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RRB Section Controller
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
🚆 Railway
🇮🇳 National level
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RRB Section Controller is a Railway Recruitment Boards exam (CEN 03/2026) for the safety-category post of Section Controller in Indian Railways, filled through a Computer Based Test and a Computer Based Aptitude Test.
RRB Section Controller 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | RRB Section Controller (Railway Recruitment Boards) |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN 03/2026 |
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Post | Section Controller (Level 6, safety category), Traffic/Operating Department |
| Total vacancies | 119 across the participating RRBs (CEN 03/2026) |
| Application dates | 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 (closed); CBT on 12–13 October 2026 |
| Pay | Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) — basic pay ₹35,400 per month, plus allowances |
| Age limit | 20 to 33 years as on 01.07.2026, with relaxations for reserved categories |
| Qualification | A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (Diploma / ITI alone is not eligible) |
| Selection stages | Computer Based Test (CBT) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME) |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer in the CBT |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in |
📅 RRB Section Controller Important Dates
| Notification | 15 Jul 2026 (CEN 03/2026, 119 posts) |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 Aug 2026 (fee till 16 Aug 2026) |
| Correction Window | 17-26 Aug 2026 |
| Admit Card | City slip released 02 Oct 2026 | E-call letter ~4 days before CBT |
| Exam Date | CBT: 12-13 Oct 2026 |
| Result | CBT result & CBAT dates: to be announced |
Checked against official notices · updated 07 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them.
RRB Section Controller is a national-level recruitment conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways to fill the post of Section Controller — a safety-category post in the Traffic / Operating Department that directs train movement in a control office. The current recruitment is notified under CEN 03/2026.
RRB Section Controller 2026 highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN 03/2026 |
| Vacancies | 119 (across participating RRBs) |
| Application window | 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 (closed) |
| CBT date | 12–13 October 2026 |
| Level / Pay | Level 6 (7th CPC), basic pay ₹35,400 |
| Selection | CBT → CBAT → Document Verification → Medical |
The post is filled through a single Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) — the same psycho-aptitude test used for other safety-category posts — and then Document Verification and a Medical Examination. Because it is a safety post, the CBAT and the medical standard are an essential part of the selection.
Official notification
The full CEN 03/2026 notification is available as a free PDF — read the RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026 notification. Applications are made online on the common RRB portal, rrbapply.gov.in.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB Section Controller exam?
It is a Railway Recruitment Boards exam (CEN 03/2026) for the safety-category post of Section Controller in Indian Railways.
What is the selection process for RRB Section Controller?
A Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), document verification and a medical examination.
Is the aptitude test compulsory for Section Controller?
Yes. Because Section Controller is a safety-category post, the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is a mandatory qualifying stage with a minimum required T-score.
What qualification is required for RRB Section Controller?
A graduate degree as specified in CEN 03/2026; candidates should check the official notification for the exact eligibility.
Is there negative marking in the Section Controller CBT?
Yes, one-third (1/3) mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the Computer Based Test.