RRB Section Controller 2025 Exam Date Soon, Pattern, Syllabus, Selection Process

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) aims to fill a total of 368 vacancies for Section Controller posts in various Zonal Railways of Indian Railways. The online registration process has been completed at https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/, and candidates are waiting for the exam date. The RRB Section Controller Exam 2025 will be released shortly at the official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. Check the complete details here.

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025

The detailed advertisement for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 has been released with zone-wise vacancies, application dates, age limit, and salary details. Graduated candidates between 20 to 33 years have a good opportunity to apply online for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025. The selection process for Section Controller posts under a monthly salary of Rs. 35,400/- includes a written test, a skill test (if necessary), followed by document verification and a medical examination.

RRB Section Controller Exam Date 2025

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is going to conduct the first stage of the selection process, i.e., CBT Exam, to recruit eligible candidates for a total of 368 Section Controller vacancies. RRB Section Controller Exam Date 2025 for the CBT Exam will be announced soon by the RRB at their official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. Once the exam date is announced by the officials, the same will also be updated here.

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RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

The application process for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 has been completed at https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. The RRB Section Controller Exam Date 2025 will be released soon by RRB, and the same will be updated here. 

RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2025

The Indian Railways has announced 368 vacancies for the position of Section Controller through the RRB Section Controller Notification 2025 (CEN 04/2025). The total number of vacancies has been disclosed, along with the category-wise and zone-wise distribution of these positions included in the official notification PDF.

RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2025 (Category-wise)

RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2025 (Zone-wise)

What is the role of the Section Controller in Railways?
Section Controller in Indian Railways is responsible for supervising train operations, monitoring train movement, coordinating with Station Masters and Traffic Inspectors and many more responsibilities.

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold the minimum eligibility in terms of education qualification, age limit, and nationality. The required criteria are as mentioned below.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed their graduation in any field from a recognized university or board.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

Candidates’ minimum age should be 20 years, and maximum age should not be more than 33 years as on 01/01/2026 to be eligible to apply online for the Railway Section Controller Vacancy 2025. The upper age limit for the reserved category will be provided as per government norms.

• Minimum Age – 20 years
• Maximum Age – 33 years

RRB Section Controller Application Fee 2025

To complete the application process successfully, candidates must pay an application fee before submitting their application forms. Once paid, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates can pay the application fee by using any online payment method as per their categories. Below, we have mentioned the Fee structure.

Steps to Apply Online for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025

The Online Application process for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment has been started Railway Recruitment Board’s official website and candidates can follow the steps provided below.

1. Visit your regional RRB website: Go to the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board for your specific region.
2. Find the recruitment link: On the homepage, locate and click the link for “CEN No. 04/2025 – Section Controller Recruitment” under the latest notifications.
3. Complete the registration:
   (i) Click on the “New Registration” link.
   (ii) Enter your basic details, including your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
   (iii) An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number for validation.
   (iv) Use the generated registration ID and password to log in.
4. Fill out the application form:
   (i) Log in using your new credentials and fill in the detailed application form.
   (ii) Provide your personal details, educational qualifications, category, and other requested information.
5. Upload documents:
   (i) Upload your recent photograph and scanned signature as per the instructions.
   (ii) Upload your Aadhaar verification and other required certificates.
6. Pay the application fee:
   (i) Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
   (ii) The fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates.
7. Submit and save:
   (i) After reviewing all the entered information, submit the form.
   (ii) Download and print a copy of your submitted application for future reference.

Documents needed to apply online

Before beginning the application, you should prepare the following documents and information:

• Aadhaar card details, which must match your 10th-class certificate information.
• A recent passport-sized photograph and your scanned signature, adhering to the specified format.
• Educational qualification details, including your graduation information.
• Caste or category certificate, if applicable.
• A valid mobile number and email ID for registration and communication.

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection of the eligible candidates will be done through multiple stages of the recruitment process. Candidates have to appear and qualify in each stage to get selected for the Section Controller post in Indian Railways.

Stage 1- Single Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Stage 2- CBAT

Stage 3- Document Verification

Stage 4- Medical Examination

The final merit list will be based on candidates’ performance in the written examination.

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern

The computer-based test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions from Analytical and Mathematical Capability, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning. The duration of the exam is 120 minutes with no sectional timing. The weightage of CBT in the merit list is 70% and 30% is for CBAT.

RRB Section Controller Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025- Click to Check

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RRB Section Controller Salary Structure 2025

An RRB Section Controller’s salary is based on the 7th Pay Commission, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 35,400/- and placed in Pay Matrix Level 6. The total monthly salary, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transportation Allowance (TA), and in-hand salary, can be around Rs. 60,000.

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