RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026

RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026 – Complete Update and Exam Pattern

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026 along with a refreshed exam pattern. This article details the subjects, question distribution, negative marking, and step‑by‑step instructions to download the syllabus.

Short Information

The recruitment is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for the post of Section Controller (SC) with 368 vacancies. The selection process comprises a Computer‑Based Test (CBT) of 100 objective questions followed by a Computer‑Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Candidates aged 20‑33 years must clear both stages to be considered for the final merit list.

Exam Pattern

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer in the CBT.
• Scoring: Each correct answer awards 1 mark. The CBT contributes 70 % to the final merit, while the CBAT contributes 30 %.

Subject‑wise Syllabus

1. Analytical & Mathematical Capability (60 Marks)

Part A – Mathematics

• Number System
• Ratio & Proportions
• Averages
• Percentages
• Profit, Loss & Discounts
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Power & Work
• Algebra & Linear Equations
• Arithmetic Progression
• LCM & HCF
• Geometry, Areas & Volumes
• Probability (Basic Level)
• Statistics (Basic Level)

Part B – Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Graphical Data: Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Scatter Plots, Statistical Curve Distribution
• Venn Diagrams
• Multi‑Source Data Analysis (text & tabular)
• Data Sufficiency
• Data Arrangement

2. Logical Capability (20 Marks)

Part A – Logical Reasoning

• Binary Logic
• Syllogism
• Clocks & Calendars
• Assumptions
• Blood Relations & Family Tree
• Logic‑Based Puzzles

Part B – Reading Comprehension

• Passages may cover History, Society, Literature, Science, Environment, Abstracts, Mythology, Technology, and Culture.
• Question types: Main Idea, Supporting Ideas, Application‑Based Understanding, Logical Structure, Style & Tone.

3. Mental Reasoning (20 Marks)

• Analogy (relationship identification)
• Series Completion (numeric & alphabetic sequences)
• Coding‑Decoding (symbolic language)
• Ranking and Arrangement (order‑based problems)

Topic‑Wise Weightage (Approximate Marks)

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Mathematics

How to Download Syllabus

1. Open the official RRB portal: http://rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the “Notifications” or “Recruitment” section.
3. Locate the notification titled “CEN 04/2025 – Section Controller”.
4. Click on the “Syllabus” link provided within the notification details.
5. The PDF will open in a new tab; use the download icon to save it on your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What does the RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026 include?
A: The syllabus is divided into three sections – Analytical & Mathematical Capability (60 marks), Logical Capability (20 marks), and Mental Reasoning (20 marks). It covers mathematics, data interpretation, logical reasoning, reading comprehension, analogy, coding‑decoding, and series completion.

Q2. How many questions are asked in the CBT for RRB Section Controller 2026?
A: The CBT consists of 100 objective‑type questions – 60 in Analytical & Mathematical Capability, 20 in Logical Capability, and 20 in Mental Reasoning. Each question carries 1 mark.

Q3. Is there negative marking in the CBT?
A: Yes. For every incorrect answer, 1/3 of a mark is deducted. No negative marking applies in the CBAT stage.

Q4. What is the role of CBAT in the selection process?
A: The CBAT is the second stage, conducted for candidates shortlisted from the CBT (approximately 8 times the vacancies). Candidates must achieve a minimum T‑Score of 42 in each test battery. The CBAT contributes 30 % to the final merit list.

Q5. How is the final merit calculated?
A: The final merit is a weighted combination of the normalized CBT score (70 %) and the CBAT score (30 %). Only candidates who qualify in all CBAT batteries are considered for the merit list.