September 28, 2026
Railway Section Controller Vacancy 2026
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SHORT INFORMATION
RRB ADVT. CEN 03/2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 27 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 July 2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 August 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 17 August 2026 to 26 August 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission (Eligible Candidates) | 27 August 2026 to 31 August 2026 |
Category wise vacancy details
| RRB | Railway Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Ajmer | WCR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Prayagraj | NR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Bhopal | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Chennai | SR | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jammu–Srinagar | NR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata | ER | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kolkata | SER | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Malda | ER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Malda | SER | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Mumbai | CR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Mumbai | SCR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Patna | ECR | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Ranchi | SER | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Grand Total | — | 50 | 19 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 119 |
RRB SECTION CONTROLLER - AGE LIMIT
AGE RELAXATION
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- Ex-Servicemen (with more than 6 months of service):
- UR/EWS: 3 Years (after deduction of military service)
- OBC (NCL): 6 Years (after deduction of military service)
- SC/ST: 8 Years (after deduction of military service)
- Serving Railway Employees (Group C & erstwhile Group D):
- UR/EWS: Up to 40 Years
- OBC (NCL): Up to 43 Years
- SC/ST: Up to 45 Years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
- UR/EWS: 10 Years
- OBC (NCL): 13 Years
- SC/ST: 15 Years
- Railway Quasi-Administrative Office Employees: Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less.
- Widowed, Divorced, or Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried):
- UR/EWS: Up to 35 Years
- OBC (NCL): Up to 38 Years
- SC/ST: Up to 40 Years
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Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates awaiting the final result of the required educational qualification are not eligible to apply.
- The required educational qualification must be obtained on or before the closing date of online application (14 August 2026).
Salary/Stipend
Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6, 7th CPC)
Exam Pattern (Subject wise)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical & Mathematical Capability | 60 | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB SECTION CONTROLLER VACANCY 2026 - SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (A-2 Medical Standard)
- Final Merit List & Appointment
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) of your choice.
- Click on the “RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 (CEN 03/2026)“ application link.
- If you are a new user, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR). Existing users can log in using their registered credentials.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
- Upload the required documents, if applicable, and capture the live photograph as instructed.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Review all the details entered in the application form before final submission.
- Submit the application form and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
Application fee details
| Category | Application Fee | Fee Refund (After Appearing in CBT) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 (After deducting applicable bank charges) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / Minority Communities / EBC | ₹250 | Full ₹250 (After deducting applicable bank charges) |
RRB SECTION CONTROLLER - Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Visit Now |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Now |
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RRB SECTION CONTROLLER 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 is a Railway Recruitment Board notification released to fill 119 Section Controller vacancies across different Railway Zones in India.
2. How many vacancies are available in RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
A total of 119 vacancies have been announced for the post of Section Controller under RRB CEN 03/2026.
3. What is RRB CEN 03/2026?
RRB CEN 03/2026 is the official Centralised Employment Notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Board for the recruitment of Section Controller posts.
4. What is the age limit for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be 20 to 33 years of age as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.
5. Is there any age relaxation for OBC candidates?
Yes. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible for 3 years of upper age relaxation as per RRB rules.
6. What is the educational qualification for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate) from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification.
7. What is the salary of an RRB Section Controller?
Selected candidates will receive a Level-6 pay scale with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month, along with DA, HRA, TA, and other admissible allowances.
8. What is the selection process for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME).
9. What is the application fee for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST, Female, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Minority, Transgender, and EBC candidates.
10. What is the last date to apply for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 14 August 2026.
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