RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 — 119 Vacancies

RRB is hiring 119 Section Controllers across Indian Railways under CEN No. 03/2026. If you are a graduate in any subject, you can apply online. The application window is 15 July to 14 August 2026. Your age should be between 20 and 33 years. The starting salary is Rs. 35,400 per month under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission.

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Section Controller Recruitment 2026 - 119 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, has released a short notice for 119 Section Controller posts spread across 15 Zonal Railways. The short notice (CEN 03/2026) was published in the Employment News on 23 June 2026, and the detailed notification comes out on 14 July 2026. Any graduate can apply — there is no technical degree needed. If you missed the last Section Controller exam, this is a fresh chance to get a permanent Railway job.

Vacancy Breakdown by Zone

The 119 posts are shared across these Zonal Railways:

• East Central Railway: 17 posts
• South Eastern Railway: 14 posts
• Southern Railway: 13 posts
• Western Railway: 13 posts
• Central Railway: 8 posts
• Northern Railway: 8 posts
• South Western Railway: 8 posts
• Eastern Railway: 7 posts
• East Coast Railway: 6 posts
• Northeast Frontier Railway: 6 posts
• North Eastern Railway: 5 posts
• South Central Railway (incl. SCoR): 5 posts
• West Central Railway: 5 posts
• North Central Railway: 2 posts
• South East Central Railway: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a graduation degree in any subject from a recognised university.
• Nationality: You must be an Indian citizen.
• Note: Final-year students whose results are still pending on the closing date are usually not eligible. Make sure you have your degree before the last date.

Age Limit

• You should be between 20 and 33 years old as on 01 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST get 5 years, OBC get 3 years, and other reserved categories get relaxation as per Railway and government rules.

Salary

• Starting salary is Rs. 35,400 per month under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also get DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and Night Duty Allowance as per Railway rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC: Rs. 250
• Most of the fee is refunded after you appear in the first-stage exam (as per Railway rules).
• Payment mode: Online only

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): An objective MCQ exam testing General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Science.
2. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): A psycho-aptitude test, since Section Controllers handle train movement safety. You must clear this to move ahead.
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination: Section Controller is a safety post, so you must meet the required medical fitness standards.

Final details on the exam pattern and marks will be in the detailed notification on 14 July 2026.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in (or your regional RRB website).
2. Click on CEN No. 03/2026 - Section Controller and do a New Registration.
3. Fill in the online application form with your details and qualifications.
4. Upload your photo, signature and documents.
5. Pay the fee online.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Short Notice Published: 23 June 2026
• Detailed Notification Date: 14 July 2026
• Application Start: 15 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 14 August 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Control and monitor the safe movement of trains in the assigned section
• Coordinate with station masters and loco pilots to keep trains running on time
• Manage train traffic during emergencies, accidents, and breakdowns
• Keep accurate logs of train movements and section activities
• Work in rotating shifts, including night duty, to ensure round-the-clock control
• Follow all railway safety rules and operating procedures strictly
• Pass on important instructions and alerts to field staff quickly