RRB Section Controller 2026: 119 Vacancies Announced

The Railway Recruitment Boards have issued an indicative notice for recruitment to the post of Section Controller under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2026. A total of 119 tentative vacancies are open across all RRBs, carrying Pay Level 6 with an initial pay of ₹35,400 under the 7th CPC. One detail many candidates
miss at this stage: this is explicitly an “Indicative Notice,” meaning eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and application fee are not yet published – they will appear only in the detailed CEN, expected around the application opening date. Online applications will be accepted only through rrbapply.gov.in from 15 July to 14 August 2026.

Based on official Indicative Notice (CEN No. 03/2026) issued by Railway
Recruitment Boards. Verified: June 2026.

Quick Eligibility Check

One expert note specific to this post: medical standard A-2 generally relates to visual and physical fitness standards used for safety-category railway posts, but candidates should not assume specifics – the official CEN will confirm exact medical requirements for Section Controller.

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Important Dates

Since both opening and closing dates are marked “Tentative,” candidates should
treat 14 August as a planning target rather than a fixed deadline – RRB will confirm exact dates in the detailed CEN, and the rrbapply.gov.in portal tends to see heavy traffic in the final 48 hours once it does.

Vacancy Analysis

Category-wise breakdown not released in official notification. Based on standard GoI norms OBC/SC/ST/EWS reservations typically apply to the 119 tentative vacancies once zone-wise allocation is published. RRB recruitment notices typically distribute total vacancies across the 21 participating RRB zones listed in the notice (Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu-Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram), with the split confirmed only in the detailed CEN. No competition ratio can be honestly estimated at this stage since neither the qualification bar nor the zone-wise split is known yet.

Salary and Pay Level

Pay Level 6 is a commonly used level for several technical and supervisory non-gazetted railway posts, so candidates can expect benefits typical of this level such as railway travel passes and pension under the National Pension System, though the notice itself does not list these explicitly.

Application Fee

Not mentioned in official notification. Candidates advised to check official
notice. RRB recruitment fees typically follow a standard structure (commonly around ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates with partial refund on appearing for the exam, and a lower fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/women candidates), but this indicative notice does not state the fee for Section Controller, so candidates should wait for the detailed CEN rather than assume these figures apply.

Age Limit

For a candidate applying with the age calculated as on 1 July 2026, this means anyone born between 2 July 1993 and 1 July 2006 falls within the General age band. Standard central government norms (OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10 years) often apply to RRB recruitment, but this indicative notice does not confirm relaxation figures for Section Controller specifically – candidates should verify in the detailed CEN once issued.

Eligibility Criteria

How to Apply

1. Update your Aadhaar details now – the notice specifically advises matching Aadhaar name and date of birth 100% with your 10th class certificate before applying
2. Update your Aadhaar photo and biometrics (fingerprint and iris) in advance, as the notice flags this as a requirement before filling the application
3. Visit rrbapply.gov.in once applications open on 15 July 2026 (tentative)
4. Select CEN No. 03/2026 and the Section Controller post
5. Verify your primary details using Aadhaar during the application to avoid delays from “non-Aadhaar verified” scrutiny
6. Fill in personal, educational, and category details as specified in the detailed CEN
7. Pay the application fee once confirmed in the detailed CEN
8. Submit before 14 August 2026, 23:59 hrs (tentative), and keep a printout of your application

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the in-hand salary for RRB Section Controller after deductions?

Approximately based on the confirmed initial pay of ₹35,400 under Pay Level 6, though the exact in-hand figure after NPS, HRA, and DA isn’t stated in this indicative notice. Final take-home pay will depend on posting location and allowances confirmed in the detailed CEN. Check the official notice once issued for the complete breakdown.

What is the last date to apply for RRB Section Controller 2026?

As per the notification, the tentative closing date is 14 August 2026 at 23:59 hrs, with applications opening 15 July 2026. Both dates are explicitly marked tentative in the notice. Apply through rrbapply.gov.in only, and keep an eye on the official site for confirmed dates.

How many vacancies are there for RRB Section Controller 2026?

Under CEN No. 03/2026, 119 tentative vacancies are open across all participating RRBs. Candidates with strong railway operations experience may see this as a modest but consistent supervisory-post drive. Zone-wise distribution will be confirmed in the detailed CEN.

What is the minimum educational qualification for Section Controller?

Not mentioned in official notification. Candidates advised to check official notice, since the indicative notice states qualification will be detailed in the full CEN rather than specifying it here.

What is the age limit for Section Controller 2026?

Based on the notice, candidates must be between 20 and 33 years old as on 1 July 2026. As per the notification, no category-wise relaxation figures are given yet, though standard central government relaxation norms are commonly applied in RRB recruitment.

What is the application fee for RRB Section Controller?

Not mentioned in official notification. Candidates advised to check official notice once the detailed CEN is released, as this indicative notice does not list fee amounts.

What is the medical standard required for this post?

According to the notification, the medical standard is listed as A-2, which is commonly used for certain safety and operational railway categories requiring sound visual and physical fitness. Exact medical parameters will be detailed in the full CEN.

Is this the final recruitment notification or just a preliminary notice?

This is explicitly described as an “Indicative Notice” in the document, issued only to inform candidates in advance and help them prepare documents. As per the notification, all terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria will be governed strictly by the detailed CEN No. 03/2026 when it is published on the RRB zonal websites.

How do I verify my Aadhaar details correctly before applying?

Under the notice’s instructions, your Aadhaar name and date of birth must match 100% with your 10th class pass certificate, and your Aadhaar photo and biometrics (fingerprint and iris) should be updated to the latest before filling the application. Mismatches lead to additional scrutiny delays for “non-Aadhaar Verified” applications.