RRB SO Notification – Detailed Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Cutoff & Qualifying Marks
RRB Section Officer Syllabus 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 through CEN 04/2025. Aspirants preparing for this competitive exam must understand the RRB Section Controller Exam Syllabus & Pattern 2026 in detail. The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Below is the official exam scheme, syllabus, minimum qualifying marks, and cutoff details from the notification.
RRB Section Controller Exam Pattern 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD with scribe)
Questions: 100 Objective (MCQs)
Marking: +1 for correct, –⅓ for wrong answers
Normalization: Marks normalized if exam held in multiple shifts
Subject-wise Distribution:
Subject
Questions
Marks
General Awareness
10
10
General Intelligence & Reasoning
30
30
Mathematics
30
30
Basic Science & Engineering
30
30
Total
100
100
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Conducted for candidates 8 times the vacancies based on CBT score
Tests decision-making, memory, concentration, and aptitude
Qualifying Marks: Minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery (no relaxation for any category)
Final Merit Weightage: 70% CBT + 30% CBAT
No negative marking in CBAT
Document Verification & Medical Exam
Candidates equal to vacancies + standby will be called for DV
Medical Standard: A-2 Category (Vision 6/9 both eyes, no color blindness or night blindness)
RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026
General Awareness
Current Affairs (National & International)
Indian History, Geography, Polity
Indian Economy
Science & Technology
Sports, Awards & Important Days
Railways and Transport Sector
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Coding-Decoding
Series (Number/Alphabet)
Puzzles, Seating Arrangement
Venn Diagrams, Syllogism
Blood Relations, Directions
Statement & Conclusion, Decision Making
Mathematics
Number System, Fractions, Decimals
Ratio & Proportion, Percentages
Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
Time & Distance, Time & Work
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
Probability & Statistics
Data Interpretation
Basic Science & Engineering
Physics, Chemistry (Basics)
Work, Power & Energy
Heat, Temperature, Thermodynamics
Electricity & Magnetism
Units & Measurements
Basics of Mechanical, Civil & Electrical Engineering
✅ Minimum Qualifying Marks – CBT
Category
Minimum Percentage
UR & EWS
40%
OBC (NCL)
30%
SC
30%
ST
25%
(PwBD candidates: 2% relaxation if vacancies reserved)
Cutoff & Merit for RRB Section Controller 2026
Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in CBT to be shortlisted for CBAT.
In CBAT, a T-score of 42 in each battery is mandatory.
Final Merit List = 70% CBT Marks + 30% CBAT Marks.
Only those qualifying both CBT & CBAT will be considered for appointment.
