Check Your Eligibility (Age)
RRB Section Controller 2026 Apply Online closed on 14.08.2026 at 23:59 hrs, and the computer based test for CEN 03/2026 now has a date: 12 and 13 October 2026, fixed in the tentative schedule notice the RRB Chairpersons issued on 11.09.2026. The exam city and date link, which also carries the travel authority for SC and ST candidates, goes live roughly ten days before the exam, and e-call letters about four days before. Entry uses Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication, so an Aadhaar left locked in the UIDAI system will hold you up at the gate. This recruitment is 119 Level-6 posts for graduates aged 20 to 33.
Application window and key 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.
| RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026 | Official date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice date | 27.06.2026. |
| Online form opening | 15.07.2026 at 00:00 hrs. |
| Last date to apply | 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 | 12.10.2026 and 13.10.2026, per the notice of 11.09.2026. |
| Fee, General | Rs. 500, with Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in CBT. |
| Fee, concession categories | Rs. 250, refunded after appearing in CBT. |
| Payment mode | Online by internet banking, debit or credit card, or UPI. |
Note: The CBT schedule is tentative. The exam city link opens about 10 days before and e-call letters 4 days before your date. The lower fee applies to female, transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, minority, EBC and PwBD candidates.
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Apply online CEN 03/2026 | Click here · Closed 14.08.2026 |
| CBT schedule notice (11.09.2026) | Click here · Opens |
| CEN 03/2026 notification | Click here · Opens |
| Corrigendum 1, PwBD suitability (10.08.2026) | Click here |
| RRB official website | Click here |
| Sarkari Naukri 2026 updates | Click here |
Note: The notices were checked on 11.09.2026. The corrigendum revises which disabilities suit Section Controller: OA, OL, CP, dwarfism, acid attack victims, SD and SI without N or L deafness, mild autism spectrum disorder, and multiple disabilities drawn from those. Everything else in the notification stands.
Eligibility, qualification and age
The graduate degree must be completed by the application closing date. Candidates awaiting the result of the prescribed qualification should not apply.
| Section Controller eligibility | 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. |
Vacancy by zone
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.
| RRB zone | 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. |
Exam pattern and selection stages
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 stage | Official answer |
|---|---|
| CBT questions and time | 100 questions in 120 minutes. |
| CBT subject split | 60 Analytical and Mathematical, 20 Logical, 20 Mental Reasoning. |
| Negative marking | One-third mark deducted for each wrong CBT answer. |
| CBAT shortlist | 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%. |
Note: The full subject names are Analytical and Mathematical Capability, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning.
Applying for RRB Section Controller 2026
Open the official application portal from the 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 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 | 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 | A valid certificate in the prescribed format when claiming reservation. |
Note: The category certificate is also needed when claiming the fee concession.
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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 closed 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.