The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026 for the Computer Based Test under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 03/2026. Candidates who applied for the 119 Section Controller posts can now download their e-call letter from the official RRB websites.
The e-call letter link went live on 8 October 2026, four days before the CBT scheduled on 12 and 13 October 2026. If you are appearing for this exam, download the hall ticket now and verify every detail printed on it.
Application Fee
| All candidates (except concession categories) | Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded on appearing in CBT) |
| Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Minority / EBC / PwBD | Rs. 250 (refunded on appearing in CBT) |
| Payment Mode | Online only (net banking, debit/credit card, UPI) |
The refund is credited to the candidate’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account after deducting bank charges.
Age Limit and Eligibility<
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – screening stage
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates equal to 8 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted per community for the CBAT, and the final merit gives 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% to CBAT marks.
RRB Section Controller CBT Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Analytical and Mathematical Capability | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
How to Download the RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official website of the RRB region you applied to (links in the Important Links section below).
- Open the “CEN 03/2026 (Section Controller)” section and click the e-call letter download link.
- Enter your registration number and password (or date of birth) plus the captcha shown.
- Download the e-call letter and take a clear printout.
- Check your name, photograph, exam date, shift, reporting time and exam centre carefully.
Exam-Day Instructions
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When was the RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026 released?
A: The e-call letter was released on 8 October 2026 on the official RRB websites, four days before the CBT.
Q2: What is the RRB Section Controller exam date 2026?
A: The CBT is scheduled on 12 and 13 October 2026 in two shifts — 9 AM to 11 AM and 2 PM to 4 PM.
Q3: How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
A: 119 Section Controller posts under CEN 03/2026.
Q4: What is the selection process?
A: CBT (screening), followed by CBAT, document verification and medical examination. Final merit carries 70% weightage for CBT and 30% for CBAT.
Q5: What is the application fee?
A: Rs. 500 for general candidates (Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in the CBT) and Rs. 250 for women, SC, ST, minority, EBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates (refunded after appearing in the CBT).
- Carry the printed e-call letter and your original Aadhaar card — Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done at the centre.
- Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, pens, pencils, water bottles or food items — a pen is provided at the test centre.
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on the e-call letter.
- Read all instructions on the e-call letter carefully.
No call letter is sent by post. SC/ST candidates eligible for free train travel will find the travel authority (sleeper class pass) included in the e-call letter itself.
The CBT runs for 120 minutes with 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer, and marks are normalised across shifts. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC and SC, and 25% for ST. The paper is available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.
Salary Details
Selected candidates join in Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission with a starting basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month, plus allowances as admissible to railway employees.
/h2>Candidates must be 20 to 33 years old as on 1 July 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules. The required qualification is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, and the post carries Medical Standard A-2.
Vacancy Details – 119 Posts
| General (UR) | 50 |
| EWS | 9 |
| OBC | 29 |
| SC | 19 |
| ST | 12 |
| Total | 119 |
RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Post Name | Section Controller |
| CEN Number | CEN 03/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 119 |
| Admit Card Status | Released on 8 October 2026 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 12 and 13 October 2026 |
| Exam Shifts | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM and 2:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline |
Important Dates
| Indicative Notice | 27 June 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 14 July 2026 |
| Online Application | 15 July – 14 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 17 – 26 August 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | 2 October 2026 |
| Admit Card (e-Call Letter) Released | 8 October 2026 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 12 and 13 October 2026 |
