The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have issued an indicative notice for CEN No. 09/2026 regarding recruitment to various posts of Isolated Categories. Approximately 195 tentative vacancies across all RRBs are covered under this drive. Applications will be accepted through online mode only on the official portal. The tentative application window opens on 05/11/2026 and closes on 04/12/2026.

The official indicative notice has been released under reference number RRB/GHY/Advt./CEN/09/2026. Key details regarding the recruitment drive are outlined in the overview table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CEN No. 09/2026 — Recruitment to various posts of Isolated Categories |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Various posts of Isolated Categories |
| Vacancies | 195 (approx., Tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Release Date | 24/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 04/12/2026 up to 23:59 hours (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | To be released |
The indicative notice provides crucial preliminary information for prospective applicants regarding vacancies, pay levels, and mandatory Aadhaar requirements prior to the release of the detailed CEN No. 09/2026. Candidates can check official updates and access relevant portals via the provided links:
Official Website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Online Application Portal: rrbapply.gov.in
The indicative notice specifies the tentative schedule for online registrations. Detailed schedules for examinations and results will be announced in subsequent notices.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Release Date | 24/10/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 05/11/2026 (Tentative) |
| Application End Date | 04/12/2026 (23:59 hours) (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be released |
| Exam Date | To be released |
| Result Date | To be released |
The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced tentative vacancies across all participating RRBs. Detailed category-wise and post-wise distributions will be notified in the comprehensive CEN.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Various posts of Isolated Categories | 195 (approx.) |
| Total | 195 (approx.) |
All RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and standards are strictly governed by the detailed CEN No. 09/2026.
Candidate eligibility requirements regarding nationality are to be released in the detailed notification.
The age of candidates will be reckoned as on 01.01.2027. Specific minimum and maximum age criteria along with category relaxations will be detailed in the CEN.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | To be released |
| OBC | To be released |
| SC/ST | To be released |
Minimum educational qualifications and prescribed medical standards for each post will be specified in the detailed notification. Candidates must ensure that their Full Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar match 100% with their 10th class pass certificate.
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Candidates must submit their applications exclusively via online mode through the official recruitment portal.
Visit the official application website at rrbapply.gov.in.
Verify primary identity details using Aadhaar card data (ensure latest photo and biometrics are updated).
Complete the online registration and fill in all mandatory application fields.
Upload required documents and certificates as prescribed in the CEN.
Pay the requisite application fee and submit the completed application form before 04/12/2026 (23:59 hours).
The fee structure across categories will be published in the detailed employment notification.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | To be released |
| OBC | To be released |
| SC/ST | To be released |
The selection stages, examination structure, syllabus, and document verification rules will strictly follow the terms laid down in the detailed CEN No. 09/2026.
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Recruited candidates will receive remuneration under Level 2 and Level 7 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), depending on the specific post allotted.
