RRB Section Controller answer key 2026 released: raise objections by 25 October

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, today, 16 October 2026, released the provisional answer key for the RRB Section Controller examination (CEN 03/2026). Candidates who appeared for the Computer Based Test (CBT) on 12 and 13 October 2026 can now access their question papers, recorded responses, and the provisional answer key on the official RRB websites, such as rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.

The link to view these documents became active at 4:00 PM on 16 October 2026. This release initiates the objection window, allowing candidates to challenge any answers they believe are incorrect. The recruitment drive aims to fill 119 vacancies for the Section Controller post.

Objection Window and Fee Details

The facility to raise objections against the provisional answer key is active from 16 October 2026 until 11:55 PM on 25 October 2026. Candidates are required to pay an objection fee of Rs. 50 per question, on top of applicable bank charges, for each challenge submitted. This fee can be paid through debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.

If an objection is found to be valid by the Railway Recruitment Boards, the fee paid for that specific question will be refunded to the candidate, after deducting bank charges, to the account used for the payment. Candidates can log in using their registration number and password or date of birth to access the objection facility.

CBT Structure and Subsequent Selection Stages

The Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Section Controller post comprised 100 objective-type questions, with a total of 100 marks. Each correct answer carried 1 mark, while a negative marking of ⅓ mark was applied for each incorrect answer. The CBT was conducted in multiple shifts, and a normalized score will be used for shortlisting candidates for the next stage.

Following the CBT, the selection process for the 119 Section Controller vacancies includes a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), document verification, and a medical examination. The RRB Section Controller Result is anticipated to be released in November or December 2026.

Important Dates and Eligibility Criteria

The application period for CEN 03/2026 commenced on 15 July 2026 and concluded on 14 August 2026, with a grace period for fee payment until 16 August 2026. Form modification was permitted between 17 and 26 August 2026, and admit cards were made available from 08 October 2026.

To be eligible for the Section Controller post, candidates were required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university. As of 01 July 2026, the minimum age for candidates was 20 years, and the maximum age for UR/EWS candidates was 33 years. The pay scale for the Section Controller position is Rs. 35,400/-, corresponding to Level 6 in the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

Further reading

• RRB Technician answer key 2026 out for grade 1, 3; raise objections by 22 October
• PSSSB Clerk answer key 2026 released: raise objections by October 15
• OSSTET Answer Key 2026 out at BSE Odisha: raise objections by 17 October
• SSC Selection Post Phase 14 answer key out; raise objections by October 12
• GSSSB CCE provisional answer key released for 7,338 posts; raise objections by 12 October 2026

Written by Nishit Kumar

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