Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) — Indian Railways
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued an official recruitment notification for Section Controller (SC), announcing a total of 368 vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate and be within the prescribed age limit of 20 - 33 years as on 01.01.2026, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Computer-Based Test (CBT), Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the syllabus and examination structure for the Section Controller (SC) post under CEN 04/2025. With 368 vacancies available, candidates are required to qualify through two distinct stages: a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Final selection is determined by a weighted score of 70% from the CBT and 30% from the CBAT.
| Stage | Format | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| CBT | Objective Type (100 Marks) | 70% |
| CBAT | Aptitude Batteries | 30% |
The CBT is the initial screening stage comprising 100 objective-type questions to be completed within 120 minutes. A penalty of 1/3rd mark is applied for every incorrect response.
This section is the most significant, covering Arithmetic and Data Analysis. Core topics include Profit & Loss, Speed-Time-Distance, Percentages, Ratio & Proportions, Number Systems, Data Interpretation (Bar graphs, Pie charts, Line graphs), and Data Sufficiency.
Focuses on deductive reasoning and reading comprehension. Key areas include Syllogisms, Binary Logic, Blood Relations, Clocks, Calendars, and structured analysis of passages covering diverse topics like History, Science, and Environment.
Tests rapid processing and pattern recognition. Important sub-topics are Coding-Decoding, Series Completion, Analogy, and Ranking & Arrangement.
The CBAT is mandatory for candidates shortlisted from the CBT (typically in a 1:8 ratio). Candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 in every test battery. There is no negative marking in this stage. A valid Vision Certificate (Annexure VI) is required for participation.
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