RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a notification under Advt. No. 03/2026 for the recruitment of Section Controller posts. There are 119 vacancies available for these posts. The job location is Across India. Candidates with a graduation degree are eligible to apply for these posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 15 July to 14 August 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for RRB Section Controller Recruitment are explained below.
Job Overview:
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Position | Section Controller |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Total Vacancies | 119 Posts |
| Last Date | 14 August 2026 |
Educational Qualification for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026:
- Applicants must have completed their graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Total Vacancies for RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026:
The RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 includes a total of 119 vacancies for Section Controller posts. Check the zone-wise vacancies below.
- Central Railway: 08 Posts
- East Coast Railway: 06 Posts
- East Central Railway: 17 Posts
- Eastern Railway: 07 Posts
- North Central Railway: 02 Posts
- North Eastern Railway: 05 Posts
- Northeast Frontier Railway: 06 Posts
- Northern Railway: 08 Posts
- South Central Railway (including SCoR): 05 Posts
- South East Central Railway: 02 Posts
- South Eastern Railway: 14 Posts
- Southern Railway: 13 Posts
- South Western Railway: 08 Posts
- West Central Railway: 05 Posts
- Western Railway: 13 Posts
Salary:
The salary details for the section controller posts are as follows:
- Section Controller: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- (Pay Level – 6)
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026):
- Section Controller: 20 to 33 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Category Candidates: 05 Years
- OBC Category Candidates: 03 Years
- Ex-Servicemen:
- UR & EWS: 03 Years
- OBC-NCL: 06 Years
- SC & ST: 08 Years
- PwBD:
- UR & EWS: 10 Years
- OBC-NCL: 13 Years
- SC & ST: 15 Years
Selection Process for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026:
Candidates for the Section Controller posts at Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will be selected through the following selection process:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (A-2 Medical Standard)
RRB Section Controller Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026:
Exam Pattern:
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will consist of objective-type questions. The exam pattern is as follows:
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Total Questions: 100 Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 100 Marks
- Duration: 120 Minutes (02 Hours)
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer, and 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Syllabus:
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is expected to include questions from the following subjects:
- Analytical & Mathematical Capability: 60 Questions
- Logical Capability: 20 Questions
- Mental Reasoning: 20 Questions
RRB Section Controller 2025 Zone-wise Final Cut Off:
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), has released the zone-wise cut-off for Notification No. CEN 04/2025. Check the table below.
| RRB Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | 97.30 | 92.14 | 91.24 | 95.71 | 96.26 | 73.82 |
| Ahmedabad | 93.43 | 88.00 | 76.00 | 88.87 | 88.85 | 68.28 |
| Bengaluru | 95.79 | 86.14 | 81.14 | 83.14 | 93.51 | 60.28 |
| Bhubaneswar | 91.67 | 80.61 | 79.43 | 89.66 | — | 70.50 |
| Bhopal | 93.87 | 87.28 | — | 92.26 | — | — |
| Chennai | 93.66 | — | 72.00 | 93.27 | — | — |
| Chandigarh | 98.35 | 92.92 | — | 95.73 | 96.22 | — |
| Jammu | 93.87 | 83.73 | 83.50 | 89.10 | — | 65.75 |
| Gorakhpur | 96.12 | 87.66 | 80.47 | 93.66 | 94.65 | 69.34 |
| Guwahati | 94.64 | 86.66 | 82.28 | 91.89 | 92.29 | 59.86 |
| Kolkata | 96.29 | 92.20 | 75.75 | 94.32 | 94.87 | 66.78 |
| Mumbai | 94.19 | 87.87 | 86.02 | 91.45 | 92.36 | 61.95 |
| Prayagraj | 97.30 | 90.98 | 81.30 | 95.28 | 96.33 | 74.68 |
| Patna | 92.59 | 75.76 | — | 90.26 | — | — |
| Ranchi | 95.54 | 84.85 | — | 94.44 | 93.33 | 73.94 |
| Secunderabad | 94.82 | 86.62 | 84.49 | 93.10 | 91.46 | 60.84 |
| Siliguri | 93.98 | 85.52 | — | 92.13 | 90.36 | 60.60 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 96.18 | 88.80 | 85.22 | 95.66 | 93.09 | 67.77 |
Important Dates:
The important dates for the RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026 are as follows:
- Short Notification Released on the Official Website: 27 June 2026
- Opening Date of Online Application: 15 July 2026
- Closing Date of Online Application: 14 August 2026
Application Fee:
- General, OBC (NCL) Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST, PwBD, Female Candidates: Rs. 250/-
How to Apply:
All eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website of RRB from 15 July to 14 August 2026.
RRB Section Controller Official Notification & Apply Link
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FAQs for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026:
Q.1 When was the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 short notification released?
Ans. The RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 short notification was released on 27 June 2026.
Q.2 What are the positions available under RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The available post are Section Controller.
Q.3 What are the opening and closing dates for RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026?
Ans. The online application process will start on 15 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 14 August 2026.
Q.4 What are the educational qualifications for the RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026?
Ans. Candidates must have completed a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
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