RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 (119 Vacancies), Apply Online Before 14 August

The Ministry of Railways has released the RRB Section Controller Recruitment Notification this year to fill 119 Section Controller posts. This recruitment is a great opportunity for graduate candidates aged between 20 and 33 years. The last date for submitting the online application is 14th August 2026, and the link is active on the official portal https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.

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RRB Section Controller Notification 2026 PDF

RRB Section Controller (CEN 03/2026) Official notification is released with total vacancies, eligibility, selection processes, salary and registration dates. Interested candidates for these vacancies should go through the detailed notification, which has been released at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/

Click to Download RRB Section Controller Notification 2026 (Official PDF)

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026

The recruitment process for the post of Section Controller comprises of a Computer Based Test followed by CBAT and skill test (wherever applicable). Selected candidates will be paid a monthly salary of Rs. 35,400/- and the job location may be anywhere in the zone for which they have appeared.

Railway Section Controller Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Candidates willing to appear for RRB Section Controller vacancies have to submit their applications before 14th August 2026 (11:59 pm). The application fees can be paid till 16th August 2026.

RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026

For the year 2026-27, the railways have announced 119 vacancies, which are further distributed across 15 zonal railways. Further details for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 have been included in the detailed notification PDF. Until then, please review the zone-wise vacancies.

RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements in terms of educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality. The required criteria are as mentioned below.

Education Qualification

Candidates must have completed their Graduation in any field from a recognised university or board.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)

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

RRB Section Controller Apply Online 2026

The link to submit applications for RRB Section Controller Recruitment has been activated at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/, and candidates have to submit their applications by 14th August 2026 (11:59 pm). Any application after the last date will not be accepted. Click on the link below to start the application process.

RRB Section Controller Apply Online 2026- Check Details

RRB Section Controller Application Fee 2026

To complete the application process successfully, candidates have to pay an application fee before submitting their application forms, and the fee, once paid, 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.

How to Apply Online for RRB Section Controller Recruitment?

The Online Application process for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment will start at the Railway Recruitment Board’s official website from 15th July 2026 onwards, and candidates can follow the steps provided below to apply online.

1. Go to the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board for your specific region.
2. On the homepage, locate and click the link for “CEN No. 03/2026 – Section Controller Recruitment” under the latest notifications.
3. Complete the registration: 
   • Click on the “New Registration” link.
   • Enter your basic details, including your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
   • An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number for validation.
   • Use the generated registration ID and password to log in.
4. Fill out the application form:
   • Log in using your new credentials and fill in the detailed application form.
   • Provide your personal details, educational qualifications, category, and other requested information.
5. Upload documents:
   • Upload your recent photograph and scanned signature as per the instructions.
   • Upload your Aadhaar verification and other required certificates.
   
6. Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
7. After reviewing all the entered information, submit the form.
8. Download and print a copy of your submitted application for future reference.

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 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 Exam Structure

The computer-based test includes 100 MCQs from three sections, namely Analytical and Mathematical Capability, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning. The duration of the exam is 120 minutes (2 hours). There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks.

For complete exam pattern and syllabus details, visit out RRB Section Controller Syllabus Page.

Also practice with PYQs, visit RRB Section Controller Previous Year Question Paper Page

RRB Section Controller Salary Structure

A controller earns a salary based on the 7th Pay Commission, with a starting basic pay of Rs 35,400/-, and is placed in Pay Matrix Level 6. The total monthly salary, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transportation Allowance (TA), can be around Rs 60,000, including in-hand salary. Check the complete salary structure by visiting our RRB Section Controller Salary Page.

RRB Section Controller Cut Off

The cut off marks are released separately for all zones along with their results. The cut-off marks are decided on various factors like difficulty level, past year’s trend and vacancies released. To have an idea have a look at the previous year’s cutoff marks.

RRB Section Controller Cut Off (Previous Year)- Click to Check

List of RRB Websites

The Railway Recruitment Board has introduced a new website, www.rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, and the zone-wise websites are now as follows –