"RRB CEN 04/2025 Section Controller Recruitment 2025 – 368 Vacancies"
"Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released CEN 04/2025 notification for 368 Section Controller posts. Check zone-wise & category-wise vacancies, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, salary, and apply online between 15 September to 14 October 2025."
RRB CEN 04/2025 Section Controller Recruitment 2025
Advt. No.: CEN 04/2025
Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) invite online applications from eligible Indian graduates for the recruitment of Section Controller (Level-6) posts under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 04/2025.
About RRB & Future Growth
- RRB conducts recruitment for various zones of Indian Railways ensuring transparent, fair, and merit-based selection.
- Section Controllers are crucial for train movement planning, operational safety, and coordination of routes.
- Career progression includes promotions to higher operational grades, supervisory roles, and cross-zone postings.
- This post ensures stable government service, allowances, medical facilities, pension/NPS, and long-term job security.
Quick Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Advertisement No. |
CEN 04/2025 |
| Post Name |
Section Controller |
| Total Vacancies |
368 |
| Pay Level |
Level-6 (₹35,400/- + allowances) |
| Job Location |
Across India (Railway Zones) |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Application Start |
15 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply |
14 October 2025 |
| Official Website |
rrbapply.gov.in |
Quick Eligibility Snapshot
| Qualification |
Minimum Requirement |
Age Limit |
| Education |
Graduate Degree (Any discipline) |
20 – 33 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Relaxation |
SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC: +3 yrs, PwBD: +10 yrs |
As per Govt. norms |
Category-wise Vacancy Snapshot
| Category |
Vacancies |
| UR |
174 |
| OBC |
80 |
| SC |
56 |
| ST |
34 |
| EWS |
24 |
| PwBD |
15 |
| Total |
368 |
Zone-wise Vacancy Snapshot
| Zone |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
PwBD |
Total |
| Ahmedabad |
7 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
15 |
| Ajmer |
14 |
8 |
7 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
33 |
| Bangalore |
11 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
24 |
| Bhopal |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| Bhubaneswar |
9 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
| Bilaspur |
13 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
27 |
| Chandigarh |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
| Chennai |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| Gorakhpur |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
9 |
| Guwahati |
7 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
16 |
| Jammu-Srinagar |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
| Kolkata |
16 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
28 |
| Malda |
8 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
| Mumbai |
19 |
9 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
44 |
| Muzaffarpur |
10 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
21 |
| Patna |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| Prayagraj |
11 |
4 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
23 |
| Ranchi |
7 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
15 |
| Secunderabad |
12 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
25 |
| Siliguri |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
7 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
19 |
| Total |
174 |
80 |
56 |
34 |
24 |
15 |
368 |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Snapshot
| Stage |
Details |
| CBT |
100 questions, 100 marks, 120 mins |
| Sections |
Analytical & Mathematical (60 Qs), Logical Reasoning (20 Qs), Mental Ability (20 Qs) |
| Negative Marking |
⅓ mark deducted for wrong answer |
| CBAT |
Qualifying test; merit list prepared 70% CBT + 30% CBAT |
| DV & Medical |
Document verification + A-2 medical standard |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: 6 (7th CPC)
- Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month
- Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, Medical, Pension/NPS, and other railway benefits.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (A-2 Standard)
Application Fees
| Category |
Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS |
₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women |
₹250 |
How to Apply
- Visit rrbapply.gov.in or respective regional RRB websites.
- Register and complete the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay application fee as per category.
- Submit and download the application confirmation for reference.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release |
15 September 2025 |
| Application Start |
15 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply |
14 October 2025 |
| Exam Dates |
To be announced |
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