🚂 Good news for railway aspirants — the Railway Recruitment Board has released the admit card for the Section Controller examination under CEN 03/2026. With the written exam just days away on 12 and 13 October 2026, candidates can now download their hall tickets and check their exam city and shift details.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download the Admit Card
- Important Links
Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has activated the admit card download link for the Section Controller recruitment under Advertisement No. CEN 03/2026. A total of 119 Section Controller posts are to be filled through this drive.
The admit card became available on 8 October 2026. Candidates will need their registration number and date of birth or password to log in and download it. The computer-based written exam is scheduled for 12 and 13 October 2026.
Vacancy Details
The 119 posts are distributed category-wise as follows:
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Section Controller | General | 50 |
| Section Controller | EWS | 9 |
| Section Controller | OBC | 29 |
| Section Controller | SC | 19 |
| Section Controller | ST | 12 |
| Total | 119 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026): Minimum 20 years and maximum 33 years. Age relaxation applies as per RRB rules for reserved categories.
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application started | 15 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 16 August 2026 |
| Application correction window | 17 – 26 August 2026 |
| Exam city intimation released | 2 October 2026 |
| Admit card released | 8 October 2026 |
| Written exam (CBT) | 12 – 13 October 2026 |
| Result | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / EBC | ₹250 |
| All category female candidates | ₹250 |
Candidates who appear in the CBT-I exam are eligible for a fee refund: ₹400 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PH and female candidates.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Visit the official RRB portal at http://www.rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (or your zonal RRB website).
- Find the link for CEN 03/2026 – Section Controller admit card / e-call letter.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth or password.
- Submit the details — your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Check your name, exam date, shift, reporting time, and exam centre carefully.
- Download the admit card and take a printout to carry to the exam hall.
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