Railway RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the short notification for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 under CEN 03/2026. Through this recruitment drive, 119 Section Controller vacancies will be filled across various Railway zones.
The online application process will begin on 15 July 2026 and continue until 14 August 2026. Candidates who hold a graduation degree and meet the required eligibility criteria can apply online through the official RRB website.
Before submitting the application form, candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, salary, application fee, and other important instructions mentioned below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | Before Examination |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Female | ₹250 |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Cash through E-Challan.
RRB Section Controller Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Government of India and RRB recruitment rules.
RRB Section Controller Eligibility 2026
Candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in India.
OR
- An equivalent technical qualification as prescribed in the detailed notification.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification for complete educational qualification details.
RRB Section Controller Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Section Controller | 119 | Graduation Degree or equivalent technical qualification as per detailed notification |
Total Vacancies: 119 Posts
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 50 |
| OBC (NCL) | 32 |
| SC | 18 |
| ST | 9 |
| EWS | 10 |
| Total | 119 |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Only candidates qualifying each stage will be considered for the next stage.
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 120 Minutes
Subject-wise Distribution
- Analytical & Mathematical Capability – 60 Questions
- Logical Capability – 20 Questions
- Mental Reasoning – 20 Questions
Negative Marking: One-third (⅓) mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Normalization will be applicable if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts.
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Candidates shortlisted in the CBT will be called for the CBAT.
- Minimum qualifying score: T-Score of 42 in each aptitude test battery.
- No negative marking.
Final Merit
The final merit list will be prepared based on:
- 70% Weightage of CBT Marks
- 30% Weightage of CBAT Marks
Candidates will then undergo Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC.
- Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month
- Estimated In-hand Salary: ₹50,000 to ₹55,000 per month
Apart from the basic pay, employees will receive:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical Facilities
- Railway Travel Passes
- Promotion Opportunities
- Other government benefits
How to Apply Online for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website.
- Open the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 (CEN 03/2026) application link.
- Register using your basic details.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents, including:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Relevant certificates
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Review all the details before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |