The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) under Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released an indicative notification (CEN No. 03/2026) for direct recruitment to the post of Section Controller. A total of 119 tentative vacancies has been announced across various RRBs. Interested candidates can apply online exclusively through the official portal https://www.rrbapply.gov.in. The registration window opens on 15 July 2026 and the last date for submission of online application is 14 August 2026 (23:59 hrs).

Application fee for RRB Section Controller 2026 is Rs. 500/- for General/OBC/EWS and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PH/Female candidates. This fee is refundable partially or fully after appearing in Stage I Exam. Candidates age should be between 20 to 33 years as on 01 July 2026. To avoid any recruitment related delays, an up-to-date Aadhaar card matching the details in the 10th class certificate is a must.

The selection process is a multi-stage examination beginning with Stage I CBT. All the applicants are highly recommended to read the detailed official notification carefully before filling the application form.

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026

Advt. No. CEN No. 03/2026 | Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

•Apply Online Start Date: 15 July, 2026 (Tentative)

•Apply Online Last Date: 14 August, 2026 (23:59 hrs)

•General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-

SC / ST / PH: Rs. 250/-

Female Candidates: Rs. 250/-

Refund After Appearing for Stage I Exam:-

•General / OBC / EWS (Refund): Rs. 400/-

•SC / ST / PH (Refund): Rs. 250/-

•Female Candidates (Refund): Rs. 250/-

•Mode of Payment: Online

RRB Section Controller Notification 2026: Age Limit

Minimum Age Limit: 20 Years.

Maximum Age Limit: 33 Years.

Age Calculated as on: 01 July, 2026.

Age Relaxation:

As per the detailed CEN No. 03/2026 rules (to be published soon).

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Post Name

RRB Section Controller Eligibility

Section Controller

Candidates must have Graduation Degree any Subject from Any Recognized University in India.

Candidates must meet the A-2 Medical Standard.

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RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Name of the Post	Department Allocation	Total Vacancies
Section Controller	Ministry of Railways (All RRBs)	119
TOTAL		119

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
Post Name	Pay Scale & Admissible Emoluments
Section Controller	Initial Pay of Rs. 35,400/- in Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

Selection will be governed by the strict procedures outlined in the detailed CEN No. 03/2026, which generally includes:

· Stage I Written Examination (Mandatory appearance for fee refund).

· Detailed Aadhar-Verified Document Scrutiny.

· Medical Examination (Must clear A-2 standard).

How to Apply Online for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026

· Go to the official centralized application website at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.

· Before filling out the application, update your 'Aadhar' with your latest photo and latest biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris).

· Ensure your Full Name and Date of Birth in your 'Aadhar' match exactly (100%) with your 10th class pass certificate to achieve successful verification.

· Verify your primary details using 'Aadhar' during online registration to avoid detailed scrutiny delays later in the recruitment process.

· Pay the applicable fee (Rs. 500/- for General/OBC/EWS; Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PH/Female) completely through online mode.

· Re-check all details and submit the application in all respects before the tentative deadline of 14 August, 2026 (23:59 hrs).

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The final deadline to submit your online application form is strictly 14 August, 2026 (23:59 hrs).

Q2. What is the educational qualification needed for the RRB Section Controller post?

Ans: Candidates must have a Graduation Degree in any subject/stream from a recognized university in India.

Q3. Is there an application fee refund for the railway Section Controller exam?

Ans: Yes. After you appear in the Stage I Exam, Rs. 400/- is refunded to General/OBC/EWS candidates, and the full Rs. 250/- is refunded to SC/ST/PH/Female candidates.

Q4. What medical fitness standard is required for this railway recruitment?

Ans: Candidates must successfully meet and pass the strict A-2 Medical Standard to be considered fit for the post.

Q5. What is the total vacancy count for RRB Section Controller 2026?

Ans: There are a total of 119 tentative vacancies announced across all participating Railway Recruitment Boards.

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