The Railway Recruitment Board is all set to release the Centralized Employment Notification 03/2026 on July 15, 2026, against a total number of 119 vacancies. The window to apply is all set to be available on the RRB Apply’s official website from July 15, 2026, and then you can submit your application form by providing asked details and documents.
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
The recruitment of a section controller under the Indian Railways is a great opportunity for aspirants seeking government jobs in the railway sector. The window to submit the application form is all set to be available on the respective web portal until August 14, 2026. We recommend eligible candidates apply without waiting for the last date so you don’t have to face the last-minute rush, which often leads to rejection of the application form.
| Recruitment | RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 |
| CEN Number | 03/2026 |
| Vacancies | 119 |
| Notification Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Application Dates | 15 July to 14 August 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20–33 years (as on 1 July 2026) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General), ₹250 (Reserved/Female/Minority/Ex-Servicemen) |
| Selection Process | CBT + CBAT |
| Apply Link | Available Soon |
RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026
There are a total of 119 vacancies for the RRB Section Controller recruitment 2026, whose zone-wise breakdown is shared below.
| Ahmedabad | 5 |
| Ajmer | 5 |
| Bengaluru | 6 |
| Bhopal | 8 |
| Bhubaneswar | 5 |
| Bilaspur | 5 |
| Chandigarh | 7 |
| Chennai | 8 |
| Gorakhpur | 6 |
| Guwahati | 5 |
| Jammu–Srinagar | 3 |
| Kolkata | 8 |
| Malda | 4 |
| Mumbai | 12 |
| Muzaffarpur | 4 |
| Patna | 5 |
| Prayagraj | 7 |
| Ranchi | 4 |
| Secunderabad | 8 |
| Siliguri | 2 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 2 |
RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026
The eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 are as follows:
- You have pursued a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a UGC-recognized university.
- You aren’t younger than 20 years and older than 33 years old as of July 1, 2026.
If you are above the age of 30 years and belong to OBC or SC/ST, you can claim age relaxation of 3 years or 5 years, respectively. There’s an additional age relaxation of 10 years for the PH category.
RRB Section Controller Application Fee 2026
To apply for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026, you have to pay a 500-rupee application fee. For all female aspirants, minority communities, and male individuals who belong to SC, ST, OBC, and ex-servicemen, the payable amount is 250 rupees. Make sure you pay it by the due date, because without it you can’t apply for the recruitment drive.
Candidates who have paid the application fee of ₹500 will get ₹400 as a refund, and those who paid ₹250 are all set to receive a full refund. To get the refund, it is mandatory seating in the computer-based test, the first stage of the selection process. To pay the application fee, you can use a debit card, credit card, or NET banking.
RRB Section Controller Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). If you apply, firstly you have to take the CBT, whose pattern is shared below.
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Question Type | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | ⅓ mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Sections | Analytical & Mathematical Capability (60), Logical Capability (20), Mental Reasoning (20) |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
If you pass the CBT, you have to participate in the CBAT. They will conduct the second stage within a week after the CBT result. They will hold it to test the aptitude, decision-making ability, concentration, and mental alertness. They will prepare the final selection list for appointment based on the score in the CBT and CBAT with a weightage of 70:30.
How to apply for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
To apply for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026, you have to follow the instructions given below once they have activated the link to do so.
- Visit the Railway Recruitment Board (Apply)’s official website.
- Register yourself by providing all the asked details and log in to access the dashboard.
- Choose the position name.
- Fill in all the required details to complete your application form, and then upload documents in the required size and format.
- Review your application and finalize it by paying the required fee.