RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 — 368 Posts (Level-6)
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative notice for Section Controller with 368 vacancies in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 basic). Online application window: 15 Sep 2025 to 14 Oct 2025 (23:59). Age (as on 01 Jan 2026): 20–33 years. Medical standard: A-2. Candidates are advised to ensure Aadhaar details match 10th certificate before applying.
Quick Snapshot
| Post | Section Controller |
| Total Vacancies | 368 (tentative) |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level-6 (₹35,400 basic) — in-hand varies by city & DA |
| Age (as on 01-01-2026) | 20–33 years; category relaxations as per rules (to be detailed in CEN) |
| Medical Standard | A-2 (eyesight & color vision standards apply) |
Eligibility
- Age: 20–33 years as on 01-01-2026 (relaxations per Govt. rules—await detailed CEN).
- Educational Qualification (expected): Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University (similar to Level-6 Traffic cadre posts like Station Master). Final degree list will be in the detailed CEN.
- Medical: A-2 standard—distance vision 6/9, 6/9 (RRB Chennai medical rules), near vision Sn 0.6/0.6; must pass color/binocular/field/night-vision tests. (Exact phrasing varies; final check at Railway Medical).
Salary, Perks & Career Path
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 basic) + DA + HRA + Transport etc. In-hand for comparable Level-6 traffic posts (e.g., Station Master) is typically around ₹55k–₹65k+ depending on city & DA; Section Controller is expected similar. Promotions lead to Chief Controller/Traffic cadre supervisory roles.
Indicative in-hand range referenced from Level-6 SM pay discussions; exact figures vary by DA/HRA slab.
Selection Process (Expected)
- CBT stages covering General Awareness, Maths/Reasoning, and domain-relevant aptitude for Operating/Traffic.
- Psychometric/Aptitude assessment is commonly used for safety-category traffic posts (e.g., Station Master CBAT under NTPC)—final scheme will be in CEN-04/2025.
- Document Verification and Medical (A-2) for shortlisted candidates.
Pattern inferred from NTPC CEN-01/2019 for similar traffic cadre roles; confirm against the detailed CEN-04/2025 when released.
Medical A-2 — What It Means
- Eyesight: Distant vision typically 6/9, 6/9; near vision Sn 0.6/0.6. Color, binocular, field and night vision tests mandatory.
- These standards are safety-critical; candidates failing A-2 may be ineligible even if they qualify CBT.
- Final fitness is decided by Railway Medical authorities per IR Medical Manual.
Reference: RRB medical standards documentation.
Important Dates (IST)
| Application Start | 15 September 2025 |
| Application End | 14 October 2025 (23:59) |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 January 2026 |
Check Your Age Eligibility (as on 01-01-2026)
FAQs — Section Controller 2025
Is Aadhaar verification mandatory?
RRBs strongly advise Aadhaar-based verification to avoid delays; ensure name & DOB match your 10th certificate and biometrics/photo are updated before applying.
What is the medical standard?
A-2: specific eyesight (distance/near), plus color, binocular, field, night vision tests per Railway rules.
What degree is required?
Expected: Bachelor’s degree (like other Level-6 traffic posts). Final qualification list will appear in detailed CEN-04/2025.
