RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a notification for the recruitment of Section Controller 2026. This recruitment is being conducted for 119 vacancies. The application process will start on 15 July 2026, and candidates can apply until 14 August 2026. The minimum age limit is 20 years, while the maximum age limit is 33 years as on 01 July 2026. Candidates are advised to check the complete details below. (CEN No: 03/2026)
RRB Section Controller 2026: Short Details
Important Dates
- Indicative Notice: 27 June 2026
- Online Apply Start Date: 15 July 2026 (00:00 Hrs)
- Online Apply Last Date: 14 August 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
- Last Date For Fee Payment: 16 August 2026
- Correction/Modification Window: 17 – 26 August 2026
- Exam Date: Notify Later
- Admit Card: Before Exam
- Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/- (₹400 refundable on appearing in CBT)
- SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250/- (refundable on appearing in CBT)
- Payment Mode: Online only — Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
- Age relaxation applicable for OBC-NCL (3 yrs), SC/ST (5 yrs), Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and other categories as per RRB rules.
Total Post
119 Posts
RRB Section Controller 2026: Vacancy Details (Category Wise, All RRBs)
| Post Name | Category | No. of Post |
|---|---|---|
| Section Controller | UR (General) | 50 |
| EWS | 09 | |
| OBC | 29 | |
| SC | 19 | |
| ST | 12 | |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) | 05 |
RRB & Zone-Wise Vacancy Details
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM | PwBD (LD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Ajmer | WCR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| NR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bhubaneswar | ECR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SECR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chandigarh | NR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai | SR | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata | ER | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| SER | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Malda | ER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SER | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mumbai | CR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| SCR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Patna | ECR | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| SER | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total (All RRBs) | 50 | 19 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 119 | 5 | 0 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Section Controller | Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. |
Medical Standard
Medical Standard: A-2 — candidates must meet prescribed visual acuity, colour vision, and general fitness standards. Candidates who have undergone LASIK or similar corrective eye surgery are not eligible for this post.
How To Fill RRB Section Controller Online Form 2026
Interested candidates who wish to apply can submit their application online before 14 August 2026. Candidates must first create an account on the official website of their chosen RRB, then complete the application and pay the fee online. Only one application is allowed per candidate, submitted to only one RRB.
Mode of Selection
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 questions, 120 minutes, negative marking (1/3 mark per wrong answer)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Via your chosen RRB’s official website (link activates 15 July 2026) |
| Notification | Download It |
| Unified RRB Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Official Website (Ministry of Railways) | indianrailways.gov.in |
List of RRB Websites
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in | Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in | Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in | Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in | Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in | Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in | Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbbnc.gov.in | Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in | Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in | Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in | Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in | Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in | Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in | Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in | Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the online application for RRB Section Controller 2026 start?
A: The online application will start on 15 July 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application?
A: The last date is 14 August 2026 (23:59 hrs).
Q: What is the age limit for RRB Section Controller 2026?
A: Minimum age is 20 and maximum age is 33 years as on 01 July 2026.
Q: What is the eligibility for RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026?
A: Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized university. Please check the official notification for full details.
Q: How many total vacancies are there?
A: There are 119 vacancies across various Railway Zones and RRBs.
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