The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 Short Notification under CEN No. 03/2026 for 119 Section Controller vacancies. Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline can apply online through the official RRB website from 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 (Tentative). Interested applicants should carefully read the detailed notification before submitting the online application.

Key Dates to Remember:

Note: Candidates are advised to verify all dates from the detailed official notification once released.

Form Fee Details:

Payment Mode

Candidates can pay the application fee through the following online modes:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI
• IMPS
• Mobile Wallet
• Cash Card

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 Years (Tentative)
• Maximum Age: 33 Years (Tentative)

Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2026

Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Railway Recruitment Board recruitment rules.

Age Limit Details

Applicants must have completed 20 years of age and should not exceed 33 years as on 01 July 2026. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories will be eligible for upper age relaxation according to Government of India and RRB norms. Candidates should verify the age criteria in the detailed notification before applying.

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details

Total Posts : 119

Category Wise Vacancy

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced a total of 119 vacancies for the post of Section Controller. The detailed category-wise distribution for General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST candidates will be published in the detailed notification.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. Applicants should ensure that they have obtained the required qualification before the last date of application.

Other Eligibility Details

Only graduates from recognized universities are eligible to apply for this recruitment. Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board. Additional eligibility requirements, if any, will be mentioned in the detailed notification.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) applicable to the post of Section Controller.

In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to several government benefits, including:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Medical Facilities
• Leave Benefits
• National Pension System (NPS)
• Other Railway Employee Benefits

The exact pay level and salary structure will be mentioned in the detailed recruitment notification.

Other Important Details

The RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 notification has currently been released as a short notice. Detailed information regarding the examination pattern, syllabus, category-wise vacancies, salary, reservation policy, and other recruitment conditions will be published in the detailed notification. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website for the latest updates.

Simple Steps to Apply Online for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website.
• Click on the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 application link.
• Complete the registration process using a valid mobile number and email ID.
• Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and communication details.
• Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
• Carefully verify all entered information before final submission.
• Submit the application form before 14 August 2026.
• Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.

Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification carefully before submitting the online application form.

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