Fewer Posts in Railway Isolated Categories Recruitment: 191 Posts Advertised, 123 Fewer Junior Translator Posts; Apply Till 4 December
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the advertisement for Isolated (Ministerial) categories under CEN 09/2026. As per a Dainik Bhaskar report, recruitment has come out this time for 191 posts in 7 categories, which is 121 fewer than 312 posts in the previous drive. The biggest cut is in Junior Translator (Hindi), where posts are 123 fewer.
Online applications can be filled from 5 November to 4 December 2026 (11:59 pm). Note: some websites put total posts at 195, while the Bhaskar report says 191. Check the exact number from RRB's official notification.
Key Details
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | RRB Isolated (Ministerial) categories, CEN 09/2026 |
| Total posts | 191 (Bhaskar); 195 on some websites |
| Applications open | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date and fee | 4 December 2026 |
| Mode | Online |
| Previous drive (CEN 08/2025) | 312 posts |
Posts Covered
- Junior Translator (Hindi)
- Chief Law Assistant
- Public Prosecutor
- Senior Publicity Inspector
- Staff and Welfare Inspector
- Scientific Assistant (Training)
- Lab Assistant Grade-III (Chemist and Metallurgist)
- Scientific Supervisor (Ergonomics and Training)
See category-wise posts, pay scale and age limit in the official notification. In the previous drive, Junior Translator (Hindi) and Staff and Welfare Inspector were Level-6 (₹35,400), and Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor Level-7 (₹44,900).
Comparison With the Previous Drive
| Point | Previous drive (CEN 08/2025) | New drive (CEN 09/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Total posts | 312 | 191 (Bhaskar) |
| Junior Translator (Hindi) | 202 | 79 (123 fewer) |
| Lab Assistant Grade-III | 39 | See notification |
| Staff and Welfare Inspector | 24 | See notification |
| Chief Law Assistant | 22 | See notification |
For categories whose post numbers we could not read, see the official advertisement.
Eligibility at a Glance
- Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor: law degree with practice experience.
- Junior Translator (Hindi): master's degree with Hindi and English combination.
- Scientific posts: relevant science or engineering degree.
- These conditions are based on the previous drive; the new notification may differ.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Read advertisement CEN 09/2026 on your regional RRB's official website or rrbapply.gov.in.
- Confirm posts, age and qualification for your category.
- Complete application and fee payment before 11:59 pm on 4 December.
- Follow Aadhaar and identity instructions and do not trust rumours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts are in the isolated recruitment?
191 as per the Bhaskar report. Some websites say 195. Check the exact number in the notification.
What is the last date to apply?
11:59 pm on 4 December 2026.
How many posts were there in the previous drive?
312 (CEN 08/2025).
Which post saw the biggest cut?
Junior Translator (Hindi), down by 123 posts.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on news reports and public information. Dates and figures are as per reports; confirm with official notices before acting. The post-number difference is between reports; do match with the official notification (CEN 09/2026). Source: Dainik Bhaskar (Ajmer) and other reports.
