RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for Section Controller Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 119 Posts in Various Railway Zones, Under Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2026  

Details of the Recruitment:-

• Organization Name :– Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways
• Notification Number :- CEN No. 03/2026
• Post Name : Section Controller
• No of Posts : 119
• Educational Qualification :- Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent
• Application Submission Mode :- Online

Calender of Events:-

• Indicative notice Released :27 June 2026
• Online Application Starts : 15 July 2026
• Closing Date of Application: 14 August 2026
• Last Date of Payment of Fees : 16 August 2026
• Date for Correction of Application:17 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
• Opening of Scribe Details Submission Window :-27 August 2026 to 31 August 2026

Details of the Vacancies:-

Category Wise Post Details:-

Age Limit :-

• For 7th CPC Level 6 (Graduate level Post), the Date of Birth of candidates should be between the dates given below (both dates inclusive):-

Educational Qualification:-

• Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government, as on 14 August 2026.

Job Location:-

• Across India

Application Fees:-

• General / OBC / EWS:- ₹500 (An amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender /Minority/ EBC:– ₹250 (An amount of 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.

Medical Standards For The Posts:-

• Candidates called for document verification will have to pass requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post opted by them. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff. The medical standards are outlined below:

Recruitment Process:-

The recruitment process shall involve

1. Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT):- Single stage, 120 minutes, 100 questions, with negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer
2. 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
3. Document Verification :- Shortlisting at 1:1 ratio of vacancies, based on 70% weightage to CBT and 30% weightage to CBAT
4. Medical Examination:- As per Medical Standard A-2

Minimum Qualifying Marks for Section Controller(CBT):-

• UR: 40%
• EWS: 40%
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30%
• Sc: 30%
• St: 25%

Syllabus For CBT:-

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:-

1) Analytical and Mathematical Capability:-

1. Mathematics:- Number System, Ratio & Proportions, Averages, Percentages, Profit, Loss & Discounts, Time, Speed, Distance, Power & Work, Algebra, Linear Equations. Arithmetic Progression, LCM, HCF, Geometry, Area & Volumes, Probability and Statistics (Both only Basic Level).
2. Data Analysis & Interpretation:- Multi-source Data Analysis – Examination, analysis and Inference drawing from text, tabular data and data represented graphically (charts, graphs, scatter plot, pie chart, statistical curve distribution, Venn Diagrams. Data Sufficiency, Data Arrangement.

2) Logical Capability:-

1. Logical Reasoning:- Binary Logic, Syllogism, Clocks & Calendars, Assumptions, Blood Relations, Family Tree, Solving logic-based puzzles.
2. Reading Comprehension:- Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions would be given in English language from any subjects on History, Society, Literature, Science. Environment, Abstract, Mythology, Technology and Culture and the candidate would be required to understand and answer questions on the – Main idea, Supporting idea, Application, Logical Structure & Style of the given Paragraph.

3) Mental Reasoning:-

• Analogy – Identifying relationship between two items and applying it to another pair, Series Completion – Identifying the pattern in a sequence of numbers and predicting the next term, Solving Coding-Decoding type questions, Solving Ranking and Arrangements based problems.

Document Verification (DV):-

• Based on the performance of candidates in CBAT, a merit list will be drawn with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in CBT and 30%weightage for marks obtained in CBAT. Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and railway options.

Normalisation Of Marks:

• Short listing of Candidates for various stages shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them whenever CBT is conducted in multiple sessions for the same syllabus.

Document Required For Online Application:-

• SSLC Marks Card
• Degree Marks cards & Passing/Convocation Certificate
• Recent White Background Photo
• Signature in Black ink Pen
• Adhar Card
• Email id & Mobile No

For Notification Click Here :- https://rrbranchi.gov.in/upload/files/pdf/03_04_51pm8da0793f1e5d5a782468721df3738234.pdf

For Online Application Click Here :- https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home