RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2027: Approximately 195 Vacancies, Applications Scheduled from November 5
- Approximately 195 Ministerial and Isolated Categories vacancies indicated.
- Application window scheduled for November 5–December 4, 2026.
- Detailed notification to confirm post-wise vacancies and eligibility.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, are scheduled to invite online applications for approximately 195 Ministerial and Isolated Categories vacancies for the 2027 recruitment cycle. The proposed application window runs from November 5 to December 4, 2026, closing at 11:59 PM.
The positions include Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Junior Translator Hindi, Senior Publicity Inspector, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant and Scientific Supervisor. Educational requirements vary from Class 12 with science subjects to relevant graduate and postgraduate qualifications, with experience required for certain posts.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2027 Notification
| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways |
| Recruitment Category | Ministerial and Isolated Categories |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 195 |
| Post Names | Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Junior Translator Hindi, Senior Publicity Inspector, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant, Lab Assistant and Scientific Supervisor |
| Qualification | Class 12 / Relevant Diploma / Graduation / Postgraduation, depending on the post |
| Age Limit | Post-wise ranges from 18–30 to 18–40 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | January 1, 2027 |
| Pay Levels | Level 2, Level 6 and Level 7 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | CBT, applicable Skill Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Scheduled Application Start | November 5, 2026 |
| Scheduled Last Date to Apply | December 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM |
Important Dates
| Listed short-notification date | October 24, 2026 — release status requires confirmation |
| Scheduled opening of applications | November 5, 2026 |
| Scheduled application deadline | December 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM |
Posts, Pay Levels and Age Limits
| Post Name | Pay Level | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | 18–40 years |
| Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | 18–32 years |
| Junior Translator Hindi | Level 6 | 18–33 years |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level 6 | 18–33 years |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Level 6 | 18–33 years |
| Scientific Assistant Training | Level 6 | 18–35 years |
| Lab Assistant Chemist and Metallurgist | Level 2 | 18–30 years |
| Scientific Supervisor Ergonomics and Training | Level 7 | 18–40 years |
The overall vacancy figure is approximate. Exact post-wise and RRB-wise numbers are to be confirmed in the detailed notification.
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post Name | Qualification Summary |
|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Law degree with three years of practice as a pleader at the Bar |
| Public Prosecutor | LLB with five years of practice as an advocate |
| Junior Translator Hindi | Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the prescribed translation diploma or certificate |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Graduation with a diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | Graduation with the relevant diploma, postgraduate diploma or MBA in Labour Laws, Social Welfare or HR |
| Scientific Assistant Training | Master’s degree in Psychology with one year of experience |
| Lab Assistant Chemist and Metallurgist | Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry |
| Scientific Supervisor Ergonomics and Training | Specific qualification to be confirmed in the detailed notification |
Applicants must check the complete subject combinations, recognized qualifications and experience conditions before applying.
Age Relaxation
Age will be calculated as on January 1, 2027. The indicated relaxations are three years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates, five years for SC/ST candidates and ten years for PwBD candidates, subject to the detailed category-wise provisions. Other eligible relaxations will follow applicable government rules.
Selection Process and CBT Pattern
Selection is proposed through a Computer Based Test, a skill test wherever applicable, document verification and a medical examination against Railway standards.
The indicated CBT pattern for posts other than Junior Translator is:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The examination duration is 90 minutes, with one-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer. The Junior Translator examination pattern may differ. Candidates should confirm the final scheme and syllabus in the detailed notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Indicated Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other candidates | ₹500 |
| PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minorities and EBC | ₹250 |
Payment is to be made online. Candidates should confirm the applicable fee and any examination-attendance refund provisions in the detailed notification before payment.
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2027
- Open the official RRB application portal when registration begins.
- Read the detailed Ministerial and Isolated Categories notification and check eligibility for the intended post.
- Register or sign in using the applicable account procedure.
- Complete the application with accurate personal, educational and experience details, selecting the RRB and post carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee online and submit the application by the scheduled deadline.
- Save the submitted form and payment acknowledgement for future reference.
Only online applications will be accepted. Candidates should follow the detailed notification’s restrictions on multiple applications to avoid rejection.
Application form, details & registration
| Apply | Apply Online |
| Notification | Short Notification |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
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