Short Detail:
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has made the Section Controller CEN 03/2026 Exam City Details available from 02/10/2026. Applicants for these 119 posts can now check their allotted exam city online. The CBT dates are 12/10/2026 to 13/10/2026. Use the Exam City download link given below and read the notice for instructions. The admit card will be released 4 days before the exam.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026 Exam City Details Out
Advt No.: CEN 03/2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Date | 27/06/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 15/07/2026 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date To Apply | 14/08/2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date Of Fee Payment | 16/08/2026 |
| Form Correction Window | 17/08/2026 to 26/08/2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 27/08/2026 to 31/08/2026 |
| Check Application Status Start | 16/09/2026 |
| Exam City Details Out | 02/10/2026 |
| Admit Card Date | 4 Days Before Exam |
| Exam Date | 12/10/2026 to 13/10/2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Minority / EBC / PwBD | ₹250/- |
Note: Pay the fee online through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. Candidates paying ₹500 will receive ₹400 back after appearing in CBT. Candidates paying ₹250 will receive the full amount back after appearing in CBT.
Section Controller Vacancy 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/07/2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years |
| Remarks | Reserved categories get age relaxation under RRB CEN 03/2026 rules. |
Age Relaxation
| Category / Community | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen after service deduction | UR/EWS: 3 Years; OBC-NCL: 6 Years; SC/ST: 8 Years |
| Railway Group C/D Staff with at least 3 years of service | UR/EWS: Up to 40 Years; OBC-NCL: Up to 43 Years; SC/ST: Up to 45 Years |
| PwBD | UR/EWS: 10 Years; OBC-NCL: 13 Years; SC/ST: 15 Years |
| Quasi-Administrative Railway Staff | Service period or 5 Years, whichever is less |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women who have not remarried | UR/EWS: Up to 35 Years; OBC-NCL: Up to 38 Years; SC/ST: Up to 40 Years |
RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026
Total Posts: 119
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 50 |
| SC | 19 |
| ST | 12 |
| OBC | 29 |
| EWS | 09 |
| Total | 119 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institute.
- The required qualification must have been completed by 14/08/2026.
- Candidates waiting for their final qualifying result were not eligible to apply.
- If the degree or certificate was issued after the closing date, a consolidated marks sheet showing the final result date is required.
Section Controller: Salary Details
| Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|
| Level 6 (7th CPC) | ₹35,400/- |
Important Links
| Download Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Check Application Status | Click Here |
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| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
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Section Controller Vacancy 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination under A-2 Medical Standard
CBT Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Analytical and Mathematical Capability | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
- Scores will be normalized when CBT is held in multiple shifts.
- The question paper will be available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
CBT Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
| PwBD | May be relaxed by up to 2 marks if required |
CBAT and Final Merit
- Candidates will be shortlisted for CBAT up to 8 times the number of vacancies, community-wise.
- CBAT will be available only in English and Hindi. It has no negative marking.
- A minimum T-Score of 42 is required in every test battery. No relaxation applies.
- Candidates must bring the original Vision Certificate during CBAT.
- Final merit gives 70% weight to CBT and 30% weight to CBAT.
- DV calls will be equal to the number of vacancies. Candidates need original documents and two self-attested photocopy sets.
- Tie rule: The older candidate ranks higher. If age is equal, the given name is considered in alphabetical order.
RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026: Important Questions & Answers
When were RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026 Exam City Details released?
The Exam City Details were released on 02/10/2026. Use the download link at the top of the Important Links table to open the login page. The separate notice link gives the instructions for this update.
When is the RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026 exam?
The CBT will take place on 12/10/2026 and 13/10/2026. Exam City Details are now available through the login link. Candidates should check their own details and follow the instructions in the notice before the test.
When will the RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026 admit card be released?
Candidates can download their admit card 4 days before the exam. The Exam City Details have already been released on 02/10/2026. Check the city information now and download the admit card when it becomes available.
How many posts are in RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026?
There are 119 Section Controller posts. The category distribution is 50 for UR, 19 for SC, 12 for ST, 29 for OBC, and 9 for EWS candidates.
What is the age limit for RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026?
Candidates needed to be 20 to 33 years old as on 1 July 2026. Eligible reserved-category candidates receive additional relaxation according to CEN 03/2026 rules.
What qualification is needed for RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026?
A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream or an equivalent recognized qualification was required. The qualification had to be completed by 14 August 2026, so candidates awaiting their final result were not eligible.
What was the fee for RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2026?
The fee was ₹500 for Gen, OBC, and EWS candidates. Women and candidates covered under the lower-fee groups paid ₹250. Refunds apply after the candidate appears in CBT, subject to the notified rules.
How will RRB select candidates for Section Controller CEN 03/2026?
Selection includes CBT, CBAT, document verification, and an A-2 medical examination. Final merit uses 70% weight from CBT and 30% from CBAT, after the candidate qualifies in every required stage.
