Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025
Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 04/2025)
Total Vacancies
368
Last Date
14/10/2025
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have released the official CEN 04/2025 notification for recruitment to the post of Section Controller across different railway zones in India. This RRB Recruitment 2025 is a great opportunity for graduates to secure a government job in Indian Railways with attractive pay and benefits.
Vacancy Details
The notification mentions a total of 368 vacancies for Section Controller. The pay level and medical standards are also specified below:
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Section Controller | 368 | Rs. 35,400/- |
Zone-wise Vacancies
The vacancies are distributed among different RRBs and zones. Applicants should carefully choose their RRB while applying as changes will not be permitted later.
| RRB Region | Zone | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 15 |
| Ajmer | NWR, WCR | 33 |
| Bangalore | SWR | 24 |
| Bhopal | WCR & WR | 06 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 17 |
| Bilaspur | CR & SECR | 27 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 07 |
| Chennai | SR | 05 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 09 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 16 |
| Jammu–Srinagar | NR | 10 |
| Kolkata | ER & SER | 28 |
| Malda | ER | 14 |
| Mumbai | SCR, WR & CR | 44 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 24 |
| Patna | ECR | 05 |
| Prayagraj | NCR & NR | 23 |
| Ranchi | SER & ECR | 15 |
| Secunderabad | ECoR & SCR | 25 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 05 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 19 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent as on the last date of application (14 October 2025).
Age Limit
Applicants must meet the prescribed age criteria for the Section Controller post:
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Relaxation in upper age limit applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ExSM categories as per rules.
Application Fee
The application fee is category-wise. Refund will be provided after appearing in CBT.
- General / Others: ₹500 (₹400 refundable)
- SC / ST / Women / PwBD / ExSM / EBC / Minority: ₹250 (fully refundable)
How to Apply
The application process for RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 is fully online through the official RRB websites. Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Visit the official website of your chosen RRB.
- Register using Aadhaar/DigiLocker authentication.
- Fill in personal, educational and communication details.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
Important Dates
Applicants should note the important dates related to the recruitment process.
- Starting Date to Apply Online: 15/09/2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14/10/2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 16/10/2025
- Correction Window: 17/10/2025 – 26/10/2025
- CBT Date: To be notified later
