Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an short notification for Isolated Category Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online for 311 vacancies from 30-12-2025 to 29-01-2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official RRB website. The last date to submit the application form is 29-01-2026.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Overview :
| Company Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Isolated Categories (Chief Law Assistant, Lab Assistant and Other) |
| No of Posts | 311 |
| Advt No | CEN No. 08/2025 |
| Salary | Rs 19,900 to 44,900 |
| Qualification | Available Soon |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 30-12-2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 29-01-2026 |
| Official Website | rrbguwahati.gov.in |
Important Dates :
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- Application Start Date: December 30, 2025
- Application Closing Date: January 29, 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: January 31, 2026
- Exam Date: To be announced later (expected in 2026)
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Vacancies :
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) | Initial Pay (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 202 | 18–33 Years | ₹35,400 (Level 6) |
| Lab Assistant Grade III | 39 | 18–30 Years | ₹19,900 (Level 2) |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 24 | 18–33 Years | ₹35,400 (Level 6) |
| Chief Law Assistant | 22 | 18–40 Years | ₹44,900 (Level 7) |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | 15 | 18–33 Years | ₹35,400 (Level 6) |
| Public Prosecutor | 7 | 18–32 Years | ₹44,900 (Level 7) |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | 2 | 18–35 Years | ₹35,400 (Level 6) |
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Eligibility :
| Post Name | Minimum Educational Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Master’s degree in Hindi/English with English/Hindi as a compulsory subject at degree level AND a recognized Diploma/Certificate in Translation (or 2 years translation experience). |
| Chief Law Assistant | Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university with at least 3 years of standing practice as a pleader at the Bar. |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Graduation plus any of the following: Diploma in Labour/Social Welfare, Diploma in Labour Laws, LLB with Labour Law papers, PG Diploma in Personnel Management, or MBA (HR/Personnel Management). |
| Lab Assistant Grade III | 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics and Chemistry from any recognized board. |
| Public Prosecutor | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) with at least 5 years of standing as an advocate at the Bar. |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Degree from a recognized university and a Diploma in Public Relations/Advertising/Journalism/Mass Communication (2 years experience is often desirable). |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Second Class Master’s Degree in Psychology with 1 year experience in the administration of psychological tests. |
Age Limit (as on January 1, 2026)
The minimum age for all posts is 18 years. Maximum age limits vary:
- Chief Law Assistant: 18–43 years (or 18–40 depending on specific zone requirements).
- Junior Translator (Hindi): 18–33 or 36 years.
- Staff & Welfare Inspector: 18–33 or 36 years.
- Lab Assistant Grade III: 18–30 or 33 years.
- Public Prosecutor: 18–32 or 35 years.
Age Relaxations:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years.
- SC/ST: 5 years.
- PwBD: 10 years (UR), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST).
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Salary :
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay (Basic) |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Lab Assistant Grade III | Level 2 | ₹19,900 |
Exam pattern :
The CBT for most posts consists of 100 objective-type questions to be completed in 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with a scribe).
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (Post-Specific) | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC/SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
2. Post-Specific Exam Variations
Certain posts have unique exam structures:
- Junior Translator (Hindi): The CBT focuses heavily on language proficiency.
- Hindi: 30 questions.
- English: 20 questions.
- General subjects (GK, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Computer): 50 questions.
- Translation Test: A descriptive test (English to Hindi and vice versa) follows for shortlisted candidates, requiring a minimum of 60% to qualify.
- Stenographer Posts: Shortlisted candidates must pass a Stenography Skill Test (80 words per minute).
Syllabus
- Professional Ability: Post-specific technical knowledge (e.g., Law for Chief Law Assistant, Labour Laws for Welfare Inspector, Translation for Junior Translator).
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history (freedom struggle), geography, polity, economy, and environmental issues.
- Mathematics: Number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, ratio & proportion, percentage, time and work, algebra, and basic statistics.
- Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, and directions.
- General Science: Basic concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences, generally up to the 10th standard level.
Application Fee :
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- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: ₹250
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Application Process :
- Registration: Visit the official portal, rrbapply.gov.in, click “Apply,” and select “New Registration”.
- Aadhaar Verification: Candidates are required to complete Aadhaar-based verification during registration.
- Application Form: Log in with your credentials to fill in personal, educational, and post-preference details.
- Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of a color photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹250 for others) online via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
- Final Submission: Review all details before final submission and print a copy of the application for future reference.
RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 Selection Process :
The selection process for CEN 08/2025 involves four major stages:
- Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT): An objective-type online exam consisting of 100 questions. It is the primary screening stage for all posts.
- Stage 2: Skill/Proficiency Test (Post-Specific): Shortlisted candidates must undergo practical assessments depending on the post applied for:
- Junior Translator (Hindi): Translation Test (Hindi to English and vice versa).
- Stenographer: Stenography Skill Test.
- Other Posts: May include a Teaching Skill Test (TST) or Performance Test (PT) as applicable.
- Stage 3: Document Verification (DV): Verification of original academic certificates, identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN), caste certificates, and experience documents.
- Stage 4: Medical Examination: A mandatory health checkup by Railway medical authorities to ensure candidates meet the specified medical standards (e.g., C-1 or C-2) for their respective posts.