RRB Section Controller Notification: The Ministry of Railways has released the notification for section controller vacancies in different railway zones. The application process for these RRB posts will tentatively start from 15th July 2026, and the last date for submission is set as 14th August 2026 (23:59 hrs). RRB has only released the short notice for this recruitment, and a full detailed notification containing total posts, dates, and fees will be released on 14th July 2026 on the official website, www.rrbcdg.gov.in. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2026 with a tentative total of 119 vacancies.
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Advertisement No. | CEN No. 03/2026 |
| Post Name | Section Controller |
| Total Vacancies | 119 Posts |
| Initial Pay | ₹35,400/- |
| Application Start Date | 15-07-2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply | 14-08-2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB Section Controller Notification 2026
The detailed notification for the section controller will be released soon on the official website. The detailed notification will include the official information regarding the selection process, eligibility, application dates, zone-wise vacancies, and region-wise websites:
RRB Section Controller Eligibility 2026
The eligibility requirements set by railway recruitment board for 119 section controller vacancies is given beow: the candidate show meet all education, age and medical standard to apply for these posts:
- Educational Qualification: The candidates should have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution.
- Age Limit: The age of candidates must be between 20 years and 33 years old as of 1st July 2026.
- Medical: Candidates selected for the post must meet the A-2 Medical Standard.
Aadhaar Verification Guidelines
The railway recruitment board has made it compulsory for all candidates to verify Aadhaar details before submitting the application form; for that, the candidate should follow the below instructions:
- The Aadhaar name must exactly match the Class 10 certificate.
- Date of birth in both records should be the same.
- The photo in the Aadhar card should be updated recently.
- Biometric and iris details should be updated recently.
RRB Section Controller Zone-Wise Vacancy Out
The Ministry of Railways has approved 119 vacancies for Section Controller, and zone-wise vacancy distribution is given below:
| Zonal Railway | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 8 |
| East Coast Railway | 6 |
| East Central Railway | 17 |
| Eastern Railway | 7 |
| North Central Railway | 2 |
| North Eastern Railway | 5 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 6 |
| Northern Railway | 8 |
| South Central Railway (including SCoR) | 5 |
| South East Central Railway | 2 |
| South Eastern Railway | 14 |
| Southern Railway | 13 |
| South Western Railway | 8 |
| West Central Railway | 5 |
| Western Railway | 13 |
| Total Vacancy | 119 |
Railway Section Controller 03/2026 – Important Dates
The official tentative schedule followed by RRB to conduct section controller recruitment has been released. The candidates can check the complete schedule for RRB Section Controller 2026 recruitment below:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Release | 27th June 2026 |
| Detailed CEN Release | 14 July 2026 |
| Online Application Opening Date | 15th July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 14th August 2026 (23:59 hrs) (Tentative) |
RRB Section Controller Selection Process 2026
The RRB Section Controller Selection Process 2026 involves multiple stages to select candidates for these 119 vacancies. The candidates need to qualify all the stages toget selcted in final merit list
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Fill RRB Section Controller Form?
The step-by-step process to fill out the section controller, like registration, form fill-up, document upload, fee payment, and final submission, is given below. Keep your documents ready and follow the below steps carefully.
How to Fill RRB Section Controller Application Form 2026
- Visit the official RRB application portal
- Register on regional website using your mobile number and email ID.
- Fill form with your details as mentioned in your Class 10 certificate and Aadhaar.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and any other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Go to document section and upload all required documents, such as educational certificate, category certificate, etc.
- Submit the application form, save it, and take a print of the form for future use.
Documents Required for the RRB Section Controller Form Filling
Below is the list of documents students need to keep ready before starting the application form, as these documents are uploaded to complete the form.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Educational certificates
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Government-issued ID proof.
RRB region-wise websites
| RRB Region | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | https://rrbahmedabad.gov.in/ |
| Ajmer | https://rrbajmer.gov.in/ |
| Bhopal | https://rrbbhopal.gov.in/ |
| Bhubaneswar | https://rrbbbs.gov.in/ |
| Bilaspur | https://rrbbilaspur.gov.in/ |
| Gorakhpur | https://rrbgkp.gov.in/ |
| Jammu–Srinagar | https://rrbjammu.nic.in/ |
| Kolkata | https://rrbkolkata.gov.in/ |
| Malda | https://rrbmalda.gov.in/ |
| Mumbai | https://rrbmumbai.gov.in/ |
| Muzaffarpur | https://rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in/ |
| Patna | https://rrbpatna.gov.in/ |
| Prayagraj | https://rrbpryj.gov.in/ |
| Ranchi | https://rrbranchi.gov.in/ |
| Secunderabad | https://rrbsecunderabad.gov.in/ |
FAQs
A total of 119 posts are announced for section controller posts for cycle 2026-27.
The online registration process is expected to start on 15 July 2026.