Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026 for candidates scheduled to appear in the recruitment examination. The selection drive is being conducted to fill 368 Section Controller vacancies across Indian Railways, and registered candidates can download their hall tickets through the official RRB portal.
Candidates must use their registration number and date of birth or password to access the admit card. The hall ticket contains the examination date, shift, reporting time, test centre address and important instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Section Controller |
| Total Vacancies | 368 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 15, 2025 |
| Last Date | October 14, 2025 |
| Exam Date | February 11 and 12, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should verify the exact examination date and shift printed on their individual admit cards. Entry may not be permitted after the reporting deadline specified on the hall ticket.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a university or institution recognized by the competent authority.
- The required qualification must have been completed by the eligibility cut-off date stated in the recruitment notification.
- Candidates awaiting their final degree results as of the cut-off date are generally not treated as eligible.
- Original degree certificates and mark sheets will be checked during document verification.
Age Limit
- The prescribed age range is 20 to 33 years, calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the detailed notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Railway recruitment rules.
- Candidates must submit valid category or age-relaxation certificates during document verification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, female, transgender, minority and eligible Economically Backward Class candidates: ₹250.
- Eligible candidates may receive a refund of the prescribed portion of the fee after appearing in the Computer-Based Test, subject to applicable deductions and rules.
- Payment was accepted online through the methods provided on the application portal.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test: Candidates first appear for an objective online examination covering the subjects and competencies prescribed by the RRB. Negative marking may apply to incorrect answers as specified in the examination instructions.
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test: Candidates shortlisted from the first stage are required to qualify in the aptitude assessment applicable to the Section Controller post.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Provisionally selected candidates must produce original certificates and meet the prescribed Railway medical fitness standards before appointment.
Final selection will depend on merit, qualifying standards, reservation rules, document verification and medical fitness.
How to Apply
The online application window has closed. Registered applicants can complete the current stage by downloading the RRB Section Controller hall ticket using these steps:
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or open the regional RRB portal selected during registration.
- Find the link titled “RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026”, “CEN Section Controller” or a similar candidate login link.
- Enter the registration number along with the date of birth or password created during the application process.
- Complete the captcha verification and click the login or submit button.
- Open the admit card displayed on the candidate dashboard and check the name, photograph, roll number, examination date, shift and centre address.
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout. Candidates should keep an additional copy for reference until the recruitment process is completed.
- Carry the printed admit card, an original valid photo identity document and any other required item to the examination centre. Any discrepancy should be reported immediately to the relevant regional RRB help desk.
Candidates are advised not to rely only on a mobile copy of the hall ticket. They should also read the instructions concerning prohibited items, biometric verification and reporting time before leaving for the test centre.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026 available?
Yes. Registered candidates can access the hall ticket through the official or respective regional RRB website using their login credentials.
2. How many Section Controller vacancies are being filled?
The recruitment process is being conducted for 368 Section Controller posts across Indian Railways.
3. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
Candidates should carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID and any additional document specified in the hall ticket instructions.
