Railway Section Controller Recruitment 2025 notification has been released for 368 vacancies across various railway zones in India. The online registration process started on September 15, 2025, and candidates can apply through the official RRB website at rrrbbbs.gov.in until October 24, 2025. Read further to find the important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, and salary details.
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Railway Section Controller Recruitment 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for the Railway Section Controller Recruitment 2025. A total of 368 vacancies have been announced for Section Controller posts across different railway zones in India. Eligible and interested candidates can submit the RRB Section Controller online application form 15th September to 14th October 2025 through the official portal at rrbbbs.gov.in. Selected candidates will be appointed in Level-6 of the 7th Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances.
RRB Section Controller Notification 2025
The detailed RRB Section Controller Notification 2025 was released on the official website on 14th September 2025. The notification contains complete details regarding vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, selection process, exam pattern, salary structure, and application guidelines. Candidates can download the Railway RRB Section Controller 2025 Notification PDF directly from the link provided below.
Railway RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 - Overview
*Organization Name: Indian Railways
*Recruitment Conducting Authority : Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
*Post Name: Section Controller
*Total Vacancies: 368 Posts
*Category: Railway Jobs
*Application Mode: Online
*Online Registration Dates: 15th September 2025 to 14th October 2025
*Official Website: www.rrbbbs.gov.in
*Official Website: www.rrbbbs.gov.in
Railway RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
Candidates must check the schedule carefully to avoid missing any important deadlines related to the recruitment process.- Indicative Notice Release: 23rd August 2025
- Detailed Notification Released Date: 14th September 2025
- Opening of Online Application Submission: 15th September 2025
- Closing of Online Application Submission: 14th October 2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment (after closing date): 16th October 2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Application Form Correction Window (with modification fee): 17th October 2025 to 26th October 2025
How to Apply for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025?
Eligible candidates can submit their Railway Section Controller Online Form 2025 through the official RRB portal rrbbbs.gov.in from 15th September 2025 to 14th October 2025. The application process is entirely online, and candidates must ensure that all details are filled correctly before submission.
Steps to Apply Online:
Step 1: Visit the official RRB portal – rrbbbs.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online for Section Controller Recruitment 2025” link.
Step 3: Complete the registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 4: Fill in personal, academic, and contact details in the application form.
Step 5: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
Step 6: Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
Step 7: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Application Fee
- General / OBC Candidates: ₹500
- SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates: ₹250
- Candidates can pay the fee online through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI while submitting the application form.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, so applicants should ensure all details are correct before payment.
RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 368 vacancies for the post of Section Controller across different railway zones in India. These vacancies are divided among various categories, including 174 for UR, 56 for SC, 34 for ST, 80 for OBC, and 24 for EWS. In addition, 36 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) and 15 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Candidates can check the detailed zone-wise distribution of vacancies below.
Indicative Zone-Wise Vacancies
- Ahmedabad (WR): UR-7, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-5, EWS-1 → Total 15 (ExSM-1, PwBD-1)
- Ajmer (NWR): UR-12, SC-7, ST-3, OBC-7, EWS-1 → Total 30 (ExSM-3, PwBD-1)
- Ajmer (WCR): UR-2, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1 → Total 3
- Bangalore (SWR): UR-11, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-3 → Total 24 (ExSM-3, PwBD-1)
- Bhopal (WCR): UR-3, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1 → Total 4
- Bhopal (WR): UR-1, SC-1 → Total 2
- Bhubaneswar (ECoR): UR-9, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-4 → Total 17 (ExSM-2)
- Bilaspur (CR): UR-1 → Total 1
- Bilaspur (SECR): UR-12, SC-4, ST-2, OBC-7, EWS-1 → Total 26 (ExSM-2, PwBD-2)
- Chandigarh (NR): UR-3, SC-2, OBC-1, EWS-1 → Total 7
- Chennai (SR): UR-3, ST-1, OBC-1 → Total 5 (PwBD-1)
- Gorakhpur (NER): UR-3, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1 → Total 9 (ExSM-1)
- Guwahati (NFR): UR-7, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-2 → Total 16 (ExSM-2)
- Jammu-Srinagar (NR): UR-5, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-3 → Total 10 (ExSM-1)
- Kolkata (ER): UR-14, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-1 → Total 25 (ExSM-2, PwBD-2)
- Kolkata (SER): UR-2, OBC-1 → Total 3
- Malda (ER): UR-8, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-2 → Total 14 (ExSM-2, PwBD-2)
- Mumbai (CR): UR-10, SC-3, ST-3, OBC-5, EWS-3 → Total 24 (ExSM-2, PwBD-1)
- Mumbai (WR): UR-7, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-4, EWS-2 → Total 18 (ExSM-2, PwBD-1)
- Mumbai (SCR): UR-2 → Total 2
- Muzaffarpur (ECR): UR-10, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-2 → Total 21 (ExSM-2, PwBD-1)
- Patna (ECR): UR-3, SC-1, OBC-1 → Total 5
- Prayagraj (NCR): UR-7, SC-5, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1 → Total 16 (ExSM-2)
- Prayagraj (NR): UR-4, SC-1, OBC-2 → Total 7 (ExSM-1)
- Ranchi (ECR): UR-3, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1 → Total 6 (ExSM-1)
- Ranchi (SER): UR-4, SC-1, OBC-3, EWS-1 → Total 9 (ExSM-1, PwBD-2)
- Secunderabad (ECoR): UR-2, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-1 → Total 7 (ExSM-1)
- Secunderabad (SCR): UR-10, SC-3, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1 → Total 18 (ExSM-2)
- Siliguri (NFR): UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1 → Total 5 (ExSM-1)
- Thiruvananthapuram (SR): UR-7, SC-4, ST-5, OBC-2, EWS-1 → Total 19 (ExSM-2)
RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2025
The Railway Section Controller Eligibility 2025 has been set by the Railway Recruitment Board for candidates applying across the 21 RRBs in India. To be eligible, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The age limit for applicants is 18 to 32 years, with relaxation in the upper age limit provided for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and others as per government rules. Candidates should also meet the required medical fitness standards prescribed by RRB for the post of Station Controller.
Railway Section Controller Selection Process 2025
The RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 will be conducted completely online and follows a multi-stage process to ensure fair, merit-based selection. Candidates are evaluated primarily on their performance in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), followed by Document Verification (DV) and a Medical Examination (ME). Each stage is mandatory, and only candidates who successfully qualify all stages will be considered for final appointment. The stages of recruitment are as follows:
Single Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT):
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Questions: 100 (1 mark each)
- Section-wise Distribution: Analytical & Mathematical Capability – 60, Logical Capability – 20, Mental Reasoning – 20
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Normalization will be applied for CBT held in multiple shifts
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):
- Candidates shortlisted from CBT (8 times the number of vacancies per community) will appear in CBAT
- Vision Certificate must be produced in original during CBAT
- Questions and options available in English and Hindi only
- Minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery required to qualify; no relaxation for any category
- No negative marking
Document Verification (DV):
- Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates and eligibility documents for verification.
Medical Examination (ME):
- Candidates must undergo a health check-up to ensure fitness as per Railway medical standards.
Railway Section Controller Salary 2025
Selected candidates for the Railway Section Controller post 2025 will be placed in Level-6 of the 7th Pay Commission. The initial basic pay for the post is ₹35,400 per month, along with other allowances as per Indian Railways norms. In addition to the basic pay, candidates will also be eligible for benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical facilities, pension, and travel concessions, making it a highly attractive government job.
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