RRB Section Controller mock test
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RRB Section Controller Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for RRB Section Controller in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
General eligibility
- Age
- 20-33 years (as per the notification's reference date). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years, PwD +10 years (UR) / +13 years (OBC) / +15 years (SC/ST), ex-servicemen as per rules.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The degree must be in hand on the notification's cut-off date — final-year students are typically not eligible.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries.
Medical and aptitude requirements
- Age
- Same as above. Note that age relaxations are applied on the original 20-33 band, not extended further by post.
- Education
- No subject restriction — any Bachelor's degree qualifies. However, candidates must clear the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) with a minimum of 42 marks in EACH test battery (no compensation across batteries).
- Nationality
- Same as above. Medical fitness category is typically A-2 or A-3 (good distant and near vision, with strict colour-vision standards). Use of glasses is permitted within prescribed limits.
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