RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a job opportunity for the position called Section Controller. This is for Indian Railways, and it is a chance for people with a graduation degree to get a good job. The recruitment is under CEN 04/2025.
Why is this job important?
A Section Controller plays a key role in making sure trains run safely and on time. Some of their tasks will be:
Watching train movements
Working with Station Masters and Traffic Inspectors
Making sure signals work well
Keeping the railway section safe and error-free
So, this job gives responsibility and is important for train operations. It’s also a government job, which many people prefer because of benefits and stability.
Key Facts at a Glance
Total Vacancies 368 posts
Starting Date to Apply 15 September 2025
Last Date to Apply 14 October 2025 (until 11:59 pm)
Age Limit 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2026
Educational Qualification Graduate degree from a recognized university
Selection Process Computer-Based Test (CBT), then a CBAT (aptitude test), Document Verification, and Medical Examination
Salary ₹35,400 monthly initially (Pay Level-6)
Here is how someone can apply:
1. Go to the official RRB website or regional RRB portal.
2. Register yourself with basic details like name, email, phone number.
3. Fill in your educational details, date of birth, category (if you belong to any reserved category).
4. Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, certificates (education, caste, etc.).
5. Pay the application fee. Different categories pay different amounts.
6. Submit the form before the last date.
Also, after submission, you need to prepare for the tests: CBT → CBAT → verification → medical.
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Application Fee Details
General, OBC, EWS: ₹500
SC/ST, PwBD, Women, Transgenders, Ex-servicemen: ₹250
Also, there is partial refund of fee after appearing for CBT (for some categories) after deduction of bank charges.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
You must check if you qualify before applying. Here are the main criteria:
Education: Must have passed graduation / bachelor’s degree from recognized university.
Age: Between 20 and 33 years as of 1 January 2026. Upper age relaxations apply for reserved categories per government rules.
Nationality: Indian citizen. (As usual in such recruitment)
Medical fitness: Must satisfy medical standard A-2.
How to Prepare for the Exam
Since many will apply, preparation matters. Here are useful tips:
Get the syllabus and exam pattern. Understand what topics are included under CBT and CBAT.
Practice past papers / model tests. This helps you see what kinds of questions come in reasoning, maths, logical thinking.
Time management practice: you will have fixed time for questions. So try mock tests with timer.
Keep documents ready: mark sheets, certificates, ID proofs, etc. (Scanned copies).
Make sure you meet the medical standards.
Important Dates You Should Remember
Application start: 15 September 2025
Last date to apply: 14 October 2025 by 11:59 PM
Last date to pay fee: Also around 14-16 October depending on category.
Correction window: 17-26 October for modifying details in form (if allowed)
What Happens After You Apply?
Once you have applied and met eligibility:
1. Admit Card / Hall Ticket will be released before the CBT exam date. You will have details like exam center etc.
2. You will appear for CBT – the computer-based test. If you clear CBT, then CBAT comes.
3. After passing CBAT, there will be Document Verification (DV). They will check your certificates & identity.
4. Then Medical Examination to ensure you are fit as per standards.
5. If all ok, you get the job with salary and posting.
Why This Could Be a Good Job
Government job = more stability
Salary is decent, plus allowances, with scope to grow over years
Work is important and respected. You help in running safe rail services.
Offers opportunity to work across different railway zones in India.
Things to Watch Out For (Common Mistakes)
Submitting after deadline – technical or internet issues can happen. Don’t wait till the last day.
Entering wrong personal or education details (name, date of birth, marks). These must match documents.
Not uploading correct documents (wrong format, size) — this can lead to rejection.
Not checking eligibility (age, education) properly. If you don’t satisfy, your application may be rejected.
Ignoring exam pattern and syllabus – candidates who practice tend to do better.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Question: What is the last date to apply for RRB Section Controller 2025?
Answer: The last date to submit the application form is 14 October 2025 by 11:59 PM.
2. Question: Can someone with a 12th‐grade (12th class) qualification apply?
Answer: No. You need a Bachelor’s degree (graduation) from a recognized university. 12th alone is not enough.
3. Question: What is the age limit for the job?
Answer: You must be at least 20 years old and not more than 33 years as on 1 January 2026. Relaxations exist for reserved categories.
4. Question: What tests will I need to clear?
Answer: First a Computer-Based Test (CBT), then a CBAT (aptitude), then Document Verification, and then Medical Examination.
5. Question: How much salary will I get?
Answer: The starting salary is ₹35,400 per month (Level-6). Besides salary, there may be allowances (depending on postings
