Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for 119 Section Controller posts under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2026. Graduate candidates aged 20–33 years (as on 01.07.2026) can apply online from 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026.
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 03/2026 |
| Post Name | Section Controller |
| Total Vacancies | 119 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 (7th CPC), Initial Pay Rs. 35,400 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent |
| Age Limit | 20 to 33 Years (as on 01.07.2026) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 15.07.2026 to 14.08.2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
RRB CEN 03/2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice | 27.06.2026 |
| Opening date of online application | 15.07.2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Closing date of online application | 14.08.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last date for fee payment | 16.08.2026 (Sunday) |
| Application modification window | 17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026 |
| Scribe details submission window | 27.08.2026 to 31.08.2026 |
Dates for CBT and subsequent stages will be announced later on the official websites of the respective RRBs.
RRB Section Controller Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 119 vacancies have been notified for the post of Section Controller (Level 6, 7th CPC) across 27 RRB-Zone combinations. The category-wise breakup is as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50 |
| SC | 19 |
| ST | 12 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 29 |
| EWS | 9 |
| Total | 119 |
| Ex-Servicemen (within total) | 5 |
| PwBD (LD) | 0 |
RRB and Zone-Wise Vacancy Table
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Ajmer | WCR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Prayagraj | NR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bhopal | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chennai | SR | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata | ER | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kolkata | SER | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Malda | ER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malda | SER | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mumbai | CR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mumbai | SCR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Patna | ECR | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Ranchi | SER | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 19 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 119 | 5 |
Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease, or become nil in specific Railways/Units/Communities as per Railway Administration requirements.
RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026
Nationality
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (certificate of eligibility required)
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
| Category | Upper Age Limit (DOB not earlier than) | Lower Age Limit (DOB not later than) |
|---|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 02.07.1993 | 01.07.2006 |
| OBC-NCL | 02.07.1990 | 01.07.2006 |
| SC/ST | 02.07.1988 | 01.07.2006 |
The general age band is 20 to 33 years. The date of birth limits above already include community age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL.
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Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | 3 Years (after deduction of service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 Years (after deduction of service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 Years (after deduction of service length) |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Serving Group ‘C’/erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway staff with 3+ years service (UR/EWS) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Widowed/divorced/judicially separated women, not remarried (UR/EWS) | Up to 35 years of age |
No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies. If eligible for relaxation on multiple grounds, the highest applicable relaxation will be given.
Medical Standard
The prescribed medical standard is A-2, requiring distant vision 6/9, 6/9 (without glasses) and near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 (without glasses), along with normal colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, and myopic vision. Candidates who have undergone Lasik or any other corrective eye surgery are not eligible for this post.
RRB Section Controller Salary 2026
The post of Section Controller carries Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month. Detailed break-up of allowances (DA, HRA, TA etc.) is not specified in the notification.
RRB Section Controller Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (except concession categories) | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 refunded on appearing in CBT (minus bank charges) |
| Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Minority Communities / EBC / PwBD | Rs. 250 | Full amount refunded on appearing in CBT (minus bank charges) |
Fee payment must be made online only (net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI) by 16.08.2026.
RRB Section Controller Selection Process 2026
Selection for the post of Section Controller involves the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Single stage, 120 minutes, 100 questions, with negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Shortlisting to the extent of 8 times the vacancies; candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery to qualify; no negative marking
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisting at 1:1 ratio of vacancies, based on 70% weightage to CBT and 30% weightage to CBAT
- Medical Examination: As per Medical Standard A-2
CBT Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Analytical and Mathematical Capability | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 |
| Total | 100 (Duration: 120 minutes) |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT)
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
These percentages also apply to Ex-Servicemen candidates as per their community. Qualifying marks may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
- Candidate signature (scanned, JPG/JPEG format)
- SC/ST certificate in PDF format (only for candidates requesting free train travel pass)
- Educational qualification certificates (original, at time of Document Verification)
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, as applicable, in prescribed Annexure formats)
- Medical/Vision certificate as per Annexure VI or VI-A (required at CBAT stage)
- Valid original Photo ID (Voter ID, Aadhaar, Driving Licence, PAN, Passport, employer ID, or student ID)
How to Apply for RRB Section Controller 2026
- Visit the official website of the chosen RRB (list provided below)
- Click on the CEN 03/2026 application link and complete “Create an Account” (details cannot be modified later, including mobile number and email ID)
- Authenticate identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar during account creation (recommended)
- Log in and fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and category details
- Capture a live photograph through webcam or mobile camera as per specifications (pre-existing photos are not accepted)
- Upload scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB) and SC/ST certificate if applicable (PDF, under 400 KB)
- Select RRB and Railway Zone preference (final and cannot be changed later)
- Pay the applicable examination fee online
- Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference
Candidates can apply to only one RRB. Applications submitted to more than one RRB will lead to rejection of all applications and debarment.
Important Instructions
- Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible to apply
- Application modification (except “Create an Account” details and chosen RRB) is allowed from 17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026 on payment of Rs. 250 modification fee
- Center/city allocation for CBT/CBAT depends on technical and logistical feasibility; requests for change of exam centre are not entertained
- Banned items in the exam hall include mobile phones, watches, calculators, pens, bags, and other electronic devices
- Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass is admissible only to SC/ST candidates on request
- Candidates should regularly check the official RRB website for CBT/CBAT dates and e-call letter downloads
RRB Official Websites
| RRB | Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Short Notifiction PDF | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp channel | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in RRB CEN 03/2026?
RRB CEN 03/2026 notifies 119 vacancies for the post of Section Controller across various RRBs and Railway Zones.
Q2. What is the qualification required for RRB Section Controller?
Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
Q3. What is the age limit for RRB Section Controller 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 33 years of age as on 01.07.2026, with age relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD categories.
Q4. What is the salary of RRB Section Controller?
The post carries Level 6 (7th CPC) pay with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month.
Q5. What is the last date to apply for RRB CEN 03/2026?
The online application window closes on 14 August 2026 (23:59 Hrs).
Q6. What is the selection process for RRB Section Controller?
Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the RRB Section Controller CBT?
Yes, 1/3rd mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the CBT. There is no negative marking in the CBAT.