The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a notification for Section Controller Examination 2026, covering 119 vacancies. Applications opened on July 15, 2026, and candidates have until August 14, 2026 to apply.
Key Details at a Glance
- Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Advertisement number: CEN 03/2026
- Post: Section Controller
- Total vacancies: 119
- Mode of application: Online
- Official site: indianrailways.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in
Important Dates
- Official notification: July 14, 2026
- Applications open: July 15, 2026
- Application deadline: August 14, 2026, 11:59 PM
- Fee payment deadline: August 16, 2026
- Correction window: August 17–26, 2026
- Exam date: To be announced
- Admit card: Released before the exam
- Result: To be updated later
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing for CBT-I)
- SC/ST/EBC: ₹250 (₹250 refunded after appearing for CBT-I)
- All-category female candidates: ₹250 (₹250 refunded after appearing for CBT-I)
- Payment modes: Debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, cash card/mobile wallet
Age Criteria (as of July 1, 2026)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 33 years
- Standard RRB age relaxation rules apply for reserved categories
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 50 |
| EWS | 9 |
| OBC | 29 |
| SC | 19 |
| ST | 12 |
| Total | 119 |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB application portal (rrbapply.gov.in)
- Complete the online application form before the deadline
- Read the official notification carefully before filling details on age limit, qualifications, and last date
- Submit before August 14, 2026
FAQs
1. When did the application process start?
Online applications opened on July 15, 2026.
2. What’s the last date to apply?
August 14, 2026 is the final date for submitting the online form.
3. What’s the age limit for this recruitment?
Candidates need to be between 20 and 33 years old, as of July 1, 2026.
4. What qualification is needed for Section Controller?
A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
5. What’s the official RRB website?
indianrailways.gov.in is the official Railway Board website; applications go through rrbapply.gov.in.
6. How many total vacancies are there?
119 posts, spread across General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories.
7. Is the application fee refundable?
Yes — part of the fee is refunded once you appear for the CBT-I exam: ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD and female candidates.
