RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 (CEN 09/2026): 191 Posts, Apply by 4 December
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Railway Recruitment Boards have invited applications for 191 ministerial and isolated posts under CEN 09/2026. Applications run from 5 November to 4 December 2026.
At a glance
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Last date | 04 December 2026 |
| Status | Apply by 4 December |
| Notice | CEN No. 09/2026 |
| Vacancies | 191 |
| Largest posts | Junior Translator (Hindi) 79, Lab Assistant Gr III 36, Staff and Welfare Inspector 27 |
| Age | 18 to 40 years on 1 January 2027 |
| Fee | Rs 500 (Rs 250 for SC, ST, PwD, women) |
| Selection | Stage 1 CBT, then post-specific assessment where prescribed, then document verification |
Important dates
| Applications open | 5 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 4 December 2026, 11:59 pm |
| Fee payment | Until 6 December 2026 |
| Correction window | 7 to 16 December 2026 |
Details
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have notified 191 vacancies in ministerial and isolated categories under CEN No. 09/2026. Online applications opened on 5 November 2026 and close on 4 December 2026 at 11:59 pm. Fee payment is allowed until 6 December and the correction window is 7 to 16 December.
Posts: Junior Translator (Hindi) 79, Laboratory Assistant Grade III 36, Staff and Welfare Inspector 27, Public Prosecutor 21, Chief Law Assistant 17, Senior Publicity Inspector 8 and Scientific Assistant (Training) 3. Qualifications differ by post, from Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry to postgraduate degrees; Public Prosecutor needs an LLB and five years of advocacy.
The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027. The fee is Rs 500 (Rs 250 for SC, ST, PwD and women), partly refunded after the Stage 1 CBT. Apply on rrbapply.gov.in and read the official notification for each post.
How to apply
- Go to rrbapply.gov.in and register.
- Select CEN 09/2026 and choose your post.
- Fill in personal and education details.
- Upload photo, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee by 6 December 2026 and submit before 11:59 pm on 4 December.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply?
4 December 2026, 11:59 pm.
How many vacancies are there?
191 across seven posts.
When can I correct my form?
From 7 to 16 December 2026.
What is the age limit?
18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation as per rules.
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