RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 – 119 Vacancies, Apply Online

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways, have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2026 for the recruitment of Section Controller posts.A total of 119 vacancies are open across various Zonal Railways — a prestigious Level 6 central government role responsible for the smooth and safe movement of trains, with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400/month.

Quick info

Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Post name	Section Controller
No. of posts	119
Qualification	Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Salary	₹35,400 – ₹44,900 (Level 6), gross ~₹60,000+ with allowances
Last date	14 August 2026, 11:59 PM

Overview / notification details

• Notification: CEN No. 03/2026
• Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways
• Post name: Section Controller
• Total vacancies: 119, across various Zonal Railways (zone-wise breakup in Annexure-B of the official notification)
• Pay level: Level 6, 7th Central Pay Commission

Vacancy details (RRB/zone-wise)

The post and qualification are the same for all 119 vacancies — only the number of seats differs by RRB/zone. Choose your RRB carefully, as this choice is final once submitted.

RRB / Zone	Vacancies
Ahmedabad (Western Railway)	11
Chennai (Southern Railway)	9
Bengaluru (South Western Railway)	8
Ranchi (East Central Railway)	8
Bhubaneswar	6
Siliguri (Northeast Frontier Railway)	5
Thiruvananthapuram	4
Guwahati (Northeast Frontier Railway)	1

The remaining vacancies are distributed across the other 21 participating RRBs — Ajmer, Bhopal, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Gorakhpur, Jammu-Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, and Secunderabad. Refer to Annexure-B of the official notification for the complete list. Vacancies are provisional and may change as per railway administration requirements.

Category-wise split (all-India, 119 total): Unreserved: 50, OBC: 29, SC: 19, ST: 12, EWS: 9. Ex-Servicemen reservation (5 seats) is horizontal, included within the above figures. No vacancy is reserved for PwBD in this cycle, though PwBD-LD candidates with OA/OL/SD/SI conditions may apply against their own category.

Important dates

Event	Date
Notification released	14 July 2026
Application start date	15 July 2026
Last date to apply	14 August 2026, 11:59 PM

Eligibility criteria

• Educational qualification: A University Degree or its equivalent from a recognized Board/University/Institute, in any discipline. Candidates awaiting their final year result are not eligible to apply.
• Age limit: 20 to 33 years as on 1 July 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms. No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
• Medical standard: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible for the Section Controller post.

Application fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹500 (₹400 refundable on appearing in the CBT)
SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / EBC	₹250 (fully refundable on appearing in the CBT)

Selection process

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — single stage objective test
2. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Candidates who do not appear for the CBT will not receive any fee refund. Candidates can apply to only one RRB — applying to more than one leads to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC exams.

How to apply

1. Visit the official RRB application portal: rrbapply.gov.in
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
3. Log in and fill in personal, educational, and category details, selecting the RRB you wish to apply to
4. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
5. Pay the applicable application fee online
6. Submit the form before 14 August 2026, 11:59 PM and download a copy for your records

Apply online

Important links

Official notification (PDF)	Download
Apply online	Apply here
Official website	Visit

Result

CBT dates will be announced later on the official websites of the respective RRBs. The admit card is released 2 days before the exam at rrbdigialm.com. Keep checking this page for updates.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?

The online application window closes on 14 August 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 15 July 2026.

Q2. Can candidates awaiting their final year result apply?

No. Candidates must already hold their degree — those awaiting their final year result are not eligible for this recruitment.

Q3. What is the salary for RRB Section Controller?

The post carries a Level 6 pay scale with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400/month, and gross monthly compensation of approximately ₹60,000 or more with allowances like DA, HRA, TA, and Night Duty Allowance.

Q4. Can I apply to more than one RRB?

No. Applying to more than one RRB leads to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC exams.

Q5. How can I apply?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal: rrbapply.gov.in.

Stay tuned to Assam Career Point for admit card, CBT exam schedule, and result updates on this recruitment.