The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 03/2026 for the recruitment of Section Controller posts. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for graduates who wish to secure a prestigious Central Government job in Indian Railways.

The online application process will begin on 15 July 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 14 August 2026. Interested applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying online.

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Recruitment Name	RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.	CEN 03/2026
Post Name	Section Controller
Total Vacancies	119 (Tentative)
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Pay Level	Level-6 (7th CPC)
Official Notification	Released
Online Application Starts	15 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 August 2026

Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following schedule in mind:

Notification Release: June/July 2026
Online Application Start Date: 15 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 14 August 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 14 August 2026
Application Correction Window: To be notified
CBT Exam Date: To be announced
Admit Card Release: Before Examination
Result Declaration: Notify Later

RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced 119 tentative vacancies for the Section Controller post.

Post Name	Vacancies
Section Controller	119 (Tentative)

The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on the requirements of Indian Railways.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Degree should be from a recognized University or Institution.

Candidates appearing in the final year or awaiting results are generally not eligible, unless specified otherwise in the official notification.

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 33 Years

Age Relaxation

Relaxation in upper age limit will be applicable according to Government of India rules for:

SC
ST
OBC
EWS
PwBD
Ex-Servicemen
Other eligible reserved categories

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST	₹250
Female Candidates	₹250
PwBD	₹250
Minorities / Economically Backward Classes	₹250

The fee refund policy, if applicable, will be as per the official RRB notification.

Salary

Selected candidates will receive salary under:

Pay Level-6
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

Approximate monthly salary may range between ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, along with:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
Medical Benefits
Pension Benefits
Other Railway Allowances

Selection Process

The recruitment process is expected to include:

Computer Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination

Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next stage.

Expected CBT Exam Pattern

Although the detailed syllabus will be released with the official notification, candidates can expect questions from:

General Awareness
Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Current Affairs
General Science
Railway Related Knowledge

The final exam pattern will be published in the detailed notification.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Aadhaar Card
Graduation Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Mobile Number
Email ID

How to Apply Online

Follow these steps:

Visit the official RRB recruitment portal.
Click on RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 (CEN 03/2026).
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Complete the application form.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Verify all details carefully.
Submit the application.
Download and print the confirmation page.

Exam City Intimation Slip

Before the examination, RRB will release the Exam City Intimation Slip.

It contains:

Exam City
Exam Date
Shift Timing
Reporting Time

This is not the admit card. It is issued to help candidates plan their travel arrangements.

Admit Card

RRB will release the e-Call Letter (Admit Card) a few days before the examination.

Candidates can download it using:

Registration Number
Date of Birth / Password

The admit card will include:

Candidate Name
Roll Number
Exam Date
Reporting Time
Exam Centre
Important Instructions

Candidates must carry:

Printed Admit Card
Original Photo ID Proof
Passport Size Photograph (if required)

Preparation Tips

Focus on General Awareness.
Practice Reasoning questions daily.
Strengthen Mathematics fundamentals.
Solve previous year Railway papers.
Take online mock tests regularly.
Revise Current Affairs of the last 6–12 months.
Improve speed and accuracy.

Why Choose the Section Controller Post?

The Section Controller is one of the important operational posts in Indian Railways. The role involves monitoring train movements, ensuring safe railway operations, coordinating with station staff, and maintaining punctual train services. It is considered a respected supervisory position with attractive salary, career growth, job security, and government benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the advertisement number for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?

Answer: CEN 03/2026.

Q2. How many vacancies have been announced?

Answer: A total of 119 tentative vacancies have been announced.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required?

Answer: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.

Q4. What is the age limit?

Answer: 20 to 33 years as on 01 July 2026, with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories.

Q5. When will online applications begin?

Answer: The online application process starts on 15 July 2026.

Q6. What is the last date to apply?

Answer: 14 August 2026.

Q7. What is the application fee for General candidates?

Answer: ₹500.

Q8. What is the salary of a Section Controller?

Answer: The post falls under Pay Level-6, with pay starting from approximately ₹35,400 plus allowances.

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