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POST DETAILS :
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 (CEN 03/2026) provides the current recruitment details. Recruiting organization: RRB • Vacancies: 119 • Application deadline: 14 August 2026 • Advertisement: CEN No. 03/2026. Check post-wise eligibility, age limit, fees, selection process and the linked official notification/application source before applying.
OVERVIEW :
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
CEN No. 03/2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice | 27.06.2026 |
| Opening date of online application | 15.07.2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Closing date of online application | 14.08.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last date for fee payment | 16.08.2026 (Sunday) |
| Application modification window | 17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026 |
| Scribe details submission window | 27.08.2026 to 31.08.2026 |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (except concession categories) | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 refunded on appearing in CBT (minus bank charges) |
| Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Minority Communities / EBC / PwBD | Rs. 250 | Full amount refunded on appearing in CBT (minus bank charges) |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age Limit (DOB not earlier than) | Lower Age Limit (DOB not later than) |
|---|---|---|
| UR & EWS | 02.07.1993 | 01.07.2006 |
| OBC-NCL | 02.07.1990 | 01.07.2006 |
| SC/ST | 02.07.1988 | Age Relaxation Category Relaxation in Upper Age Limit OBC-NCL 3 Years SC/ST 5 Years Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) 3 Years (after deduction of service length) Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) 6 Years (after deduction of service length) Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 Years (after deduction of service length) PwBD (UR/EWS) 10 Years PwBD (OBC-NCL) 13 Years PwBD (SC/ST) 15 Years Serving Group ‘C’/erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway staff with 3+ years service (UR/EWS) Up to 40 years of age Widowed/divorced/judicially separated women, not remarried (UR/EWS) Up to 35 years of age01.07.2006 |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
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)
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50 |
| SC | 19 |
| ST | 12 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 29 |
| EWS | 9 |
| Total | 119 |
| Ex-Servicemen (within total) | 5 |
| PwBD (LD) | 0 |
RRB and Zone-Wise Vacancy Table
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Ajmer | WCR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Prayagraj | NR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bhopal | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chennai | SR | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata | ER | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kolkata | SER | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Malda | ER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malda | SER | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mumbai | CR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mumbai | SCR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Patna | ECR | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Ranchi | SER | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 19 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 119 | 5 |
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
RRB Section Controller Salary 2026
The post of Section Controller carries Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month. Detailed break-up of allowances (DA, HRA, TA etc.) is not specified in the notification.
How To Apply For Section Controller RRB 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
Admit Card will be released soon. You can also visit the latest admit card page.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
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- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
| RRB | Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
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FAQs :
What is the total number of vacancies in RRB CEN 03/2026?
RRB CEN 03/2026 notifies 119 vacancies for the post of Section Controller across various RRBs and Railway Zones.
