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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a detailed notification for the recruitment of 368 Section Controller posts under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2025. The application process is online and is open to eligible candidates.
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: September 15, 2025
Online Application Start Date: September 15, 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: October 14, 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment: October 14, 2025
Application Correction Window: October 17 to October 26, 2025
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Section Controller
Total Vacancies: 368
Pay Scale: Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with an initial pay of ₹35,400.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
2. Age Limit (as of January 1, 2026)
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 33 years (for UR/EWS candidates)
Age Relaxation:
OBC: 3 years
SC/ST: 5 years
PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
PwBD (OBC): 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
Application Process
Mode of Application: Online
Official Website: The application process is conducted through the official website of the respective regional RRB.
Application Fee:
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500
SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250 (This fee will be refunded after the candidate appears in the First Stage CBT, with applicable bank charges deducted).
How to Apply:
Visit the official regional RRB website.
Click on the link for "CEN No. 04/2025 – Section Controller."
Complete the registration process with basic details.
Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents, including a live photo and signature.
Pay the applicable application fee online.
Review and submit the form. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection process for the RRB Section Controller post consists of the following stages:
Computer-Based Test (CBT): This is a written examination with a negative marking of ⅓ mark for each incorrect answer.
Duration: 120 minutes
Total Questions: 100
Subjects:
Analytical & Mathematical Capability (60 questions)
Logical Capability (20 questions)
Mental Reasoning (20 questions)
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Candidates will be shortlisted for the CBAT at 8 times the number of vacancies from the CBT merit list.
Candidates must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery.
Document Verification:
Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness standards (A-2).
The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in the CBT and CBAT, with a weightage of 70% for CBT and 30% for CBAT.
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