Job Title Section Controller
Category GOVT
Location India
Company Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways
Description 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 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)

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


Documents Required for RRB Section Controller
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)
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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
Salary Level 6 (7th CPC), Initial Pay Rs. 35,400
Last Date 2026-08-14 00:00:00
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