Railway RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have issued an official indicative notice for the recruitment of Section Controllers across various zones of Indian Railways under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2026. This drive targets a total of 119 approved vacancies in Pay Level 6. The detailed notification containing comprehensive guidelines, regional allocations, and explicit instructions will be published on July 14, 2026. The online application link is scheduled to open on July 15, 2026, and close on August 14, 2026. Eligible graduates within the age group of 20 to 33 years can register through the official centralized registration portal.
119
Total Posts
Level 6 Pay Matrix with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month plus standard allowances (DA, HRA, Transport allowances)
Salary
20–33
Age (yrs)
All India
Location
About This Notification
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced a dynamic job opportunity for qualified graduates through the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026. Working as a Section Controller requires high efficiency, as it involves real-time train movement monitoring, safety management, and continuous coordination with station masters across specific operational sections.
- Total Approved Vacancies: 119 positions distributed across 21 participating regional Railway Recruitment Board zones.
- Zonal Highlight: East Central Railway currently holds the highest number of approved vacancies with 17 posts.
- Critical Medical Requirement: Candidates must strictly satisfy the A-2 Medical Standard to ensure suitability for this safety-critical operational profile.
Aspirants can access online application setups dynamically upon the portal's activation on July 15, 2026.
Key Details
Organization
Railway Recruitment Boards
Department
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Exam Name
RRB Section Controller Examination 2026 (CEN 03/2026)
Total Posts
119
Job Location
All India
Selection Process
Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) → Stage 2: Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) → Stage 4: Comprehensive Medical Examination (A-2 Standard)
Official Website
https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality Requirements
Must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or an eligible person of Indian origin matching specified migration migration metrics.
Medical Sufficiency
Strict adherence to A-2 medical standards. Clear distance/near vision metrics without glasses apply, alongside perfect color, binocular, and night vision.
Educational Qualification
- Educational Degree: Must possess a Bachelor's Degree / Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute.
- Status Rule: Final year students awaiting their final result sets are ineligible to apply unless specifically permitted under special clauses in the full notice.
Age Limit
General Category: 20–33 years
- Age Calculation Base Date: Calculated officially as of July 1, 2026.
- SC / ST Candidates: Standard 5 years relaxation applied to the upper age limit.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: Standard 3 years relaxation applied to the upper age bound.
- Ex-Servicemen & Special Categories: Relaxations as per standard Government of India directives detailed in the full CEN document.
