RRB Controller Recruitment 2025

  CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO. CEN 04/2025 FOR SECTION CONTROLLER

1. ONLINE applications are invited by RRBs from eligible Indian Nationals and other nationals as 

brought out at Para D 4.0 of this CEN for the posts of Section Controller in various Zonal 

Railways of Indian Railways. Applications complete in all respect should be submitted 

ONLINE to the chosen Railway Recruitment Board till 23:59 hrs of 14.10.2025

2. The results of the CBT and Empanelment will be uploaded on the official websites of the 

concerned RRBs.

MPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS- ONLINE REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION

OF APPLICATION

1) Candidates should ensure that they possess/fulfill all eligibility conditions prescribed for the 

post as on the closing date of online Submission of Applications i.e. as on 14.10.2025 

CANDIDATES WAITING FOR FINAL RESULTS OF PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL 

QUALIFICATION ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

HOW TO APPLY

 14.1 Candidates must read all the information and instructions given the detailed CEN 

carefully before filling the ONLINE application to prevent mistakes. 

 14.2 Create an Account 

14.2.1 Create an Account with RRBs: 

 Candidate must first create an account for this CEN by using the link provided on 

the official RRB websites listed at Para 16.0 below. Candidates who have already 

created an account for previous RRB CENs should use the same login 

credentials to apply for this CEN as well using the link provided on the official 

websites of RRBs. 

 A valid personal mobile number and active email ID are mandatory for receiving 

OTPs required during account creation. 

 No changes will be allowed to the details entered in the “Create an 

Account” form later, including the mobile number and email ID. 

 Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to enter all information carefully and 

accurately, as no corrections or modifications will be permitted after account 

creation.

14.2.2 Identity Authentication Advisory

 Candidates are strongly advised, in their own interest, to authenticate their 

identity using Digi Locker or Aadhaar during the “Create an Account” process. 

 Doing so will facilitate a smoother and faster verification at various stages of the 

recruitment process. 

 Please note that applicants who choose to verify their identity through alternate 

Photo IDs will be subject to significantly stricter and more detailed scrutiny at 

every stage of recruitment. 

14.3 General Guidelines for submission of Online applications

a) Candidates must use only the link provided on the official RRB websites for 

applying against this CEN. Please read all the information and instructions given 

in the detailed CEN carefully before filling up the ONLINE application. 

b) Candidates must fill the ONLINE application form with correct information and re-

check before submission. 

c) Applicant will not be able to make any correction in the ONLINE application after 

submission of the application. 

d) Medium of Examination: Questions for CBT will be available in English, Hindi and 

13 regional Indian languages (viz., Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, 

Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu). 

Accordingly, candidates must choose their medium of examination from any one 

amongst those listed in the ONLINE application form. CBT questions will be 

displayed in the language opted and in English. 

e) Order of Zone Preferences under chosen RRB The candidate must provide order of Zone preference for the notified post. 

f) After submission of application, candidate will be directed to opt for the mode of 

payment of examination fee as explained in para 7.1 and complete the payment 

process. 

 IMPORTANT: Please be cautious about the genuineness of the mode of payment 

as well as Last Date for payment of Application fee payment for the submitted 

applications against this CEN. While making payment avoid unauthorised 

websites. 

g) Finally, acceptance of ONLINE application will happen only after receiving 

confirmation of fee payment. The applicant will receive a confirmation on 

successful payment ONLINE through email & SMS. 

14.4 Live Photo Capturing of the Candidate during Application

Instructions for Capturing Live Photograph of the candidate During Application:

a) Candidates are not required to upload a pre-existing photograph while applying. 

b) The application module is designed to capture a live photograph of the candidate 

at the time of filling up the application form. 

c) Live photo may be captured by web cam or by front camera (screen side camera) 

of the mobile phone. 

d) Ensure Dress yourself in non-white clothing, preferably in dark colours, to 

maintain contrast with the background 

e) For this purpose, the candidate must stand or sit in front of the camera when 

prompted by the application module and carefully follow the instructions below: 

 Ensure that the camera is positioned at eye level before capturing the 

photograph. 

 Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight ahead with a 

neutral expression. 

 Make sure your entire face is clearly visible and centered within the frame shown 

by the application module. 

 Ensure that your face is neither too close nor too far from the camera, and no 

part of the head or face is outside the delineated frame. 

 Do not wear a cap, mask, or glasses/spectacles while capturing the photograph. 

 Candidates may preview their captured photo and retake it if they are not 

satisfied with the image, until their application is submitted 

 Applications with photographs that do not comply with these guidelines are liable 

to be rejected. 

 The candidate’s appearance during the entire process of recruitment must match 

the photograph submitted with the application. 

Important Note: Candidates must not attempt to take a picture of a printed or digital 

pre-existing photograph. Any application where such an image is submitted 

 will be summarily rejected. 

14.5 Mandatory scanned documents to be kept ready for uploading during the on-line 

application.

The following need to be uploaded 

1) Candidate Signature in JPG/JPEG format as per specifications given in the CEN 

2) SC/ST Certificate (For Candidates Requesting Free Train Travel Pass) in PDF format as per specification given in the CEN

14.5.1 Candidate Signature: Candidates are required upload scanned copy of their 

signature, as per the specifications given below: 

 The signature must be signed by the candidate only. 

 Use a black ink pen on white paper. 

 The signature must be, in running handwriting (i.e., cursive/joined letters), NOT 

in BLOCK, CAPITAL, or DISJOINED letters. The signature should be clear, 

legible, and entirely visible within the scanned area. 

Specifications for signature:

 Scan the signed paper using a minimum resolution of 100 DPI. 

 Image file format: JPG/JPEG only 

 File size: Between 30 KB and 49 KB 

 Image dimensions: Minimum 140 pixels (width) × 60 pixels (height) 

 The scanned signature must be positioned within the designated scan box on the 

application form: Box size: 35 mm (width) × 20 mm (height). The signature image 

should be centered within this box 

Grounds for Rejection of Online Applications Related to Signature:

Online applications and the candidature of the candidate for the CEN will be liable for 

rejection at any stage of recruitment process on the following signature-related grounds: 

 Use of a non-white background 

 Use of non-black ink for the signature 

 Signature written in BLOCK or CAPITAL letters instead of running handwriting 

 Poor resolution or unclear signature image 

 Incomplete or partially visible signature 

 Uploading an image other than the signature 

 No signature (blank) 

 Thumb impression in place of signature 

Candidates must ensure that their signature image fully complies with the prescribed 

requirements to avoid rejection at any stage of the recruitment. 

Important: The signature on the application must match with the signatures captured 

during: 

 Examinations 

 Document Verification (DV) 

 Medical Examination (ME) 

 Appointment 

14.5.2 SC/ST Certificate (For Candidates Requesting Free Train Travel Pass)

Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories who wish to avail free railway travel pass 

must upload a scanned copy of their SC/ST certificate with the following specifications: 

 The document must be in PDF format only. 

 File size should be less than 400 KB. 

 The certificate must be legible, clear, and easily readable. 

 It must be the latest and valid certificate as on the closing date of online

Click Here To Download Notification

https://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/