Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) Section Controller Recruitment - 2026 (119 Vacancies)

Short Info : Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), has published the notification for Section Controller Recruitment - 2026 (119 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in this Recruitment can Apply Online from 15 July, 2026 to 14 August, 2026. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

15 July, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

14 August, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

16 August, 2026

Date for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee (Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and Chosen RRB cannot be modified)

17-26 August, 2026

Dates during which eligible candidates must provided their scribe details in the application portal

27-31 August, 2026

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

20 Years (As on 01 July, 2026)

Maximum Age

33 Years (As on 01 July, 2026)

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Candidates

05 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Other Backward Classes (Non Creamy Layer) Candidates

03 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Ex-Servicemen with at least six months continuous service after attestation

UR & EWS - 03 Years, OBC-NCL - 06 Years & SC & ST - 08 Years

Maximum Upper Age for Candidates who are serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway Staff with minimum 3 years’ service as well as Substitutes with minimum 3 years’ service in continuous or in broken spells, in Railways

UR & EWS - 40 Years of Age, OBC (NCL) - 43 Years of Age & SC & ST - 43 Years of Age

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Candidates

UR & EWS - 10 Years, OBC-NCL - 13 Years & SC & ST - 15 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co- operative Societies and Institutes.

Up to the length of service rendered OR 5 years, Whichever is Less.

Maximum Upper Age for Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but Not remarried.

UR & EWS - 35 Years of Age, OBC (NCL) - 38 Years of Age & SC & ST - 40 Years of Age

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

500 Rs./-

Refund Terms for General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

Out of this fee of Rs. 500/-, an amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT

Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen Candidates and Candidates Belonging to SC / ST / Minority Communities / Economically Backward Class (EBC) / PwBD Category Candidates

250 Rs./-

Refund Terms for Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen Candidates and Candidates Belonging to SC / ST / Minority Communities / Economically Backward Class (EBC) / PwBD Category Candidates

Rs. 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) Section Controller Recruitment - 2026 (119 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification
Post Name	Total Post	Qualification
Section Controller	119	Any Bachelor Degree
RRB / Category Wise Vacancies

RRB	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	ECR	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 Post		50	19	12	29	9	119
How to Apply?
Visit Official Website : Go to the official website of the chosen Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) or the unified RRB portal (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in). Create an Account : Click on the "Create an Account" link, provide a valid mobile number and email ID, and complete the registration (note that details entered here cannot be modified later). Identity Authentication : Authenticate your identity during account creation or application using DigiLocker or [Aadhaar Redacted] to streamline the process. Review Eligibility : Read the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN No. 03/2026) thoroughly to verify age, medical, and educational qualifications for the Section Controller post. Access Application Form : Log in with your credentials and select the online application link specifically provided for CEN No. 03/2026. Select RRB and Zones : Choose a single RRB and provide your order of preference for the Railway Zones under that chosen board. Fill Personal Details : Accurately enter your personal details, ensuring names and date of birth strictly match your Matriculation/10th class certificate. Capture Live Photograph : Position yourself in front of a webcam or mobile front camera in non-white clothing, keeping your face centered with a neutral expression, and capture your live photo directly within the portal (do not upload pre-existing photos). Upload Scanned Documents : Upload your signature (scanned in black ink on white paper within 30 KB to 49 KB in JPG/JPEG format) and, if claiming an SC/ST free train travel pass, your caste certificate in PDF format (under 400 KB). Choose Examination Medium : Select your preferred language for the Computer Based Test (CBT) from English, Hindi, or the available regional languages. Pay Examination Fee : Submit the requisite application fee online via internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI (fees are ₹500 for general candidates with a partial refund on appearing for the CBT, or ₹250 for concession categories). Final Submission and Printout : Review all entered details carefully before final submission, complete the payment, and save a confirmation copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Selection Process
Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) : Candidates must first appear for a 120-minute screening test consisting of 100 objective-type questions covering analytical, mathematical, logical, and mental reasoning capabilities, with a negative marking of $1/3rd$ mark for every incorrect answer. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) : Candidates short-listed at the rate of 8 times the number of vacancies based on their CBT performance must qualify in the CBAT by securing a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery, with no negative marking. Document Verification (DV) : Shortlisting for this stage is conducted at a 1:1 ratio based on a combined merit score comprising 70% weightage from the CBT and 30% weightage from the CBAT, where candidates must present their original certificates. Medical Examination : Provisionally shortlisted candidates must undergo and pass the requisite medical fitness test corresponding to the prescribed A-2 medical standard administered by the Railway Administration before final appointment.