RRB Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, have released an official notification (CEN No. 03/2026) for the recruitment of Section Controller posts. There are 119 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in from 15.07.2026 (00:00 Hrs) to 14.08.2026 (23:59 Hrs).
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 official Notification
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Job Category: | Government Jobs |
| Post Name : | Section Controller |
| Vacancy: | 119 |
| Job Location: | Various Zonal Railways across India (RRB-wise) |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 15.07.2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date: | 14.08.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Official Website: | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Vacancy Details:
– Section Controller – 119
RRB & Zone-wise Vacancy Details (Section Controller):
| 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 |
| Prayagraj | 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 |
| Bhopal | 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 |
| Bilaspur | 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 |
| Kolkata | SER | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Malda | ER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Malda | SER | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai | CR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai | 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 |
| Ranchi | 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 | 50 | 19 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 119 | 5 | 0 |
Note: ExSM and PwBD vacancies shown above are included within the UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS totals for that RRB and are not additional.
Eligibility Criteria:
– Section Controller –
Educational Qualification: Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
Age Limit: 20 to 33 years as on 01.07.2026 (Date of Birth between 02.07.1993 and 01.07.2006, both dates inclusive; age limits already include community relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL as per CEN).
Age Relaxation:
– SC/ ST: +5 years
– OBC-NCL: +3 years
– PwBD (Gen/ EWS): +10 years
– PwBD (SC/ ST): +15 years
– PwBD (OBC-NCL): +13 years
– Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. Policy
Salary Details:
– Section Controller – Level 6 (7th CPC), Rs. 35,400/- (Initial Pay)
Selection Process
– Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
– Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
– Document Verification (DV)
– Medical Examination
Application Fee:
– SC/ST/PwBD/Women – Rs. 250/- (refundable, duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in CBT)
– Others – Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable, duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in CBT)
Apply Procedure:
Candidates will be required to apply online through the official website of their chosen RRB (list of RRB websites available at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in). No other means / mode of application shall be accepted. Candidates can apply to only one RRB; applications to more than one RRB will lead to rejection of all applications. Applications will be accepted from 15.07.2026 (00:00 Hrs) to 14.08.2026 (23:59 Hrs).
Dates to remember
– Date of Indicative Notice: 27.06.2026
– Start date to send the application form: 15.07.2026 (00:00 Hrs)
– Last date to send the application form: 14.08.2026 (23:59 Hrs)
– Last date for application fee payment: 16.08.2026
– Application Modification Window: 17.08.2026 to 26.08.2026
– Scribe details submission window: 27.08.2026 to 31.08.2026
Important Links
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |
| RRB Official Notification PDF (CEN 03/2026) | Click Here |
| RRB Section Controller Online Application | Click Here |
