RRB Section Controller 2026 notification
Status: CEN 03/2026 applications are closed and the CBT is scheduled for 12-13 Oct 2026. The first cycle (CEN 04/2025) has finished CBT and CBAT, with candidates shortlisted for document verification and medical in June 2026.
Vacancies: 119 (CEN 03/2026) – UR 50, OBC 29, SC 19, ST 12, EWS 9 (5 for Ex-Servicemen). Previous cycle CEN 04/2025 had 368 posts: UR 174, OBC 80, SC 56, ST 34, EWS 24.
Important dates
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed notification | 14 Jul 2026 | CEN 03/2026 |
| Online application | 15 Jul - 14 Aug 2026 | CEN 03/2026 |
| Application correction window | 17-26 Aug 2026 | CEN 03/2026, with modification fee |
| CBT | 12-13 Oct 2026 | CEN 03/2026 (tentative schedule); city slip about 10 days and e-call letter about 4 days before the exam |
| Previous cycle: online application (CEN 04/2025) | 15 Sep - 14 Oct 2025 | CEN 04/2025 |
| Previous cycle: CBT (CEN 04/2025) | 11-12 Feb 2026 | CEN 04/2025 |
| Previous cycle: CBT result / CBAT shortlist (CEN 04/2025) | 8 May 2026 | CEN 04/2025; zone-wise lists and cut offs |
| Previous cycle: CBAT (CEN 04/2025) | 6 Jun 2026 | CEN 04/2025 |
| Previous cycle: CBAT result / DV-medical shortlist (CEN 04/2025) | End of June 2026 | CEN 04/2025; reported as 29 or 30 June 2026 |
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded after appearing in the CBT) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | Rs 250 (refunded, minus bank charges, after appearing in the CBT) |
How to apply
- Open the official website (www.rrbcdg.gov.in/employment-notices.php) and register / log in.
- Fill the RRB Section Controller application form, choose posts and exam centres, upload photo and signature as the notice asks.
- Pay the fee (if applicable) before the last date and save the confirmation page.
- Check the RRB Section Controller age limit and eligibility before applying.
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Official links
Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.