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RRB Section Controller 2026: Notification, Exam Date & Syllabus
Section Controller is a railway operations-control post recruited by RRB under the NTPC/Graduate-level umbrella in some cycles, or as a standalone notification in others — responsible for train movement control and signalling coordination within a section.
Facts last verified 5 July 2026
Section Controller (latest cycle)
Eligibility summary
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree (Graduate-level RRB post)
- Age limit
- Typically 18-33 years, standard RRB category relaxations
Process
Selection process
- CBT — objective test (often shares the NTPC Graduate-level paper structure in cycles where it's clubbed with NTPC).
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for this safety-critical operations post.
- Document verification and medical examination (including specific vision standards), followed by the final merit list.
Exam pattern
- CBT
- Objective, Graduate-level RRB pattern
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RRB Section Controller FAQ
What does a Section Controller do?
A Section Controller manages train movement, signalling coordination and traffic control within an assigned railway section — a safety-critical operations role.
Is RRB Section Controller recruited every year?
No — like most RRB posts, it's notified periodically based on vacancies, sometimes as part of a broader NTPC Graduate-level notification and sometimes standalone. Check rrbapply.gov.in for the current cycle.