The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026 for Advt. No. CEN 03/2026 on 16 October 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Computer Based Test (CBT) held on 12 and 13 October 2026 for the recruitment of 119 Section Controller posts can now download their provisional answer keys, recorded response sheets and question papers. Candidates must log in with their registration number, date of birth and captcha on the official RRB portal to access the answer key. The objection window is open until 25 October 2026 (11:55 PM).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | 15 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 14 August 2026 |
| Fee payment last date | 16 August 2026 |
| Application status | 16 September 2026 |
| CBT exam date | 12-13 October 2026 |
| Answer key released | 16 October 2026 |
| Objection last date | 25 October 2026 (11:55 PM) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 250/- |
| All category female | Rs. 250/- |
| Minorities / 3rd gender | Rs. 250/- |
After appearing in the Stage I exam, the fee is refunded: Rs. 400 for UR/OBC/EWS and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PH/Female candidates. The fee was payable by debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI and other online modes only.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section Controller | General | 50 | Bachelor Degree in any stream |
| Section Controller | EWS | 9 | Bachelor Degree in any stream |
| Section Controller | OBC | 29 | Bachelor Degree in any stream |
| Section Controller | SC | 19 | Bachelor Degree in any stream |
| Section Controller | ST | 12 | Bachelor Degree in any stream |
| Total | 119 |
The recruitment is Advt. No. CEN 03/2026 of the Railway Recruitment Board for Section Controller posts in the Operating department of Indian Railways.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have a Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognised university in India were eligible for this recruitment. The detailed eligibility conditions, age relaxation rules and reservation benefits were as prescribed in the official CEN 03/2026 notification.
Age Limit
| Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 20 years |
| Maximum age | 33 years |
Age relaxation applied for reserved categories as per the RRB Section Controller recruitment rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
As per the official CEN 03/2026 notification. Section Controller is an Operating department post in Indian Railways; allowances are admissible as per Railway rules.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
The CBT for CEN 03/2026 was held on 12-13 October 2026. Detailed section-wise pattern as per the official notification. The provisional answer key now lets candidates verify their answers against the official responses and estimate their scores before the result.
Documents Required
- Registration number and date of birth (to log in and download the answer key and response sheet)
- Valid photo ID proof
- For objection submission: login credentials and supporting references for the challenged question/option
Keep the login details ready before the objection window closes on 25 October 2026 (11:55 PM).
How to Download the Answer Key
- Read the official answer key notice carefully before downloading.
- Visit the official RRB portal rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or your regional RRB website.
- Open the link for “RRB Section Controller CEN 03/2026 Answer Key” from the Important Links section.
- Enter your registration number, date of birth and the captcha code, then click Login.
- After successful login, download your answer key, recorded response sheet and question paper.
- Compare your responses with the official key and estimate your score.
- If you find a discrepancy, raise an objection through the candidate login before 25 October 2026 (11:55 PM).
- Download and save a copy of the answer key and your submitted objections for reference.
Interested candidates can read the full answer key notice before raising objections.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. Is the RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026 released?
A. Yes. The Railway Recruitment Board released the provisional answer key for CEN 03/2026 on 16 October 2026.
Q2. For how many posts was this recruitment announced?
A. 119 posts of Section Controller (General 50, EWS 9, OBC 29, SC 19, ST 12).
Q3. When was the CBT exam held?
A. The Computer Based Test was conducted on 12 and 13 October 2026.
Q4. What is the last date to raise objections?
A. Candidates can raise objections until 25 October 2026 (11:55 PM) through the candidate login.
Q5. What details are needed to download the answer key?
A. Registration number, date of birth and the captcha code on the official RRB portal.
Q6. Where can I download the official answer key?
A. From the official RRB portal rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or your regional RRB website, via candidate login.
Sources: RRB Advt. No. CEN 03/2026 (Section Controller); rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their results.