RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 (CEN No. 04/2025)
Railway Recruitment Board
Official Notification for Section Controller Recruitment
The Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2025 for the recruitment of Section Controllers in various Zonal Railways. This is a Level 6 graduate-level post with a total of 368 vacancies across India.
- Post Name: Section Controller
- Pay Level: Level 6 (7th CPC)
- Initial Pay: ₹35,400
- Medical Standard: A-2
Last Date
13 Oct 2025
Total Posts
368
Status
active
Type
Admit Card
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Detailed Information
- Experience Required
- No
- Physical Standards
- —
- Nationality
- Citizen of India, Subject of Nepal, Subject of Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (pre-1962)
Age As On
31 Dec 2025
Minimum Age
20 years
Maximum Age
33 years
Age Relaxations
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | 3 years |
| Railway Staff (Group C/D) > 3 years service | 7 years |
| Category | Amount (₹) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 | Payable |
| SC/ST/Female/ExSM/PwBD/EBC/Minorities | ₹250 | Payable |
Total Vacancies
368
Force Wise Vacancy
21 rowsMigrated from old schema (force_wise).
| Label | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
Ahmedabad (WR) | 15 | 4.1% |
Ajmer (NWR/WCR) | 33 | 9.0% |
Bangalore (SWR) | 24 | 6.5% |
Bhopal (WCR/WR) | 6 | 1.6% |
Bhubaneswar (ECoR) | 17 | 4.6% |
Bilaspur (CR/SECR) | 27 | 7.3% |
Chandigarh (NR) | 7 | 1.9% |
Chennai (SR) | 5 | 1.4% |
Gorakhpur (NER) | 9 | 2.4% |
Guwahati (NFR) | 16 | 4.3% |
| Total | 368 | 100% |
Category Wise Vacancy
5 rowsMigrated from old schema (category_wise).
| Label | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
UR | 174 | 47.3% |
SC | 56 | 15.2% |
ST | 34 | 9.2% |
OBC | 80 | 21.7% |
EWS | 24 | 6.5% |
| Total | 368 | 100% |
Pay Level/Matrix
Level 6
Basic Pay
₹35,400
Gross Salary Range
₹55,000 - ₹65,000 (Approximate)
Allowances & Benefits
In-hand Salary
₹48,000 - ₹58,000 (Approximate)
Computer Based Test (CBT)
EliminativeObjective type test covering Analytical Math, Logical Capability, and Mental Reasoning. 1/3 negative marking.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
EliminativePsychometric test. Minimum T-Score of 42 required in each test battery. No negative marking.
Document Verification (DV)
EliminativeVerification of original educational, age, and community certificates.
Medical Examination
EliminativeStrict A-2 medical standard check including vision tests.
Opening of Online Applications
14 Sept 2025
Publication on RRB Websites
13 Sept 2025
Closing of Online Applications
13 Oct 2025
Indicative Notice Date
22 Aug 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment
15 Oct 2025
Modification Window Start Date
16 Oct 2025
Modification Window End Date
25 Oct 2025
Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. Candidates can apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications will lead to rejection of all applications and debarment.
Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes, there is 1/3rd negative marking in the CBT. However, there is no negative marking in the CBAT (Aptitude Test).
Are final year students eligible?
No. Candidates waiting for final results of the prescribed educational qualification are NOT eligible to apply.
What is the modification fee?
The modification fee is ₹250 per occasion, and it is non-refundable.