Railway RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026 Recruitment 2026
Posted: 15 Jul 2026 · Updated: 15 Jul 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
119
Min. Qualification
Graduate
Pay Level
Level 6 of 7th CPC (Initial Pay ₹35,400)
Last Date
14 Aug 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2026 to recruit 119 Section Controllers across various railway zones in India. Eligible graduates aged 20 to 33 years can register online from 15th July 2026 until 14th August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 Aug 2026 |
| Modification Window | 2026-08-17 to 2026-08-26 |
| Exam Date | To be Notified |
20 years
33 years
Age limit calculated as on 01-07-2026:
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age (UR / EWS): 33 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (up to 36 years)SC / ST: 5 years relaxation (up to 38 years)
PwBD: 10 to 15 years relaxation depending on candidate category
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Candidates whose final results are awaited are not eligible to apply.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class | ₹250 |
- 1Computer-Based Test
- 2Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- 3Document Verification
- 4Medical Examination
Vacancy Breakup by Category:
Unreserved (UR): 50 posts
OBC: 29 posts
Scheduled Caste (SC): 19 posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 12 posts
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 9 posts
A total of 5 vacancies are horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ExSM). Selected candidates must qualify for the A-2 Medical Standard, which features strict vision standards (Candidates who have undergone LASIK or any refractive surgery are not eligible).
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 14 Aug 2026.
There are a total of 119 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be between 20 and 33 years old.
The minimum required qualification is Graduate.
The salary is based on the pay level (Level 6 of 7th CPC (Initial Pay ₹35,400)).