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RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025: Notification Out
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025: Notification Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Section Controller Recruitment 2025 notification, offering graduates a great opportunity to secure a prestigious and stable government job in Indian Railways, one of the nation’s largest employers. A total of 368 vacancies are available, with a starting salary of ₹35,400 per month plus allowances. Candidates can apply online from 15th September 2025 to 14th October 2025. This is an excellent chance for those seeking a secure and rewarding career in the railway sector.
Important Dates for RRB Recruitment 2025
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Event
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Date
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Online Application Starts
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15th September 2025
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Last Date to Apply Online
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14th October 2025 (23:59 hrs)
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Last Date for Fee Payment
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16th October 2025 (23:59 hrs)
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Application Modification Window
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17th Oct 2025 to 26th Oct 2025
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RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2025
A total of 368 vacancies have been announced for the post of Section Controller across various railway zones. The distribution ensures opportunities for candidates from all categories.
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Post Name
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Category
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Number of Vacancies
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Section Controller
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UR
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174
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SC
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56
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ST
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34
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OBC
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80
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EWS
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24
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Total
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368
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Ex-Servicemen (ExSM)
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36
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Persons with Benchmark Disability (LD)
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15
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Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, it is crucial to ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements set by the RRB. The eligibility is determined based on educational qualifications, age limit, and medical standards.
Educational Qualification
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Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
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Important Note: Candidates who are waiting for their final year results are not eligible to apply. You must possess the degree on or before the closing date of the application, which is 14.10.2025.
Experience
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The official notification does not require any prior experience for the post of Section Controller. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
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The age of the candidate should be between 20 to 33 years.
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The RRB provides age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms:
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
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SC/ST: 5 Years
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PwBD (UR): 10 Years
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PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
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PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
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Medical Standard
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Candidates must meet the A-2 Medical Standard, which is essential for this operational post.
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Vision Requirement: Distant Vision must be 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test), and Near Vision must be Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
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Candidates must also pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic vision.
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Note: Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct their vision are not eligible for this post.
RRB Section Controller: Selection Process
The selection process for the RRB Section Controller is a multi-stage process designed to select the most capable candidates. The stages are as follows:
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Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
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Document Verification (DV)
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Medical Examination
Tier 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
This is the first and most crucial stage. Your performance here will determine if you move to the next round.
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Duration: 120 minutes
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Total Questions: 100
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Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer.
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Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
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Syllabus: The test will cover the following subjects:
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Analytical and Mathematical Capability (60 Questions): Number System, Ratio & Proportions, Averages, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time, Speed, Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Probability, and Statistics.
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Logical Capability (20 Questions): Binary Logic, Syllogism, Clocks & Calendars, Blood Relations, and Reading Comprehension.
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Mental Reasoning (20 Questions): Analogy, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Ranking, and Arrangements.
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Tier 2: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Candidates who qualify the CBT will be shortlisted for the CBAT. The number of candidates called will be 8 times the total vacancies.
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This test assesses your cognitive abilities, such as perception speed, concentration, and depth perception.
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Candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery to qualify. No relaxation is given in this score.
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The final merit list will be prepared by giving 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% weightage to CBAT marks.
Application Fees
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Category
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Fee
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Refundable Amount
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General / OBC / EWS
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₹500
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₹400 (after appearing in CBT)
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SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC
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₹250
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₹250 (after appearing in CBT)
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