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RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 – 119 Vacancies, Apply Online

🚀 RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 – 119 Vacancies | Apply Online @ rrbapply.gov.in

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) | CEN No. 03/2026 | Section Controller Posts | Level-6 Pay Scale


📢 Recruitment Notice
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralized Employment Notification CEN No. 03/2026 for the post of Section Controller in various Zonal Railways of Indian Railways. A total of 119 vacancies are available. Eligible candidates with a Graduate Degree can apply online through the official RRB portal.

हिंदी: रेलवे भर्ती बोर्ड (RRB) ने CEN No. 03/2026 के तहत सेक्शन कंट्रोलर पद के लिए भर्ती अधिसूचना जारी की है। कुल 119 रिक्तियां हैं। स्नातक डिग्री वाले पात्र उम्मीदवार RRB पोर्टल के माध्यम से ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं।

📋 Job Summary / संक्षिप्त विवरण

Organization / संगठन
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) / रेलवे भर्ती बोर्ड
Advertisement No. / विज्ञापन संख्या
CEN No. 03/2026
Post Name / पद का नाम
Section Controller / सेक्शन कंट्रोलर
Total Vacancies / कुल पद
119
Pay Scale / वेतनमान
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- (Level-6, 7th CPC)
Medical Standard / चिकित्सा मानक
A-2
Job Location / नौकरी का स्थान
All India / सम्पूर्ण भारत (Various Zonal Railways)
Application Mode / आवेदन मोड
Online Only / केवल ऑनलाइन
Last Date / अंतिम तिथि
14 August 2026 (11:59 PM)

📅 Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ

Event / कार्यक्रम Date / तिथि
📌 Indicative Notice Date
सूचना प्रकाशन तिथि
27 June 2026
📌 Online Application Start Date
ऑनलाइन आवेदन प्रारंभ तिथि
15 July 2026 (00:00 Hrs)
📌 Online Application Last Date
ऑनलाइन आवेदन अंतिम तिथि
14 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
📌 Last Date for Fee Payment
शुल्क भुगतान अंतिम तिथि
16 August 2026
📌 Modification Window
त्रुटि सुधार विंडो
17 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
📌 Scribe Details Submission
स्क्राइब विवरण जमा करने की तिथि
27 August 2026 to 31 August 2026
📌 CBT / CBAT Exam Date
परीक्षा तिथि
To be notified on RRB websites / बाद में घोषित

⚠️ Candidates are advised to visit the official RRB website regularly for updates on exam dates.

📊 Vacancy Details / रिक्ति विवरण

The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease as per the requirements of the Railway Administration. Candidates can apply to only one RRB.

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 + NR) 2 0 1 0 0 3
Bengaluru (SWR) 4 2 0 2 0 8
Bhopal (WCR + WR) 3 0 1 0 0 4
Bhubaneswar (ECoR) 1 1 0 2 2 6
Bilaspur (CR + SECR) 2 0 0 0 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 + SER) 2 0 0 0 0 2
Malda (SER + ER) 3 0 0 1 0 4
Mumbai (CR + SCR) 5 0 0 0 1 6
Patna (ECR) 4 3 1 2 1 11
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
TOTAL 50 19 12 29 9 119

⚠️ Note / नोट: PwBD-LD (OA, OL, SD without N/L Df, SI without N/L Df) are eligible but there are no reserved vacancies in this CEN. They will be considered against their respective communities only.

💰 Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क

Category / श्रेणी Fee / शुल्क Refund / वापसी
All Candidates (except fee concession categories) ₹500/- ₹400 (after appearing in CBT)
SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC ₹250/- ₹250 (after appearing in CBT)

Note: Fee refund will be credited to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account after appearing in CBT. Bank charges will be deducted.

⚠️ Important / महत्वपूर्ण: EBC (Economically Backward Class) is different from OBC and EWS. EBC candidates are entitled to fee concession only, not job reservation.

🎂 Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) / आयु सीमा (01.07.2026 के अनुसार)

  • Age Group: 20 – 33 Years
  • Date of Birth (UR & EWS): Born between 02.07.1993 and 01.07.2006
  • Date of Birth (OBC-NCL): Born between 02.07.1990 and 01.07.2006 (3 years relaxation)
  • Date of Birth (SC/ST): Born between 02.07.1988 and 01.07.2006 (5 years relaxation)

📌 Age Relaxation / आयु में छूट (Category-wise):

Category / श्रेणी Relaxation / छूट
SC / ST 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years
PwBD (UR & EWS) 10 Years
PwBD (OBC-NCL) 13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST) 15 Years
Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) 3 Years (after deduction of service)
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) 6 Years (after deduction of service)
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 Years (after deduction of service)
Railway Group C/D Staff (3+ years service) UR/EWS: 40 yrs, OBC: 43 yrs, SC/ST: 45 yrs

🎓 Educational Qualification / शैक्षणिक योग्यता

  • Essential Qualification (आवश्यक योग्यता):
    • Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
    • किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से स्नातक डिग्री या समकक्ष।
  • Important Note (महत्वपूर्ण नोट):
    • Candidates must possess the required educational qualification on or before the closing date (14 August 2026).
    • अभ्यर्थियों के पास आवश्यक शैक्षणिक योग्यता अंतिम तिथि (14 अगस्त 2026) तक होनी चाहिए।
    • Candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible to apply.
    • अंतिम परिणाम की प्रतीक्षा करने वाले अभ्यर्थी पात्र नहीं हैं।

🏥 Medical Standard / चिकित्सा मानक

Medical Standard General Fitness Visual Acuity
A-2 Physically fit in all respects Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test)
Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
Must pass: Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision

⚠️ Important / महत्वपूर्ण: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractory error are NOT ELIGIBLE for this post.

✅ Candidates must submit a Vision Certificate from an Eye Specialist at the time of CBAT examination.

✅ Selection Process / चयन प्रक्रिया

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

  1. Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
    • Duration: 120 minutes
    • Total Questions: 100 (Objective Type – MCQs)
    • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
    • Normalization of marks will be done for multi-shift exams
    • Shortlisting for CBAT: 8 times the vacancies (RRB-wise)
  2. Stage 2: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
    • Only candidates who qualify in CBT will be called for CBAT
    • Qualifying Marks: Minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery
    • No negative marking in CBAT
    • Questions available in English and Hindi only
    • Vision Certificate required at the time of CBAT
    • अभ्यर्थियों को CBAT के प्रत्येक टेस्ट बैटरी में न्यूनतम 42 T-Score प्राप्त करना अनिवार्य है।
  3. Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
    • Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for DV
    • All original certificates will be verified
    • सभी मूल दस्तावेजों का सत्यापन किया जाएगा।
  4. Stage 4: Medical Examination
    • Final medical fitness test as per A-2 standard
    • A-2 मानक के अनुसार अंतिम चिकित्सा परीक्षण।

📊 Merit Calculation / मेरिट गणना:

  • CBT: 70% weightage
  • CBAT: 30% weightage
  • अंतिम मेरिट CBT (70%) और CBAT (30%) के संयुक्त अंकों के आधार पर बनाई जाएगी।

📝 CBT Exam Pattern / सीबीटी परीक्षा पैटर्न

Section Questions Marks
Analytical & Mathematical Capability 60 60
Logical Capability 20 20
Mental Reasoning 20 20
Total 100 100

⏱️ Duration: 120 minutes | 📉 Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer

📚 CBT Syllabus / सीबीटी पाठ्यक्रम:

  • 1. Analytical & Mathematical Capability (60 Qs)
    • Mathematics: Number System, Ratio & Proportions, Averages, Percentages, Profit-Loss-Discounts, Time-Speed-Distance, Power & Work, Algebra, Linear Equations, AP, LCM, HCF, Geometry, Area & Volumes, Probability & Statistics (Basic Level)
    • Data Analysis & Interpretation: Multi-source Data Analysis, Tabular Data, Charts, Graphs, Scatter Plot, Pie Chart, Statistical Curve, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Data Arrangement
  • 2. Logical Capability (20 Qs)
    • Logical Reasoning: Binary Logic, Syllogism, Clocks & Calendars, Assumptions, Blood Relations, Family Tree, Logic-based Puzzles
    • Reading Comprehension: Passages in English from History, Society, Literature, Science, Environment, Mythology, Technology, Culture – questions on Main Idea, Supporting Idea, Application, Logical Structure & Style
  • 3. Mental Reasoning (20 Qs)
    • Analogy, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Ranking & Arrangements

⚖️ Tie-Breaker Rule / टाई-ब्रेकर नियम

In case two or more candidates secure equal marks in the combined merit (CBT + CBAT):

  1. Step 1: Candidate senior in age will be placed higher in merit.
  2. Step 2: If age is also same, alphabetical order (A to Z) of the given name (not surname) will be considered.

यदि दो या अधिक अभ्यर्थियों के समान अंक आते हैं, तो अधिक आयु वाले अभ्यर्थी को उच्च मेरिट दी जाएगी।

📌 How to Apply Online / ऑनलाइन आवेदन कैसे करें?

  1. Visit the Official Portal: Open rrbapply.gov.in
  2. Create an Account (New Users): If you don't have an account, register with your personal mobile number and email ID.
  3. Login: Use your credentials to log in. Candidates who have already registered for earlier CENs (2024/2025/2026) should use the same account.
  4. Authenticate Identity: Use DigiLocker or Aadhaar for faster verification. If not, alternate Photo IDs will require stricter scrutiny.
  5. Capture Live Photograph: Use your webcam or mobile camera. Ensure clear face, both ears visible, eyes open against a light-coloured background.
  6. Upload Signature: Upload your signature in .JPG format (30–49 KB, 140×60 pixels minimum) – use black ink on white paper.
  7. Fill Application Form: Choose only one RRB and provide your zone preferences. Fill all details carefully – no changes allowed after submission (except paid modification).
  8. Pay Application Fee: Pay the prescribed fee through Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI.
  9. Submit Application: After successful payment, submit the application. Check Application Status shows "Submitted" and Payment Status shows "Paid".
  10. Take Printout: Take a printout of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Important: Applications must be submitted online only. No manual or postal applications will be accepted.

✏️ Modification Window / त्रुटि सुधार

Feature Details
📅 Modification Period 17 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
💰 Modification Fee ₹250/- (non-refundable, per modification)
🔒 Cannot be Changed Details in "Create an Account" form (Mobile, Email) and Chosen RRB
🔄 Multiple Modifications Allowed any number of times on payment of fee each time

⚠️ Note / नोट: If a candidate changes from Reserved to Unreserved category, the difference in examination fee (₹250) must be paid in addition to the modification fee.

🔗 Important Links / महत्वपूर्ण लिंक

Link / लिंक Action / कार्य
🔗 Apply Online / ऑनलाइन आवेदन Apply Now
📄 Official Notification / आधिकारिक अधिसूचना View Notification
🌐 Official RRB Websites / आधिकारिक वेबसाइटें Visit Website

⚠️ Important Instructions / महत्वपूर्ण निर्देश

  • 🚫 Only ONE application per candidate – multiple applications = rejection + lifetime debarment.
  • 🚫 Only ONE RRB can be chosen – selection of RRB is final.
  • 🚫 Banned items in exam hall: Mobile phones, watches, electronic gadgets, calculators, pens, pouches, belts, caps, water bottles, etc.
  • 🚫 No change in exam centre, date, or shift will be allowed under any circumstances.
  • 🚫 LASIK surgery candidates are NOT ELIGIBLE for this post (Medical Standard A-2).
  • SC/ST candidates can avail free Sleeper Class travel pass (opt in application).
  • Keep your mobile number and email ID active – all communications will be sent via SMS and email.
  • Visit the official RRB website regularly for updates on exam dates, admit card, and results.
  • Beware of fake websites – apply only through official RRB portals.

✅ Conclusion / निष्कर्ष

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 (CEN 03/2026) is a golden opportunity for graduates looking for a prestigious career in Indian Railways. With 119 vacancies across various Zonal Railways, a pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400, and the prestige of serving in a Group 'C' Gazetted post, this is a chance you don't want to miss.

हिंदी: RRB सेक्शन कंट्रोलर भर्ती 2026 (CEN 03/2026) भारतीय रेलवे में प्रतिष्ठित करियर की चाह रखने वाले स्नातकों के लिए एक सुनहरा अवसर है। 119 रिक्तियों, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 के वेतनमान और रेलवे में सेवा के गौरव के साथ, यह एक ऐसा मौका है जिसे आप मिस नहीं करना चाहेंगे।

Apply online before 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM). Start your preparation today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with Indian Railways!

✅ Apply Now – Start Your Preparation Today!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Candidates must verify all eligibility criteria, important dates, and instructions from the official CEN 03/2026 notification on the RRB website before applying. We are not affiliated with RRBs or Indian Railways.

हिंदी: यह ब्लॉग पोस्ट केवल सूचनात्मक उद्देश्यों के लिए है। उम्मीदवारों को आवेदन करने से पहले आधिकारिक CEN 03/2026 अधिसूचना से सभी पात्रता मानदंड, महत्वपूर्ण तिथियों और निर्देशों को सत्यापित करना चाहिए।

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