RRB Law Officer Vacancy 2026: 53 Legal Posts in Railways – Apply Now
Ever dreamed of combining a prestigious legal career with the unmatched stability of Indian Railways? Your opportunity has arrived!
The RRB Law Officer Vacancy 2026 is officially announced, opening doors for fresh law graduates and experienced advocates alike.
With 53 vacancies across high-profile legal roles such as Chief Law Assistant, Public Prosecutor, and Staff & Welfare Inspector, this recruitment is one of the best legal government jobs of 2026.
RRB Law Officer Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligible Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | 24 | Freshers / Law Graduates |
| Chief Law Assistant | 22 | Experienced / Internal |
| Public Prosecutor (PP) | 07 | Practising Advocates |
| Total | 53 | — |
📍 Maximum Chief Law Assistant vacancies are in RRB Guwahati (6) and RRB Kolkata (5).
🔗 Official website for updates: indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard
RRB Law Officer Vacancy 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 17 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 30 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 January 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 1 – 10 February 2026 |
⏰ Missing deadlines = missing the job. Mark your calendar!
RRB Law Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
1️⃣ Staff & Welfare Inspector (Freshers Route)
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Qualification: Graduation + LLB (BA-LLB / LLB)
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Mandatory: Labour Law as a subject OR Diploma in Labour Law / Social Welfare
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Age Limit: 18–33 years
2️⃣ Chief Law Assistant & Public Prosecutor (Professional Route)
Public Prosecutor
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Law degree
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5 years standing practice as an Advocate
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Age: 18–32 years
Chief Law Assistant
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External: Law degree + 3 years practice
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Internal: Group ‘C’ Railway employees with Law degree + 5 years service
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Age:
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External: 18–40 years
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Internal: Upper age relaxation applicable
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❌ Two-year General Law degrees are NOT eligible.
RRB Law Officer Salary 2026 (7th Pay Commission)
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Law Assistant | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Public Prosecutor | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Staff & Welfare Inspector | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
Additional Benefits
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Dearness Allowance (DA)
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Transport Allowance
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Medical facilities (C1 level)
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Pension & job security
RRB Law Officer Exam Pattern 2026
🖥 Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
📝 Total Questions: 100 | Marks: 100
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (Law) | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics (10th) | 10 | 10 |
| General Science (10th) | 10 | 10 |
❗ Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark per wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks
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UR/EWS: 40%
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OBC/SC: 30%
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ST: 25%
RRB Law Officer Syllabus Highlights
Law Subjects
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Constitution of India
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CPC
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New Criminal Laws
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BNS (replacing IPC)
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BNSS (replacing CrPC)
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BSA (replacing Evidence Act)
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For Welfare Inspector
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Industrial Disputes Act
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Trade Union Act
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EPF, ESI, Maternity Benefit Act
General Subjects
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Class 10 Maths (NCERT)
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Class 10 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
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Current Affairs & Static GK
Best Books for RRB Law Officer Exam 2026
| Subject | Book |
|---|---|
| Constitution | P.M. Bakshi |
| CPC | Mulla |
| IPC / BNS | R.V. Kelkar |
| CrPC / BNSS | R.N. Choudhary |
| Evidence / BSA | R.K. Sinha |
| General Knowledge | Lucent |
How to Apply for RRB Law Officer Vacancy 2026
1️⃣ Visit rrbapply.gov.in
2️⃣ Register under CEN 08/2025
3️⃣ Fill personal & law qualification details
4️⃣ Upload photo, signature & certificates
5️⃣ Pay Application Fee:
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₹500 – General/OBC
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₹250 – SC/ST/EWS/Female
6️⃣ Submit & print confirmation page
