The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 04/2025) for the recruitment of Section Controller posts. A total of 368 vacancies are announced across all zones of Indian Railways.
For candidates from RRB Secunderabad zone, this is an excellent chance to apply for the Section Controller post, which comes with a starting salary of ₹35,400/- plus allowances under Level 6 of the 7th CPC.
Important Dates
- Indicative Notification Date: 23rd August 2025
- Published on RRB Websites: 14th September 2025
- Online Application Starts: 15th September 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 14th October 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 16th October 2025
- Application Correction Window: 17th – 26th October 2025
- Scribe Details Submission: 27th – 31st October 2025
- Exam Dates (CBT/CBAT): Will be announced on the official website of RRB Secunderabad
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Section Controller
- Total Vacancies (All RRBs): 368
- Zone-Wise Vacancies: Details for Secunderabad will be available in the official vacancy table (Annexure-B of the notification).
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400/- per month + allowances (Level 6, 7th CPC)
- Medical Standard: A-2
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026): 20 – 33 years
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwBD: +10 to 15 years
- Note: Final year students awaiting results are not eligible.
Medical Requirements
- For Section Controller, candidates must clear A-2 medical standard:
- Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 (without glasses)
- Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 (without glasses)
- Must qualify tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision & Myopic Vision
Selection Process
The selection for Section Controller (RRB Secunderabad zone and other zones) will be done in four stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 100 Questions | 120 Minutes | Negative marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer
- Subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Only shortlisted candidates (8 times the vacancies) will be called
- Must secure minimum T-score of 42 in each battery
Document Verification (DV)
- Final merit list = 70% CBT + 30% CBAT
Medical Examination
- Candidates must meet the A-2 standard to qualify
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Minority/ExSM/EBC: ₹250 (refunded after CBT)
How to Apply for RRB Secunderabad Section Controller Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website – rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
- Click on the “Apply Online for CEN 04/2025” link.
- Create an Account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, academic, and category details carefully.
- Upload documents, signature, and recent live photo.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the application and download a copy for reference.
The RRB Secunderabad Section Controller Recruitment 2025 is a golden chance for graduates to secure a prestigious railway job with attractive pay and growth opportunities. Candidates are advised to apply before 14th October 2025 and start preparing for CBT and CBAT.
Download Official Notification
Click here to download RRB Section Controller Notification 2025 (CEN No. 04/2025)