RRB Section Controller Cut Off 2026, Check Zone-wise Previous Year Cut Off Marks

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Section Controller 2026 recruitment notification to fill 119 vacancies under CEN 03/2026. The RRB Section Controller Cut Off 2026 will be released zone-wise and category-wise on the respective regional RRB websites after the declaration of the CBT result.

The cut-off marks will vary across different RRB zones depending on factors such as the number of vacancies, exam difficulty level, and overall candidate performance.

RRB Section Controller Cut Off 2026

The RRB Section Controller cut-off marks represent the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process. Candidates scoring equal to or above the prescribed cut-off will be shortlisted for the subsequent stages, including the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), wherever applicable, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.

The cut-off will be published separately for each RRB zone and category, ensuring transparency in the selection process.

RRB Section Controller Notification 2026 Out – Click to Check

RRB Section Controller Previous Year Cut Off

Checking the previous year’s cut-off marks helps candidates understand the competition and estimate the score they should aim for in the exam. Since the number of vacancies differs in every recruitment cycle, the cut-off also changes from year to year.

For the 2026 recruitment, 119 vacancies have been announced, so candidates should use the previous year’s cut-off only as a reference while planning their preparation.

RRB Zone	General	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	ESM
RRB Prayagraj	97.31	90.98	81.31	95.29	96.34	74.68
RRB Chennai	93.67	—	72	93.28	—	—
RRB Ranchi	95.55	84.86	—	94.45	93.33	73.94
RRB Ahmedabad	93.43	88	76	88.87	88.85	68.28
RRB Muzaffarpur	96.33	86.2	79.61	95.47	95.67	76.61
RRB Bhopal	93.87	87.28	—	92.26	—	—
RRB Bilaspur	93.69	84.92	77	91.84	92	59.94
RRB Kolkata	96.3	92.21	75.76	94.33	94.88	66.79
RRB Secunderabad	94.82	86.62	84.4	93.1	91.46	60.85
RRB Ajmer	97.31	92.14	91.25	95.71	96.27	73.83
RRB Patna	92.59	75.76	—	90.26	—	—
RRB Guwahati	94.64	86.67	82.29	91.19	92.29	59.86
RRB Mumbai	94.19	87.87	86.02	91.45	92.36	61.95
RRB Siliguri	93.98	85.52	—	92.14	90.37	60.61
RRB Chandigarh	98.35	92.93	—	95.73	96.22	—
RRB Bhubaneswar	91.67	80.62	79.44	89.67	—	70.54
RRB Jammu-Srinagar	93.87	83.74	83.5	89.1	—	65.75
RRB Bengaluru	95.8	86.15	81.14	93.15	93.52	60.29
RRB Malda	94.61	90.15	80.47	94.28	—	60.94
RRB Thiruvananthapuram	96.18	88.8	85.22	95.67	93.09	67.77
RRB Gorakhpur	96.12	87.67	80.47	93.67	94.66	69.35

How to Check RRB Section Controller Cut Off 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to download the official cut-off PDF:

Visit the official website of your respective regional RRB.
Click on the Results/Cut Off section available on the homepage.
Select the RRB Section Controller Cut Off 2026 link.
Download the cut-off PDF.
Search your category and zone to check the qualifying marks.
Save the PDF for future reference.

RRB Section Controller: Minimum Qualifying Marks

RRB has fixed minimum qualifying percentage for CBT exams. Every candidate must at least score these marks:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage
UR/EWS	40%
OBC	30%
SC	30%
ST	25%

These are only qualifying marks. Final selection depends on cut-off, which is usually higher than this.

Factors Affecting RRB Section Controller Cut Off 2026

Several factors influence the final cut-off marks every year. The major factors include:

Total Number of Vacancies: If vacancies are high, the cut-off may be slightly lower. When vacancies are fewer, the cut-off usually increases.
Number of Candidates Appeared: More competition leads to higher cut-off marks.
Difficulty Level of Exam: Tough question papers generally result in lower cut-off, while easy papers push the cut-off higher.
Reservation Policy: Separate cut-off is prepared for General, OBC, SC, ST, and other reserved categories.
Normalisation Process: Since exams are held in multiple shifts, normalisation also plays a role in deciding final marks.

FAQs

When will the RRB Section Controller Cut Off 2026 be released?

The RRB Section Controller Cut Off 2026 will be released after the CBT result is announced. Candidates can check the zone-wise and category-wise cut-off on the respective regional RRB websites.

Is the RRB Section Controller Cut Off released separately for each zone?

Yes. RRB releases the cut-off separately for each participating RRB zone and for different categories such as UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and ESM.

What is the minimum qualifying percentage for the RRB Section Controller CBT?

The minimum qualifying percentage is 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC and SC, and 25% for ST candidates. However, meeting these marks does not guarantee selection, as the final cut-off is generally higher.