The Railway Recruitment Board has announced 119 posts through RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026. It will conduct this recruitment under CEN 03/2026.

This recruitment offers a good career opportunity for graduates who want to join Indian Railways. Moreover, the Section Controller post offers a Level 6 salary and an important role in railway operations.

RRB plans to release the detailed notification on 14 July 2026. After that, online registration will start on 15 July 2026. Candidates can submit their applications until 14 August 2026.

Therefore, interested candidates should check the important dates, eligibility rules, vacancies, fees, selection process and salary before applying.

📢 Latest Update: RRB has announced 119 Section Controller posts. However, candidates should wait for the detailed CEN 03/2026 notification for the final rules.

First, candidates should check the main details of the recruitment.

RRB has announced 119 Section Controller vacancies across 15 railway zones.

East Central Railway has the highest number of vacancies with 17 posts. Next, South Eastern Railway has 14 posts. Southern Railway and Western Railway have 13 posts each.

Zone-Wise Vacancy Details

However, RRB has not yet shared the category-wise vacancy table. The detailed notification will provide vacancies for UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and other groups.

Therefore, candidates should check the final vacancy list before selecting a railway zone.

Candidates should clearly understand which details RRB has announced and which details still need confirmation.

As a result, candidates should treat unofficial details as temporary until RRB releases CEN 03/2026.

Candidates must meet all eligibility rules before they apply.

RRB will check:

• Educational qualification
• Age
• Nationality
• Medical fitness
• Category documents

Therefore, candidates should enter correct information in the form. Wrong details may lead to rejection later.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university or institution.

For example, graduates from Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering or Management may apply.

However, final-year students should not assume that they can apply. Instead, they should check the qualification cut-off date in the detailed notification.

The available notice shows the following age range:

RRB will likely calculate age as on 1 July 2026.

Candidates should enter the same date of birth that appears on their Class 10 certificate.

RRB will give upper-age relaxation to eligible reserved-category candidates according to government rules.

The full notification will explain the relaxation for:

• OBC–Non-Creamy Layer candidates
• Scheduled Caste candidates
• Scheduled Tribe candidates
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
• Ex-servicemen
• Eligible railway employees
• Other approved categories

However, candidates should not use an estimated relaxation period. They should wait for the official category-wise table.

Candidates must meet the nationality rules in CEN 03/2026.

The detailed notice will explain all citizenship conditions. Therefore, applicants should read that section carefully before registering.

RRB plans to open the online application form on 15 July 2026.

Candidates should use only the official RRB recruitment portal or a regional RRB website. Moreover, they should avoid links sent through unknown messages or social-media groups.

Important Application Links

The article should include the direct links only after RRB activates them.

Candidates can follow these steps after RRB opens the application portal:

1. Visit the official RRB recruitment portal.
2. Open the CEN 03/2026 Section Controller Recruitment notice.
3. Read the notification carefully.
4. Check your age and qualification.
5. Click on the new registration link.
6. Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number and email address.
7. Verify your mobile number and email through OTP.
8. Log in with your registration details.
9. Enter your personal and educational information.
10. Select your category and railway preference.
11. Complete identity verification, if the portal asks for it.
12. Upload your photograph, signature and certificates.
13. Review all details carefully.
14. Pay the application fee.
15. Submit the form.
16. Finally, download the application form and payment receipt.

Candidates should follow these simple rules:

• Enter the name shown on official certificates.
• Use an active mobile number and email address.
• Select the correct category.
• Check the railway preference carefully.
• Upload a clear and recent photograph.
• Upload the correct signature.
• Enter accurate qualification details.
• Check the fee status after payment.
• Download the submitted form.
• Avoid submitting more than one form unless RRB allows it.

Otherwise, RRB may reject an application because of incorrect or mismatched details.

The selection process may include four stages:

• Computer-Based Test
• Computer-Based Aptitude Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

First, candidates will take the CBT. Next, shortlisted candidates may take the CBAT. After that, RRB will check their documents and medical fitness.

However, the detailed notification will confirm the final selection process.

Stage 1: Computer-Based Test

RRB will conduct the first exam online.

The detailed notice will explain:

• Exam subjects
• Number of questions
• Total marks
• Exam time
• Negative marking
• Qualifying marks
• Normalisation rules
• Shortlisting method

Therefore, candidates should not treat an old exam pattern as final.

RRB may call shortlisted candidates for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test.

The test may check:

• Concentration
• Observation
• Speed
• Accuracy
• Memory
• Decision-making
• Situational awareness

However, RRB will explain the qualifying score and weightage in the full notice.

Stage 3: Document Verification

RRB will ask shortlisted candidates to show their original documents.

Candidates may need:

• Date-of-birth proof
• Graduation certificates
• Identity proof
• Category certificate
• EWS certificate
• PwBD certificate
• Ex-serviceman documents
• Application form
• Other required papers

Therefore, candidates should keep both original documents and photocopies ready.

Stage 4: Medical Examination

RRB will also check whether candidates meet the medical rules for the post.

The medical test may cover:

• General health
• Eyesight
• Colour vision
• Hearing
• Other job-related health needs

The detailed notification will state the final medical category and vision rules.

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