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RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details

Updated by on · Organisation: Railway Recruitment Board · State: All India

The Section Controller syllabus of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is available on its official website. The official syllabus PDF is given in the Important Links table. Here is a simple guide to what to read and how to plan.

The direct links are in the Important Links table below.

You can also see more RRB updates on the RRB Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.

RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern

Important DatesKey Details
  • Exam Date : To be announced
  • Location : All India

RRB Section Controller Selection Process & Exam Details

Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.

  1. Written Examination
  2. Document Verification
  3. Medical Examination

Section Controller: What This Page Covers

Everything a candidate of Section Controller looks for is on one page: the exam overview, the exam pattern and the selection stages.

  • First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
  • Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
  • At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.

Section Controller: CBT and Highlights

Keep these points in mind for Section Controller.

  • Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Type of Questions: Multiple Choice (Objective)
  • Total Questions: 100
  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer

Section Controller: Exam Overview

Key numbers of the paper: questions: 100 (Objective Type); marks: 100; time: 120 minutes.

DetailInformation
Post / courseSection Controller (SC)
Number of questions100 (Objective Type)
Marks100
Time allowed120 minutes
Final Merit Weightage70% CBT + 30% CBAT
SyllabusDownload PDF

Section Controller: Detailed CBT Breakdown

Detailed CBT Breakdown of Section Controller:

In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); time: 120 minutes.

SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Analytical & Mathematical Capability6060120 minutes
Logical Capability2020120 minutes
Mental Reasoning2020120 minutes
Total100100120 minutes

Section Controller: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks

Looking at the pattern table (Detailed CBT Breakdown), Analytical & Mathematical Capability (60) carry the highest marks.

Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.

Section Controller: CBAT and Final Selection

CBAT and Final Selection of Section Controller:

ParticularsDetailsRemarks
Shortlisting8 times the number of vacancies from CBTApplies to all categories
Qualifying MarksMinimum T-score of 42No relaxation for any category
Final Merit Weightage70% CBT + 30% CBATOnly CBAT-qualified count

Section Controller: Further Resources

The list below is for Section Controller.

  • RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026 Out
  • RRB Section Controller 2026 Notification
  • RRB Section Controller Previous Year Question Paper
  • RRB Section Controller Cut Off 2026
  • RRB Section Controller Salary 2026

Section Controller: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus

  • Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.

Section Controller: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan

  1. Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
  2. Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
  3. Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
  4. Take mock tests in the real time limit of 120 minutes, so the clock does not surprise you on exam day.
  5. Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.

About RRB

Railway Recruitment Boards are the bodies through which Indian Railways fills its non-gazetted posts. There are several regional boards, for example in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi and Secunderabad, and all of them work under the Ministry of Railways with the Railway Recruitment Control Board coordinating the process.

Read more on the RRB company page or visit the official website at indianrailways.gov.in.

Earlier RRB Notifications

Earlier RRB notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all RRB updates.

RRB Section Controller: Question Papers and Answer Keys

For RRB Section Controller we also keep 8 question paper files on our own site. Solving the real paper once tells you the level of the questions and how fast you must work; the answer key then lets you check your marks honestly.

Paper / keyOpen
Question paper — 12 October Shift 1Download PDF
Question paper — 12 October Shift 1Download PDF
Question paper — 12 October Shift 2Download PDF
Question paper — 12 October Shift 2Download PDF
Question paper — 13 October Shift 1Download PDF
Question paper — 13 October Shift 1Download PDF
Question paper — 13 October Shift 2Download PDF
Question paper — 13 October Shift 2Download PDF

Tip: always compare the files with the official notice, because the exam body may release a revised key later.

Complete RRB Exam Timeline

Every stage of this government job we have covered, from application to Sarkari Result:

RRB Section Controller Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions

How much time is given in Section Controller?

The time allowed is 120 minutes.

How many questions are there in Section Controller?

Number of questions: 100 (Objective Type).

What are the total marks of Section Controller?

Marks: 100.

Where can I download the official Section Controller syllabus or notice?

Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of RRB. The official document is the final word if anything changes.

Can the Section Controller syllabus or pattern change?

Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.

Where can I get the latest Sarkari Result updates of RRB?

SarkariResultHome.com posts every new update of RRB as soon as it is published. Bookmark the site and open it directly to see the newest jobs, admit cards, Sarkari Results and answer keys.

Source and Credit

This post is written from the syllabus and exam pattern notice that Railway Recruitment Board released on its official website rrbapply.gov.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.

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