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RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026

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Railway Recruitment Boards All India Railway · Full-time
119 Total Vacancies
14 Aug 2026 Last Date to Apply
₹35,400 - ₹112,400 Salary / Month
₹500 Application Fee
20 - 33 yrs Age Limit

About This Recruitment

Railway Recruitment Boards have issued Centralised Employment Notification CEN 03/2026 for recruitment to the post of Section Controller in Indian Railways. A total of 119 tentative vacancies have been notified. The Section Controller post is placed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of Rs 35400. Candidates with a University Degree or equivalent qualification can apply subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions. The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 01 July 2026 with applicable age relaxation. Candidates are required to satisfy the A-2 medical standard. The recruitment process includes Computer Based Test, Computer Based Aptitude Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination. Applications were invited through the RRB online application portal from 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026.

Quick Facts

Total Vacancies Section Controller

119 Posts

Vacancies119
Post Railway Recruitment

Section Controller

PostSection Controller
Pay Level 7th CPC

Level 6

Pay LevelLevel 6
Initial Basic Pay 7th CPC

Rs 35,400

Amount35400
CurrencyINR
Age Limit As on 01 July 2026

20 to 33 Years

Max Age33
Min Age20
Age Date2026-07-01
Qualification Minimum

Graduate

QualificationUniversity Degree
Medical Standard Railways

A-2

Medical StandardA-2
Medical Standard A-2

Candidates must qualify the A-2 medical standard prescribed by the Railway Administration.

StandardA-2
Vision Requirement A-2 Medical Standard

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed distant vision near vision colour vision binocular vision night vision and myopic vision requirements.

StandardA-2
Night VisionYes
Colour VisionYes
Myopic VisionYes
Binocular VisionYes
One RRB Application Rule 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 OnlyYes
Registered Mobile and Email Important

Candidates should keep the registered mobile number and email address active throughout the recruitment process for receiving recruitment related communication.

SMSYes
EmailYes

Eligibility

Medical Eligibility

Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive error correction surgery are not eligible for the Section Controller post.

Eligible After LasikNo

Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification Section Controller

University Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Institution

QualificationGraduate Degree
Qualification Cut Off 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 Date2026-08-14

Age Limit

Age Limit As on 01 July 2026

Minimum age 20 years and maximum age 33 years

Cutoff Date2026-07-01
Maximum Age33
Minimum Age20
Age Relaxation Reserved Categories

Applicable age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and other categories according to Government of India and Railway rules.

EWSAs per rules
PwBDAs per rules
SC STAs per rules
OBC NCLAs per rules
Ex ServicemenAs per rules

Vacancy Details

CEN 03/2026

119 vacancies

PostSection Controller
Pay LevelLevel 6
Vacancies119
Initial Pay35400
Medical StandardA-2

Application Fee

Application Fee Applicable Candidates

Rs 500

Amount500
CurrencyINR
Concessionary Fee Eligible Categories

Rs 250 for SC ST Ex Servicemen Female Transgender Minorities EBC and PwBD candidates

Amount250
CurrencyINR
Fee Refund 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 Refund400
Concession Category Refund250

How to Apply

Eligible Candidates

Eligible candidates requiring a scribe must provide the required scribe details through the application portal during the prescribed window.

End Date2026-08-31
Start Date2026-08-27

Exam Pattern

Section Controller

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.

Questions100
NormalisationYes
Duration Minutes120
Negative Marking1/3

Syllabus

Section Controller

Eligible PwBD categories may apply subject to the prescribed suitability and medical conditions. No PwBD vacancy is separately reserved for this recruitment.

EligibleYes
Reserved Vacancies0

Selection Process

Computer Based Test Stage 1

Candidates are shortlisted through the Computer Based Test for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Stage1
Questions100
Duration Minutes120
Negative Marking1/3 mark
Computer Based Aptitude Test Stage 2

Candidates shortlisted from the CBT are called for the Computer Based Aptitude Test and must qualify the prescribed aptitude test requirements.

Stage2
Minimum T Score42
Document Verification Stage 3

Shortlisted candidates are required to produce original educational qualification certificates and other required documents for verification.

Stage3
Medical Examination Stage 4

Candidates must pass the prescribed A-2 medical examination conducted by the Railway Administration.

Stage4
Medical StandardA-2
Final Merit 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 Weightage70
CBAT Weightage30

Salary / Pay Scale

Basic Pay 7th CPC Pay Level 6

Rs 35,400 per month initial basic pay

CurrencyINR
Pay LevelLevel 6
Initial Basic Pay35400
Allowances As Applicable

Dearness Allowance House Rent Allowance Transport Allowance and other admissible Railway allowances and benefits

DAYes
HRAYes
Transport AllowanceYes

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Institution

  • Candidate must possess a University Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Institution
  • The prescribed educational qualification must have been acquired on or before the last date of application
  • Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed qualification on the last date of application are not eligible
  • Candidate must be within the prescribed age limit of 20 to 33 years as on 01 July 2026
  • Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India and Railway rules
  • Candidates must satisfy the prescribed A-2 medical standard
  • Candidates must satisfy the prescribed vision requirements for the post
  • Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive error correction surgery are not eligible for this post
  • Only one application can be submitted for the selected RRB
  • Candidates must maintain an active mobile number and email address throughout the recruitment process

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

Important Dates

Application Start Date Online Application

15 July 2026

Last Date to Apply Online Application

14 August 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment Online

16 August 2026

Modification Window Application Modification

17 August 2026 to 26 August 2026

Scribe Details Window Eligible Candidates

27 August 2026 to 31 August 2026

CBT and CBAT Date To Be Announced

Will be announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards

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