RRB Isolated Categories CEN 09/2026 Exam Pattern: 100-Question CBT, Section-wise Marks, Syllabus and Pass Marks

Published 13 Nov 2026 · Updated 13 Nov 2026

RRB CEN 09/2026 (Isolated Categories, 191 posts) has a single-stage Computer Based Test, then a translation test for Junior Translator (Hindi) only, document verification and medical exam. The CBT has 100 objective questions of 1 mark each in 90 minutes (120 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe), with 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer. Calculators are not allowed. For all posts except Junior Translator (Hindi) the indicative split is: Professional Ability 50 (from the post-wise syllabus in Annexures IX to XV), General Awareness 15, General Intelligence and Reasoning 15, Mathematics 10 and General Science 10. Mathematics covers number systems, BODMAS, fractions, LCM/HCF, ratio, percentage, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and elementary statistics. Reasoning covers analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, data sufficiency and similar topics. General Science is physics, chemistry and life sciences up to Class 10 (CBSE). Minimum marks to be eligible: UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC (NCL) 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%; PwBD may get 2 marks relaxation if PwBD candidates are short. For Junior Translator (Hindi), at least half the CBT tests language (20% English, 30% Hindi) and the rest covers GK, reasoning, simple arithmetic and computer basics. Ten times the vacancies are called for a qualifying translation test with 60% pass marks, and merit is on CBT marks alone. Marks are normalised if the CBT runs in several shifts; ties go to the older candidate. The CBT is offered in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages. Apply on rrbapply.gov.in by 04.12.2026. This site is not an official government website; read the official notice before applying.

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