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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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