The wait is over for railway job seekers eyeing specialist posts: the Railway Recruitment Boards have opened online applications for Ministerial and Isolated Categories under CEN 09/2026. The detailed notification is out on 05-11-2026, and with 191 posts on offer — led by 79 Junior Translator (Hindi) vacancies — this is a rare opening for law, language, science and publicity graduates alike.
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 09/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 191 |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Released | 05-11-2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 05-11-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04-12-2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 06-12-2026 |
| Correction Window | 07-12-2026 to 16-12-2026 |
| Exam Date | As per schedule |
| Exam City Available | 10 days before exam |
| Admit Card Available | 4 days before exam |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility (brief) | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | 17 | Bachelor's degree in Law with 3 years' experience | 18-40 years |
| Public Prosecutor | 21 | Bachelor's degree in Law with 5 years' practice | 18-32 years |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 79 | Master's degree in Hindi/English + translation diploma/certificate | 18-33 years |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 8 | Bachelor's degree/diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication | 18-33 years |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | 27 | Bachelor's degree + diploma in Labour/Social Welfare or Labour Laws, or LLB with Labour Law papers, or PG diploma/MBA in Personnel Management | 18-33 years |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 3 | Master's degree in Psychology (second class) with 1 year's experience | 18-35 years |
| Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) | 36 | 10+2 (Intermediate) with Science — Physics and Chemistry | 18-30 years |
| Total | 191 | ||
Age is counted as on 01-01-2027, with relaxation as per RRB rules. The short notice had indicated around 195 tentative vacancies; the detailed notification confirms 191 posts.
| Category | Fee | Refund after appearing in Stage I exam |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 |
| Female (all categories) | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 |
Pay online only — debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Selection follows the scheme given in the CEN 09/2026 notification: a computer-based test, followed by the post-specific stages (skill test, document verification and medical examination where applicable). The exam city slip will be available 10 days before the exam and the admit card 4 days before it, so keep checking the RRB portal once the exam schedule is announced.
The Railway Recruitment Boards recruit staff for Indian Railways across its zones and production units. Ministerial and Isolated Categories cover specialist roles — law officers, translators, publicity and welfare inspectors, scientific staff and laboratory assistants — that support railway operations.
| Apply Online (RRB Portal) | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in |
|---|---|
| RRB Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
Online applications for CEN 09/2026 opened on 05-11-2026.
The last date to submit the online form is 04-12-2026, and the fee can be paid till 06-12-2026.
There are 191 posts across seven categories, including Junior Translator (Hindi) with 79 posts and Lab Assistant Grade III with 36 posts.
The minimum age is 18 years as on 01-01-2027, and the maximum age varies from 30 to 40 years depending on the post.
The fee is Rs. 500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, PwD and all female candidates. Rs. 400 (General/OBC/EWS) or Rs. 250 (others) is refunded after appearing in the Stage I exam.
Apply online through the official RRB portal, rrbapply.gov.in.
A Master's degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a subject at degree level, or a Master's degree in any subject with Hindi or English medium and the other language as a subject, plus a diploma or certificate in translation.
Yes, the correction window runs from 07-12-2026 to 16-12-2026.