The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued an official notice regarding the tentative schedule of the Computer Based Test (CBT) for the post of Section Controller under CEN No. 03/2026. According to the notice, the CBT is scheduled to be held from 12 October 2026 to 13 October 2026. The notice, dated 11 September 2026, was issued by the Chairpersons of the Railway Recruitment Boards and is available on the official RRB website.
Direct link to Check RRB Section Controller Exam Date 2026
RRB Section Controller Exam Date 2026 - Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| CEN Number | CEN No. 03/2026 |
| Post Name | Section Controller |
| Notice Type | Tentative Schedule of Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Notice Date | 11 September 2026 |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Section Controller Exam Date 2026 - Important Dates
As per the notice, the following schedule applies. All dates other than the CBT dates are described as "tentative" in the original notice.
| Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 12 October 2026 to 13 October 2026 (tentative) |
| Notice Issue Date | 11 September 2026 |
Required Documents and Aadhaar Verification Rules
The notice lays out specific Aadhaar-related requirements that candidates must complete before appearing for the exam:
- Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication of candidates will be carried out at the exam center before entry into the exam hall.
- Candidates must bring their original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar.
- If Aadhaar authentication has not already been completed, candidates are advised to log in with their credentials at www.rrbapply.gov.in and complete Aadhaar verification to ensure smooth entry into the exam center.
- Candidates including those who already verified Aadhaar during application submission must ensure their Aadhaar remains in an unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before coming to the exam centre, to avoid inconvenience during registration and exam-day processes.
- The Aadhaar card should be updated with:
- Correct name
- Date of birth (as per Class 10th Certificate)
- Latest photograph
- Updated biometrics (if not updated after reaching the age of 15 years)
- Correct address
- Father's name
Also Read: RRB Technician Application Status 2026 Notice
How to Check the RRB Section Controller Exam City, Date and E-Call Letter
- Visit the official website of the concerned Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Look for the Exam City & Date Intimation link, which the notice says will be made live approximately 10 days before the exam date.
- SC/ST candidates can also download their Travel Authority from the same link once it is live.
- The E-Call Letter download will start approximately 4 days before the exam date mentioned in the Exam City and Date Intimation link.
- If Aadhaar verification is pending, log in at www.rrbapply.gov.in with your credentials and complete the authentication before the exam day.
Important Instructions from the Official Notice
- Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs for the latest updates on the recruitment process, and not to be misled by unauthenticated sources.
- Candidates should beware of touts who try to mislead them with fake promises of appointment through illegal consideration.
- RRB selections are based only on the Computer Based Test (CBT), and recruitment is based purely on the merit of the candidates.
- All exam dates and related timelines mentioned in this notice are tentative and subject to confirmation by RRB.
Also Read: RRB Technician Exam Date 2026
RRB Section Controller Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| RRB Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Aadhaar Authentication / Application Portal | Check Exam Date Notice PDF |
