Railway RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 368 Posts

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee Refund Note: The applicable refundable portion of the examination fee is refunded after the candidate appears in the Computer Based Test, after deduction of applicable bank charges. The refund is credited to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account as prescribed by RRB.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 33 Years
• Age Limit as on 01/07/2026.
• For UR / EWS candidates, date of birth should not be earlier than 02/07/1993.
• For OBC-NCL candidates, date of birth should not be earlier than 02/07/1990.
• For SC / ST candidates, date of birth should not be earlier than 02/07/1988.
• The lower age limit requires the candidate to be born not later than 01/07/2006.
• Age relaxation is applicable as per Railway and Government of India rules.

Age Relaxation

Eligibility / Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a University Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Institution.
• The prescribed qualification must be possessed on or before 14/08/2026.
• Candidates awaiting the final result on the closing date are not eligible.
• A Bachelor's Degree or graduation in any discipline is acceptable, subject to the official CEN conditions.

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Note: Ex-Servicemen reservation is horizontal and included within the community-wise vacancy figures. Refer to the official CEN for detailed reservation conditions.

RRB / Railway Zone Wise Vacancy Details

RRB Application Rules

• A candidate can apply to one RRB only.
• Multiple applications may result in rejection of all applications.
• The selected RRB generally cannot be changed after final submission.
• Candidates must select the required Railway Zone preference within the selected RRB.
• Check the vacancy distribution carefully before selecting an RRB.

Medical Standard and Vision Requirements

• The prescribed medical standard is A-2.
• Distant Vision: 6/9 and 6/9 without glasses.
• Near Vision: Sn 0.6 and 0.6 without glasses.
• Candidates must qualify the prescribed colour, binocular, night and myopic vision tests.
• Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive eye surgery are not eligible.
• A prescribed Vision Certificate may be required for CBAT.

Selection Process

• Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
• Document Verification (DV)
• Medical Examination

Computer Based Test Pattern

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 120 Minutes
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
• Marks may be normalized in case of multiple shifts.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL/SC and 25% for ST.

CBT Syllabus / Topics

• Analytical & Mathematical Capability: Number System, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Tables, Charts and Graphs.
• Logical Capability: Syllogism, Blood Relations, Clock and Calendar, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.
• Mental Reasoning: Analogy, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Ranking and Arrangement.

Computer Based Aptitude Test

• Approximately 8 times the number of vacancies may be shortlisted for CBAT.
• CBAT is conducted in English and Hindi.
• There is no negative marking in CBAT.
• Candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery.
• No relaxation is applicable in the minimum T-Score requirement.

Final Merit / Selection

• Only candidates who qualify CBAT are considered for final merit.
• Final merit uses 70% CBT marks and 30% CBAT marks.
• Appointment is subject to Document Verification and qualifying the Railway Medical Examination.
• RRB tie-breaking rules apply in case of equal merit.

Salary Details

Documents Required

• Matriculation / 10th Certificate
• Graduation Degree or Provisional Degree Certificate
• Graduation Marksheets
• Valid Government Photo ID
• Recent Photograph and Signature
• SC / ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or PwBD Certificate, wherever applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, wherever applicable
• Aadhaar or prescribed identity verification details
• Active mobile number and email ID

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RRB application portal.
2. Read the complete CEN 03/2026 Section Controller notification.
3. Check your age, qualification, category and medical eligibility.
4. Register using your own mobile number and email ID.
5. Complete Aadhaar, DigiLocker or prescribed identity authentication.
6. Select one RRB only.
7. Select the required Railway Zone preference.
8. Enter personal and educational details carefully.
9. Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
10. Pay the applicable fee online.
11. Preview and submit the application.
12. Download the submitted form and payment receipt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1. What is the post name?
  Section Controller.
• Q2. How many vacancies are available?
  A total of 119 vacancies.
• Q3. What is the last date to apply?
  14 August 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
• Q4. What is the qualification?
  A recognized University Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Q5. What is the age limit?
  20 to 33 years as on 01 July 2026, subject to relaxation.
• Q6. Can final-year students apply?
  No. The final result must be available by the closing date.
• Q7. What is the salary?
  Level-6 with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400/- per month, plus allowances.
• Q8. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
  No. A candidate can apply to one RRB only.
• Q9. What is the selection process?
  CBT, CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
• Q10. Is there negative marking?
  Yes. 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong CBT answer.
• Q11. What is the CBAT qualifying score?
  A minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery.
• Q12. What is the final merit weightage?
  70% CBT and 30% CBAT.
• Q13. What medical standard is required?
  The required standard is A-2.
• Q14. Is LASIK allowed?
  Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive corrective surgery are not eligible, subject to the official medical rules.
• Q15. When will the CBT be held?
  The examination date will be announced by RRB.