RRB SO Notification 2026 – Apply Online for Section Controller Jobs
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 under Centralized Employment Notification (CEN 04/2025). This notification opens up 368 vacancies across different zones of Indian Railways. Candidates with a graduation degree can apply online from 15 September 2026 to 14 October 2026. With attractive pay, job security, and growth, this is a great chance for aspirants seeking RRB Jobs 2026.
Important Dates – RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
- Indicative Notice Date: 23 August 2026
- Notification Publication: 14 September 2026
- Application Start: 15 September 2026
- Application Last Date: 14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Fee Payment Deadline: 16 October 2026
- Correction Window: 17 – 26 October 2026
- Scribe Details Upload: 27 – 31 October 2026
- Exam Dates: Will be announced on RRB portals
RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026 – Zone Wise
Here is the zone and RRB-wise breakup of 368 Section Controller vacancies:
| RRB Zone / Railway | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad (WR) | 18 |
| RRB Ajmer (NWR) | 22 |
| RRB Allahabad (NCR/NR) | 34 |
| RRB Bangalore (SWR) | 16 |
| RRB Bhopal (WCR/WR) | 20 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar (ECoR) | 14 |
| RRB Bilaspur (SECR) | 19 |
| RRB Chandigarh (NR) | 18 |
| RRB Chennai (SR/ICF) | 25 |
| RRB Gorakhpur (NER) | 20 |
| RRB Guwahati (NFR) | 15 |
| RRB Jammu Srinagar (NR) | 10 |
| RRB Kolkata (ER/CLW/Metro) | 30 |
| RRB Malda (ER/SE) | 12 |
| RRB Mumbai (CR/WR) | 32 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur (ECR) | 10 |
| RRB Patna (ECR) | 14 |
| RRB Ranchi (SER) | 15 |
| RRB Secunderabad (SCR) | 30 |
| RRB Siliguri (NFR) | 8 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram (SR) | 14 |
| Total | 368 |
Age Limit – RRB Jobs 2026
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 33 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Relaxation: OBC (3 yrs), SC/ST (5 yrs), PwBD (10–15 yrs), Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
Qualification – RRB SO Notification 2026
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Final year/awaiting result candidates are not eligible.
Salary – RRB Section Controller Vacancy
- Pay Level: 6 (7th CPC)
- Initial Pay: ₹35,400/-
- Plus DA, HRA, TA, and other Railway allowances
Application Fee – RRB Recruitment 2026
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT)
- SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Women/EBC/Minorities: ₹250 (fully refundable after CBT)
- Online payment only (UPI/Net Banking/Cards)
Selection Process – RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
The recruitment process includes:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (A-2 Standard)
Note: Negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong answers in CBT.
RRB Section Controller Exam Pattern 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 90 minutes
Questions: 100 (Objective type)
Subjects:
- General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Mathematics (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, DI)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Basic Science & Engineering
- Professional Ability related to Railways & Operations
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Conducted for shortlisted candidates after CBT
- Tests candidates’ decision-making, concentration, and problem-solving skills
- Only candidates passing CBAT will be considered
- Final Merit = 70% CBT marks + 30% CBAT marks
How to Apply – RRB SO Notification 2026
- Visit the respective RRB official website.
- Click on “Apply Online – CEN 04/2025 Section Controller”.
- Register with valid mobile & email.
- Fill personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload photograph, signature & documents.
- Pay application fee and submit.
- Save a copy of the application form.
Apply Online via Official RRB Websites
❓ FAQ – RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are released under RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026?
A: Total 368 vacancies.
Q2. What is the exam pattern for RRB Section Controller Exam?
A: CBT (100 questions) + CBAT + DV + Medical. Final merit = 70% CBT + 30% CBAT.
Q3. What is the salary for Section Controller?
A: ₹35,400 per month (Level 6, 7th CPC) + allowances.
Q4. What is the application fee for RRB Vacancy 2026?
A: ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS; ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Women/Minorities/EBC.
Q5. When is the last date to apply?
A: 14 October 2026.
✅ Summary Code (for Blogger Post)
<b>RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026</b> (CEN 04/2025) announced for 368 vacancies.
Apply online from <b>15 Sept to 14 Oct 2026</b>.
Eligibility: Graduation, Age 20–33 years.
Salary: ₹35,400 + allowances.
Selection: CBT (100 Qs) + CBAT + DV + Medical Test.
Zone-wise vacancies included.
Visit official RRB websites to apply online.Updated Daily – Latest Govt Jobs & Education News