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RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025: Application Status and Important Updates

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Updated: Jun 30, 2026
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The online application portal for RRB Section Controller (CEN No. 04/2025) closed on 14th October 2025. Please review the following recruitment details, exam instructions, and important guidelines regarding the selection process.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has concluded the online application phase for the Section Controller position across various Indian Railways Zonal Offices. While the application window for CEN No. 04/2025 is now closed, candidates who have already applied may pay their application fees until 16th October 2025. Aspiring candidates who missed this deadline should prepare for future recruitment cycles.

RRB Section Controller Apply Online 2025

The RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 (CEN 04/2025) aims to fill 368 vacancies, offering a stable career path for graduates within the 20–33 age bracket. As the application deadline of 14th October 2025 has passed, focus now shifts to upcoming exam preparation stages.

RRB Section Controller Application Form 2025

Refer to the following section for a comprehensive summary of key recruitment dates and essential examination details.

Parameter Details
Post Name Section Controller, Indian Railways
Advertisement No. CEN 04/2025
Total Vacancies 368
Application Mode Online
Start Date for Apply Online 15 September 2025
Last Date to Apply Online 14 October 2025 (11:59 PM)
Age Limit 20–33 years as on 01/01/2026
Educational Qualification Graduated in any discipline from a recognised University
Monthly Basic Pay ₹35,400 (Level-6, 7th CPC)
Application Fee ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS;
₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-Servicemen

RRB Section Controller Apply Online Link

The RRB Section Controller application portal is currently inactive on all regional RRB websites. Applicants who successfully submitted their forms should keep their registration details accessible for future reference. For transparency, we have outlined the core components of the CEN 04/2025 notification below.

RRB Section Controller Application Portal – (Now Closed)

How to Apply RRB Section Controller Application Form 2025?

Candidates who have successfully registered for the RRB Section Controller examination should continue to monitor their email and official RRB portals for further communication regarding admit cards and exam schedules.

  1. Visit the official RRB regional website and open the notification for Section Controller CEN 04/2025. You can use the direct link given above in this article.
  2. Register by entering your basic details like name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
  3. Log in with your registration details and fill in personal, educational, and contact information.
  4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed format.
  5. Pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
  6. Review all the information carefully before submitting the form.
  7. Apply and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents required to apply for the RRB Section Controller Application Form

To ensure a smooth transition into the next recruitment phases, candidates are advised to keep verified copies of their application documents and fee payment receipts securely stored.

  1. Recent passport-size photograph (as per size and background guidelines)
  2. Signature (scanned, in the prescribed format)
  3. Educational qualification certificates/mark sheets (graduation or equivalent)
  4. Date of Birth proof (10th certificate or equivalent)
  5. Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
  6. PwBD certificate, if applicable
  7. Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
  8. Domicile certificate (if required for specific zones)
  9. Photo identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License)
  10. Medical certificate (if required under specific categories)

RRB Section Controller Eligibility

RRB Section Controller Application Fee

During the RRB Section Controller application process, candidates were required to settle the application fee through secure online payment gateways, including credit/debit cards, UPI, or net banking.

Category Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / PH Rs. 250/-
All Category Female Rs. 250/-

RRB Section Controller Zone-wise Number of Vacancies

Railway Zone Number of 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

RRB Section Controller Apply Online 2025

Section Controller Eligibility Criteria

Requirement Details
Minimum Education Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or institute
Age Limit  20 to 33 Years of Age (as on 01/01/2026)
Nationality  Indian Citizen 

Section Controller Selection Process

The selection process for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 consists of multiple competitive stages designed to assess candidates' technical and administrative aptitude.

  • Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination
  • Final Selection List

Selection Process

Section Controller Exam Pattern

The examination pattern for RRB Section Controller 2025 includes 100 objective-type questions to be completed in 120 minutes. Please note that a negative marking scheme of 1/3 mark per incorrect answer applies.

Section No. of Questions Marks Duration
Analytical & Mathematical Capability 60 60 120 Minutes
Logical Capability 20 20
Mental Reasoning 20 20

Check: RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2025

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