RRB Section Controller 2025 Recruitment notification has been released under Centralized Employment Notification CEN No. 04/2025. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for 368 vacancies of Section Controller across various zones of Indian Railways. The online application process has already started and will remain open till 14 October 2025. Interested candidates with a graduate degree and within the age limit of 20 to 33 years can apply online through the respective RRB websites. This recruitment offers a Level 6 post with initial pay of Rs. 35,400 plus allowances as per the 7th CPC pay matrix.
| RRB Section Controller 2025 Recruitment– Key Highlights | |
RRB Section Controller 2025 Recruitment CEN No. 04/2025Total Vacancies: 368 | Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6) | |
Important Dates
- Indicative Notice: 23 August 2025
- Notification Release: 14 September 2025
- Application Start: 15 September 2025
- Application Last Date: 14 October 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 16 October 2025
- Correction Window: 17 – 26 October 2025
- Scribe Details Submission: 27 – 31 October 2025
- CBT / Exam Dates: To be notified soon
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 500/– (₹ 400 refunded after CBT)
- SC / ST / PwBD / EBC / Female / ExSM: ₹ 250/- (₹ 250 refunded after CBT)
- Mode of Payment: Online only (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking)
| Post & Age Limit | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 368 Posts |
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Section Controller | Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply. |
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHMEDABAD | WR | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| AJMER | NWR | 12 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 30 |
| WCR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| BANGALORE | SWR | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 24 |
| BHOPAL | WCR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| WR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| BHUBANESWAR | ECoR | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| BILASPUR | CR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SECR | 12 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 26 | |
| CHANDIGARH | NR | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| CHENNAI | SR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| GORAKHPUR | NER | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| GUWAHATI | NFR | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| JAMMU-SRINAGAR | NR | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| KOLKATA | ER | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 25 |
| SER | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| MALDA | ER | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| MUMBAI | CR | 10 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 24 |
| WR | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 18 | |
| SCR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| MUZAFFARPUR | ECR | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 21 |
| PATNA | ECR | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| PRAYAGRAJ | NCR | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| NR | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | |
| RANCHI | ECR | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| SER | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
| SECUNDERABAD | ECoR | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| SCR | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 18 | |
| SILIGURI | NFR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | SR | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 174 | 56 | 34 | 80 | 24 | 368 |
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Distant Vision | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses |
| Near Vision | Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses |
| Other Tests | Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision & Myopic Vision tests |
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Stage 2: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit (70% CBT + 30% CBAT)
Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks deducted for wrong answers
- Normalization applied if exam held in multiple shifts
- CBAT is mandatory; only those who qualify will be considered for merit
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RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced for RRB Section Controller 2025?
Ans: A total of 368 vacancies have been announced across all RRBs.
Q2. What is the salary of Section Controller in Railways?
Ans: The post is Level 6 in 7th CPC with initial pay of Rs. 35,400 plus allowances.
Q3. What is the age limit for RRB Section Controller 2025?
Ans: The age limit is 20 – 33 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Ans: Candidates will be selected through CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q5. When does the application window close?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 14 October 2025.
