RRB Section Controller Post Details.

AnkitTiwari

The Railway Board has approved a Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) for 368 Section Controller positions across Zonal Railways

RRB Section Controller – Key Details

Category	Details
Vacancies	368 across various zones
Eligibility	Graduation; Age 20–33 years (age relaxations applicable)
Role	- Train movement control - Incident & emergency management - Yard and operational oversight
Training	- COA (Control Office Application) systems - Railway safety protocols - Disaster management response - IT and digital tools for operations

Job Profile & Responsibilities

The Section Controller plays a vital role in traffic management and train operations. Key duties include:
Monitoring and updating train movement and real-time data via computer systems (COA interface).
Coordinating with stations, handling delays, and ensuring smooth operations.
Liaising with engineering and maintenance teams for resource planning.
Managing incidents by adjusting train movements, alerting concerned personnel, and minimizing delays.
Overseeing yard and station operations, handling equipment failure, and ensuring safety protocols.
Maintaining important registers such as: Section Controller’s diary, message books, running diaries, caution orders, engine book, failure registers, etc.

What’s for Aspirants

Application Window: Likely to open shortly—RRBs are to finalize indents through ORMS within a week of August 7, 2025
Online Application start: September 15, 2025 to October 14, 2025
Age Limit: Typically 20 to 33 years, with relaxations for eligible reserved categories.
Prepare documents: graduation certificate, ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar), photo & signature, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), etc.
Educational Qualification: A minimum of Graduation (Bachelor’s degree) in any discipline is required.
Vaccancy: 368
Selection Process: Likely to include:
-Computer-Based Test (CBT)
-Document Verification
-Medical Examination
Prep Tips: Focus on CBT syllabus—general awareness, reasoning, mathematics, and railway operations.

Salary & Perks

Pay Scale: Under the 7th CPC, expected at Level 6 or Level 7. Base salary ranges approximately from ₹35,400 to ₹44,900, with total monthly benefits potentially exceeding ₹60,000 (or ₹65,000+, depending on zone and allowances)
Perks Include: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, night duty/overtime pay, medical facilities, annual travel, railway accommodation, leave encashment, and pension (NPS).

RRB Section Controller Vacancy 2025 (Zone-wise)

Zonal Railway	Vacancies
Central Railway	25
East Coast Railway	24
East Central Railway	32
Eastern Railway	39
North Central Railway	16
North Eastern Railway	9
Northeast Frontier Railway	21
Northern Railway	24
North Western Railway	30
South Central Railway	20
South East Central Railway	26
South Eastern Railway	12
Southern Railway	24
South Western Railway	24
West Central Railway	7
Western Railway	35
Total	368

Ravindra

Section Controller ki recruitment process mein sabse tough stage aapko kaunsa lagta hai - Computer Based Test ya Medical?

Monukumar999

Ravindra Agar academics strong hai toh CBT manageable hai, lekin medical tough lagta hai kyunki wo non-negotiable hota hai.

Tiwari

How is a Section Controller different from a Station Master?

Ravindra

Tiwari A Section Controller oversees safe and timely train movement across a railway section from the control office, coordinating between multiple stations and ensuring trains run as per schedule. A Station Master, on the other hand, manages day-to-day operations at a particular station - train arrivals/departures, passenger assistance, staff supervision, and safety at that station.

Difference: Controller = overall traffic management for a stretch, Station Master = local management at one station.

harshs

RRB Section Controller post railway system ke safety aur efficiency ke liye kitni crucial hai, aur kya is responsibility ke hisaab se aspirants ko is role ke liye alag tarah se train kiya jaana chahiye?

kajal_123

harshs
RRB Section Controller railway system ke safety aur efficiency dono ke liye bahut crucial hai.
Yeh post real-time me train movement, signals, aur yard operations ko control karti hai. Agar Controller timely aur sahi decision na le, toh delays, accidents ya major disruptions ho sakte hain.

Safety ke liye

Track & signal clearance monitor karna
Emergency/incident me turant action lena
Safety registers & caution orders maintain karna

Efficiency ke liye

Train schedule aur punctuality maintain karna
Passenger–freight balance rakhna
COA aur IT tools se smooth coordination

Training Zaroori Kyun?
Is post ki sensitivity ke hisaab se aspirants ko specialized training deni chahiye, jisme focus ho:

Railway safety protocols & signalling
Crisis management & drills
Digital tools proficiency (COA, GPS tracking, IT systems)
Decision-making & stress handling

Summary: Section Controller ek nerve centre hota hai. Railway ki safety aur smooth operations largely isi role par depend karte hain, isliye aspirants ko alag aur focused training dena bilkul zaroori hai.