RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative notice for recruitment to various Isolated Categories posts under CEN No. 09/2026. Candidates interested in these regular Indian Railways opportunities should consult the detailed CEN when it is released, as post-specific qualifications and other eligibility requirements have not yet been provided.

The notice announces approximately 195 tentative vacancies across all RRBs. Online applications are tentatively expected to open on 5 November 2026 and close on 4 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications are to be submitted through the official RRB application website, and the indicated selection stages include a Computer Based Test, a post-dependent skill test or document verification, and a medical examination.

Important Dates

The application dates are tentative. The detailed CEN will provide confirmed dates and further information about the examination schedule.

Vacancy Details

The indicative notice reports approximately 195 vacancies across all Railway Recruitment Boards. The post-wise, railway or zone-wise, and category-wise distribution has not yet been published; it is expected to appear in the detailed CEN.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Qualifications vary according to the specific post. The indicative notice does not give the required degrees, certificates, or other educational conditions. Candidates should check the detailed CEN No. 09/2026 for the qualification applicable to the post they wish to apply for. Medical standards will also be set out in that notification.

Age Limit

The age limit is to be specified in the detailed CEN. The notice states that age eligibility will be assessed as of 1 January 2027, but it does not provide the minimum or maximum age or any age-relaxation rules. Applicants should refer to the detailed CEN for these conditions and the applicable relaxations.

Application Fee

The indicative notice does not state the application fee or category-wise fee concessions. Candidates should check the detailed CEN and the official application portal for fee amounts and payment instructions before submitting an application.

How to Apply

1. Read the detailed CEN No. 09/2026 when available and confirm that you meet the requirements for the particular post.
2. Visit the official application portal at rrbapply.gov.in during the application period and follow the instructions for this recruitment.
3. Keep educational and category certificates ready, along with experience certificates if applicable.
4. RRBs advise candidates to verify their primary details using Aadhaar. Ensure the name and date of birth on Aadhaar match the full name and date of birth on the Class 10 pass certificate.
5. Before applying, make sure Aadhaar has an up-to-date photograph and current fingerprint and iris biometrics.
6. Complete the online application and submit it by 4 December 2026, tentatively by 11:59 PM. Follow the detailed CEN for any additional submission or payment requirements.

Salary & Pay Scale

The indicative notice places the advertised posts in Pay Level 2 and Pay Level 7 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. It does not specify post-wise basic pay or a salary range, so candidates should consult the detailed CEN for the applicable pay information.

Selection Process

The indicated selection process begins with a Computer Based Test, which may be conducted in one or multiple stages depending on the number of applicants. A skill test may apply to particular posts, while document verification is also indicated. Shortlisted candidates will be required to meet the medical standard prescribed for their post. The detailed CEN will confirm the selection stages and post-specific requirements.

Applicants who meet the requirements set out in the detailed CEN should complete their online form within the announced application window and submit it before the tentative closing time of 11:59 PM on 4 December 2026.