The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the indicative notice for Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026, inviting applications for various posts of Isolated Categories. The RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 notice is dated 24.10.2026 and mentions approximately 195 tentative vacancies across all RRBs. Applications must be submitted through online mode only.
This is an indicative notice only. The detailed CEN No. 09/2026 will carry the full eligibility criteria, procedures and other requirements, so candidates should treat the details below as preliminary.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Quick Summary
- Who is recruiting: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India.
- Which posts: Various posts of Isolated Categories (individual post names are not listed in the indicative notice).
- How many vacancies: 195 (approx.), tentative, across all RRBs.
- Who can apply: Eligibility, age and medical standards are as per the detailed CEN, which is not yet part of this notice.
- Application start date: 05.11.2026 (Tentative).
- Last date: 04.12.2026, 23:59 hours (Tentative).
- Application mode: Online mode only.
- Job location: Not specified in the indicative notice.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued CEN No. 09/2026 as an indicative notice to keep prospective candidates informed about the forthcoming detailed CEN. The notice also helps candidates get ready with the certificates and documents required for applying.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Notification Name | Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026 |
| Notice Type | Indicative Notice |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment to various posts of Isolated Categories |
| Notice Reference No. | RRB/GHY/Advt./CEN/09/2026 |
| Notice Date | 24.10.2026 |
| Tentative Vacancies (All RRBs) | 195 (approx.) |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level 2 and Level 7 |
| Application Mode | Online mode only |
| Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Isolated Categories Important Dates
The notice gives tentative dates for the RRB Isolated Categories apply online process. Both dates are marked as tentative, so candidates should confirm them in the detailed CEN.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Date | 24.10.2026 |
| Opening Date of Application | 05.11.2026 (Tentative) |
| Closing Date for Submission of Application | 04.12.2026, 23:59 hours (Tentative) |
RRB Isolated Categories Vacancy 2026
The indicative notice mentions approximately 195 tentative vacancies for all RRBs together. Post-wise, category-wise and RRB-wise vacancy details are not given in this notice.
| Name of the Post | Pay Level as per 7th CPC | Tentative Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|
| Various posts of Isolated Categories | Level 2 and Level 7 | 195 (approx.) |
RRB Isolated Categories Eligibility Criteria and Qualification
The educational qualification and other eligibility criteria are not specified in the indicative notice. The notice states that all terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, procedures and other requirements will be strictly as per the detailed CEN No. 09/2026, along with any corrigendum that may be issued from time to time.
The medical standard is also listed as "As per Detailed CEN".
| Criteria | Details in Indicative Notice |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Not specified in the notice |
| Medical Standard | As per Detailed CEN |
RRB Isolated Categories Age Limit
The age limit is listed as "As per Detailed CEN", with the age to be counted as on 01.01.2027. Minimum and maximum age limits and age relaxation details are not specified in the indicative notice.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Calculated As On | 01.01.2027 |
| Minimum and Maximum Age | As per Detailed CEN |
| Age Relaxation | Not specified in the notice |
RRB Isolated Categories Application Fee
The application fee, category-wise fee details and the payment mode are not specified in the indicative notice. These details are expected in the detailed CEN No. 09/2026.
RRB Isolated Categories Salary
The notice mentions the pay level as per the 7th CPC as Level 2 and Level 7. The actual pay amount, allowances and post-wise pay level mapping are not specified in the indicative notice.
| Pay Level as per 7th CPC |
|---|
| Level 2 and Level 7 |
RRB Isolated Categories Selection Process
The selection stages are not specified in the indicative notice. The notice refers to "detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment process" for Non-Aadhaar Verified applications, but it does not list the stages themselves. Candidates should wait for the detailed CEN No. 09/2026 for the selection process.
Important Instructions for Candidates
The notice carries the following notes for candidates:
- Candidates are advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar while filling the online application. This helps avoid inconvenience and delays caused by detailed scrutiny at every stage of the recruitment process for Non-Aadhaar Verified applications.
- For successful Aadhaar verification, the Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar must be updated to match 100% with the Full Name and Date of Birth in the 10th class pass certificate. Aadhaar also needs to be updated with the latest photo and latest biometrics (Fingerprint and Iris) before filling the online application.
- The notice is purely indicative in nature. It is issued only to keep prospective candidates informed about the forthcoming detailed CEN and to help them be ready with the necessary certificates or documents required for applying.
- All terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, procedures and other requirements will be strictly as per the detailed CEN No. 09/2026 (along with any corrigendum issued from time to time). It will be published exclusively on the common website of all RRBs, https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates can navigate to the webpages of individual RRBs from this common website.
The notice also carries a caution: "Beware of touts, brokers and job racketeers."
How to Apply for RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted through online mode only. The detailed application procedure is not given in the indicative notice. Based on the information available, candidates can prepare as follows:
- Visit the common website of all RRBs, https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, and look for the detailed CEN No. 09/2026.
- Check that the Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar match 100% with the 10th class pass certificate, and that Aadhaar has the latest photo and biometrics (Fingerprint and Iris).
- Keep the necessary certificates and documents ready, as advised in the notice.
- Read the eligibility criteria, procedures and other requirements in the detailed CEN once it is published.
- Submit the complete online application between the tentative opening date (05.11.2026) and closing date (04.12.2026, 23:59 hours).
RRB Isolated Categories Apply Online
The RRB Isolated Categories apply online window is tentatively scheduled from 05.11.2026 to 04.12.2026 (23:59 hours). A direct application link is not provided in the indicative notice. Candidates should use the official RRB website and confirm the dates in the detailed CEN.
RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice (CEN No. 09/2026) | Click Here |
| Official Website (Common Website of All RRBs) | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
