RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025: 368 Vacancies, Zone-wise Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online
Railway Recruitment Board has released the official notification for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 under CEN 04/2025 for 368 vacancies spread across 16 railway zones. Applications are open from 15 September to 14 October 2025. This post offers stable government employment for graduates aged 20–33 years.
📊 Quick Overview
- Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Post Name: Section Controller
- Total Vacancies: 368 (zone-wise and category-wise breakdown below)
- Salary: Level 6 (₹35,400/month initial, 7th CPC + allowances)
- Eligibility: Graduate (any stream), Age 20–33 years (as on 01.01.2026), A2 Medical Standard
- Selection Process: CBT, Skill Test (CBAT, as required), Document Verification, Medical
- Application Dates: 15 Sept – 14 Oct 2025 (Last date for fee: 16 Oct)
- Application Mode: Online at rrbcdg.gov.in
- Notification Number: CEN 04/2025
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 22 August 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 15 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 October 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 October 2025 |
| Correction Window | 17–26 October 2025 |
| Exam (Tentative) | November–December 2025 |
Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Railway Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 25 |
| East Coast Railway | 24 |
| East Central Railway | 32 |
| Eastern Railway | 39 |
| North Central Railway | 16 |
| North Eastern Railway | 9 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 21 |
| Northern Railway | 24 |
| North Western Railway | 30 |
| South Central Railway | 20 |
| South East Central Railway | 26 |
| South Eastern Railway | 12 |
| Southern Railway | 24 |
| South Western Railway | 24 |
| West Central Railway | 7 |
| Western Railway | 35 |
| Total | 368 |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 174 |
| OBC | 80 |
| SC | 56 |
| ST | 34 |
| EWS | 24 |
| EXSM | 36 |
| PWD | 15 |
| Total | 368 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Graduate in any discipline (recognized university)
- Age Limit: 20–33 years as on 01.01.2026 (age relaxations for reserved categories)
- Medical Standard: A2 (good vision, fitness required)
- Nationality: Indian citizen
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): only for shortlisted candidates as required
- Skill Test (if applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (A2 standard)
Exam Pattern
- Objective MCQ (English/Hindi), 100 questions, 100 marks
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Sections: General Awareness, Maths, Reasoning, GK
- Negative marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer
Salary & Benefits
- Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹44,900/month basic)
- Gross Salary (with allowances): ~₹60,000/month
- DA, HRA, TA, pension, medical and other government benefits
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Go to the RRB official portal: rrbcdg.gov.in or rrbapply.gov.in
- Click “Section Controller Recruitment 2025” notification/link
- Register with mobile/email, generate login credentials
- Fill application form: personal, education, category, zone preferences
- Upload photo, signature, scanned certificates
- Pay application fee (₹500 for Gen/OBC/EWS; ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ExSM, refundable after CBT)
- Submit application & download confirmation for future
🔔 Reminder: Read notification for further category relaxations, correction window, and full selection criteria. Apply before 14th October 2025 to avoid last-day rush.
Conclusion
The RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 offers a golden opportunity for graduates to begin a secure career in Indian Railways with high salary and growth prospects. Prepare well and apply timely for zone of your choice!
Last Date: 14/10/2025
