NEW DELHI: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened the registration window for the recruitment of ministerial and isolated category posts to fill 311 vacancies.
The registration process has begun. Eligible candidates can submit their applications until January 29, 2026. The last date for payment of application fees is January 31, 2026.
The recruitment drive covers posts such as Junior Translator (Hindi), Chief Law Assistant, Senior Publicity Inspector, Staff and Welfare Inspector, Lab Assistant Grade III, Public Prosecutor, and Scientific Assistant (Training). Selection will be conducted through a written examination, followed by a skill or typing test (where applicable), document verification, and medical examination.
RRB Recruitment 2026
| Name of the post | Pay Level as per 7th CPC | Initial Pay | Medical Standard | Age as on 01.01.2028 | Tentative Vacancies (AII RRBs) |
| Senior Publicity Inspector | Level 6 | 35,400 | C-1 | 18-33 years | 15 |
| Lab Assistant Gr III (Chemist & Metallurgist) |
Level 2 | 19,900 | B-1 | 18-30 years | 39 |
| Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | 44,900 | C-1 | 18-40 years | 22 |
| Junior Translator / Hindi | Level 6 | 35,400 | C-2 | 18-33 years | 202 |
| Staff and Wetfare Inspector | Level 6 | 35,400 | C-1 | 18-38 years | 24 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | 44,900 | C-1 | 18-38 years | 07 |
| Scientific Assistant (Training) | Level | 35,400 | B-1 | 18-35 years | 02 |
Educational Qualification
Junior Translator (Hindi): Master’s degree in Hindi or English with both languages studied at the undergraduate level.
Staff and Welfare Inspector: Bachelor’s degree with a Diploma or LLB in Labour Laws.
Chief Law Assistant: Law degree with at least three years’ standing practice as a pleader.
Lab Assistant Grade 3: 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and a Diploma/Certificate in Laboratory Technology.
Senior Publicity Inspector: Degree or Diploma in Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising or Mass Communication with two years’ experience.
Public Prosecutor: Degree or Diploma in Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising or Mass Communication.
Scientific Assistant (Training): Master’s degree in Psychology with one year of relevant experience.
Age limit
The age limit varies by post and ranges from 18 to 40 years, calculated as on January 1, 2028, as per the official notification.
Aadhaar verification
RRBs have advised candidates to verify their primary details using Aadhaar while filling the online application.
Applicants must ensure that their name and date of birth exactly match the details mentioned in their Class 10 certificate.
Aadhaar should also be updated with the latest photograph and biometric details to avoid delays during scrutiny.
How to apply
Candidates must apply online through the official RRB websites.
RRB Recruitment 2026 schedule
- Application start date: December 30, 2025
- Last date to apply: January 29, 2026
- Last date for fee payment: January 31, 2026
For complete details, candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification available on the Indian Railways website.
For detailed notification, click here.