Summary
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, invite online applications for Section Controller posts under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2025. This is an indicative notification; candidates must apply online only within the stipulated dates. The post carries Level-6 pay as per 7th CPC with initial pay of Rs. 35,400. Tentative total vacancies are 368 across participating RRBs. Aadhaar-based identity verification is strongly advised for faster processing. Detailed CEN 04/2025 will be published on participating RRB websites, along with any corrigendum/addendum.
Job Details
| Field | Information |
| Department | Government of India, Ministry of Railways – Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Employment Type | Central Government – Railways |
| Job Title | Section Controller |
| Total Vacancies | 368 (Tentative, across RRBs) |
| Start Date (Registration) | 15/09/2025 |
| End Date (Registration) | 14/10/2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Location | Across India (RRB-wise allocation) |
| Application Method | Online only |
| Official Site | Websites of participating RRBs (apply through respective RRB portal) |
| Pay Level | Level-6 as per 7th CPC |
| Initial Pay | Rs. 35,400 |
| Medical Standard | A2 |
| Advertisement No. | CEN No. 04/2025 |
| Age (as on) | 20–33 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
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CEN No. 04/2025
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Age as on 01.01.2026 | Tentative Vacancies |
| Section Controller | Level-6 | 35,400 | A2 | 20–33 years | 368 |
- Vacancies are tentative and RRB-wise; detailed distribution will be provided in the detailed CEN 04/2025 on respective RRB websites.
Salary Details
- Pay Level: Level-6 (7th CPC)
- Initial Pay: Rs. 35,400
- Other allowances and benefits as per Railway/7th CPC norms.
Educational Qualification
- As per detailed CEN 04/2025 (to be published). Candidates should check the detailed notification for essential qualifications and equivalent criteria.
Age Limit
- 20–33 years as on 01.01.2026.
- Category-wise relaxations will be as per detailed CEN 04/2025 and Railway Board norms.
Selection Process
- To be detailed in CEN 04/2025.
- Standard stages typically include Computer Based Tests (CBT), document verification, and medical examination as per prescribed medical standards (A2 for this post).
- Aadhaar-based verification is strongly advised to avoid delays in scrutiny during all stages.
How to Apply
- Visit the website of the concerned/choice RRB participating under CEN 04/2025.
- Complete online registration from 15/09/2025 to 14/10/2025 (23:59 hrs).
- Fill application details carefully; submit only through online mode.
- Verify primary details using Aadhaar for smooth and faster verification.
- Upload required documents and photo/signature as per RRB guidelines.
- Submit the application and retain the confirmation for future reference.
Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only; no other mode will be accepted.
- Ensure Aadhaar details (Name and Date of Birth) exactly match Class 10 certificate; update Aadhaar photo/biometrics (fingerprint & iris) before applying to ensure successful verification.
- This notice is indicative; candidates must read the detailed CEN 04/2025 thoroughly before applying.
- Any corrigendum/addendum/important notices will be issued on participating RRB websites only.
- Keep mobile number and email active for all recruitment communications.
- Meet A2 medical standards and age criteria as specified.
Important Dates
- Opening date of Application: 15/09/2025
- Closing date of Application: 14/10/2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Age Cut-off Date: 01/01/2026
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Apply link – click here
Participating RRB websites (for application and updates):
- Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu–Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru
