RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026: CBT on 12–13 October, City Slip & E-Call Letter Dates

RRB Section Controller Exam 2026 – Highlights

RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026 Important Dates

*Note: The online registration, fee payment, and correction windows have already closed. Candidates are now preparing for the Computer Based Test (CBT).

When Will RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026 Be Released?

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) release the RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026 (E-Call Letter) approximately 4 days prior to the candidate's scheduled exam date. Unlike single-day exams where all admit cards go live simultaneously, RRB releases e-call letters in batches tied to each candidate's individual CBT date as confirmed in their Exam City & Date intimation slip.

RRB Section Controller Exam City Slip 2026

The Exam City & Date Intimation Slip is a preliminary informational document released by Railway Recruitment Boards approximately 10 days prior to the commencement of the CBT (expected around 2 to 3 October 2026).

Its primary purpose is to inform candidates in advance about their allotted examination city, scheduled exam date, and shift timing so that outstation candidates can arrange rail/bus reservations and travel logistics in advance. For eligible SC/ST candidates who opted for travel assistance, the Free Sleeper Class Railway Travel Authority (Pass) is also made downloadable directly through the Exam City Slip login window.

Exam City Slip vs Admit Card – What Is the Difference?

How to Download RRB Section Controller Admit Card 2026

Candidates can follow these official step-by-step instructions to download their e-call letter once the link goes live:

1. Visit the Official Portal: Open the official website of the specific regional RRB you applied through, or visit rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Locate CEN 03/2026: Navigate to the latest announcements section and find “CEN 03/2026 Section Controller – E-Call Letter Download Link”.
3. Click the Download Link: Click on the dedicated admit card / call letter login link.
4. Enter Registration Number: Enter your unique Registration Number received during form submission.
5. Enter Password / Date of Birth: Input your Date of Birth in DD-MM-YYYY format or your candidate login password.
6. Security Verification: Enter the visible CAPTCHA security code accurately and click “Login / Submit”.
7. Open E-Call Letter: In your candidate dashboard, locate the CBT Stage-1 E-Call Letter tab and click on it.
8. Verify Details: Thoroughly verify your name, photograph, signature, roll number, test centre address, reporting time, and shift details.
9. Save PDF: Click on the Download / Print button and save the call letter PDF on your device.
10. Print Hard Copies: Take at least 2 clear, legible printouts on standard A4 paper to carry to the examination centre.

How to Check RRB Section Controller Exam City & Date

Follow these quick steps to check your allotted examination city and download the travel pass:

• Visit your regional RRB website or open the direct candidate portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
• Click on the link titled “CEN 03/2026 Exam City & Date Intimation Slip”.
• Log in using your Registration ID and Date of Birth / Password.
• Your allocated exam date (12 or 13 October 2026), test city, and shift reporting schedule will appear on the screen.
• Eligible SC/ST candidates should also click the link to download the Free Sleeper Class Railway Travel Authority with ticket reservation details.
• Save a copy or screenshot for planning your train and lodging arrangements.

RRB Section Controller Admit Card – Regional RRB Websites

Candidates must access updates through the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board to which they submitted their CEN 03/2026 application:

Details to Check on the RRB Section Controller E-Call Letter

After downloading your e-call letter, carefully check every detail against your application confirmation page:

Documents to Carry for RRB Section Controller CBT

Candidates must carry the following mandatory documents in original to gain entry into the examination centre:

• Printed Copy of E-Call Letter: A crisp, clearly legible printout (colour or black & white) of the official admit card.
• Original Valid Aadhaar Card: Physical Aadhaar Card OR an officially verified e-Aadhaar printout.
• Passport Size Photographs: Two recent colour passport-size photographs matching the one uploaded in the CEN 03/2026 application.
• Original SC/ST Railway Travel Pass: Original travel authority printout along with original community certificate (for candidates availing free rail travel).
• Valid Secondary Photo ID (Backup): Original Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving Licence in case of any secondary manual verification.

*Important: Photocopies, mobile screenshots, or scanned digital images of ID proofs are strictly NOT acceptable.

Aadhaar Rules for RRB Section Controller Exam 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards have made Aadhaar verification a cornerstone of candidate identification and fraud prevention for CEN 03/2026:

Biometric Verification at the Exam Centre

Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication (fingerprint scanning and digital photo capture) will be conducted for every candidate prior to entry into the examination hall.

• Biometrics recorded during the CBT will be cross-matched during the CBAT, Document Verification, and final appointment stages.
• Ensure fingers are free from mehendi, ink, tattoos, paint, or grease to prevent scanner reading failures.
• Candidates must arrive strictly according to the Reporting Time specified on the e-call letter to smoothly complete biometric registration before gate closure.

Items Not Allowed at the RRB Section Controller Exam Centre

The following items are strictly banned inside the exam premises. Possession of any will result in immediate disqualification:

Cloakroom Notice: RRB examination centres do not guarantee secure locker or cloakroom facilities. Candidates are strongly advised not to bring expensive belongings to the venue.

RRB Section Controller CBT Exam Pattern 2026

The Computer Based Test for Section Controller under CEN 03/2026 is designed specifically for operational decision-making, speed, and analytical capabilities:

RRB Section Controller CBT Qualifying Marks

Candidates must score the prescribed minimum percentage of marks in the CBT stage:

*Important Rule: Scoring the minimum qualifying percentage only satisfies the basic eligibility threshold. Actual shortlisting for the subsequent CBAT stage is strictly merit-based against available vacancy quotas.

What Happens After the RRB Section Controller CBT?

Candidates qualifying the Computer Based Test advance through a comprehensive multi-stage evaluation:

Vision Certificate Required for CBAT

Because Section Controllers handle real-time train dispatch and section signaling control, Railway Recruitment Boards require candidates appearing for the CBAT to produce a Medical Vision Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure VI / VI-A of CEN 03/2026).

RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 – Brief Background

The Centralised Employment Notice CEN 03/2026 was announced by Railway Recruitment Boards to fill 119 Section Controller posts across Indian Railways zones.

• Post Title: Section Controller (Operating Department)
• Pay Scale: Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Initial Pay ₹35,400/- plus central DA, HRA, and running allowances)
• Minimum Qualification: Degree from a recognised university
• Status of Recruitment: Application submission closed on 14 August 2026; candidates are now awaiting CBT e-call letters.

RRB Section Controller 119 Vacancies – Category-Wise Snapshot