Indian Railway’s Recruitment body (RRB) Railway Recruitment Board has announced the vacancies for the post of Section Controller in the third quarter of 2025. This is a good opportunity for the aspiring government job aspirants. Railway Recruitment Board has released this notification in their official website.
The RRB – Railway Recruitment board come up with the new vacancy in the September 2025 of the Section controller Post. This is an all India level vacancy. This is graduate level job post with a decent salary. The detailed notification for this post is provided below.
Total Vacancies: 368
Advertisement Number: CEN No. 04/2025
Notification Release Date: 23.08.2025
Overview Table:
| Organisation Name | Indian Railways |
| Post Name | Section Controller |
| Apply Dates | 15.09.2025 to 14.10.2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online through the website of various RRB zones |
| Mode of Exam | Online Computer Based |
| Recruitment Stages | Stage 1 (CBT) + Stage 2(CBAT) + Document Verification + Medical Exam |
| Salary | Initial Basic pay- Rs. 35,400/- according to the 7th CPC level |
| Educational Qualification | Any Graduate |
| Experience Required | NO |
About The Organisation:
The Indian Railways is the fourth-largest railway network in the world and the backbone of India’s transport system. With more than 1.3 million employees, it is not only one of the biggest government employers but also a critical lifeline that connects people, goods, and industries across the country.
Within this vast network, smooth and safe operations are ensured by a structured hierarchy of posts. One of the most important among them is the Section Controller. A Section Controller works at the divisional level and is responsible for supervising train movements in a specific section of the railway zone. This role requires quick decision-making, constant coordination with Station Masters, Loco Pilots, and Control Offices, and strict adherence to safety guidelines.
| IMPORTANT DATES | |
| Starting Date | 15-09-2025 |
| Last Date | 14-10-2025 (Upto 12:00 PM) |
| Last Date for FEE Payment | 16-10-2025 (Upto 12:00 PM) |
| Correction Form Window | 17-10-2025 to 26-10-2025 |
| To Provide Scribe details | 27-10-2025 to 31-10-2025 |
| APPLICATION FEE | |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| Out of which, RS.400 will be Refunded if candidates appear on CBT-1 Exam. | |
| SC/ST/Female/ PwBD | Rs. 250/- |
| Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/ Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class | |
| Out of which, Rs. 200/- will be Refunded if candidates appear on CBT-1 Exam. | |
AGE LIMIT & AGE RELAXATION OF RRB SECTION CONTROLLER 2025:
| AGE LIMIT | |
| The age will be calculated as on 01.01.2026 | |
| Minimum- 21 years Maximum- 33 years | |
| Upper & Lower limit of date of birth or candidates born not earlier than and not later than: UR and EWS: Not Earlier than 20.01.1993 and not Later than 01.01.2006 OBC (NCL-Non Creamy Layer): Not Earlier than 02.01.1990 and not Later than 01.01.2006 SC/ST: Not Earlier than 02.01.1998 and not Later than 01.01.2006 | |
| The Lower Limit of date of birth (not later than) is same for all categories i.e 01.01.2006 |
NOTE: The age relaxation and age limits details are stated on the page number 8 and 9 of the official notification CEN-04/2025.
| AGE RELAXATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Relaxation in Age | Final Upper Age for all |
| OBC – (Non Creamy Layer) | 3 yrs | 36 |
| SC/ST | 5 yrs | 38 |
| EX- servicemen Category | ||
| UR & EWS | 3 yrs | 36 |
| OBC-NCL | 6 yrs | 39 |
| SC/ST | 8 yrs | 41 |
| PwBD Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | ||
| UR & EWS | 10 yrs | 43 |
| OBC-NCL | 13 yrs | 46 |
| SC/ST | 15 yrs | 48 |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | EXPERIENCE REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| Any Graduate Any Graduate degree is asked from a recognised University as per the CEN-04/2025. No Minimum Marks/ Percentage is asked as per the CEN-04/2025. | NO, Not required according to the official notification of RRB CEN-04/2025. |
TOTAL VACANCIES of Section Controller
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 368 |
| For the detailed Zone-wise and Category wise vacancies, See Page number 35 of the official notification CEN-04/2025 PDF. | |
SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR SECTION CONTROLLER POST
The page number 21 of the official notification PDF clearly talks about the Recruitment Process. The Selection of Candidates will be done by the examinations which will be conducted in various stages by (RRB) Railway Recruitment Board. The examinations will be conducted online in the various centres predecided by RRB. The examinations for the post of Section Controller is divided into many stages:
- CBT- Computer Based Online Test
- CBAT- Psychometric Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The Candidates based upon the merit will be selected for CBAT. The CBAT is truly qualifying in nature.
The detailed syllabus and Exam Pattern regarding this exam is provided in the official notification PDF as well as also in our website.
Check the Exam pattern of RRB section controller
Read the Syllabus of RRB section controller Exam
JOB PROFILE of RRB Section Controller
A Section Controller supervises train operations, ensures smooth scheduling, and coordinates with station masters & drivers for safe and timely running of trains.
The job profile includes duties and responsibilities which are to be performed by them. These are taken from the official sources of Indian railways (CEN-04/2025).
SALARY STRUCTURE OF RRB SECTION CONTROLLER
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Basic Pay | 35,000 – 42,000 |
| Grade pay | 4,200 – 4,600 |
| DA (Dearness Allowance) | 42% of the Basic Pay 14,700 – 17,640 |
| HRA (House Rent Allowance) | Depends on the city and location |
| TA (Transport Allowance) | Depends on the city and location |
| In hand Salary | Rs. 55,000–60,000 (may vary by posting) as per 7th pay commission |
| The in-hand salary is calculated by adding allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits to the basic pay. After deductions, the net salary estimated to be around Rs.55,000 – Rs.60,000. *In-hand salary is an estimate including allowances. Actual may vary by zone and rules. | |
| Other benefits include NPS, Medical, Railway pass, Night Duty, Overtime allowances, etc | |
NOTE: The salary structure of RRB section controller is taken from the official sources of Indian railways (CEN-04/2025).
RRB SECTION CONTROLLER CAREER GROWTH & PROMOTION
The Promotion after the Section Controller may happen serially into the various Posts;
- Section Controller
- Chief Controller
- Divisional Operations Manager
- Senior Divisional Operations Manager
The promotion may depend on various factors like experience, Time served, performance, etc. It may take around 5-7 years as per the past records. These promotional aspects are taken from the official sources of Indian railways (CEN-04/2025).
Detailed Timeline from the Notification to Exam and Joining:
It is impossible to predict the exact timeline. However we may speculate that it may take tentatively around 9-12 months as per the previous track records of the past recruitments of RRB. However, It may differ, So always rely on the official zonal websites of all RRB zones.
TIP: Interested Candidates, Please read the Detailed Official Notification before applying for this job.
| How to Apply? |
|---|
| The Candidates can apply in their zone or other zone among the various zones of RRB. 1. The candidates need to click on the link of the RRB zone provided here. 2. Then the official application will appear where candidates will have to click on “Apply online for section controller 2025” 3. Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile number. 4. Fill out all the details in the online form carefully (personal, academic, category details, etc). 5. Upload the documents like scanned photo, signature, other certificates. 6. Pay the application Fee through online mode (Credit/debit card, UPI). 7. Submit and download/print the confirmation page. |
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. This article is based on the official notification released by the RRB CEN-04/2025. Candidates must read the official Railway Recruitment Notification (CEN-04/2025) before applying. Salary, exam dates and other details are subject to change by RRB. Always rely on the Railway Recruitment Board zonal websites for the final confirmation.
FAQs
Q1: What is the last date to apply for RRB Section Controller 2025?
➡️ 14 October 2025 (12:00 PM).
Q2: What is the salary of a Section Controller in Indian Railways?
➡️ Basic ₹35,400 + allowances; in-hand ~₹55,000–₹60,000 (ESTIMATED).
Q3: What is the minimum qualification for Section Controller?
➡️ Graduation in any discipline.
Q4: How many vacancies are released?
➡️ 368 vacancies across different zones.
Q5: What is the selection process?
➡️ CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Exam.
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