RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment CEN 09/2026 Notice Out for 195 Posts, Apply from 5 November
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative notice for the RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026. About 195 vacancies in various Isolated Category posts across all RRBs will be filled at Pay Level 2 and Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC. The online application on www.rrbapply.gov.in is expected to run from 5 November 2026 to 4 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Both dates are tentative.
This article covers the RRB Isolated Categories CEN 09/2026 dates, vacancy, pay levels, Aadhaar verification instructions and how to prepare before the detailed notification. Railway aspirants can also follow the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (CEN 08/2026), the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 and the RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruitment body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
➤ Notification: CEN No. 09/2026 (Indicative Notice)
➤ Posts: Various posts of Isolated Categories
➤ Vacancies: 195 (approx., all RRBs, tentative)
➤ Pay: Level 2 and Level 7, 7th CPC
➤ Age counted as on: 01.01.2027 (limits as per detailed CEN)
➤ Apply online: 05.11.2026 to 04.12.2026, 11:59 PM (tentative)
➤ Apply at: www.rrbapply.gov.in
Table of Contents
- RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Important Dates
- Vacancy and Pay Level
- Eligibility
- Aadhaar Verification Instructions
- How to Get Ready Before Applying
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Overview
The RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 indicative notice was released so that candidates can keep their documents ready before the detailed CEN 09/2026 is published. Isolated Categories are a group of specialised posts recruited together under one CEN. The key details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification | CEN No. 09/2026 (Indicative Notice) |
| Notice reference | No. RRB/GHY/Advt./CEN/09/2026, dated 24.10.2026 |
| Posts | Various posts of Isolated Categories |
| Tentative vacancies | 195 (approx.) |
| Pay level | Level 2 and Level 7 (7th CPC) |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Apply at | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
| Detailed CEN on | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The RRB Isolated Categories application dates in the indicative notice are tentative and will be confirmed in the detailed CEN. The important dates are shown below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice date | 24 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 5 November 2026 (Thursday), tentative |
| Last date to apply | 4 December 2026 (Friday), 11:59 PM, tentative |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2027 |
| Exam date | To be announced |
RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026 and Pay Level
The RRB Isolated Categories vacancy 2026 is about 195 posts across all RRBs. The names of the posts and the post-wise, RRB-wise and category-wise breakup will be given in the detailed CEN. The details from the indicative notice are shown below.
| Name of the post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Medical standard | Age (as on 01.01.2027) | Tentative vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various posts of Isolated Categories | Level 2 and Level 7 | As per detailed CEN | As per detailed CEN | 195 (approx.) |
The pay scales of these two levels in the 7th CPC pay matrix are shown below.
| Pay Level | Pay scale (7th CPC)* |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 |
| Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 |
*The pay scale amounts are from the standard 7th CPC pay matrix and are not printed in the indicative notice. Allowances will be extra as per railway rules.
RRB Isolated Categories Eligibility 2026
The indicative notice does not name the individual posts or give their qualification, age limits or medical standards. It only says that age will be counted as on 01.01.2027, and that all eligibility conditions will be as per the detailed CEN 09/2026. Since Isolated Categories include different kinds of posts, the qualification will differ from post to post. We will add the post-wise eligibility here once the detailed notification is published.
RRB Isolated Categories Aadhaar Verification Instructions
The RRBs have asked candidates to verify their details using Aadhaar while applying, to avoid delays from detailed scrutiny at every stage. The Aadhaar instructions in the indicative notice are listed below.
- Verify your primary details using Aadhaar while filling the online application. Applications without Aadhaar verification will go through detailed scrutiny at every stage.
- Your name and date of birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the full name and date of birth on your 10th class pass certificate.
- Update your Aadhaar with your latest photo and latest biometrics (fingerprint and iris) before filling the online application.
How to Get Ready for RRB Isolated Categories Application
Use this checklist to be ready before the RRB Isolated Categories application opens on 5 November 2026 (tentative):
- Check that your Aadhaar name and date of birth exactly match your 10th certificate. Get it corrected if needed.
- Update your Aadhaar photo and biometrics.
- Keep your educational and professional certificates and mark sheets ready.
- Keep your category certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS) ready, if applicable.
- Keep a recent photograph and signature scanned.
- Keep an active e-mail ID and mobile number for registration.
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
The RRB Isolated Categories application will be accepted only online. The expected steps are listed below. Follow the detailed CEN for the exact process.
- Read the detailed CEN 09/2026 on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or your regional RRB website once it is published.
- Visit www.rrbapply.gov.in from 5 November 2026 (tentative).
- Register or log in, and verify your details using Aadhaar.
- Select the Isolated Category post you are eligible for, fill in the form, upload documents and pay the fee as per the detailed CEN.
- Submit before 11:59 PM on 4 December 2026 (tentative) and keep a copy.
Beware of touts, brokers and job racketeers. RRB selection is only through the official recruitment process.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB Isolated Categories CEN 09/2026?
About 195 tentative vacancies across all RRBs.
Q2. When will the RRB Isolated Categories online application start?
From 5 November 2026 (tentative), on www.rrbapply.gov.in.
Q3. What is the last date for RRB Isolated Categories 2026?
4 December 2026, 11:59 PM (tentative).
Q4. What is the pay level for RRB Isolated Categories posts?
Pay Level 2 and Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC, depending on the post.
Q5. Which posts are included in RRB Isolated Categories 2026?
The indicative notice does not list the posts. The post names and their eligibility will be given in the detailed CEN 09/2026.
Q6. What is the age limit for RRB Isolated Categories?
Age will be counted as on 1 January 2027. The post-wise age limits will be in the detailed CEN.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (from 05.11.2026, tentative) | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
| Short CEN 09/2026 Notice | Download Short Notice Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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