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RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 191 Posts (CEN 09/2026)

Advt No: CEN No. 09/2026•Railway Recruitment Boards

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Total Vacancies

RRB

191

Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Chief Law Assistant

Min Qualification

ANY POST GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 40 Yrs

as on 1 Jan 2027

Pay Scale / Salary

₹19,900–₹1,42,400

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About this Recruitment

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), on behalf of the Ministry of Railways, have officially published Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 09/2026 for recruitment to 191 vacancies in Ministerial and Isolated Categories across all Zonal Railways and Production Units. The vacancies feature 85 Junior Translator (Hindi) posts, 38 Staff and Welfare Inspector posts, 28 Chief Law Assistant posts, 21 Public Prosecutor posts, 11 Lab Assistant Grade-III posts, 5 Senior Publicity Inspector posts, and 3 Scientific Assistant posts in 7th CPC Pay Levels 2 to 7 (₹19,900 – ₹1,42,400). Educational criteria span LLB Law Degree, Master's in Hindi/English, B.Sc Science, and Graduation based on the applied post. The age limit is 18 to 40 years as of 01 January 2027 with statutory central relaxations. Online applications are accepted on rrbapply.gov.in from 05 November 2026 to 04 December 2026 (11:59 PM). The selection process involves a Single Stage CBT of 100 marks, translation/skill tests where applicable, Document Verification, and Railway Medical Standards.

✨ Copilot Highlights

191 vacancies officially announced under Railway Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 09/2026.
Comprehensive cadre breakdown: 85 Junior Translators (Hindi), 38 Staff & Welfare Inspectors, 28 Chief Law Assistants, 21 Public Prosecutors, 11 Lab Assistants Grade-III, 5 Senior Publicity Inspectors, and 3 Scientific Assistants.
7th CPC Pay Levels ranging from Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) up to Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) with 53% DA, HRA, and Railway Passes.
Qualifications: LLB for Legal roles, Master's Degree with Translation Diploma for Hindi Translators, B.Sc for Scientific/Lab roles, and Graduation for Welfare/Publicity inspectors.
Age limit: 18 to 40 years (Legal posts), 18 to 33 years (Inspectors/Translators), and 18 to 30 years (Lab Assistants) as of 01.01.2027.
Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 questions in 90 minutes with 50 marks allotted to Professional Ability.
Fee structure with partial/full refund: ₹500 for UR/OBC (₹400 refunded after CBT) and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Females (full ₹250 refunded after CBT).
Online registration active from 05 November 2026 to 04 December 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 January 2027

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer): +3 Years

Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes (SC / ST): +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen (Length of Military Service + 3 Years): +3 Years

Serving Railway Employees (Group C/D with min 3 years service): +5 Years

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Educational Eligibility: LLB LLM, ANY POST GRADUATE, B SC, ANY GRADUATE, TWELFTH PASS

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

5 November 2026

Application Start Date

5 November 2026

Last Date to Apply

4 December 2026

Exam Date

10 March 2027

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Junior Translator (Hindi)	85	ANY POST GRADUATE
Staff and Welfare Inspector	38	ANY GRADUATE
Chief Law Assistant	28	LLB LLM
Public Prosecutor	21	LLB LLM
Lab Assistant Grade-III	11	TWELFTH PASS
Senior Publicity Inspector	5	ANY GRADUATE
Scientific Assistant (Training)	3	B SC

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: 7th CPC Pay Matrix spans Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) for Lab Assistant Grade-III, Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) for Translator & Welfare Inspector, up to Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) for Chief Law Assistant & Public Prosecutor, along with 53% DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Railway Medical & Pass Facilities.

Official Pay Scale

₹19,900 – ₹1,42,400

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹35,400

Dearness Allowance (DA)53%

₹18,762

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹6,372

Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,754

Gross Monthly Salary₹63,288

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹5,416

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹5,926

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹57,362

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹7.59 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT - Online)

90 Minutes

Total Marks: 100

Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted per incorrect answer

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
Professional Ability (Subject Technical Knowledge)	50	50
General Awareness	15	15
General Intelligence & Reasoning	15	15
Mathematics	10	10
General Science	10	10

Interactive Syllabus & Topic Study Tracker

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Step 1: Visit the centralized Railway Recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on 'Apply' and select 'Create an Account' if applying for the first time.

Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar details, full name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID for biometric authentication.

Step 4: Log in using your registered credentials and select 'CEN No. 09/2026 (Ministerial and Isolated Categories)'.

Step 5: Fill in educational qualifications, choose your eligible post and zonal railway preferences.

Step 6: Upload a recent passport-sized color photograph (30–70 KB, JPEG) against a plain white background and scanned signature (30–70 KB).

Step 7: Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Step 8: Review all submitted information, confirm the submission, and download a copy of the filled application form.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Aadhaar Card

Mandatory for identity verification and biometric authentication

Essential Degree / Law / Master's Certificate

Proof of prescribed qualification from recognized university/institute

Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate

Official proof of Date of Birth and candidate name

Community Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS)

Prescribed Annexure format issued by designated revenue authorities

Passport Size Photograph & Signature

Photo: 30–70 KB with white background; Signature: 30–70 KB in running handwriting

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Application Fee Details

General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT)₹500

SC / ST / PwBD / All Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC (Full ₹250 refunded after CBT)₹250

Payment Modes: Online Payment via Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI on rrbapply.gov.in

Selection Process

Stage 1: Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT — 100 Objective Questions covering Professional Ability, General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics & General Science)

Stage 2: Translation Test / Stenography Skill Test / Teaching Demonstration (Mandatory for Junior Translator and Stenographer cadres; qualifying nature)

Stage 3: Document Verification (Original academic degrees, caste/EWS credentials & biometric authentication)

Stage 4: Railway Medical Fitness Examination (Medical Standard A-2, B-1, C-1 as per post manual)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in RRB CEN 09/2026?

A total of 191 vacancies have been notified under Railway Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 09/2026 for Ministerial and Isolated Categories across all 21 regional RRBs and Zonal Railways.

What posts are included in RRB Ministerial & Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?

The posts include Junior Translator (Hindi) [85 vacancies], Staff and Welfare Inspector [38 vacancies], Chief Law Assistant [28 vacancies], Public Prosecutor [21 vacancies], Lab Assistant Grade-III [11 vacancies], Senior Publicity Inspector [5 vacancies], and Scientific Assistant (Training) [3 vacancies].

What is the qualification required for Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor in RRB?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. For Chief Law Assistant, at least 3 years of standing practice as an advocate or working experience in a legal department is required. For Public Prosecutor, 5 years of legal practice is mandatory.

What is the qualification for Junior Translator (Hindi) in RRB CEN 09/2026?

Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory subject at the degree level (or Master's in English with Hindi), along with a recognized Diploma or Certificate in Hindi-English translation, or 2 years translation experience.

What is the salary scale for RRB Ministerial and Isolated posts?

Pay scales range from 7th CPC Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) for Lab Assistant Grade-III, Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) for Junior Translator and Welfare Inspector, up to Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) for Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor, with gross monthly pay between ₹35,000 and ₹82,000.

What is the application fee and refund policy in RRB CEN 09/2026?

General, OBC, and EWS male candidates pay ₹500 (out of which ₹400 is refunded to their bank account upon appearing in the CBT). SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, and EBC candidates pay ₹250 (which is 100% refunded upon appearing in the CBT).

What is the exam pattern for RRB Ministerial CBT?

The CBT consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates). The test covers Professional Ability (50 questions), General Awareness (15 questions), General Intelligence & Reasoning (15 questions), Mathematics (10 questions), and General Science (10 questions). Negative marking is 1/3rd mark per wrong answer.

How can candidates apply online for RRB CEN 09/2026?

Candidates must log into the centralized railway recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in, complete Aadhaar-based registration, select their zonal railway and post preference, upload photo and signature, pay the examination fee, and submit before 04 December 2026.