RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026 CEN 09/2026 (Short Notice)

• 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.

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

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)

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.)

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

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

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.

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

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.

The notice carries the following notes for candidates:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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."

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:

1. Visit the common website of all RRBs, https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, and look for the detailed CEN No. 09/2026.
2. 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).
3. Keep the necessary certificates and documents ready, as advised in the notice.
4. Read the eligibility criteria, procedures and other requirements in the detailed CEN once it is published.
5. Submit the complete online application between the tentative opening date (05.11.2026) and closing date (04.12.2026, 23:59 hours).

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.

Particulars Link Indicative Notice (CEN No. 09/2026) Click Here Official Website (Common Website of All RRBs) https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in