RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026: 191 Posts

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RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026

Update (05/11/2026): Detailed CEN 09/2026 released on 5 November 2026 — applications are now live from 5 November to 4 December 2026, and the detailed vacancy total is 191 posts (the earlier 195 figure was the tentative indicative-notice total).

Railway Recruitment Board RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 : Detailed CEN 09/2026 Out for 191 Posts

Short Information: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, have released the detailed CEN No. 09/2026 — Recruitment to various posts of Isolated Categories. A total of  191 vacancies  are announced across all RRBs in Level 2 and Level 7 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, across seven posts. Online applications are accepted from 5 November 2026 to 4 December 2026. The detailed CEN 09/2026 was released on 5 November 2026. Read the notification   for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

Payment is accepted online only — Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, IMPS or Mobile Wallets. Confirm the final fee in the detailed CEN.

The detailed CEN 09/2026 released on 5 November 2026 gives the following post-wise vacancies, totalling 191 posts:

The indicative list had also mentioned Scientific Supervisor / Ergonomics and Training, which does not appear in the detailed post-wise list.

The age limit is counted as on 1 January 2027. Post-wise ranges are broadly 18 to 30 years up to 18 to 40 years. Age relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India rules.

Posts fall under Level 2 (starting basic around Rs. 19,900) and Level 7 (starting basic around Rs. 44,900) of the 7th Central Pay Commission. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances are paid as per Central Government rules. The post-wise level mapping will be given in the detailed CEN.

  1. Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
  2. Stenography Skill Test (SST) / Translation Test (TT) / Performance Test (PT) / Teaching Skill Test (TST) — as applicable to the post
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination

The detailed CEN 09/2026 was released on 5 November 2026. The indicative notice confirms a single-stage CBT; subjects, marks and duration will be published with the full notification.

  1. Visit the official application portal at www.rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB website after 5 November 2026.
  2. Find the link for CEN 09/2026 (Isolated Categories).
  3. Complete a fresh registration using your mobile number and active email ID.
  4. Log in with the Registration ID and password generated.
  5. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and post preferences carefully.
  6. Upload the photograph, signature and category certificates in the prescribed format.
  7. Pay the examination fee online.
  8. Verify all details in the preview window and submit the form.
  9. Download and print the final application confirmation page for future reference.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

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Q. How many posts are in RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026?
191 posts across all RRBs. The  post-wise breakup is given in the Vacancy Details table above.When will RRB CEN 09/2026 applications start?
Online applications are scheduled from 5 November 2026 to 4 December 2026.

Q. When will the detailed CEN 09/2026 be published?
Detailed CEN released on 5 November 2026, on the common RRB website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.

Q. What is the pay scale for isolated category posts?
Level 2 (starting basic around Rs. 19,900) and Level 7 (starting basic around Rs. 44,900) of the 7th CPC.

Q. What is the selection process?
A single-stage CBT, followed by skill/performance/translation tests as applicable, document verification and a medical examination.

Q. What is the application fee?
Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable) for general candidates and Rs. 250 (fully refundable) for PwBD/SC/ST/Female/EBC candidates, after appearing in the CBT.

Q. What is the age cut-off date?
Age is counted as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.

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Sources: RRB common website (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in), testbook.com, freejobalert.com, tngovjobs.in, ranchiportal.com.

All the best to all candidates.