Section Controller in Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways
Posted:
Pay: Level 6 (₹35,400)
Category Central Govt
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: CEN No. 03/2026
Age Limits: Between 20 and 33 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 July 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Graduate.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Medical standard A-2
- Visual Acuity: Distant Vision 6/9,6/9 without glasses (No fogging test), Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses, must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision
- Candidates who have undergone Lasik Surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible
Document Specifications: Signature: 30-49 KB (140x60 pixels, JPG/JPEG); SC/ST Certificate: <400 KB (PDF)
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333, Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 119 vacancies
EWS
9
OBC
29
SC
19
ST
12
Gen/UR
50
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 15 July 2026
Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Application Fee (All candidates except Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/EBC/PwBD (₹400 refundable)): ₹500
Application Fee (Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/Economically Backward Class (EBC)/PwBD (₹250 refundable)): ₹250
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 1/3rd deduction
The CBT syllabus includes Analytical and Mathematical Capability (Number System, Ratio & Proportions, Averages, Percentages, Profit, Loss & Discounts, Time, Speed, Distance, Power & Work, Algebra, Linear Equations, Arithmetic Progression, LCM, HCF, Geometry, Area & Volumes, Probability and Statistics, Data Analysis & Interpretation including Multi-source Data Analysis, Data Sufficiency, Data Arrangement), Logical Capability (Logical Reasoning including Binary Logic, Syllogism, Clocks & Calendars, Assumptions, Blood Relations, Family Tree, Solving logic-based puzzles, Reading Comprehension), and Mental Reasoning (Analogy, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Ranking and Arrangements).
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
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1. Read all information and instructions in the CEN carefully before filling the online application.
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2. Create an Account on the official RRB websites using the provided link. If already created for previous CENs, use the same login credentials.
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3. Enter a valid personal mobile number and active email ID for OTPs during account creation (no changes allowed later).
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4. Authenticate identity using Digi Locker or Aadhaar during 'Create an Account' or later using 'Verify Aadhaar' facility.
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5. Ensure fulfillment of prescribed Medical Standard for the post.
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6. Submit only one online application to one selected RRB for all notified posts in this CEN.
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7. Fill the online application form with correct information and re-check before submission (no corrections after submission, except during modification window with fee).
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8. Choose the medium of examination from the available regional languages (no change allowed later).
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9. Provide order of Zone preference for the notified post.
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10. Pay the examination fee through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI (ONLINE mode only).
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11. Ensure a live photograph is captured during application, ensuring camera is at eye level, face is visible, and no cap, mask, or glasses are worn.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for the Section Controller post?
Candidates must be between 20 to 33 years of age as on July 1, 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government rules.
What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates?
The application fee for General/OBC candidates is ₹500, out of which ₹400 will be refunded upon appearing in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
What is the selection process for the Section Controller post?
The selection process involves a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination.
Is there negative marking in the CBT?
Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each wrong answer in the Computer Based Test (CBT).