RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 in Patna: Resident Engineer, Section Engineer & Site Engineer Eligibility, Pay and Interview
RITES Ltd., the engineering and consultancy company under the Ministry of Railways, is hiring 27 Individual Consultants for a client project site in Patna. The openings cover Resident Engineer, Section Engineer and Site Engineer posts, plus Dy. Chief experts, an Interface Manager, a Planning Engineer, Track and Environmental Experts, BIM roles and a Team Secretary. Monthly payment runs from ₹55,000 to ₹2,25,000. If you have spent years on Metro or Rail projects, this is a strong chance to put that experience to work on a PSU job contract.
Online applications open on 9 October 2026 and close on 8 November 2026 (11:00 PM). These are experienced-professional roles: every post needs an engineering degree (a diploma is accepted for BIM Engineer) and 3 to 15 years of experience. Selection is by interview only, and there is no application fee. Below you will find all 26 posts, the exact experience each one asks for, and the rules that can get an application rejected. Read it slowly, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | RITES Ltd. (Ministry of Railways) |
| Engagement | Individual Consultant (contract, CV-based assignment) |
| Advertisement | VC No. YP/67/26 to YP/92/26 |
| Total Positions | 27 (26 post categories) |
| Post Families | Resident Engineer, Section Engineer, Site Engineer, Dy. Chief Experts & Other Posts |
| Job Location | Patna |
| Monthly Payment | ₹55,000 to ₹2,25,000 |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 63 years |
| Application Fee | NIL |
| Last Date | 8 November 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
RITES provides engineers to clients on CV-based assignments. That matters here: once you clear the interview, your CV is sent to the client, and the engagement letter goes only to candidates whose CVs the client approves.
How Many Vacancies are in RITES Resident Engineer, Section Engineer & Site Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Every post is a single position except Resident Engineer – Civil, which has two. The notification says the number of vacancies may vary.
| Post | Positions | Payment per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Dy. Chief Signalling System Engineer / Chief Resident Engineer – Signalling | 1 | ₹2,25,000 |
| Dy. Chief System Integration, Testing & Commissioning Expert | 1 | ₹2,25,000 |
| Dy. Chief QA & QC Expert for Works (Electrical) | 1 | ₹1,70,000 |
| Interface Manager / Coordinator – Electrical | 1 | ₹1,75,000 |
| Construction Planning, Programme cum Progress / Monitoring Engineer | 1 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Track Expert | 1 | ₹1,75,000 |
| Environmental Expert | 1 | ₹1,70,000 |
| Section Engineer – SCADA | 1 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Resident Engineer – Signaling | 1 | ₹1,25,000 |
| Resident Engineer – Rolling Stock (Electrical) | 1 | ₹1,50,000 |
| BIM Manager | 1 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Resident Engineer – Civil | 2 | ₹1,25,000 |
| Resident Engineer – Track | 1 | ₹1,25,000 |
| Section Engineer – E&M | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Section Engineer – Lift & Escalator | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| BIM Engineer | 1 | ₹95,000 |
| Section Engineer – Civil | 1 | ₹90,000 |
| Section Engineer – QA/QC | 1 | ₹90,000 |
| Site Engineer – Tunnel Ventilation, ECCS & Station Air-conditioning | 1 | ₹90,000 |
| Site Engineer – AFC | 1 | ₹90,000 |
| Site Engineer – Rolling Stock | 1 | ₹90,000 |
| Site Engineer – Civil | 1 | ₹80,000 |
| Site Engineer – Track | 1 | ₹80,000 |
| Site Engineer – Environment | 1 | ₹80,000 |
| Site Engineer – QA & QC | 1 | ₹80,000 |
| Team Secretary | 1 | ₹55,000 |
| Total | 27 | — |
No category-wise reservation split is given in the notification. You can apply for any number of posts, but each one is a separate VC number, so check the experience for each before you apply.
What is the Eligibility for RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026?
RITES Individual Consultant Qualification and Experience by Post
“Infra” below means total experience in infrastructure projects (Metro, Highway, Railway, Airport or related fields). “Metro/Rail” is the part of it that must be on Metro or Rail projects.
| Post (VC No.) | Minimum Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| Dy. Chief Signalling System Engineer / Chief RE – Signalling (YP/67/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical) or equivalent | 15 yrs Infra; 7 yrs Metro/Rail, incl. 5 yrs as Signal Expert in a Metro project |
| Dy. Chief System Integration, Testing & Commissioning Expert (YP/68/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 15 yrs Infra; 7 yrs Metro/Rail; at least one Metro project as SIT&C Expert |
| Dy. Chief QA & QC Expert for Works – Electrical (YP/69/26) | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | 15 yrs Infra; 7 yrs Metro/Rail, incl. 5 yrs as QA QC Expert/Manager |
| Interface Manager / Coordinator – Electrical (YP/70/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 15 yrs Infra; 7 yrs Metro/Rail; at least one Metro project as Interface Manager/Coordinator |
| Construction Planning, Programme cum Progress / Monitoring Engineer (YP/71/26) | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | 10 yrs Infra; 5 yrs Metro/Rail in planning and monitoring |
| Track Expert (YP/72/26) | Graduate in Civil Engineering | 15 yrs Infra; 5 yrs Metro/Rail, incl. 3 yrs as Track Expert |
| Environmental Expert (YP/73/26) | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | 15 yrs Infra; 5 yrs Metro/Rail, incl. 3 yrs as Environmental Expert/Manager |
| Section Engineer – SCADA (YP/74/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical) or equivalent | 8 yrs Infra; 4 yrs Metro/Rail in SCADA |
| Resident Engineer – Signaling (YP/75/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 10 yrs Infra; 7 yrs Metro/Rail in Signaling |
| Resident Engineer – Rolling Stock, Electrical (YP/76/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 10 yrs Infra; 7 yrs Metro/Rail in Rolling Stock (Electrical) |
| BIM Manager (YP/77/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 10 yrs Infra; 5 yrs Metro/Rail as Architect |
| Resident Engineer – Civil (YP/78/26) | Graduate in Civil Engineering | 10 yrs Infra; 7 yrs Metro/Rail in civil works |
| Resident Engineer – Track (YP/79/26) | Graduate in Civil Engineering | 10 yrs Infra; 7 yrs Metro/Rail in track works |
| Section Engineer – E&M (YP/80/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 8 yrs Infra; 4 yrs Metro/Rail in E&M works |
| Section Engineer – Lift & Escalator (YP/81/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 8 yrs Infra; 4 yrs Metro/Rail/Infra projects in Lift and Escalator |
| BIM Engineer (YP/82/26) | Graduate or Diploma in any branch of Engineering | 6 yrs Infra; 2 yrs Metro/Rail in BIM works |
| Section Engineer – Civil (YP/83/26) | Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent | 8 yrs Infra; 4 yrs Metro/Rail |
| Section Engineer – QA/QC (YP/84/26) | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | 8 yrs Infra; 4 yrs Metro/Rail in QA/QC works |
| Site Engineer – Tunnel Ventilation, ECCS & Station AC (YP/85/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 6 yrs Infra; 2 yrs Metro/Rail in TVS, ECCS and Air Conditioning |
| Site Engineer – AFC (YP/86/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 6 yrs Infra; 2 yrs Metro/Rail in AFC works |
| Site Engineer – Rolling Stock (YP/87/26) | Engineering graduate (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical) or equivalent | 6 yrs Infra; 2 yrs Metro/Rail in Rolling Stock works |
| Site Engineer – Civil (YP/88/26) | Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent | 6 yrs Infra; 2 yrs Metro/Rail |
| Site Engineer – Track (YP/89/26) | Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent | 6 yrs Infra; 2 yrs Metro/Rail in track works |
| Site Engineer – Environment (YP/90/26) | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | 6 yrs Infra; 2 yrs Metro/Rail in Environment works |
| Site Engineer – QA & QC (YP/91/26) | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | 6 yrs Infra; 2 yrs Metro/Rail in QA/QC works |
| Team Secretary (YP/92/26) | Graduate in any branch of Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent) | 3 yrs Infra in secretarial/administrative assistance to PD, Dy. PD, Team Leader or equivalent |
At least one underground Metro project is listed as preferable for every post except the Planning/Monitoring Engineer and the Team Secretary. It is not compulsory, but it can help you at the interview. The Track Expert, Resident Engineer – Civil and Resident Engineer – Track posts ask for a plain “Graduate in Civil Engineering”, while Section Engineer – Civil and Site Engineer – Civil/Track add “or equivalent”, so read your own row word for word. If you hold an engineering degree and the right years on site, you are the person these posts are written for.
Training, internship, teaching, academic, fellowship and PhD research experience shall not be counted. Only on-the-job training is excepted. Where a specialisation is required in your degree, you must submit a certificate from your university or institution clearly naming it.
RITES Individual Consultant Age Limit 2026
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All posts | Not exceeding 63 years as on 8 November 2026 |
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The notification mentions no category-wise age relaxation. Extensions of the contract are not given beyond 65 years of age.
What is the Salary and Contract Term for RITES Individual Consultant 2026?
These are consolidated monthly payments for services, not a regular pay scale. The figures for each post are in the vacancy table above.
| Term | What the notification says |
|---|---|
| Initial tenure | 12 months, extendable based on performance and/or project requirement |
| Extension | One year at a time, after a satisfactory Annual Performance Review, on the same project only |
| Statutory benefits | No PF, ESI or Gratuity |
| Payment release | Within one week after the month ends, based on attendance |
| Tax | TDS deducted; GST admissible as applicable |
| Leave | 1.5 days per completed month; maternity leave as per the 2017 Act |
| Notice | One month from either side |
| Remuneration review | May be reviewed yearly if the contract runs beyond one year |
You will be an independent consultant, not an employee of RITES. If engaged full-time, you cannot take up any other assignment during the consultancy. The engagement is temporary, and RITES can cancel it at any time without giving a reason.
What is the Selection Process for RITES Individual Consultant 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Document Scrutiny | Every candidate who submits the online form is provisionally allowed; eligibility is checked post-wise |
| Personal Interview | Only shortlisted, eligible candidates; judged on technical skills, subject knowledge, experience, communication and interpersonal skills |
| Client CV approval | CVs of suitable candidates go to the client; the engagement letter is issued only on approval |
The notification states plainly that the mode of selection is interview only. Document scrutiny and the interview can be attended online or in person at the RITES Corporate Office in Gurugram or the Regional Office in Kolkata. RITES may shortlist from eligible candidates, and management can cancel, restrict, enlarge or modify the process at any stage. Results are uploaded on the RITES website as Suitable or Not found suitable.
What Can Get a RITES Individual Consultant 2026 Application Rejected?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Not meeting eligibility | Candidature will be summarily rejected, even after selection |
| False or suppressed information | Candidature liable for cancellation, and suppression of any detail renders it liable for forfeiture; services liable to be terminated if found after engagement |
| False document in Annexure A | Candidature or employment may be summarily rejected or cancelled |
| Experience claim not proven | Your application is liable to be rejected; no claims entertained at a later stage |
| Incomplete application | Incomplete application or insufficient proof means rejection |
| Police verification negative | Contract ceases immediately, without notice |
| Currently employed (any organisation) | Allowed to join only after being properly relieved by the parent organisation |
| Retired Government servants | Hired only through this competitive process, not against regular vacant posts |
| Travel | No TA/DA for the interview, joining or completion |
| Qualification date | No relaxation on the date of acquiring the qualification |
| Email queries | Must quote VC No., Registration/Roll No., full name in block letters and email ID, or they will not be attended to |
How to Apply Online for RITES Resident Engineer, Section Engineer & Site Engineer Posts 2026?
- Open the Career section of the RITES website (link in Essential Links below) and choose the VC number of your post.
- Fill the online registration format with a valid email ID, and note the system-generated Registration No. for all later communication.
- Enter your Identity Proof details carefully, because the same ID must be shown in original later.
- Upload clear scanned copies of your photograph, High School certificate, degree certificates and marksheets, experience certificates, ID and address proof, PAN Card and proof of each experience period.
- Submit the form; there is no fee to pay. Remember that an application once submitted cannot be altered.
- Print and sign the form, and bring it with self-attested copies, originals and a filled Annexure A checklist to the document scrutiny or interview.
Do not post hard copies to RITES. If you are working now, keep your experience certificate or joining letter with the last three months’ salary slips or latest Form 16 ready, because that is what proves your current job.
What are the Important Dates for RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 8 November 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 8 November 2026 |
| Document scrutiny (tentative) | 10 to 13 November 2026 |
| Interview (tentative) | 17 to 20 November 2026 |
RITES may change scrutiny/interview dates and may issue a date-wise schedule, so keep checking your email.
What is the Application Fee for RITES Individual Consultant 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | NIL |
RITES Individual Consultant 2026 Essential Links
- Download RITES Individual Consultant Detailed Advertisement PDF
- Visit RITES Individual Consultant Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If your degree and site experience match a row above, do not wait for the last evening of 8 November 2026. Upload every experience proof now, because RITES checks your claims against what you submit. Check more government jobs in Bihar and railway jobs, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the result update.