RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 — 195 Posts, Apply by 4 December

Job Summary:
• Who: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways
• What: Isolated Categories (CEN 09/2026) — 195 vacancies
• When: 5 November — 4 December 2026
• Where: Across India (applied through your regional RRB)
• Apply: Online through your regional RRB portal

The Railway Recruitment Board has opened the door for 195 Isolated Categories posts under CEN No. 09/2026. If you want a central government railway job, this is your chance. The online form link goes live on 5 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 4 December 2026. Bookmark this page and check the fee, age and selection details below before you fill the form.

Key Dates — RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026

Application Fees — RRB Isolated Categories 2026

The good news for railway aspirants is that most of your fee comes back after you appear in the Stage I exam. Check the table below to see how much you pay and how much you get refunded.

Pay the fee using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or any other mode listed by RRB. Keep the payment receipt safe — you may need it later.

Age Limit — RRB Isolated Categories 2026

Your age is counted as on 1 January 2027. The exact minimum and maximum age for each post is Not specified yet and will be published in the detailed notification. Age relaxation is given as per Railway recruitment rules for reserved categories.

Not sure whether you fit the age window? Check your exact years, months and days with our RRB age calculator tool before you start the form.

Vacancy Details & Who Can Apply — RRB Isolated Categories 2026

A total of 195 posts are open under the Isolated Categories group. This group covers special railway posts like instructors, translators and similar roles where a single skill set is required. The category-wise split and the educational qualification will be published soon.

What education you need: As per the short notice, candidates with a graduation degree in any stream from a recognised university or college are considered for this post. However, the final post-wise qualification will be confirmed in the full CEN 09/2026 notification.

Salary / Pay Scale: Not specified yet. It will be listed in the detailed notification along with the post-wise pay level.

Selection Process — RRB Isolated Categories 2026

The recruitment happens in stages. Clear each stage to move to the next one:

• Computer Based Test (CBT) — the main written screening round.
• Performance Test / Translation Test — taken only for posts where it applies.
• Medical Examination — checks your fitness as per railway norms.
• Document Verification — you must show your original certificates.

How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories 2026

Follow these simple steps to submit your form:

1. Open the official website of your regional RRB or visit indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Look for the link named “CEN 09/2026 – RRB Isolated Categories”. It opens on 5 November 2026.
3. Register with your mobile number and email, then fill in your personal and educational details.
4. Upload your photo and signature in the correct size and format. Our RRB photo and signature resizer makes this quick and error-free.
5. Pay the fee for your category and submit the form.
6. Download the confirmation page and keep a printed copy with you.

Read the official notification carefully — check the last date, age limit and qualification — before you fill anything. A small mistake can cancel your application.

Important Links — RRB Isolated Categories 2026

• Apply Online: Link will be active on 5 November 2026
• Official Notification: Link will be active on 5 November 2026
• Short Notice: Download PDF
• Official Website: Visit indianrailways.gov.in