RRB Section Controller Syllabus: Subject-wise Topics & Exam Pattern

RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026

The RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026 covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness to assess candidates' aptitude and knowledge. Candidates should also understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, exam duration, and negative marking for effective preparation. The key subjects are:

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name	Section Controller
Selection Process	CBT, CBAT, Document Verification & Medical Examination
Exam Duration	90 Minutes
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Negative Marking	1/3 Mark for Each Wrong Answer

RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026 - General Awareness

Sl. No.	Topic	Practice
1	Current Affairs (National & International)	Practice MCQs
2	Indian Geography	Practice MCQs
3	Indian Culture	Practice MCQs
4	Indian History (including Freedom Movement)	Practice MCQs
5	Indian Polity & Constitution	Practice MCQs
6	Indian Economy	Practice MCQs
7	Environmental Issues (India & Global Perspective)	Practice MCQs
8	Sports	Practice MCQs
9	General Scientific	Practice MCQs
10	Technological	Practice MCQs
11	Basic General Knowledge	Practice MCQs

RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026 - General Intelligence & Reasoning

Sl. No.	Topic	Practice
1	Analogies	Practice MCQs
2	Alphabetical & Number Series	Practice MCQs
3	Coding-Decoding	Practice MCQs
4	Mathematical Operations	Practice MCQs
5	Relationship-based Reasoning	Practice MCQs
6	Syllogism	Practice MCQs
7	Venn Diagrams	Practice MCQs
8	Jumbled Sentences	Practice MCQs
9	Data Interpretation	Practice MCQs
10	Conclusions & Decision Making	Practice MCQs
11	Similarities & Differences (Classification)	Practice MCQs
12	Directions	Practice MCQs
13	Statement and Arguments	Practice MCQs
14	Statement and Assumptions	Practice MCQs

RRB Section Controller Syllabus 2026 - Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude)

Sl. No.	Topic	Practice
1	Number Systems	Practice MCQs
2	BODMAS	Practice MCQs
3	Decimals Fractions	Practice MCQs
4	LCM & HCF	Practice MCQs
5	Ratio & Proportions	Practice MCQs
6	Percentage	Practice MCQs
7	Mensuration	Practice MCQs
8	Time & Work	Practice MCQs
9	Time & Distance	Practice MCQs
10	Simple Interest	Practice MCQs
11	Compound Interest	Practice MCQs
12	Profit & Loss	Practice MCQs
13	Algebra	Practice MCQs
14	Geometry	Practice MCQs
15	Trigonometry	Practice MCQs
16	Elementary Statistics	Practice MCQs
17	Square Roots	Practice MCQs
18	Age Calculations	Practice MCQs
19	Calendar	Practice MCQs
20	Clock	Practice MCQs
21	Pipes & Cistern Problems	Practice MCQs

RRB Section Controller Exam Pattern 2026

The RRB Section Controller Exam Pattern 2026 provides details about the subjects, total questions, marks, exam duration, and marking scheme. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) consists of objective-type questions from Arithmetic (Quantitative Aptitude), General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. Candidates are advised to understand the exam pattern thoroughly before starting their preparation.

Subjects	Questions	Marks	Duration
Arithmetic (Quantitative Aptitude)	100	100	90 Minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Awareness

RRB Section Controller Exam Marking Scheme

The RRB Section Controller Exam Marking Scheme helps candidates understand how marks are awarded and deducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT). Each correct answer carries one mark, while one-third of a mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.

Criteria	Marks
Correct Answer	+1 Mark
Wrong Answer	-0.33 Mark (1/3 Mark)
Unanswered Question	0 Mark
Total Marks	100

RRB Section Controller Exam Preparation Tips

A well-planned preparation strategy can significantly improve your performance in the RRB Section Controller Exam. Candidates should follow a disciplined study schedule, practice questions regularly, and revise important topics to maximize their score in the Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Understand the Syllabus: Cover all topics from Arithmetic (Quantitative Aptitude), General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
Create a Study Plan: Allocate sufficient time to each subject and follow a consistent daily schedule.
Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve previous papers to understand the exam pattern and question difficulty.
Attempt Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.
Revise Regularly: Focus on important formulas, current affairs, and reasoning concepts before the exam.
Manage Time Effectively: Practice completing the paper within the 90-minute time limit.

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