
RRB Section Controller CBAT Exam Date 2026: Railway Recruitment Board has officially announced the exam date for the RRB Section Controller Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) 2026. As per the latest notification released under Advertisement No. CEN 04/2025, the CBAT round will be conducted on June 6, 2026, for candidates who successfully qualified in the earlier Computer Based Test (CBT).
This recruitment campaign aims to fill 368 Section Controller vacancies across different railway zones in the country. Only shortlisted candidates from the CBT stage will be allowed to appear for the CBAT examination, which plays a crucial role in the final selection process.
The admit card for the CBAT examination is expected to be released on June 2, 2026. Candidates will be able to access their hall tickets through the official RRB application portal using their registration credentials.
Applicants are advised to carefully check all information mentioned on the admit card after downloading it. In case of any discrepancy related to name, photograph, exam city, or other details, candidates should immediately contact the concerned authorities for correction.
The recruitment process for the Section Controller post consists of multiple stages. Candidates must clear each phase to move ahead in the selection process.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
The CBAT round is considered one of the most important stages because it evaluates candidates on mental alertness, decision-making ability, concentration, and aptitude required for handling railway operations and traffic management responsibilities.
Candidates who do not qualify in the CBAT examination will not be considered for the next stages of recruitment.
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the hall ticket once released:
Visit the official RRB Apply portal
Click on the “RRB Section Controller CBAT Admit Card 2026” link
Enter registration number and password
Verify the details displayed on the screen
Submit the login credentials
Download and print the admit card for future reference
Candidates appearing for the CBAT exam should carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre. Entry may not be allowed without the required documents.
The board is expected to release further instructions related to exam timing, reporting schedule, and exam-day guidelines along with the admit card notification.