{"id":25653925,"date":"2026-07-16T14:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25653925"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:57:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:27:45","slug":"rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; CEN 03\/2026 Age Limit, Qualification &#038; Medical Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a58b8fe7aa3e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a58b8fe7aa3e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#Railway_Section_Controller_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_PDF_Download\" >Railway Section Controller Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Notification PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Section_Controller_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details\" >RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Notification Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_NationalityCitizenship\" >RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Nationality\/Citizenship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#Age_Limit_Eligibility_for_RRB_Section_Controller_2026\" >Age Limit Eligibility for RRB Section Controller 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Section_Controller_2026_%E2%80%93_Category-Wise_Age_Relaxation_Details\" >RRB Section Controller 2026 &#8211; Category-Wise Age Relaxation Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Educational_Qualification\" >RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211;\u00a0 Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Medical_Standard_A-2_Standard\" >RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Medical Standard (A-2 Standard)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Reservation-Based\" >RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Reservation-Based<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Ex-Servicemen_ExSM\" >RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Ex-Servicemen (ExSM)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Persons_with_Benchmark_Disabilities_PwBD\" >RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-section-controller-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_General_Conditions_Applicable_to_All_Candidates\" >RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; General Conditions Applicable to All Candidates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Candidates applying for the RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 must satisfy all the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under CEN No. 03\/2026. Eligibility is determined based on educational qualification, age limit, nationality, medical standards, and other conditions specified in the official notification. Applicants should ensure they meet every requirement before submitting the online application, as failure to satisfy the eligibility criteria at any stage of the recruitment process may result in the cancellation of candidature.<\/p>\n<p>The eligibility details are verified during document verification, and candidates must produce valid supporting documents whenever required. Therefore, applicants are advised to carefully review the prescribed eligibility conditions before completing the RRB Section Controller online application form. Go through the complete RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 details below to understand all the conditions and ensure you meet the requirements before applying.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Railway_Section_Controller_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>Railway Section Controller Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Notification PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates can download the official RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF to get complete details about eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, medical standards, reservation rules, important dates, and application guidelines. Applicants are advised to read the notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all the prescribed requirements.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RRB-Section-Controller.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RRB-Section-Controller.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25559237\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">RRB Section Controller Notification PDF\u00a0<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Section_Controller_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details\"><\/span><strong>RRB Section Controller Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Notification Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Applicants who do not meet any of the prescribed requirements on the specified cut-off date will not be considered for the recruitment process.<\/p>\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"3324\">\n<thead data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2684\">\n<tr data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2684\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2673\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Particular<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2684\" data-col-size=\"md\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"3324\">\n<tr data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2761\">\n<td data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2726\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Organization<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2761\">Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2797\">\n<td data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2773\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Ministry<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2797\">Ministry of Railways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2835\">\n<td data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2820\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Official Notification<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2835\">CEN 03\/2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2870\">\n<td data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2848\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Post Name<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2870\">Section Controller<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2896\">\n<td data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2889\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Total Vacancies<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2896\">119<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2928\">\n<td data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2912\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Job Location<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2928\">Across India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2952\">\n<td data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2941\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pay Level<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2952\">Level 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2984\">\n<td data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2973\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Initial Basic Pay<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2984\">\u20b935,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3022\">\n<td data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3001\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Qualification<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3022\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3050\">\n<td data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3035\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Age Limit<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3050\">20\u201333 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3131\">\n<td data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3071\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Selection Process<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3131\">CBT \u2192 CBAT \u2192 Document Verification \u2192 Medical Examination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3161\">\n<td data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3151\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Application Mode<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3161\">Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3206\">\n<td data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3190\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Online Application Starts<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3206\">15 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3246\">\n<td data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3228\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3246\">14 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3324\">\n<td data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3271\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Website<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3285\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rrbapply.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link Here!<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_NationalityCitizenship\"><\/span><strong>RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Nationality\/Citizenship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">A candidate applying for the RRB Section Controller post must fulfill one of the following nationality conditions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A citizen of India, OR<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A subject of Nepal, OR<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A subject of Bhutan, OR<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, with the intention of permanently settling in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Candidates belonging to Nepal, Bhutan, or the migrated category must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. Such candidates may be admitted to the examination provisionally, but the certificate of eligibility must be submitted at the time of Document Verification, failing which their candidature will be rejected.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Limit_Eligibility_for_RRB_Section_Controller_2026\"><\/span><strong>Age Limit Eligibility for RRB Section Controller 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The prescribed age limit is between 20 to 33 years as on 01.07.2026 (the crucial reference date for age calculation).<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Date of Birth Eligibility Table (Age Group 20-33 years):<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Upper Limit of DOB (Not earlier than)<\/th>\n<th>Lower Limit of DOB (Not later than)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>UR &amp; EWS<\/td>\n<td>02.07.1993<\/td>\n<td>01.07.2006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC-Non Creamy Layer<\/td>\n<td>02.07.1990<\/td>\n<td>01.07.2006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td>02.07.1988<\/td>\n<td>01.07.2006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The date of birth limits mentioned above for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL already include community-based age relaxation. Candidates should note that the date of birth filled in the application must exactly match the one recorded in their Matriculation\/SSLC\/10th Class certificate. Any discrepancy in date of birth will lead to disqualification, and no subsequent request for change will be entertained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Section_Controller_2026_%E2%80%93_Category-Wise_Age_Relaxation_Details\"><\/span><strong>RRB Section Controller 2026 &#8211; Category-Wise Age Relaxation Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Candidates searching RRB Section Controller age relaxation 2026 should refer to this comprehensive breakdown, as age relaxation eligibility varies significantly by category:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Relaxation in Upper Age Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC-Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)<\/td>\n<td>3 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td>5 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months service after attestation) \u2013 UR &amp; EWS<\/td>\n<td>3 Years (after deducting length of service from age)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ex-Servicemen \u2013 OBC-NCL<\/td>\n<td>6 Years (after deducting length of service from age)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ex-Servicemen \u2013 SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td>8 Years (after deducting length of service from age)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Serving Group &#8216;C&#8217;\/erstwhile Group &#8216;D&#8217; Railway staff with minimum 3 years&#8217; service \u2013 UR &amp; EWS<\/td>\n<td>Up to 40 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Same category \u2013 OBC-NCL<\/td>\n<td>Up to 43 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Same category \u2013 SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td>Up to 45 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) \u2013 UR &amp; EWS<\/td>\n<td>10 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PwBD \u2013 OBC-NCL<\/td>\n<td>13 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PwBD \u2013 SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td>15 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices (Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, Institutes)<\/td>\n<td>Up to length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Widowed\/Divorced\/Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) \u2013 UR &amp; EWS<\/td>\n<td>Up to 35 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Same category \u2013 OBC-NCL<\/td>\n<td>Up to 38 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Same category \u2013 SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td>Up to 40 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Guidelines on RRB Section Controller 2026 Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">No age relaxation is allowed for SC\/ST\/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies are allowed age relaxation applicable to PwBD (UR) category only, subject to conditions of suitability.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, only the highest applicable relaxation will be granted \u2014 relaxations are not cumulative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Educational_Qualification\"><\/span><strong>RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211;\u00a0 Educational Qualification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The minimum educational qualification eligibility for the Section Controller post is a Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent. This is a mandatory requirement, and candidates must possess this qualification as on the closing date of online application submission, i.e., 14.08.2026.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Candidates who are awaiting final results of their qualifying examination are NOT eligible to apply and should not apply under any circumstances. Only those who have already completed and obtained their qualification certificate by the closing date meet this eligibility requirement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Regarding certificate dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">If the educational qualification certificate (provisional or regular) carries a date of issue after the closing date of the notification, candidates must instead submit the consolidated mark sheet showing the date of declaration of the final qualifying exam, or individual semester\/year mark sheets with declaration dates. If no date is available on these documents, a certificate from the Board\/University confirming the date of declaration must be produced during Document Verification.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Medical_Standard_A-2_Standard\"><\/span><strong>RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Medical Standard (A-2 Standard)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Medical fitness is a core eligibility component for the Section Controller post, classified under Medical Standard A-2:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Medical Parameter<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Required Standard<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>General Fitness<\/td>\n<td>Physically fit in all respects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Distant Vision<\/td>\n<td>6\/9, 6\/9 without glasses (No fogging test permitted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Near Vision<\/td>\n<td>Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Additional Vision Requirements<\/td>\n<td>Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic Vision tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Critical Eligibility Restriction: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error are NOT eligible to apply for the Section Controller post. Such candidates must submit a self-declaration as per the prescribed format during Document Verification confirming they have not undergone such surgery. This is one of the strictest eligibility conditions in this recruitment and disqualifies candidates regardless of their current vision correction status through surgery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Ex-Servicemen candidates are governed by a separate, distinct medical standard as detailed under Para 534 of the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Volume I.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Note: Candidates failing the prescribed medical fitness test at any stage will not be considered suitable for empanelment, and no alternate appointment will be offered.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Reservation-Based\"><\/span><strong>RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Reservation-Based<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Eligibility for reserved category benefits under this CEN depends on candidates meeting specific documentary and community-status requirements:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>SC\/ST Eligibility:<\/strong> Candidates must possess a valid caste\/tribe certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure I) issued by a competent authority to claim SC\/ST reservation and associated age relaxation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>OBC-NCL Eligibility:<\/strong> OBC candidates falling under the &#8220;creamy layer&#8221; are NOT entitled to OBC reservation eligibility. To be eligible, the candidate&#8217;s caste must be listed in the current central list of OBCs, and the certificate must specifically state the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer. The certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 but not later than the closing date of application. A self-declaration confirming non-creamy-layer status must also be submitted during Document Verification.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">OBC candidates present in a State list but not covered under the Central List of OBCs are NOT eligible to claim reservation benefits.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>EWS Eligibility:<\/strong> To be eligible under the Economically Weaker Sections category, a candidate&#8217;s family gross annual income must be below Rs. 8 lakh for the financial year 2025-26. Additionally, families owning any of the following assets are excluded from EWS eligibility regardless of income:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">5 acres of agricultural land and above<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in non-notified areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Candidates already covered under SC\/ST\/OBC reservation are not eligible to additionally claim EWS status.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>EBC Eligibility:<\/strong> (Fee Concession Only): Economically Backward Class candidates, whose annual family income is below Rs. 50,000, are eligible only for fee concession \u2014 NOT job reservation. This is an important distinction, as EBC, EWS, and OBC are three completely separate and distinct eligibility categories that should not be confused with one another.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Ex-Servicemen_ExSM\"><\/span><strong>RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Ex-Servicemen (ExSM)\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">To be eligible under the Ex-Servicemen category, a candidate must have served in any rank (Combatant or non-Combatant) in the regular Army, Navy, or Air Force of the Indian Union, and must fall under one of these conditions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Retired, relieved, or discharged from service after earning pension<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Relieved on medical grounds attributable to military service, with medical\/disability pension<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Released due to reduction in establishment<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Released after completing the specific engagement period with gratuity (not due to misconduct\/dismissal)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Territorial Army personnel with continuous or broken qualifying service<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Army Postal Service personnel meeting specific service conditions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Gallantry award winners of the Armed Forces<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Ex-recruits boarded out on medical grounds with disability pension from 01.02.2006<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Persons serving in the Defence Security Corps, General Reserve Engineering Force, Lok Sahayak Sena, and Para Military Forces are NOT eligible under the Ex-Servicemen definition.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Serving defence personnel expected to be released within one year from the closing date of application are also eligible to apply, provided they meet the educational qualification requirement as on the closing date.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Persons_with_Benchmark_Disabilities_PwBD\"><\/span><strong>RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">For the Section Controller post specifically, PwBD eligibility is limited to the following disability categories only, as per the Post Parameters Table (Annexure A):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">OA (One Arm)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">OL (One Leg)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">SD without Neurological\/Limb dysfunction (Spinal Deformity)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">SI without Neurological\/Limb dysfunction (Spinal Injury)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Important Eligibility Restriction:<\/strong> Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI), Other Disability (OD), and Multiple Disabilities (MD) categories are NOT eligible\/suitable for the Section Controller post. This is clearly indicated in the Post Parameters Table, which marks &#8220;No&#8221; against VI, HI, OD, and MD columns for this specific post.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">To be eligible for PwBD reservation\/relaxation, candidates must have not less than 40% of the relevant benchmark disability, supported by a valid Disability Certificate issued as per Form V (single disability) or Form VI (multiple disabilities) under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">PwBD candidates with disability conditions classified as &#8220;likely to improve&#8221; under temporary disability status are NOT eligible for reservation. Only conditions classified as &#8220;progressive,&#8221; &#8220;non-progressive,&#8221; or &#8220;not likely to improve&#8221; qualify for reservation eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Section_Controller_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_General_Conditions_Applicable_to_All_Candidates\"><\/span><strong>RRB Section Controller Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; General Conditions Applicable to All Candidates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions (age, educational qualification, medical standards, nationality) as on the closing date of application, i.e., 14.08.2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates who have been debarred by any RRB\/RRC (for life or an unexpired specified period) are NOT eligible to apply.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates dismissed from service by the Government of India, State Government, PSU, or any other government organization are NOT eligible to apply.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Eligibility is treated as provisional at the time of application and is subject to verification of original documents at the Document Verification stage. Any mismatch between declared information and supporting documents will result in cancellation of candidature, even after appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This blog is based on the eligibility criteria specified in the official CEN No. 03\/2026 notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Board, Ministry of Railways. 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