RITES Recruitment 2026: 33 Engineering Openings in a Navratna Railway PSU
RITES Limited, a Navratna public sector company working under the Ministry of Railways, has opened online applications for 33 regular engineering jobs. If you are a civil engineer with real design, survey, tunnel or bridge experience behind you, this is one of the better PSU job openings of the year. The pay goes up to the ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 IDA scale, and the appointment is on a regular basis and not on contract.
The application window runs from 15 September 2026 to 8 October 2026, and the Manager/Assistant Manager written test is fixed for 25 October 2026. Fifteen different posts are advertised across three levels, and each one has its own experience bar, so please read the row that belongs to you rather than the headline. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in walks you through the vacancies, eligibility, pay, selection and fee in plain language. Read it fully before you pay, because one application is allowed per vacancy and it cannot be changed later.
What are the Key Highlights of RITES Engineering Professionals Recruitment 2026?
RITES Limited is a multi-disciplinary consultancy in transport and infrastructure, and it is one of the few Navratna companies that hires engineers directly into design roles. This drive covers Deputy General Manager (DGM), Manager and Assistant Manager posts identified by Vacancy Codes RG/31/26 to RG/45/26.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Navratna CPSE, Ministry of Railways) |
| Total Vacancies | 33 |
| Levels | DGM, Manager and Assistant Manager |
| Application Window | 15 September 2026 to 8 October 2026 |
| Pay Scale (IDA) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 up to ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India and abroad |
| Nature of Job | Regular; one year probation, which may be extended if you do not clear the confirmation screening test |
RITES Vacancy Details 2026: How Many Vacancies are There Post-wise?
The reservation split changes from one Vacancy Code to the next, so check your own row. Most codes carry a single Unreserved seat only, but an Unreserved seat is open to every category at the 60% marks bar.
| Post (VC No.) | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| DGM Design Engineer, Long-span Bridges (RG/31/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| DGM Railway Alignment Designer (RG/32/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| DGM Geophysicist (RG/33/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| DGM Tunnel Engineer (RG/34/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Manager Design Engineer, Long-span Bridges (RG/35/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Manager Design Engineer, Bridges (RG/36/26) | UR 3, OBC-NCL 1, SC 1, ST 1 | 6 |
| Manager Design Engineer, Metro Stations (RG/37/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Manager ESP Expert (RG/38/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Manager Steel Structure Engineer (RG/39/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Manager Bridge cum Instrumentation Engineer (RG/40/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Manager Design Engineer, Bridges (RG/41/26) | UR 5, EWS 1, OBC-NCL 2, SC 1, ST 1 | 10 |
| Assistant Manager Cost Estimator (RG/42/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Manager Survey (RG/43/26) | UR 1, EWS 1 | 2 |
| Assistant Manager Bridge Rehabilitation and NDT (RG/44/26) | UR 2, OBC-NCL 1, SC 1 | 4 |
| Assistant Manager Tunnel Engineer (RG/45/26) | UR 1 | 1 |
Two seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities on a horizontal basis — one under RG/36/26 (Category c) and one under RG/41/26 (Category b). Horizontal means these two are counted inside the numbers above and are not extra seats. The identified disabilities for the Civil discipline are locomotor disability and hearing impairment, and candidates from these identified categories may apply even against codes where no seat is reserved for them. RITES also states plainly that the number of vacancies may vary.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for RITES Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Vacancy Codes | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| RG/31/26, RG/35/26, RG/36/26, RG/41/26 | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering |
| RG/33/26 (Geophysicist) | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Geophysics and Master’s Degree in Geophysics |
| All remaining Vacancy Codes | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Marks and Recognition Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS candidates, and reserved candidates applying against an unreserved code | First class degree or minimum 60% marks |
| Reserved candidates applying against reserved seats | At least 50% marks |
| Recognition | Degree recognised by AICTE/UGC; Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India) is also accepted |
| CGPA marksheets | Carry your university’s conversion formula; where it has none, an undertaking is needed and 6 on a 10-point scale counts as 60% |
| Design software | The design-engineer codes also want working knowledge of structural analysis software such as STAAD Pro or MIDAS Civil, or equivalent software |
This is a genuinely open door for engineering graduates whose degree is full-time and regular — part-time and distance-mode degrees do not meet the wording of this advertisement.
Experience
| Level | Minimum Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|
| DGM | 11 years, of which 8 years in that post’s specialised field |
| Manager | 5 years, of which 3 years in that post’s specialised field |
| Assistant Manager (RG/41/26, RG/42/26, RG/44/26) | 2 years, of which 1 year in that post’s specialised field |
| Assistant Manager Survey (RG/43/26) and Tunnel Engineer (RG/45/26) | All 2 years must be in that post’s own field |
| Already in the same or a higher pay scale | The two-year residency in the immediate lower scale shall not apply to you |
Training, internship, teaching, academic, fellowship and PhD research time is not counted as experience, although apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 in the relevant field is counted. For DGM and Manager posts, candidates already in Government, PSU or autonomous bodies must also have spent two years in the immediately lower IDA or CDA scale. Candidates from the private sector must show an annual CTC of at least ₹24.10 lakh for DGM and ₹16.27 lakh for Manager posts as on the last date. Those CTC figures are an eligibility bar for private-sector applicants, not the salary RITES pays.
Age Limit
| Post Level | Maximum Age as on 8 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| DGM | 41 years |
| Manager | 35 years |
| Assistant Manager | 32 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| J&K Domicile | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years, over and above the SC, ST or OBC-NCL relaxation |
| RITES regular and contract employees | 5 years |
| Scope of these relaxations | Category relaxation is given only against posts reserved for that category; the PwBD age relaxation applies even against an unreserved post, provided the post is identified for PwBDs |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including any age relaxation you qualify for. →
The advertisement sets no minimum age, and age is counted on 8 October 2026, which is the same day the portal closes. Work out your exact age on that date before you pay the fee.
What is the Salary for RITES DGM, Manager and Assistant Manager 2026?
Pay is on the IDA pattern and is fixed at the minimum of the scale at the time of joining.
| Vacancy Codes | IDA Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| RG/31/26 to RG/34/26 (DGM) | ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| RG/35/26 to RG/40/26 (Manager) | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| RG/41/26 to RG/45/26 (Assistant Manager) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
On top of basic pay you get DA, fixed and variable allowances, Performance Related Pay, medical facilities, HRA or lease accommodation, PF, gratuity and a Post Retirement Medical Scheme.
If you are already working in a Government body or another PSU, apply through proper channel or hand over your NOC at the interview — that is the only way your existing Basic and DA can be protected when your pay is fixed here.
What is the Selection Process for RITES Recruitment 2026?
| Post Group | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| DGM (RG/31/26 to RG/34/26) | Document scrutiny, then interview carrying 100% weightage |
| Manager and Assistant Manager (RG/35/26 to RG/45/26) | Written test (60%), document scrutiny, then interview (40%) |
The written test on 25 October 2026 applies only to the Manager and Assistant Manager codes; DGM candidates go straight from document scrutiny to the interview. All Assistant Manager codes are tested at the same date and time, so you can sit for only one of them.
| Written Test | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pattern | 125 objective questions, 1 mark each |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (50 minutes extra for PwBD candidates) |
| Marking | Marks are not deducted for a wrong answer |
| Qualifying marks | 50% for UR and EWS; 45% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwBD against reserved seats |
| Interview call ratio | 1:6 of the vacancies |
| Interview qualifying marks | 60% for UR/EWS, 50% for reserved candidates against reserved seats |
| Test centres | Delhi/Gurgaon, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati — all except Delhi/Gurgaon are tentative, and RITES may allot a centre you did not prefer |
The paper has a common Part A for every code and a post-specific Part B, so plan your exam pattern and syllabus preparation around both, and give your two centre preferences while applying. You may answer in Hindi or English, appointment depends on a medical fitness examination, and management has reserved the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge or modify the process at any stage.
What Conditions Can Cancel Your RITES Recruitment 2026 Application?
These are the lines candidates skip, and every one of them can end your candidature.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Documents not uploaded | Candidature is liable to be cancelled if you fail to upload the documents proving your eligibility and claims |
| False or suppressed information | Candidature shall be liable to be cancelled, suppression detected on a future date renders it liable for forfeiture, and if these shortcomings are detected even after appointment your services are liable to be terminated |
| Eligibility not actually met | Candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage, and merely applying or qualifying gives you no right to selection |
| Fee paid in any other mode | The application is treated as without fee and is summarily rejected |
| Category certificate | Caste, OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be valid as on 8 October 2026; an OBC-NCL certificate must state non-creamy-layer status and must not be older than one year |
| NOC after the interview | An NOC submitted after the interview date shall not be considered, so pay protection is lost |
| Misconduct at any stage | Liable to legal or criminal prosecution and disqualification from the recruitment |
| Document deficiency | A document produced to cover a notified deficiency shall not be dated later than the date of document verification |
| Queries to RITES | Every e-mail must contain your VC No., registration number, full name in block letters and your registered e-mail; communications not containing these particulars shall not be attended to, and queries already answered in the advertisement are not attended to |
| Travel | No fares, TA or DA are payable for any stage of the selection |
How to Apply Online for RITES Recruitment 2026?
Keep your degree certificates, all semester marksheets, experience proofs, category certificate, PAN and ID proof scanned and ready before you begin.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the RITES online application portal (link in Essential Links below) and pick the VC No. you are eligible for |
| 2 | Register with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number, and note the Registration No. the system shows at the top of the form |
| 3 | Complete the form under “Fill/ Modify Application Form” — submit only one application for one vacancy |
| 4 | Upload clear scanned documents under “Upload Document”, with all experience proof in a single PDF in chronological order |
| 5 | Pay the fee online under “Make Payment” and check that the invoice is generated |
| 6 | Download, print and sign the final application form and keep it for document verification |
Do not post hard copies to the office — RITES does not want them. The two papers that quietly forfeit a claim are the category certificate valid on the cut-off date and the experience certificate, because an offer letter alone is not accepted as proof of experience.
What are the Important Dates for RITES Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application and fee payment start | 15 September 2026 |
| Last date of online application and fee payment | 8 October 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, experience and eligibility | 8 October 2026 |
| Written test (RG/35/26 to RG/45/26) | 25 October 2026 |
| Interview | To be intimated later |
What is the Application Fee for RITES Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Manager and Assistant Manager — General/OBC | ₹600 plus applicable taxes |
| Manager and Assistant Manager — EWS, SC, ST and PwD | ₹300 plus applicable taxes |
| DGM posts — all candidates | ₹600 plus applicable taxes |
The fee is paid online only, inside the application form. SC, ST and PwD candidates applying against a code not reserved for them still pay the full fee up front; that amount is refunded later to the same card or account, after GST and bank charges, once they take part in the selection process and their category certificate is scrutinised.
Essential Links — RITES Engineering Professionals Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF (Manager and Assistant Manager Posts)
- Download Official Notification PDF (DGM Posts)
- Apply Online for RITES Engineering Professionals Recruitment 2026
- Visit RITES Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
A Navratna railway PSU does not advertise design roles this often, so if your experience matches even one Vacancy Code, do not let 8 October pass you by. Give yourself a few days for scanning and uploading rather than trying it on the final evening, when payment gateways get busy. For more railway sector job notifications and updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.