teaching Skill Test, Translation Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

CBT Exam Syllabus

Section wise number of questions and marks for all the posts except Junior Translator/Hindi are detailed below :

Subject	Number of questions	Marks allotted
Professional Ability	50	50
General Awareness	15	15
General Intelligence and Reasoning	15	15
Mathematics	10	10
General Science	10	10
Total	100	100

Important Web Links

Online Application Form	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Recommended Guidebook	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

FAQs – RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026

Q1. When does the online application for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment start?
The application process starts on 30 December 2025.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026?
The last date to apply online is 29 January 2026.

Q3. How many total vacancies are available under this recruitment?
There are 312 vacancies under RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment.

Q4. What is the selection process for RRB Isolated Categories posts?
The selection process includes CBT, Performance/Skill Test, Translation Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Q5. Is the application fee refundable?
Yes, the application fee is partially refundable after appearing in the CBT.

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