Section Controllers manage train movement on a section of the Railway network. RRB recruits them through a dedicated notice for graduates, with a written test and a Computer Based Aptitude Test.
- Qualification
- Graduate-level post. Check the notice for the accepted degrees
- Pay
- Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix
- Age
- 20–33 years as on 01-07-2026
- Selection
- Single CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical
Latest noticeCEN 03/2026. Read the current notice for the full conditions.
01 / Selection process
- Step 01Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Step 02Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Step 03Document Verification
- Step 04Medical Examination
02 / What to prepare
Prepare the written-test subjects named in the latest notice and practise for the aptitude test. The pattern can change between notices.
Questions students ask
What does a Section Controller do?
Controls and coordinates train movement in a section of the Railway network.
Who can apply?
Graduates who meet the age, medical and other conditions of the notice.
Is there an aptitude test?
Yes. After the CBT, shortlisted candidates take the Computer Based Aptitude Test.
Figures come from official RRB/RPF notices, last checked October 2026. Every notice can change posts, age and pattern: always read the latest one on the official RRB website.
Batches, fees and timings: call to enquire