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 T-score of 42 in EACH test battery (no compensation across batteries). The CBAT contributes 30% to the final merit.
- Nationality
- Same as above. Medical fitness category is A-2 (good distant and near vision, with strict colour-vision standards). Use of glasses is permitted within prescribed limits.
RRB Section Controller eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for RRB Section Controller?
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. That is for General eligibility; the other 1 post under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for RRB Section Controller?
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.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for RRB Section Controller?
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.
Where should I confirm my RRB Section Controller eligibility?
Always check against the official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
RRB Chandigarh (apex coordination) · Indian Railways Official Portal · IRISET (Signalling and Telecommunication training)
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