The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted on October 12 and 13, 2026. The answer key was made available on October 16, allowing candidates to review their recorded responses and compare them with the provisional answers provided by the examination authorities.
The recruitment drive is being conducted under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2026 to fill 119 Section Controller vacancies across participating railway zones. Candidates can access the answer key and response sheet through the relevant official RRB portal by logging in with their registration details.
Applicants who identify potential errors in the provisional answer key can submit objections within the specified period. The objection window is scheduled to close on October 25, 2026, at 11:55 pm. Candidates should carefully read the official instructions before submitting a challenge.
RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
Candidates should note the following important dates related to the recruitment process:
- Recruitment authority: Railway Recruitment Boards
- Advertisement number: CEN 03/2026
- Post name: Section Controller
- Total vacancies: 119
- Examination dates: October 12 and 13, 2026
- Answer key release date: October 16, 2026
- Last date to raise objections: October 25, 2026, at 11:55 pm
- Result status: Awaited; candidates should check official announcements.
The answer key and objection schedule should be verified through the official RRB portal before taking any action.
How to Download the RRB Section Controller Answer Key 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to access their answer keys and response sheets:
- Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board you applied through.
- Find the notification related to CEN 03/2026 for Section Controller recruitment.
- Click the link for viewing questions, recorded responses and the provisional answer key.
- Enter your registration number and password or date of birth, as requested.
- Log in to access your examination details.
- Review the questions, your recorded answers and the provisional answer key.
- Download or save the response sheet for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that they access the correct examination date and shift when reviewing their answers.
How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key
Candidates who believe that an answer is incorrect can challenge it through the official objection portal during the permitted window.
To submit an objection, applicants should log in to the relevant RRB portal, select the question they wish to challenge and follow the instructions provided. They should submit a clear explanation and any supporting evidence required by the board.
The reported objection fee is ₹50 per question, plus applicable bank charges. Candidates should check the official notice for payment rules, submission requirements and refund conditions, where applicable.
Applicants are advised not to wait until the final hours to submit their objections, as technical problems or heavy website traffic could create difficulties.
RRB Section Controller Vacancy Details 2026
The recruitment notification announced 119 vacancies. The reported category-wise distribution is given below:
| Category | Vacancies |
| General (UR) | 50 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 |
| Economically Weak |

