RRB Section Controller 2026 — Indian Railways, CEN 03/2026 (119 Posts)

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have released Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2026 for 119 Section Controller posts across various zonal railways. Section Controllers manage train movements within their assigned sections, coordinating with station masters and loco pilots to ensure safe and timely train operations. This is a prestigious Railway Group B post with attractive pay, railway quarters, free passes, and medical benefits. Selection through Computer Based Test (CBT), aptitude test (if applicable), document verification, and medical examination. Applications open 15 July to 14 August 2026.

* Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. * Age 18–33 years (relaxation per Railway rules: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +13). * Must meet medical fitness standards (visual acuity, hearing, color vision as per Railway medical norms).

As per RRB norms (typically ₹500 Gen/OBC; ₹250 SC/ST/Female/PwBD/ESM — refunded after CBT appearance)

Pay Level 6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 + Railway allowances (TA, HRA, Running Allowance)

1. Visit rrbcdg.gov.in (or respective zonal RRB website). 2. Click on CEN 03/2026 (Section Controller) notification. 3. Register and fill the online application form. 4. Pay fee online and submit before 14 August 2026.