1. What is the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The RRB is recruiting for the post of Section Controller under CEN 04/2025, across zonal railways in India.
2. How many vacancies are available for this post?
Ans: A total of 368 vacancies have been announced.
3. What is the pay scale for Section Controller?
Ans: The post is under Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with initial pay approx ₹35,400/month.
4. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Ans: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (graduate) from a recognized university.
5. What is the age limit for applicants?
Ans: Minimum age is 20 years and maximum age is 33 years as on the specified cut-off date.
6. Are age relaxations applicable?
Ans: Yes, relaxations apply for reserved categories (OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwBD etc.) as per government norms.
7. When and how will results and merit list be declared?
Ans: Results will be uploaded on the respective RRB website after CBAT; merit list based on combined scores and document verification.
8. What is the application fee?
Ans: For General/OBC candidates fee is ₹500, while SC/ST/PwBD/Women carry ₹250 (with refund rules).
9. What is the selection process for Section Controller?
Ans: Process includes Computer-Based Test (CBT) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification → Medical Exam.
10. What medical standard is required?
Ans: The A-2 medical standard is applicable (vision, fitness, etc) for the selected candidates.
11. Is the recruitment online only?
Ans: Yes, the application process is completely online via regional RRB websites.
12. Can I apply to multiple RRB zones?
Ans: No — only one application to one RRB zone is allowed; multiple applications may lead to cancellation.
13. What is the exam pattern for the CBT?
Ans: The detailed exam pattern will be in the notification; previous reports show negative marking and objective type questions.
14. Is there any weightage between CBT and CBAT?
Ans: Yes — final merit may include 70% weightage to CBT and 30% to CBAT for candidates who qualify both.
15. Are final-year graduates eligible to apply?
Ans: Usually no — candidate must have completed the graduate degree by specified date, as per notification.
16. What is the job location for Section Controller?
Ans: Selected candidates will be posted across various zonal railways in India per vacancy distribution.
17. Will multiple attempts be allowed?
Ans: There is no fixed limit specified in the notification; candidates meeting eligibility may apply each cycle.
18. Where can I download the official notification and FAQ?
Ans: Official regional RRB websites publish the detailed notification and FAQs (e.g., FAQ PDF at Secunderabad RRB).
19. What is the refund policy for the application fee?
Ans: The refund rules depend on appearing in CBT and other criteria; in some cases part amount is refunded.
20. How to prepare for the Section Controller exam?
Ans: Focus on quantitative ability, reasoning, general awareness, domain-specific aptitude, and practice mock tests. Use trusted resources.
Ans: The RRB is recruiting for the post of Section Controller under CEN 04/2025, across zonal railways in India.
2. How many vacancies are available for this post?
Ans: A total of 368 vacancies have been announced.
3. What is the pay scale for Section Controller?
Ans: The post is under Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with initial pay approx ₹35,400/month.
4. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Ans: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (graduate) from a recognized university.
5. What is the age limit for applicants?
Ans: Minimum age is 20 years and maximum age is 33 years as on the specified cut-off date.
6. Are age relaxations applicable?
Ans: Yes, relaxations apply for reserved categories (OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwBD etc.) as per government norms.
7. When and how will results and merit list be declared?
Ans: Results will be uploaded on the respective RRB website after CBAT; merit list based on combined scores and document verification.
8. What is the application fee?
Ans: For General/OBC candidates fee is ₹500, while SC/ST/PwBD/Women carry ₹250 (with refund rules).
9. What is the selection process for Section Controller?
Ans: Process includes Computer-Based Test (CBT) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification → Medical Exam.
10. What medical standard is required?
Ans: The A-2 medical standard is applicable (vision, fitness, etc) for the selected candidates.
11. Is the recruitment online only?
Ans: Yes, the application process is completely online via regional RRB websites.
12. Can I apply to multiple RRB zones?
Ans: No — only one application to one RRB zone is allowed; multiple applications may lead to cancellation.
13. What is the exam pattern for the CBT?
Ans: The detailed exam pattern will be in the notification; previous reports show negative marking and objective type questions.
14. Is there any weightage between CBT and CBAT?
Ans: Yes — final merit may include 70% weightage to CBT and 30% to CBAT for candidates who qualify both.
15. Are final-year graduates eligible to apply?
Ans: Usually no — candidate must have completed the graduate degree by specified date, as per notification.
16. What is the job location for Section Controller?
Ans: Selected candidates will be posted across various zonal railways in India per vacancy distribution.
17. Will multiple attempts be allowed?
Ans: There is no fixed limit specified in the notification; candidates meeting eligibility may apply each cycle.
18. Where can I download the official notification and FAQ?
Ans: Official regional RRB websites publish the detailed notification and FAQs (e.g., FAQ PDF at Secunderabad RRB).
19. What is the refund policy for the application fee?
Ans: The refund rules depend on appearing in CBT and other criteria; in some cases part amount is refunded.
20. How to prepare for the Section Controller exam?
Ans: Focus on quantitative ability, reasoning, general awareness, domain-specific aptitude, and practice mock tests. Use trusted resources.
