Railway RRB Ministerial and Isolated Post Recruitment 2026 – 195 Posts, Apply Online
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued the short notice for Ministerial and Isolated Categories recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 09/2026. Around 195 tentative vacancies are on offer across participating RRBs, and the online application window is scheduled to run from 5 November 2026 to 4 December 2026 through the official RRB application portal. The detailed notification, with post-wise vacancies and full eligibility conditions, is expected on 4 November 2026, and candidates should read it in full before applying.
Key Highlights
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Recruitment | Ministerial and Isolated Categories |
| Advertisement number | CEN No. 09/2026 |
| Total posts | 195 (tentative) |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Application start date | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 4 December 2026 |
| Detailed notification expected | 4 November 2026 |
| Official application portal | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official RRB website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Short notice issued | 21 October 2026 |
| Detailed notification expected | 4 November 2026 |
| Application begins | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 4 December 2026 |
| Last date to pay the examination fee | 4 December 2026 |
| Exam date | Not specified in the official notification |
| Admit card | Not specified in the official notification |
Application Fee
The fee structure listed for CEN 09/2026 is Rs. 500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and all women candidates. Candidates who appear in the Stage I examination are due a refund of Rs. 400 (General, OBC and EWS) or Rs. 250 (other categories). The fee can be paid online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Confirm the fee in the detailed notification when it is released.
Vacancy Details
A total of 195 tentative vacancies have been announced for Ministerial and Isolated Categories posts. Post-wise vacancy counts have not yet been released and will be given in the detailed notification. The posts covered include:
- Chief Law Assistant
- Public Prosecutor
- Junior Translator (Hindi)
- Senior Publicity Inspector
- Staff and Welfare Inspector
- Scientific Assistant (Training)
- Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist and Metallurgist)
- Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics and Training)
Eligibility
Eligibility varies by post, and the detailed notification will set the exact qualification, age limit and medical standard for each post. The qualifications indicated for the posts include a law degree for the law posts, a master’s degree in Hindi or English with a translation diploma or certificate for Junior Translator (Hindi), a degree or diploma in public relations, advertising, journalism or mass communication for Senior Publicity Inspector, a degree with a diploma in labour or social welfare, labour laws, personnel management or an MBA with personnel management papers for Staff and Welfare Inspector, a master’s degree in psychology for the scientific posts, and 10+2 with science (physics and chemistry) for Lab Assistant Grade III.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age varies by post, from 30 to 40 years, with age relaxation as per RRB rules. The age is calculated as on 1 January 2027 (tentative). Confirm the post-wise age limit in the detailed notification.
Selection Process
Selection for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories posts is through a computer-based test, followed by post-specific skill, translation or stenography tests where applicable, document verification and medical examination. The exact stages for each post will be set out in the detailed notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB application portal, www.rrbapply.gov.in, once the window opens on 5 November 2026.
- Read the detailed CEN 09/2026 notification and check the eligibility conditions for the post you want.
- Register with a valid mobile number and email address, then fill in personal, educational and address details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee online, review the preview carefully, and submit the form before 4 December 2026.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for your records.
Important Links
| Apply Online (from 5 November 2026) | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official RRB Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Source listing | Sarkari Result – RRB Ministerial and Isolated Post CEN 09/2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories CEN 09/2026?
The last date to apply online is 4 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in RRB CEN 09/2026?
Around 195 tentative vacancies have been announced. Post-wise counts will be given in the detailed notification.
When will the detailed notification be released?
The detailed CEN 09/2026 notification is expected on 4 November 2026, a day before applications open.
Where do I apply for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories recruitment?
Applications are submitted online only, through www.rrbapply.gov.in.
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