RRB Isolated Category Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 191 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have announced 191 vacancies across seven isolated-category posts through Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026.

The recruitment includes Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, Senior Publicity Inspector, Junior Translator (Hindi), Staff and Welfare Inspector, Scientific Assistant (Training) and Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist).

Candidates with the prescribed educational and professional qualifications can apply online from 5 November 2026 to 4 December 2026 through the official RRB application portal. The initial basic pay ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹44,900 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, depending on the post.

Applicants must carefully check the post-wise eligibility, age limit, medical standards and vacancy availability under their preferred Railway Recruitment Board before submitting the application.

Recruitment Overview

• Recruitment Organisation Name: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
• Recruiting Ministry: Ministry of Railways, Government of India
• Job Designation: Various Isolated Category Posts
• Job Category: Central Government Railway Recruitment
• Notification Number: CEN 09/2026
• Total Vacancies: 191
• Number of Post Categories: 7
• Job Location: Various Railway Zones and Units across India
• Educational Qualification: Class 12 Science, relevant Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or prescribed professional qualification, depending on the post
• Age Limit: 18–30, 18–32, 18–33, 18–35 or 18–40 years, depending on the post
• Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2027
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹19,900–₹44,900
• Pay Levels: Level 2, Level 6 and Level 7
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 5 November 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 6 December 2026, 11:59 PM
• Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT), Translation Test where applicable, Document Verification and Medical Examination
• Official Application Portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
• Official RRB Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/

Vacancy Details

CEN 09/2026 announces 191 vacancies across seven isolated-category positions.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

• Chief Law Assistant: 17 posts
• Public Prosecutor: 21 posts
• Senior Publicity Inspector: 8 posts
• Junior Translator (Hindi): 79 posts
• Staff and Welfare Inspector: 27 posts
• Scientific Assistant (Training): 3 posts
• Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist): 36 posts

Total: 191 vacancies

Junior Translator (Hindi) has the highest number of vacancies, with 79 posts.

RRB-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The reported distribution across Railway Recruitment Boards is:

• RRB Ajmer: 2
• RRB Bengaluru: 4
• RRB Bhopal: 3
• RRB Bhubaneswar: 6
• RRB Bilaspur: 1
• RRB Chandigarh: 31
• RRB Chennai: 11
• RRB Gorakhpur: 15
• RRB Guwahati: 30
• RRB Jammu-Srinagar: 8
• RRB Kolkata: 31
• RRB Mumbai: 12
• RRB Patna: 1
• RRB Prayagraj: 7
• RRB Secunderabad: 21
• RRB Siliguri: 8

The vacancy distribution is provisional and may change according to Railway Administration requirements. Candidates should examine Annexure B of the detailed notification for the post-wise and Railway Zone/Production Unit-wise vacancies before selecting an RRB.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

• Unreserved (UR): 98
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 26
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 14
• Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 41
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 12

Total: 191 vacancies

Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) reservations are horizontal and included within the notified vacancies wherever applicable.

Educational Qualification

The essential educational qualifications differ across the seven posts. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification by 4 December 2026.

1. Chief Law Assistant

Candidates must have:

• A university degree in Law.
• At least three years of standing practice as a Pleader at the Bar.

Serving Railway employees holding a Law degree may also qualify if they have completed at least five years of service in any branch of Railway Administration, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

2. Public Prosecutor

Candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognised university.
• At least five years of standing as an Advocate at the Bar.

A Law degree alone is not sufficient. The prescribed professional practice requirement must also be fulfilled.

3. Senior Publicity Inspector

Candidates must possess:

• A degree from a recognised university.
• A Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognised institution or university.

Two years of relevant experience is desirable but not mandatory.

4. Junior Translator (Hindi)

Candidates must possess a recognised Master's degree satisfying one of the prescribed Hindi-English language combinations mentioned in the notification.

The eligible Master's degree combinations include the notified requirements involving Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or as the medium of examination at degree level.

In addition, candidates must possess either:

• A recognised Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa; or
• Two years of translation experience between Hindi and English in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India undertakings.

A general Master's degree or knowledge of Hindi and English alone does not automatically satisfy the eligibility conditions.

5. Staff and Welfare Inspector

Candidates must have a graduation degree along with at least one of the following qualifications:

• Diploma in Labour or Social Welfare.
• Diploma in Labour Laws.
• LLB with papers in Labour Laws.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management.
• MBA with papers in Personnel Management.
• MBA in Human Resources.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management with relevant Personnel Management papers from a Government-recognised institution.

6. Scientific Assistant (Training)

Candidates must possess:

• A Master's degree in Psychology.
• At least 50% aggregate marks.

The following are desirable:

• Specialisation in Industrial, Organisational or Clinical Psychology.
• Experience in counselling or guidance programmes.
• Working knowledge of computers.

7. Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist)

Candidates must have:

• Passed Class 12 (+2 Stage) or an equivalent examination.
• Physics and Chemistry as subjects at the 12th-standard level.

This is the only post under CEN 09/2026 for which the stated essential educational qualification is at the Class 12 level.

Required Experience

The experience requirements depend on the selected post.

• Chief Law Assistant: At least three years of standing practice as a Pleader at the Bar, subject to the separate eligibility provision for serving Railway employees.
• Public Prosecutor: At least five years of standing as an Advocate at the Bar.
• Senior Publicity Inspector: Two years of relevant experience is desirable, not mandatory.
• Junior Translator (Hindi): Two years of Hindi-English translation experience may be accepted as an alternative to the prescribed translation diploma or certificate.
• Staff and Welfare Inspector: The supplied qualification details specify relevant academic or professional qualifications; no separate minimum number of years of experience is stated.
• Scientific Assistant (Training): Counselling or guidance programme experience is desirable.
• Lab Assistant Grade III: No separate work-experience requirement is stated in the supplied details.

Candidates should check Annexure A of the official notification for the complete post-wise eligibility conditions.

Can Final-Year Students Apply?

No. Candidates awaiting the results of their final examination for the prescribed essential qualification are not eligible.

The required educational qualification must have been obtained by 4 December 2026, the closing date for online applications.

Age Limit

The minimum age for all seven categories is 18 years. The maximum age varies according to the post.

• Chief Law Assistant: 18–40 years
• Public Prosecutor: 18–32 years
• Senior Publicity Inspector: 18–33 years
• Junior Translator (Hindi): 18–33 years
• Staff and Welfare Inspector: 18–33 years
• Scientific Assistant (Training): 18–35 years
• Lab Assistant Grade III: 18–30 years

Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2027.

Age Relaxation

The following relaxations are mentioned in the recruitment details:

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
• OBC-NCL Candidates: 3 years
• PwBD – UR/EWS: 10 years
• PwBD – OBC-NCL: 13 years
• PwBD – SC/ST: 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per service-deduction and category-wise rules in CEN 09/2026.
• Eligible Serving Railway Group C/Former Group D Employees: Maximum age may extend to 40, 43 or 45 years, depending on category.
• Eligible Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried: Maximum age may extend to 35, 38 or 40 years, depending on category.

Where a candidate qualifies for age relaxation under more than one provision, the maximum applicable relaxation is allowed rather than automatically adding different relaxations together. Candidates should consult Section 5.2 of the official notification for detailed conditions.

Salary and Pay Scale

The initial basic pay ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹44,900 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Post-wise pay details are:

• Chief Law Assistant: Pay Level 7 – ₹44,900 initial basic pay.
• Public Prosecutor: Pay Level 7 – ₹44,900 initial basic pay.
• Senior Publicity Inspector: Pay Level 6 – ₹35,400 initial basic pay.
• Junior Translator (Hindi): Pay Level 6 – ₹35,400 initial basic pay.
• Staff and Welfare Inspector: Pay Level 6 – ₹35,400 initial basic pay.
• Scientific Assistant (Training): Pay Level 6 – ₹35,400 initial basic pay.
• Lab Assistant Grade III: Pay Level 2 – ₹19,900 initial basic pay.

These figures represent initial basic pay, not monthly take-home salary. Applicable allowances and deductions will be governed by Railway rules and the employee's posting and service conditions.

Application Fee

The examination fee varies according to the candidate's category.

• General/UR: ₹500
• OBC-NCL: ₹500
• EWS: ₹500
• SC/ST: ₹250
• Female Candidates: ₹250
• PwBD Candidates: ₹250
• Ex-Servicemen: ₹250
• Transgender Candidates: ₹250
• Minority Candidates: ₹250
• Economically Backward Class (EBC): ₹250

Fee Payment Deadline and Mode

• Last Date for Fee Payment: 6 December 2026, 11:59 PM.
• Payment Methods: Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
• Applicable transaction charges are additional.

Examination Fee Refund

Candidates who appear for the Computer Based Test may receive a partial or applicable examination fee refund after deduction of bank charges.

• General/OBC/EWS and other non-concession categories: ₹400 refund against the ₹500 fee, less bank charges.
• SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender/Minority/eligible EBC: ₹250 refund against the ₹250 fee, less bank charges.

The refund will be credited through the prescribed Aadhaar-seeded bank account mechanism.

Candidates who do not appear for the CBT or whose applications are rejected are not entitled to the applicable refund.

Difference Between EBC and EWS

Economically Backward Class (EBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) are separate categories.

• EBC: Candidates may qualify for examination fee concession if their annual family income is below ₹50,000 and they satisfy the prescribed documentary requirements.
• EWS: A separate category used for reservation under applicable Government rules.

Claiming EBC fee concession does not automatically provide EWS reservation or OBC benefits.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT).
2. Translation Test for Junior Translator (Hindi), where applicable.
3. Document Verification.
4. Medical Examination.
5. Final Empanelment.

1. Computer Based Test

Eligible candidates will appear for the prescribed objective examination. The standard CBT consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes.

2. Translation Test

Junior Translator (Hindi) candidates shortlisted through the CBT must qualify in the additional Translation Test.

The Translation Test is qualifying in nature. Its marks will not be added to the final merit score.

3. Document Verification

Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification based on merit, vacancy availability and applicable reservation rules.

4. Medical Examination

Candidates must satisfy the medical fitness standards prescribed for their selected post.

5. Final Empanelment

Final empanelment will depend on merit, eligibility, medical fitness and successful verification of documents.

The RRBs reserve the right to conduct additional recruitment stages where necessary under the notification.

RRB Isolated Category CBT Exam Pattern 2026

The standard CBT for posts other than Junior Translator consists of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks.

• Examination Mode: Computer Based Test
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Duration for eligible scribe users: 120 minutes
• Negative Marking: One-third of the marks allotted to a question for every incorrect answer.

Subject-Wise Distribution

• Professional Ability: 50 questions – 50 marks
• General Awareness: 15 questions – 15 marks
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: 15 questions – 15 marks
• Mathematics: 10 questions – 10 marks
• General Science: 10 questions – 10 marks

The notified subject-wise distribution is indicative and may vary slightly in the actual question paper.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• UR: 40%
• EWS: 40%
• OBC-NCL: 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25%

These are minimum eligibility percentages and not guaranteed selection cut-offs. A relaxation of two marks may be allowed for PwBD candidates where a shortage exists against reserved PwBD vacancies, as prescribed.

Junior Translator (Hindi) Exam Pattern

Junior Translator candidates will appear for a specialised CBT followed by a qualifying Translation Test.

The CBT will assess knowledge of Hindi and English. At least 50% of the questions will assess language proficiency, including approximately:

• English: 20%
• Hindi: 30%

The remaining questions will cover General Knowledge, General Intelligence, Simple Arithmetic and basic computer knowledge.

Junior Translator Translation Test

• Applicable Post: Junior Translator (Hindi)
• Shortlisting: Generally 10 times the vacancies, based on CBT merit and reservation.
• Translation Test: Qualifying.
• Minimum Passing Marks: 60%.
• Final Merit Basis: CBT marks alone, subject to qualifying the Translation Test.

Candidates who fail to obtain 60% in the Translation Test will not be considered for further selection, even if they perform well in the CBT.

RRB Isolated Category Syllabus 2026

The CBT includes common subjects and post-specific Professional Ability questions.

Common CBT Subjects

Mathematics

Number system, percentages, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry, mensuration, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance, interest and elementary statistics.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, number series, coding-decoding, syllogism, relationships, Venn diagrams, decision-making, classification, data interpretation and analytical reasoning.

General Awareness

Current affairs, Indian history, geography, Constitution, economy, sports, environment and scientific developments.

General Science

Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to Class 10 CBSE level.

Professional Ability

Questions related to the academic or professional qualification prescribed for the selected post.

Post-Specific Professional Syllabus

The detailed professional syllabus is provided in the following annexures of CEN 09/2026:

• Junior Translator (Hindi): Annexure IX
• Staff and Welfare Inspector: Annexure X
• Chief Law Assistant: Annexure XI
• Senior Publicity Inspector: Annexure XII
• Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist): Annexure XIII
• Public Prosecutor: Annexure XIV
• Scientific Assistant (Training): Annexure XV

Candidates should prepare using the relevant post-specific syllabus rather than relying only on a general Railway examination syllabus.

RRB Isolated Category Medical Standards

Candidates must meet the medical fitness standards prescribed for their selected post.

• Chief Law Assistant: C1
• Public Prosecutor: C1
• Senior Publicity Inspector: C1
• Junior Translator (Hindi): C2
• Staff and Welfare Inspector: C1
• Scientific Assistant (Training): B1
• Lab Assistant Grade III: B1

The medical standards include prescribed visual acuity and fitness requirements.

Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive surgery should check Annexure VII and the applicable medical conditions before applying.

Important Dates

• Indicative Notification Date: 24 October 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 5 November 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM
• Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 6 December 2026, 11:59 PM
• Application Correction Window: 7 December to 16 December 2026
• Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2027
• Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date: 4 December 2026
• CBT Examination Date: To be announced
• Translation Test Date: To be announced
• Document Verification Date: To be announced

The fee payment facility remains available until 6 December 2026 for applications submitted within the application period.

Candidates should remember that details entered during account creation and the selected RRB cannot be changed during the application modification window.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB application portal by following these steps:

1. Visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
2. Find the application facility for CEN 09/2026 – Isolated Categories.
3. Candidates who already created an RRB account for a previous CEN in 2024, 2025 or 2026 should log in using their existing account credentials.
4. New applicants should select Create an Account.
5. Enter personal details exactly as recorded in the Class 10 certificate or equivalent record.
6. Provide an active personal email address and mobile number.
7. Complete account creation and the required verification steps.
8. Log in and select CEN 09/2026.
9. Choose only one RRB and review the vacancies available under that RRB.
10. Enter the educational qualifications and professional experience required for the selected post.
11. Provide applicable community, reservation and age-relaxation details.
12. Choose the preferred examination language.
13. Enter the order of preference for eligible posts and Railway Zones or Production Units.
14. Complete Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification where available and applicable.
15. Capture a live photograph through the application portal.
16. Upload the scanned signature according to the prescribed specifications.
17. Upload other mandatory documents, including the applicable SC/ST certificate if requesting a free railway travel pass.
18. Preview the application carefully and check all entered details.
19. Submit the application by 4 December 2026.
20. Pay the prescribed application fee by 6 December 2026.
21. Save or print the submitted application and payment acknowledgement.

Important: Candidates can apply to only one Railway Recruitment Board under CEN 09/2026. Submitting multiple applications to the same or different RRBs may lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future Railway recruitment examinations.

Photograph and Signature Requirements

Live Photograph

The application system captures a live photograph. Candidates are not required to upload an existing passport-size photograph during registration.

Follow these instructions while capturing the photograph:

• Use a computer webcam or mobile front camera.
• Choose a plain white background.
• Wear non-white clothing, preferably a plain dark colour.
• Ensure the entire face is visible and centred.
• Do not wear spectacles, caps or masks while capturing the photograph.
• Follow the portal's positioning and lighting instructions.
• Do not photograph a printed or digital copy of an existing photograph.

Signature Upload Specifications

• File Format: JPG/JPEG
• File Size: 30 KB to 49 KB
• Minimum Dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels
• Background: White
• Ink: Black
• Signature Style: Running handwriting, not capital or block letters
• Minimum Scanning Resolution: 100 DPI

Blurred, incomplete, incorrectly formatted or non-standard signatures may lead to application rejection.

SC/ST Certificate for Free Railway Travel Pass

Eligible SC/ST candidates requesting a free railway travel pass must upload a valid category certificate in PDF format.

• File Format: PDF
• Maximum File Size: Below 400 KB

Application Correction Window

Candidates can modify permitted application details during the scheduled correction period.

• Correction Window Start Date: 7 December 2026
• Correction Window Closing Date: 16 December 2026
• Modification Fee: ₹250 per modification occasion
• Refund of Modification Fee: Non-refundable

The modification facility is available only for permitted application fields.

The following details cannot be changed:

• Create an Account details.
• Selected Railway Recruitment Board.

Candidates should verify their permanent account information and RRB selection before submitting the original application.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the online application and original document verification:

• Class 10 certificate or equivalent proof of name and date of birth.
• Class 12 Science certificate and marksheet, wherever applicable.
• Bachelor's degree certificate and marksheets, wherever required.
• Master's degree certificate and marksheets, wherever required.
• Professional diploma or certificate relevant to the selected post.
• Advocate practice or professional experience certificates, wherever applicable.
• Valid photo identification.
• Scanned signature meeting RRB specifications.
• SC/ST certificate, wherever applicable.
• OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed Central Government format, wherever applicable.
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, wherever applicable.
• EBC income or other prescribed certificate for fee concession, wherever applicable.
• PwBD certificate and scribe-related records, wherever applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen service documents, wherever applicable.
• Minority declaration, where required for fee concession.
• No Objection Certificate from the current employer, wherever applicable.
• Application confirmation and fee payment acknowledgement.

Candidates should ensure that their original certificates and supporting documents are available for verification.

Important Instructions

• CEN 09/2026 announces 191 vacancies across seven isolated-category posts.
• Applications are accepted from 5 November to 4 December 2026.
• The application fee payment deadline is 6 December 2026.
• The application modification window is scheduled from 7 to 16 December 2026.
• Candidates may select only one RRB.
• Multiple applications can result in rejection and debarment.
• Educational qualifications must be completed by the application closing date.
• Candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible.
• Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027.
• Post-specific medical standards are mandatory.
• The standard CBT contains 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
• Negative marking is one-third of the marks for each incorrect answer.
• Junior Translator candidates must qualify in the additional Translation Test.
• Examination fee refunds depend on CBT attendance and the notified conditions.
• Live photograph capture is mandatory during the application process.
• The scanned signature must meet the prescribed specifications.
• Official communication will be published through RRB websites and registered email/mobile channels.
• All vacancies are provisional and may change according to Railway Administration requirements.

Important Links

• Apply Online: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
• Official RRB Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
• Recruitment Notification: Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026.
• Application Start Date: 5 November 2026.
• Last Date to Apply: 4 December 2026.
• Fee Payment Deadline: 6 December 2026.
• Correction Window: 7–16 December 2026.

About Railway Recruitment Boards

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) operate under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, and conduct recruitment for various posts across Indian Railways.

Through CEN 09/2026, the RRBs are conducting recruitment for specialised isolated-category positions involving legal services, publicity, translation, staff welfare, psychology and laboratory-related work.

The recruitment provides opportunities for candidates with different academic and professional backgrounds to join the Indian Railways.

Disclaimer

This article is prepared for informational purposes based on the supplied recruitment details for RRB CEN 09/2026. Candidates should read the complete official notification, including its annexures, before applying. Verify post-wise eligibility, vacancy availability, age relaxation, medical standards and application instructions through the official RRB portal. Shikshanest is an independent information platform and is not affiliated with the Ministry of Railways or Railway Recruitment Boards. The official notification and subsequent corrigenda will prevail in case of any discrepancy.

Indicative Notification Date: 24 October 2026

Online Application Start Date: 5 November 2026

Last Date for Online Application: 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM

Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 6 December 2026, 11:59 PM

Application Correction Window: 7 December to 16 December 2026

Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2027

Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date: 4 December 2026

CBT Examination Date: To be announced

Translation Test Date: To be announced

Document Verification Date: To be announced

Class 10 certificate or equivalent proof of name and date of birth.

Class 12 Science certificate and marksheet, wherever applicable.

Bachelor's degree certificate and marksheets, wherever required.

Master's degree certificate and marksheets, wherever required.

Professional diploma or certificate relevant to the selected post.

Advocate practice or professional experience certificates, wherever applicable.

Valid photo identification.

Scanned signature meeting RRB specifications.

SC/ST certificate, wherever applicable.

OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed Central Government format, wherever applicable.

EWS Income and Asset Certificate, wherever applicable.

EBC income or other prescribed certificate for fee concession, wherever applicable.

PwBD certificate and scribe-related records, wherever applicable.

Ex-Servicemen service documents, wherever applicable.

Minority declaration, where required for fee concession.

No Objection Certificate from the current employer, wherever applicable.

Application confirmation and fee payment acknowledgement.

Visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.

Find the application facility for CEN 09/2026 – Isolated Categories.

Candidates who already created an RRB account for a previous CEN in 2024, 2025 or 2026 should log in using their existing account credentials.

New applicants should select Create an Account.

Enter personal details exactly as recorded in the Class 10 certificate or equivalent record.

Provide an active personal email address and mobile number.

Complete account creation and the required verification steps.

Log in and select CEN 09/2026.

Choose only one RRB and review the vacancies available under that RRB.

Enter the educational qualifications and professional experience required for the selected post.

Provide applicable community, reservation and age-relaxation details.

Choose the preferred examination language.

Enter the order of preference for eligible posts and Railway Zones or Production Units.

Complete Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification where available and applicable.

Capture a live photograph through the application portal.

Upload the scanned signature according to the prescribed specifications.

Upload other mandatory documents, including the applicable SC/ST certificate if requesting a free railway travel pass.

Preview the application carefully and check all entered details.

Submit the application by 4 December 2026.

Pay the prescribed application fee by 6 December 2026.

Save or print the submitted application and payment acknowledgement.