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RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 – 39 Posts

RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN No. 08/2025 as part of the RRB Isolated Categories Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment drive, Indian Railways is inviting online applications for 39 Lab Assistant Grade-III (Chemist & Metallurgist) posts.

These are technical Group-C posts offered under Pay Level-2, suitable for candidates with science-based qualifications who are looking for a stable central government job in Indian Railways. The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and medical examination. Eligible candidates must apply online before the closing date. For easy-to-understand notification details, syllabus clarity, and exam updates, candidates can also visit https://www.govtjobonline.in.

📅 Important Dates – RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	30 December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	29 January 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	31 January 2026
Application Modification Window	01 – 10 February 2026
CBT Exam Date	To be notified

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🧾 Vacancy Details – RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Lab Assistant Grade-III (Chemist & Metallurgist)	39
Total Vacancies	39

🔹 These vacancies are distributed across multiple RRBs and Railway Zones.
🔹 Detailed RRB-wise and zone-wise distribution is provided in Annexure-B of the official notification.

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🎓 RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications as prescribed in the notification:

• Diploma or Degree in Chemistry / Metallurgy / Science stream

• Qualification must be from a recognized Board / University / Institution

📌 Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.

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🎂 RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

✔ Age relaxation applicable for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen as per RRB rules.

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💰 RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Salary

Pay Level	Basic Pay
Level-2	₹19,900

Additional benefits include:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

• Transport Allowance (TA)
  (as per Indian Railways norms)

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💳 Application Fee – RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Online Form

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	₹250

💡 A portion of the examination fee will be refunded after attending CBT.

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🧪 Selection Process – RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026

• Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Document Verification

• Medical Examination

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📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus – RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III

CBT Exam Pattern

• Objective-type questions

• Negative Marking: ⅓ mark for each wrong answer

Syllabus Overview

• Chemistry / Metallurgy basics

• Science-based technical questions

• General Awareness related to Railways

📘 Detailed syllabus is provided in Annexure-XI of the official notification.

🖥️ RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Online Form – How to Apply

• Visit the official RRB website

• Create account or login

• Choose one RRB only

• Select Lab Assistant Grade-III post

• Upload required documents

• Pay application fee

• Submit application before 29 January 2026

Check Notification here

Apply Online here

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❓ FAQs – RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026?
👉 A total of 39 vacancies.

Q2. What is the salary of RRB Lab Assistant Grade-III?
👉 ₹19,900 basic pay under Level-2.

Q3. Is there any interview for Lab Assistant Grade-III?
👉 No, selection is based only on CBT and document verification.

Q4. Can candidates apply to more than one RRB?
👉 No, only one RRB application is allowed.