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Overview: RRB CEN 09/2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB Ministerial & Isolated Post CEN 09/2026) has announced CEN 09/2026, a recruitment drive for Ministerial and Isolated categories in Indian Railways. The drive covers roughly 195 to 196 posts (the exact post-wise and category-wise split has not been published yet). Applications open on 5 November 2026 and close on 4 December 2026.
If you hold a law degree, a master’s in Hindi/English, a psychology degree, or a Class 12 science background, one of these roles may suit you. This guide explains each post, the age limit, the fee, the refund rule and the application steps, in plain language.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Indian Railways |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 09/2026 |
| Recruitment | Ministerial and Isolated Posts |
| Total vacancies | Approx. 195-196 (post-wise split awaited) |
| Application starts | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 4 December 2026 |
| Mode | Online |
| Exam date | As per schedule |
Note: Different sources show 195 and 196 as the total. Treat the figure as approximate until the official notification is released.
Important Dates for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Post 2026
- Notification PDF expected: 4 November 2026
- Online application begins: 5 November 2026
- Last date to apply online: 4 December 2026
- Last date to pay exam fee: 4 December 2026
- Correction window: as per RRB schedule
- Exam city intimation: about 10 days before the exam
- Admit card: about 4 days before the exam
- Exam date: to be announced
Since applications have not opened yet, use this time to gather your documents.
RRB CEN 09/2026 Application Fee and Refund
| Category | Application fee | Refund after appearing in Stage I |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| All female candidates | ₹250 | ₹250 |
Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. The refund applies only if you actually appear in the Stage I exam, so a missed exam means no refund.
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Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027, tentative)
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum is 30 to 40 years depending on the post. Government relaxation rules for reserved categories apply as per RRB norms.
Post-wise Eligibility
Chief Law Assistant
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law and 3 years of experience
- Age limit: 18-40 years
Public Prosecutor
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university, with 5 years of practice
- Age limit: 18–32 years
Junior Translator (Hindi)
- Qualification: Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a subject at degree level, or a master’s in any subject with Hindi/English as the medium and the other language as a degree-level subject
- Also required: Diploma or certificate course in Hindi–English translation
- Age limit: 18-33 years
Senior Publicity Inspector
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication
- Age limit: 18-33 years
Staff and Welfare Inspector
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any stream, plus one of: a diploma in Labour or Social Welfare, a diploma in Labour Laws, an LLB with Labour Law papers, a PG diploma in Personnel Management, or an MBA with Personnel Management papers
- Age limit: 18–33 years
Scientific Assistant (Training)
- Qualification: Master’s degree in Psychology with second class and 1 year of experience
- Age limit: 18-35 years
Lab Assistant Grade 3 (Chemist and Metallurgist)
- Qualification: 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry
- Age limit: 18-30 years
Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics and Training)
- Qualification: Master’s degree in Psychology or Physiology with second class and 2 years of experience
- Age limit: 18-35 years
Exact experience rules, equivalent qualifications and other conditions will be in the official notification. Read it fully before you apply.
Vacancy Details
The post-wise and category-wise (UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST) vacancy table has not been released. We will update this page as soon as RRB publishes it.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total | |||
| Railway Ministerial and Isolated Various Post | Soon | Soon | Soon | Soon | Soon | 196 | |||
How to Apply Online for RRB CEN 09/2026
- Read the notification carefully and confirm you meet the qualification, experience and age conditions for your chosen post.
- Collect your documents: ID proof, address proof, educational and experience certificates, and category certificate if applicable.
- Prepare scans: recent photograph, signature, and thumb impression, in the size and format the notification specifies.
- Register and log in on the official RRB regional website for your region. [EXTERNAL LINK: official RRB website]
- Fill in the form with personal, educational and post preference details.
- Upload documents and check them before moving on.
- Pay the fee online before 4 December 2026. A form without payment is treated as incomplete.
- Preview and submit, then save and print the final form for future use.
| Some Useful Important Links | |||||||||
| Apply Online | Link will be Activate on 05/11/2026 | ||||||||
| Download Notification | Link Will be Activate on 04/11/2026 | ||||||||
| Official Website | RRB Official Website | ||||||||
Tip: Do not wait for the last day. Servers get slow near deadlines, and a failed payment can cost you the attempt.
Selection Process
The fee refund rule mentions a Stage I exam, so a multi-stage process is expected. The exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme and any document verification or skill/translation test will be confirmed in the official notification. Candidates for specialised posts such as Junior Translator and law posts should expect subject-specific evaluation.
Preparation Tips for Candidates
- Start with the official syllabus once it is out, and build a weekly plan around it.
- Practise previous RRB papers to understand difficulty and timing.
- For translator posts, practise Hindi–English translation daily.
- For law posts, revise core statutes and service/labour law basics.
- Keep your certificates and experience letters ready; experience-based posts often reject incomplete proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does RRB CEN 09/2026 online application start?
Applications are expected to open on 5 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Post 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 4 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in RRB CEN 09/2026?
About 195 to 196 posts. The post-wise breakdown is yet to be released.
What is the application fee for RRB CEN 09/2026?
It is ₹500 for General, OBC and EWS, and ₹250 for SC, ST, PH and all female candidates. A partial refund is given after appearing in Stage I.
What is the age limit for RRB Ministerial and Isolated Post?
The minimum is 18 years and the maximum is 30 to 40 years, depending on the post, as on 1 January 2027 (tentative).
Where can I download the RRB CEN 09/2026 notification?
The notification is expected on the official RRB website around 4 November 2026. We will link it here once it is live.
Conclusion
RRB CEN 09/2026 is a good chance for law graduates, language specialists, psychology postgraduates and science-stream candidates to join Indian Railways. Confirm your eligibility, keep your documents ready, and apply well before 4 December 2026. Bookmark RozgarAI and turn on alerts so you get the notification, vacancy table, admit card and result updates as soon as they appear. [INTERNAL LINK: /latest-jobs “latest government jobs”]
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Dates, fees and eligibility are based on preliminary details and may change. Always verify with the official RRB notification before applying.
