RRB Section Controller
RRB Section Controller Examination
Eligibility
Age 20–33 years. Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or equivalent..
Selection Process
Computer-Based Test
100 objective questions for 100 marks in 120 minutes, with 1/3 negative marking. Analytical & Mathematical Capability 60, Logical Capability 20, Mental Reasoning 20 — a reasoning-weighted paper, unlike the general-studies mix used by most other RRB exams.
Computer-Based Aptitude Test
Psychometric aptitude battery for controlling roles, testing perceptual speed, concentration, and reaction under load. Mandatory for this post, not an optional add-on.
Document Verification
Against zone-wise vacancy after CBT and CBAT.
Medical Examination
Stringent standards — Section Controller is a safety category post, so visual acuity and hearing requirements are among the strictest in the Railways.
About RRB Section Controller
Recruitment for Section Controller in the Operating department of Indian Railways — the safety-critical role that regulates train movement over a section from the divisional control office. A graduate-entry Level-6 post (initial basic pay Rs. 35,400), advertised in far smaller numbers than the mass RRB drives: the 2026 cycle (CEN 03/2026) carries just 119 vacancies.