Here are the full and accurate details regarding the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025 (short notice released—online application—for 368 posts):
Overview at a Glance
Detail Information
Recruiting Body Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
Advertisement / CEN No. CEN No. 04/2025
Post Section Controller
Total Vacancies 368 across various zones
Short Notice Released 22 August 2025
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 15 September 2025
Deadline to Apply: 14 October 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
Detailed Notification Expected By: Around 14 September 2025
Eligibility & Criteria
Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit: 20 to 33 years (as of 01 January 2026) with standard government age relaxation rules applicable
Nationality: Indian citizens (also eligible: subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees before 1962, Persons of Indian origin from select countries, as per government norms)
Medical Standard: A-2 (standing medical benchmark)
Salary & Pay Scale
Pay Level: Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission
Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month
In-hand Salary: Approximately ₹60,000 per month (including DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances)
Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
Vacancies are allocated across multiple RRB zones as follows (may slightly vary in detailed notification):
Central Railway – 25
East Coast Railway – 24
East Central Railway – 32
Eastern Railway – 39
North Central Railway – 16
North Eastern Railway – 9
Northeast Frontier Railway – 21
Northern Railway – 24
North Western Railway – 30
South Central Railway – 20
South East Central Railway – 26
South Eastern Railway – 12
Southern Railway – 24
South Western Railway – 24
West Central Railway – 7
Western Railway – 35
Total: 368
Application Process – Step by Step
From 15 September to 14 October 2025, visit the official website of your preferred RRB (e.g., rrbahmedabad.gov.in, rrbcdg.gov.in, etc.)
Locate and click on the link for “CEN No. 04/2025 – Section Controller Recruitment.”
Register with basic information (name, DOB, Aadhaar, mobile, email).
Fill in personal, educational, and category details.
Upload required documents in specified formats (photo, signature, certificates, etc.).
Pay Application Fee:
General / OBC: ₹500
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250
Submit the application and download/print the confirmation for future reference.
Selection Process
The typical stages are:
Computer-Based Test (CBT) (objective exam)
Skill Test (if applicable)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination (A-2 standard)
Final Merit List based on CBT performance (subject to DV & medical clearance)
Summary: Why This Recruitment Matters
Opportunities: 368 Section Controller posts across India
Process: Fully online, transparent, centrally-managed
Ideal for Graduates: Strong career prospects, government job security, attractive pay and perks
Timeline: Applications open from mid-September; act early!
What You Can Do Next
Keep an eye on the official RRB websites for the detailed notification to be released by ~14 September 2025.
Start preparing your documents (education certificates, ID, Aadhaar, etc.)
Plan to register as soon as the portal opens to avoid last-minute rush.
If you’d like help navigating a specific RRB site, or need exam preparation tips or document checklist—just let me know!