Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the Exam City Details and Admit Card for the post of Section Controller under CEN No. 03/2026 recruitment for a total of 119 posts. The online application process for this recruitment started on 15 July 2026 and the last date to apply was 14 August 2026. The CBT-I examination is scheduled to be held on 12 and 13 October 2026 while the admit card has been made available from 08 October 2026. Candidates who applied for the Section Controller posts can now download their exam city intimation and e-call letter from the official website. The eligibility requires a Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. The age limit is minimum 20 years and maximum 33 years for UR/EWS candidates as on 01 July 2026 with relaxations for reserved categories. The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) and Document Verification. The application fee is Rs. 500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PH and all female candidates. All eligible candidates are advised to download their admit card carefully and appear for the examination as per the scheduled dates.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start On |
15 July 2026 |
| Registration Last Date |
14 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
14 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment After Closing Date |
16 August 2026 |
| Edit / Modify Form |
17-26 August 2026 |
| Exam City Details Available |
Notify Later |
| Admit Card Available |
08 October 2026 |
| CBT I Exam Date |
12, 13 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / PH Candidates |
Rs. 250/- |
| All Female Candidates |
Rs. 250/- |
| Application Modification Charge |
Rs. 250/- (Non-Refundable) |
| Payment Mode |
Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking |
Age Limit
| Category |
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026) |
| Minimum Age |
20 Years |
| Maximum Age (UR / EWS) |
33 Years |
| Maximum Age (OBC) |
36 Years |
| Maximum Age (SC / ST) |
38 Years |
| Age Relaxation |
As per Official Notification |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Post |
| Section Controller |
119 |
RRB / Category Wise Vacancy Details
| RRB / Location |
Zone |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Total |
| Ahmedabad |
WR |
5 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
11 |
| Ajmer |
WCR |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Prayagraj |
NCR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Prayagraj |
NR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Bangalore |
SWR |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
8 |
| Bhopal |
WCR |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| Bhopal |
WR |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| Bhubaneswar |
ECoR |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
| Bilaspur |
CR |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| Bilaspur |
SECR |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| Chandigarh |
NR |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
| Chennai |
SR |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
9 |
| Gorakhpur |
NER |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
| Guwahati |
NFR |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Jammu–Srinagar |
NR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Kolkata |
ER |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| Kolkata |
SER |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
| Malda |
ER |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| Malda |
SER |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| Mumbai |
CR |
5 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
| Mumbai |
SCR |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Muzaffarpur |
ECR |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| Patna |
ECR |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
| Ranchi |
ECR |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
| Ranchi |
SER |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
| Secunderabad |
SCR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
| Siliguri |
NFR |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
SR |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
| Grand Total |
|
50 |
19 |
12 |
29 |
09 |
119 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility |
| Section Controller |
Candidates must have Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. For more details, read the official notification. |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) |
100 questions covering Analytical and Mathematical Capability (60), Logical Capability (20) and Mental Reasoning (20). Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%. PwBD candidates get 2% relaxation in case of shortage. |
| Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
Candidates equal to 8 times the vacancies shortlisted. Minimum T-Score of 42 required in each test battery. No negative marking. Questions in English and Hindi only. |
| Document Verification (DV) |
Based on merit list with 70% weightage to CBT and 30% weightage to CBAT. Tie resolved by age (older higher) then alphabetical order of name. |
How to Download Exam City / Admit Card
| Step |
Process |
| 1 |
Visit the official website rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB website. |
| 2 |
Click on the “CEN 03/2026 Section Controller Exam City / E-Call Letter” link. |
| 3 |
Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth. |
| 4 |
Download Exam City Intimation (10 days before exam) and Admit Card / E-Call Letter (4 days before exam). |
| 5 |
Print and carry the Admit Card to the exam center with a valid photo ID. |
Important Links
| Particulars |
Link |
| Download Exam City / Admit Card |
Click Here |
| Download Notice for Exam City |
Click Here |
| Download Notice for Application Status |
Click Here |
| Download Exam Date Notice |
Click Here |
| Apply Online |
Click Here |
| Download FAQ |
Click Here |
| Download Notification |
Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the RRB Section Controller form start?
A: 15 July 2026.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 14 August 2026.
Q: What is the application fee?
A: General: Rs. 500/-, SC/ST/PH/Female: Rs. 250/-.
Q: What is the eligibility?
A: Graduate Degree.
Q: What is the exam date?
A: 12 and 13 October 2026.