RRB Section Controller Examination :Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Indicative Notice Date |
23 August 2025 |
| Notification Published |
14 September 2025 |
| Start of Online Application |
15 September 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application |
14 October 2025 (23:59) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
16 October 2025 (23:59) |
| Application Modification Period |
17 to 26 October 2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission |
27 to 31 October 2025 |
| Dates of CBT and Further Stages |
To be announced later |
RRB Section Controller Examination :Vacancy Details
A total of 368 vacancies are announced for the post of Section Controller across various railway zones.
| Category |
Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) |
174 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
56 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
34 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) |
80 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
24 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) |
36 |
| Toal |
368 |
Detailed zone-wise vacancy distribution is specified in the official annexure.
RRB Section Controller Examination : Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must hold a Graduate Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university or institution.
- Candidates awaiting results of the final qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit
- The candidate's age must be between 20 to 33 years as on 01 January 2026.
- Date of birth for general (UR) category: 02.01.1990 to 01.01.2006.
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category |
Relaxation (Years) |
Max Age Limit (Years) |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer |
3 |
36 |
| SC/ST |
5 |
38 |
| Ex-Servicemen |
Varies by service length (3-8 Years) |
As applicable |
| PwBD |
10 for UR, 13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST |
Up to 48 |
| Railway Group C/D Staff (3+ Years Service) |
Up to 5 years or length of service |
Up to 45 |
| Women widowed/divorced |
35 for UR; 38 for OBC; 40 for SC/ST |
- |
No relaxation is allowed for candidates applying against unreserved vacancies except for political reservations.
RRB Section Controller Examination : Application Fee and Process
- Fees:
- General candidates: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT).
- SC/ST, Female, Ex-SM, Minorities, EBC, PwBD candidates: ₹250 (fully refundable after CBT).
- Payment is accepted only online via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI.
- One application per candidate is allowed for one RRB only.
- Applications must be submitted via the official RRB websites from 15 September to 14 October 2025.
- Modifications in applications can be made during 17-26 October 2025 by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹250 per change.
RRB Section Controller Examination : Salary
- The post is placed at Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
- Initial basic pay is ₹35,400/- per month.
- Additional allowances and benefits as per Indian Railways rules.
- During training, a stipend is provided.
RRB Section Controller Examination : Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Screening test with objective questions.
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): For candidates shortlisted from CBT.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of eligibility documents.
- Medical Examination: As per Indian Railway medical standards.
Selection is based on merit from these stages. Negative marking is implemented in CBT (1/3rd of marks deducted for each wrong answer).
RRB Section Controller Examination : Exam Pattern
| Stage |
Total Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Negative Marking |
| CBT |
100 |
100 |
120 minutes |
Yes (1/3rd per wrong) |
| CBAT (Aptitude Test) |
Pass/Fail |
N/A |
As specified |
No |
CBT is the sole screening test; CBAT assesses aptitude relevant for the post.
RRB Section Controller Examination : Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Negative Marking |
| Analytical & Mathematical |
60 |
60 |
|
Yes (1/3rd per wrong) |
| Logical Capability |
20 |
20 |
|
|
| Mental Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
120 minutes |
|
| Total |
100 |
100 |
|
|
Final Merit : 70% weightage of CBT + 30% weightage of CBAT
RRB Section Controller Examination : Physical Standards
- Medical Standard: A-2 as per Indian Railway Medical Manual.
- Vision: Distant Vision 6/9 and Near Vision Sn 0.6, with no color blindness or night vision defects.
- No fogging test required.
- Candidates who underwent refractive surgery (LASIK) are ineligible.
- Must pass tests for binocular vision and myopia.
RRB Section Controller Examination : Physical Efficiency Test
- No separate physical efficiency test is mentioned exclusively for Section Controllers.
- Medical fitness as per A-2 standard is mandatory.
