RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 Result 2026 Out – Download Score Card & Zone-wise Merit List PDF

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is the decentralised recruitment authority operating under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. RRBs function across 21 regional zones — from Ahmedabad and Ajmer to Secunderabad and Thiruvananthapuram — and conduct centralised examinations for operational, technical, and non-technical posts across all Indian Railway zones and production units. CEN 04/2025 was issued specifically for the post of Section Controller, a supervisory operational role in Indian Railways' train movement management hierarchy.

RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 Result 2026 – Overview

The CBT result is out — and CBAT is just 16 days away. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) officially declared the RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 CBT Result on 8 May 2026, publishing zone-wise merit list PDFs and cut-off marks on all 21 regional RRB websites simultaneously. Score cards have been released for every candidate who appeared in the CBT held on 11–12 February 2026 — whether qualified or not. Approximately 2,420 candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage: the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) on 24 May 2026. Candidates have until roughly 20 May 2026 to download their CBAT admit card and confirm exam city details from approximately 14 May 2026. For 368 vacancies, the margin between making the CBAT list and missing it is thin — act now.

Source: Official RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 CBT Result, Railway Recruitment Board, released 8 May 2026 on all regional RRB websites.

RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 – Important Dates & Exam Schedule

The complete CEN 04/2025 timeline — from application through the upcoming CBAT — is listed below. Shortlisted candidates must track CBAT city intimation and admit card release dates closely, as the gap between the result and CBAT exam is just 16 days.

Source: RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 Official Notification and CBAT Exam Notice, Railway Recruitment Board. Expected dates are based on official RRB announcements; candidates should verify at their respective regional RRB website.

How to Download RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 CBT Result & Score Card 2026

Both the zone-wise result PDFs (roll-number-wise shortlist for CBAT) and individual score cards are live. Score cards are available for all appeared candidates — not just those who qualified. Login using your Registration Number and Date of Birth on the RRB regional portal.

1. Visit Your Regional RRB Website: Go to the official website of the RRB zone from which you submitted the application (e.g., rrbbhopal.gov.in, rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbpatna.gov.in, rrbahmedabad.gov.in, rrbbilaspur.gov.in, etc.). All 21 regional RRB websites have published results.
2. Locate the CEN 04/2025 Result Link: On the homepage under "Latest Announcements" or "Results", find and click the link reading "CEN 04/2025 – Section Controller CBT Result 2026" or similar wording.
3. Download the Zone-wise Merit List PDF: The result is available as a PDF containing roll numbers of all candidates shortlisted for CBAT. Open the PDF and press Ctrl + F to search your Roll Number. If found, you are provisionally shortlisted for CBAT on 24 May 2026.
4. Download Your Individual Score Card: For the score card, click the candidate login link. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth, fill in the Captcha, and click Submit. The score card is available for all appeared candidates regardless of qualifying status.
5. Verify Score Card Details: Check the score card for candidate name, registration number, category, normalised CBT marks, qualifying status for CBAT, and response sheet with correct answers. Save a copy for future reference during DV and medical stages.
6. Note Cut-off Marks: Zone-wise and category-wise cut-off marks are published alongside the result PDFs on each regional RRB website. Check your zone's cut-off separately — cut-offs vary significantly by region (for example, the General category cut-off for Chandigarh was 82.27, Kolkata was 79.50, Bangalore was 64.97, and Ahmedabad was 72.86).
7. Await CBAT Intimation: If qualified, watch for the CBAT City Intimation Slip on approximately 14 May 2026 and the CBAT e-Call Letter (admit card) on approximately 20 May 2026 on your regional RRB website.

RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 – Zone-wise Result & Cut-off Download Links

Zone-wise result PDFs with cut-off marks have been released across all 21 regional RRB websites. All available direct links as of 8 May 2026 are listed below.

Source: Official RRB zone-wise result PDFs published 8 May 2026. For zones not listed above (Ajmer, Allahabad/Prayagraj, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu, Kolkata, Malda, Muzaffarpur, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram), visit the respective regional RRB official website directly and navigate to the Results section.

RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 – What Qualified Candidates Should Know

Candidates shortlisted in the CBT result now face a tightly scheduled path to final selection. The CBAT on 24 May 2026 is mandatory, qualifying in nature, and carries significant weight in the final merit list — yet it operates on different rules from the CBT. Understanding the distinction is essential before the exam day.

The CBT was a 100-mark, 100-question, 120-minute exam with three sections: Analytical & Mathematical Capability (60 marks), Logical Capability (20 marks), and Mental Reasoning (20 marks). Negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer applied. The CBT was available in 15 regional languages. Since the exam was conducted in multiple shifts, all marks shown in the score card are normalised scores — raw marks are not the comparison basis.

The CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) operates on fundamentally different rules: there is no negative marking, questions are available in English and Hindi only, and candidates must secure a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery separately — with no relaxation for any category including SC/ST/OBC/EWS. Failing even one test battery eliminates a candidate from final selection, regardless of their overall score. The CBAT shortlisting is done at approximately 8 times the vacancy count from CBT performance. The final merit list is prepared using 70% weightage from CBT marks and 30% from CBAT marks — but only among candidates who qualify all CBAT batteries. Qualified CBAT candidates then proceed to Document Verification (DV) and a Medical Examination (ME). The Section Controller post requires a strict A-2 medical vision standard — candidates must carry their original Vision Certificate (Annexure VI) to the CBAT venue.

The Section Controller post is one of the most operationally critical roles in Indian Railways — and one of the highest-paid entry and mid-level non-gazetted railway positions. The post falls under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) with a basic pay range of ₹35,400 to ₹44,900 per month. With Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and Night Duty/Overtime Allowances applicable to this operational posting, the estimated monthly in-hand salary is approximately ₹50,000 – ₹60,000, with gross salary reaching around ₹60,000 in metro postings. The approximate annual package ranges from ₹7.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh including allowances, with career progression to Deputy Chief Controller and Chief Controller at significantly higher pay levels. Free railway travel passes, medical benefits, NPS pension, government accommodation (where available), and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) are additional benefits.

The Section Controller's core duty is controlling and regulating the movement of trains across an assigned railway section in real time — coordinating with station masters, loco pilots, signal operators, and divisional control offices to ensure trains run safely and on time. The role demands shift work including nights and public holidays, high-alert decision-making during disruptions or accidents, and strict compliance with railway operating rules. Candidates who are not prepared for this operational environment and rotational shift posting — including remote railway sections — should factor this into their preparation and commitment before proceeding to CBAT.

RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 – Vacancy Details

A total of 368 Section Controller posts were notified under CEN 04/2025 across 21 Railway Recruitment Board zones. The category-wise distribution is as follows.

Source: RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 Official Notification, Railway Recruitment Board. Zone-wise vacancy breakup is available in the official notification PDF and in the RRB-wise vacancy link at rrbapply.gov.in.

RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 – Official Links

CBAT Admit Card / e-Call Letter links will be activated on regional RRB websites approximately on 20 May 2026. Candidates should check their respective regional RRB website — the links listed above will not cover CBAT admit card download.

RRB Section Controller CEN 04/2025 – Frequently Asked Questions