Section Controller
119 Posts
| Vacancies | 119 |
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Railway Recruitment
Section Controller
| Post | Section Controller |
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7th CPC
Level 6
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
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7th CPC
Rs 35,400
| Amount | 35400 |
|---|---|
| Currency | INR |
As on 01 July 2026
20 to 33 Years
| Max Age | 33 |
|---|---|
| Min Age | 20 |
| Age Date | 2026-07-01 |
Minimum
Graduate
| Qualification | University Degree |
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Railways
A-2
| Medical Standard | A-2 |
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A-2
Candidates must qualify the A-2 medical standard prescribed by the Railway Administration.
| Standard | A-2 |
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A-2 Medical Standard
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed distant vision near vision colour vision binocular vision night vision and myopic vision requirements.
| Standard | A-2 |
|---|---|
| Night Vision | Yes |
| Colour Vision | Yes |
| Myopic Vision | Yes |
| Binocular Vision | Yes |
Important
Candidates can apply to only one RRB under CEN 03/2026. Submission of applications to more than one RRB can lead to rejection of all applications.
| One Rrb Only | Yes |
|---|
Important
Candidates should keep the registered mobile number and email address active throughout the recruitment process for receiving recruitment related communication.
| SMS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Yes |
Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive error correction surgery are not eligible for the Section Controller post.
| Eligible After Lasik | No |
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Section Controller
University Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Institution
| Qualification | Graduate Degree |
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Important
The prescribed educational qualification must have been acquired on or before the last date of application. Candidates awaiting final results on the closing date are not eligible.
| Cutoff Date | 2026-08-14 |
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As on 01 July 2026
Minimum age 20 years and maximum age 33 years
| Cutoff Date | 2026-07-01 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 33 |
| Minimum Age | 20 |
Reserved Categories
Applicable age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and other categories according to Government of India and Railway rules.
| EWS | As per rules |
|---|---|
| PwBD | As per rules |
| SC ST | As per rules |
| OBC NCL | As per rules |
| Ex Servicemen | As per rules |
119 vacancies
| Post | Section Controller |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Vacancies | 119 |
| Initial Pay | 35400 |
| Medical Standard | A-2 |
Applicable Candidates
Rs 500
| Amount | 500 |
|---|---|
| Currency | INR |
Eligible Categories
Rs 250 for SC ST Ex Servicemen Female Transgender Minorities EBC and PwBD candidates
| Amount | 250 |
|---|---|
| Currency | INR |
After Appearing in CBT
Eligible candidates receive the applicable fee refund after appearing in the Computer Based Test. The refund is credited to the Aadhaar seeded bank account after applicable bank charges.
| General Refund | 400 |
|---|---|
| Concession Category Refund | 250 |
Eligible candidates requiring a scribe must provide the required scribe details through the application portal during the prescribed window.
| End Date | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 2026-08-27 |
The Computer Based Test consists of 100 questions with a duration of 120 minutes. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
| Questions | 100 |
|---|---|
| Normalisation | Yes |
| Duration Minutes | 120 |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 |
Eligible PwBD categories may apply subject to the prescribed suitability and medical conditions. No PwBD vacancy is separately reserved for this recruitment.
| Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| Reserved Vacancies | 0 |
Stage 1
Candidates are shortlisted through the Computer Based Test for the next stage of the recruitment process.
| Stage | 1 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 |
| Duration Minutes | 120 |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark |
Stage 2
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT are called for the Computer Based Aptitude Test and must qualify the prescribed aptitude test requirements.
| Stage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Minimum T Score | 42 |
Stage 3
Shortlisted candidates are required to produce original educational qualification certificates and other required documents for verification.
| Stage | 3 |
|---|
Stage 4
Candidates must pass the prescribed A-2 medical examination conducted by the Railway Administration.
| Stage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Medical Standard | A-2 |
CBT and CBAT
Final merit among candidates who qualify the CBAT is prepared using 70 percent weightage for CBT marks and 30 percent weightage for CBAT marks.
| CBT Weightage | 70 |
|---|---|
| CBAT Weightage | 30 |
7th CPC Pay Level 6
Rs 35,400 per month initial basic pay
| Currency | INR |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Basic Pay | 35400 |
As Applicable
Dearness Allowance House Rent Allowance Transport Allowance and other admissible Railway allowances and benefits
| DA | Yes |
|---|---|
| HRA | Yes |
| Transport Allowance | Yes |
A total of 119 tentative vacancies have been notified for the Section Controller post under CEN 03/2026.
Candidates must possess a University Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Institution.
The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 01 July 2026 subject to applicable age relaxation.
The Section Controller post is in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of Rs 35400 plus applicable Railway allowances and benefits.
The applicable fee is Rs 500. A concessionary fee of Rs 250 is applicable to eligible SC ST Ex Servicemen Female Transgender Minorities EBC and PwBD candidates.
The selection process consists of Computer Based Test Computer Based Aptitude Test Document Verification and Medical Examination.
The last date for submission of the online application was 14 August 2026.
The application modification window is from 17 August 2026 to 26 August 2026.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Institution
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible SC ST OBC NCL Ex Servicemen PwBD and other categories as per applicable Government of India and Railway rules
15 July 2026
14 August 2026
16 August 2026
17 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
27 August 2026 to 31 August 2026
Will be announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards
Stay updated on admit card, exam date and results.
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