RRB Recruitment 2026: 38 Vacancies for Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor Posts | Apply Online
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have invited online applications for various posts under the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 09/2026, relating to the recruitment of candidates for Isolated Categories.
Among the vacancies announced under this recruitment are opportunities for law graduates and experienced legal professionals for the posts of Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor. A total of 38 legal vacancies have been notified, including 17 vacancies for Chief Law Assistant and 21 vacancies for Public Prosecutor.
The recruitment offers an opportunity for eligible candidates with the prescribed legal qualifications and professional experience to work in the Railway administration. Both legal posts carry Pay Level 7, with an initial pay of ₹44,900.
According to the indicative recruitment notice, the online application process will begin on 5 November 2026 and close on 4 December 2026. Interested candidates should review the detailed notification and eligibility conditions before submitting their applications.
About Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Railway Recruitment Boards function under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, and conduct recruitment examinations and selection processes for various posts in the Indian Railways.
Through Centralised Employment Notification No. 09/2026, the RRBs have announced recruitment for multiple posts falling under the category of Isolated Categories. The notification includes posts across different departments, including legal, personnel, commercial and technical categories.
The two legal positions covered in this recruitment are Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor, both under the Personnel Department.
About the Recruitment
The recruitment is being conducted under the following notification:
- Recruiting Authority: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
- Ministry: Ministry of Railways, Government of India
- Notification Number: CEN No. 09/2026
- Recruitment Category: Isolated Categories
- Legal Posts: Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor
- Total Legal Vacancies: 38
- Application Mode: Online
Post-wise Vacancy Details
The notification provides for the following vacancies in the two legal positions:
1. Chief Law Assistant
- Number of Vacancies: 17
- Department: Personnel
- Pay Level: Level 7
- Initial Pay: ₹44,900
- Medical Standard: C1
- Age Limit: 18–40 years
2. Public Prosecutor
- Number of Vacancies: 21
- Department: Personnel
- Pay Level: Level 7
- Initial Pay: ₹44,900
- Medical Standard: C1
- Age Limit: 18–32 years
Total Legal Vacancies: 38
Educational Qualification and Professional Experience
Candidates applying for the legal positions must possess the prescribed law degree and professional experience relevant to the post.
1. Chief Law Assistant
For the post of Chief Law Assistant, candidates must fulfil the following requirements:
- Possess a University Degree in Law.
- Have a minimum of three years' standing practice as a Pleader at the Bar.
Therefore, candidates applying for this position should ensure that they possess both the required law degree and the prescribed period of professional standing at the Bar.
2. Public Prosecutor
For the post of Public Prosecutor, the prescribed requirements are:
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised university.
- Have a minimum of five years' standing as an Advocate at the Bar.
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational and professional experience requirements to be considered eligible for this position.
Age Limit
As mentioned in the indicative notice, the age limits for the two legal posts are as follows:
- Chief Law Assistant: 18–40 years.
- Public Prosecutor: 18–32 years.
The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027, as specified in the recruitment notice.
Candidates should refer to the detailed CEN No. 09/2026 for the complete provisions relating to age calculation, applicable relaxations and other eligibility conditions.
Pay Scale and Initial Salary
Both Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor posts have been placed under Pay Level 7.
- Pay Level: Level 7
- Initial Pay: ₹44,900
- Medical Standard: C1
The initial pay mentioned in the notice is ₹44,900 for both positions. Candidates should consult the detailed notification for the complete service conditions and applicable allowances.
Important Dates for RRB CEN No. 09/2026
Candidates interested in applying should take note of the following dates mentioned in the recruitment notice:
- Indicative Notice in Employment News: 24 October 2026
- Opening Date of Online Applications: 5 November 2026
- Closing Date of Online Applications: 4 December 2026, up to 23:59 hours
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 6 December 2026, up to 23:59 hours
- Application Modification Window: 7 December to 16 December 2026
Important: The application submission deadline and the application fee payment deadline are different. Candidates should complete both processes within their respective deadlines.
Application Modification Window
The RRBs have provided a modification window for candidates who wish to make corrections to their submitted application forms.
The modification window will remain open from 7 December 2026 to 16 December 2026, subject to payment of the applicable modification fee.
However, the notice specifically clarifies that the following details cannot be modified:
- Details filled in the 'Create an Account' form.
- The 'Chosen RRB'.
Applicants should therefore carefully verify their account details and selected RRB before submitting the application form.
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates will be required to submit their applications through the online application portal designated by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
The application process can be accessed through the following official websites:
- Official RRB Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
- Online Application Portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
The detailed CEN No. 09/2026 will be uploaded on the unified official RRB website. Candidates can navigate to the websites of individual RRBs through the common portal to access relevant information.
The online application link will be made available on the designated application portal. Candidates should follow the instructions in the detailed notification while completing the application process.
Selection Process
As indicated in the recruitment notice, the recruitment process may involve the following stages, as applicable to the respective posts:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Translation Test, wherever applicable
- Document Verification
- Other applicable stages as specified in the detailed notification
The dates for the Computer Based Test, Translation Test (as applicable), Document Verification and other recruitment-related notices will be communicated from time to time through the official RRB websites.
The results of the CBT and empanelment will be uploaded on the official webpages of the individual RRBs.
Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the complete selection procedure applicable to the Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor posts.
Other Posts Under CEN No. 09/2026
Apart from the two legal positions, the indicative notice also lists vacancies for other posts under the Isolated Categories recruitment.
- Senior Publicity Inspector – 8 vacancies
- Junior Translator / Hindi – 79 vacancies
- Staff and Welfare Inspector – 27 vacancies
- Scientific Assistant (Training) – 3 vacancies
- Lab Assistant Grade III (Chemist & Metallurgist) – 36 vacancies
The indicative notice mentions a total of 191 vacancies across all seven listed posts. The RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise distribution of vacancies is provided in Annexure B of the detailed notification.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- The last date for submitting the online application is 4 December 2026, up to 23:59 hours.
- The last date for payment of the application fee is 6 December 2026, up to 23:59 hours.
- Applicants should carefully verify the details entered in the application form before submission.
- The details filled in the 'Create an Account' form and the chosen RRB cannot be modified during the correction window.
- Further updates regarding examinations and other recruitment stages will be published on the official RRB websites.
- Candidates should read the detailed CEN No. 09/2026 before applying.
Conclusion
The Railway Recruitment Boards' CEN No. 09/2026 provides an important recruitment opportunity for eligible law graduates and experienced legal professionals through the posts of Chief Law Assistant and Public Prosecutor.
With 38 vacancies across these two legal positions, candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualification and professional practice requirements can apply through the online portal during the application period.
Interested candidates should carefully examine the detailed notification, verify their eligibility and complete the application process before the deadline of 4 December 2026.
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