- RRB Section Controller 2026 live updates
- RRB Section Controller 2026 important dates
- Section Controller application fee and refund
- RRB Section Controller eligibility and age limit
- RRB Section Controller 119 zone-wise vacancy
- RRB Section Controller exam pattern and selection
- Section Controller salary and A2 medical standard
- How to apply for RRB Section Controller 2026
- Documents for the Section Controller form
- Important Links
RRB Section Controller 2026 Apply Online is open under CEN 03/2026 for 119 Level-6 posts. Graduates aged 20 to 33 years can submit one application to one RRB up to 14.08.2026 at 23:59 hrs. The official notice fixes the fee-payment deadline at 16.08.2026 and the correction window at 17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026. Use the labelled direct links in the final Important Links section.
RRB Section Controller 2026 live updates
RRB Section Controller 2026 important dates
The detailed notice separates form submission, fee payment and correction into different windows. Missing the form deadline cannot be repaired during the later correction period.
| Application date question | Official CEN 03/2026 date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice date | 27.06.2026 |
| Online form opening | 15.07.2026 at 00:00 hrs |
| Last date to apply online | 14.08.2026 at 23:59 hrs |
| Fee payment deadline | 16.08.2026 |
| Correction window | 17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026 |
| Scribe details window | 27.08.2026 to 31.08.2026 |
| CBT exam date | Not announced in the checked official notice |
Section Controller application fee and refund
RRB accepts the examination fee online. The refund is processed only after the candidate appears in the CBT, with applicable bank charges deducted.
| Fee and refund question | Official amount |
|---|---|
| General category fee | Rs. 500; Rs. 400 refundable after appearing in CBT |
| Concession category fee | Rs. 250; refundable after appearing in CBT |
| Who pays the lower fee | Female, transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, minority, EBC and PwBD candidates |
| Payment mode | Online through internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI |
RRB Section Controller eligibility and age limit
The graduate degree must be completed by the application closing date. Candidates awaiting the result of the prescribed qualification should not apply.
| Eligibility question | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Education qualification | Graduate degree from a recognised university or its equivalent |
| Minimum age | 20 years as on 01.07.2026 |
| Maximum age | 33 years as on 01.07.2026 |
| OBC-NCL relaxation | 3 years in the upper age limit |
| SC/ST relaxation | 5 years in the upper age limit |
| PwBD relaxation | 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST |
RRB Section Controller 119 zone-wise vacancy
Annexure B distributes the 119 posts among RRBs and railway zones. The total includes 50 UR, 19 SC, 12 ST, 29 OBC and 9 EWS vacancies; RRB may increase or reduce the notified numbers.
| Zone-wise vacancy query | Official vacancy count |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad WR | 11 posts |
| Bengaluru SWR | 8 posts |
| Chennai SR | 9 posts |
| Ranchi ECR/SER | 14 posts combined |
| Mumbai CR | 6 posts |
| All RRBs | 119 posts, including 5 Ex-Servicemen vacancies |
RRB Section Controller exam pattern and selection
The selection stages are a single-stage CBT, CBAT, document verification and medical examination. CBT marks carry 70% weight and CBAT marks carry 30% in the final merit calculation.
| Exam pattern question | Official answer |
|---|---|
| CBT questions and time | 100 questions in 120 minutes |
| CBT subject split | 60 Analytical and Mathematical Capability, 20 Logical Capability, 20 Mental Reasoning |
| Negative marking | One-third mark deducted for each wrong CBT answer |
| CBAT shortlist | Candidates up to eight times the vacancies, community-wise |
| CBAT qualifying score | Minimum T-score of 42 in every test battery; no relaxation |
| Final merit weightage | CBT 70% and CBAT 30% |
Section Controller salary and A2 medical standard
This is a safety-category railway post. Candidates should read the medical annexure before paying the fee, especially the vision and surgery conditions.
| Salary and medical query | Official post parameter |
|---|---|
| Pay level | 7th CPC Level 6 |
| Initial basic pay | Rs. 35,400 plus applicable allowances |
| Medical standard | A-2 |
| Distant vision | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses |
| LASIK surgery rule | Candidates who underwent LASIK or another surgery to correct refractive error are not eligible |
How to apply for RRB Section Controller 2026
Open the official application portal from the final Important Links table. Apply to one RRB only; multiple applications to the same or different RRBs can lead to rejection and debarment.
- Open the labelled Apply Online destination in the final Important Links table.
- Create an RRB account, or sign in with an account already created for a 2024, 2025 or 2026 CEN.
- Select CEN 03/2026, choose one RRB and enter the zone preferences carefully.
- Complete identity authentication, personal details, education and category information.
- Capture the live photograph, upload the scanned signature and add the SC/ST certificate if requesting a free travel pass.
- Pay the examination fee online, review every field and submit the form.
- Save the confirmation page, payment record and registration number.
Documents for the Section Controller form
The portal captures a live photograph, so candidates should not upload an old photo. Keep the remaining records ready before starting the form.
| Application document query | Official instruction |
|---|---|
| Live photograph | Captured by webcam or front camera during the application |
| Scanned signature | JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB, black ink on white paper |
| SC/ST certificate | PDF below 400 KB only when requesting a free railway travel pass |
| Education proof | Graduate degree and marks records for later document verification |
| Category proof | Valid certificate in the prescribed format when claiming reservation or fee concession |
Important Links
| RRB Section Controller resource | Direct destination |
|---|---|
| Apply Online CEN 03/2026 | Open Official RRB Application Portal |
| Download official notification PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| RRB official website | Open Unified RRB Website |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | View Sarkari Naukri 2026 Hub |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many RRB Section Controller vacancies are in CEN 03/2026?
CEN 03/2026 lists 119 Section Controller posts across RRBs and railway zones.
What is the last date for RRB Section Controller 2026?
The online application closes on 14.08.2026 at 23:59 hrs. The separate fee-payment deadline is 16.08.2026.
What is the RRB Section Controller application fee?
Most candidates pay Rs. 500. Female, transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, minority, EBC and PwBD candidates pay Rs. 250.
Is the RRB Section Controller fee refundable?
Yes. After appearing in CBT, Rs. 400 of the Rs. 500 fee is refundable; the Rs. 250 concession fee is refundable, subject to bank charges.
What qualification is required for Section Controller?
A graduate degree from a recognised university or its equivalent is required. Candidates awaiting the qualifying result should not apply.
What is the age limit for RRB Section Controller 2026?
The base age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 01.07.2026, with category-wise relaxation stated in CEN 03/2026.
What is the RRB Section Controller salary?
The post is in 7th CPC Level 6 with initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 plus applicable railway allowances.
What is the RRB Section Controller selection process?
Selection involves a single-stage CBT, CBAT, document verification and medical examination.
How many questions are in the Section Controller CBT?
The CBT has 100 questions in 120 minutes: 60 analytical and mathematical, 20 logical and 20 mental reasoning questions.
Is there negative marking in the Section Controller exam?
The CBT deducts one-third mark for each wrong answer. CBAT has no negative marking.
What is the CBAT qualifying score?
Candidates must secure a minimum T-score of 42 in every CBAT test battery. No category relaxation applies to this minimum.
Where is the CEN 03/2026 notification PDF?
Use the labelled Download Official Notification PDF row in the final Important Links section.