RITES Recruitment 2026 for Senior Technical Assistant: Vacancies, Eligibility, Pay and Test Date
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central PSE under the Ministry of Railways, has opened applications for 31 Senior Technical Assistant posts on a contract lumpsum basis. The posts are for the Southern region, covering Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep. If you hold a Full-Time Diploma in Civil Engineering and have 2 years of experience, this is a good PSU job opening to look at.
The online window runs from 2 November 2026 to 22 November 2026, and the written test is tentatively fixed for 29 November 2026. Read the conditions below before you pay the fee, because several mistakes lead to straight rejection. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every important point from the notification in simple tables for you.
Key Highlights of RITES Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Govt. of India Enterprise) |
| Post | Senior Technical Assistant (VC No. CL/12/26) |
| Total Vacancies | 31 |
| Engagement | Contract lumpsum, one year initially |
| Region | Southern region (7 states and UTs) |
| Application Window | 2 November to 22 November 2026 |
| Written Test | 29 November 2026, morning shift (tentative) |
RITES is a leading consultancy in transport and infrastructure. Check more Railway jobs on our site too.
How Many Vacancies Are There in RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 14 |
| EWS | 3 |
| OBC (NCL) | 8 |
| SC | 4 |
| ST | 2 |
| Total | 31 |
Out of the 31 posts, 2 are reserved for PwBD on a horizontal basis: 1 for Cat-b and 1 for Cat-c. The notification gives no state-wise split, so the 31 posts are for the whole Southern region.
What is the Eligibility for RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Full-Time Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Experience | 2 years post-qualification, in the relevant field of Engineering |
| Marks | 50% for General/EWS, and for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD applying against unreserved posts |
| Marks (reserved posts) | 45% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts |
- Higher qualification: a Degree or PG Degree in the same discipline is also eligible, with the same marks rule.
- Recognition: the Diploma must be from an institution recognised by BTE/AICTE, or the Degree from a recognised university. Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) are also accepted.
- Experience: training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic, fellowship and PhD research periods are not counted. An offer letter is not proof of experience; keep joining and relieving orders or experience certificates.
- CGPA marksheet: if your certificate shows no percentage, submit the university conversion formula. Without one, an undertaking from the institution is needed, and then 5 on a 10-point scale counts as 50%.
- Qualification date: it is the earliest of the last day of the exam month, the result declaration, the final marksheet date or the degree date. No relaxation is given on this.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40 years |
| SC / ST | 45 years (5 years relaxation) |
| OBC (NCL) | 43 years (3 years relaxation) |
| PwBD | Plus 10 years, over the category relaxation |
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Age, experience and all other criteria are counted on the last date, 22 November 2026. No minimum age is stated. PwBD relaxation applies only for at least 40% of the relevant disability, and only if the post is identified as suitable. Ex-servicemen and J&K domicile relaxation applies against reserved posts, where applicable, as per government orders.
The post is identified for Locomotor disability (OA, OL) and Hearing Impairment (HI). PwBD candidates must meet the physical requirements listed: sitting, standing, bending, walking, seeing, manipulation by fingers, communication, reading and writing. Suitable PwBD candidates can apply even if no seat is reserved for their category, and are considered on general merit.
What is the Salary for RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The notification gives approximate emoluments at the minimum of the pay scale. Pay depends on the city class of your posting.
| City Class | Monthly Basic (Rs) | Monthly Gross (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | 26,624 | 39,137 |
| X Class Cities | 26,624 | 36,475 |
| Y Class Cities | 24,258 | 30,808 |
| Z Class Cities | 20,644 | 26,218 |
The basic pay will be revised as per the Minimum Wages notified by the Central Government from time to time. The post is purely on contract, and no fares, TA or DA shall be payable.
What is the Selection Process for RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Test | 125 objective questions, 1 mark each, 2.5 hours |
| Document Scrutiny | Based on test result and number of vacancies |
| Medical Examination | As per RITES rules and standards |
The test has no negative marking. PwBD candidates get 50 minutes of compensatory time. To be considered further you need at least 50% marks (UR/EWS) or 45% (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts).
| Syllabus Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Around 35 |
| Data Interpretation | Around 35 |
| Logical Reasoning | Around 35 |
| Basic Awareness / General Knowledge | Around 20 |
There is no civil engineering section listed; the paper tests aptitude, reasoning and GK. Use our syllabus and exam pattern guides to plan your preparation.
Document scrutiny is done for qualified candidates as per the advertised number of positions, and offers are issued provisionally. RITES may also hold the test, document verification or an interview at its Regional Offices; details come with the call letters. The notification does not prescribe a separate interview stage.
Test centres (tentative): Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram and Secunderabad. You give two centre preferences in the form, but RITES can allot a different centre.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Fee mode | Fee paid by any mode other than the online portal is not accepted, and the application is summarily rejected |
| Unpaid fee | An application without successful fee payment is incomplete and will be rejected |
| Documents | Candidature is liable to be cancelled if you fail to upload documents proving your eligibility and claims |
| Original documents | Originals are verified at joining, failing which the candidature and offer stand cancelled |
| False claims | Any incorrect claim leads to rejection; suppression of facts makes the candidature liable for forfeiture, and services can be terminated even after appointment |
| OBC(NCL) and EWS | Certificate must be valid on 22 November 2026, and an OBC(NCL) certificate must not be older than one year on that date, or you are treated as UR |
| No guarantee | Empanelment does not guarantee selection; offers depend on project requirements |
| Posting | Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India |
| Termination | Services shall be terminated without notice or pay in lieu for unsatisfactory performance, misconduct or if the client discontinues |
| Queries | Emails without the VC No., registration number, full name in block letters and valid email will not be attended to, nor will queries already answered in the advertisement |
| Serving employees | Government and PSU employees can join only after being relieved by the parent organisation |
| One application | Submit only one application for the vacancy; it cannot be altered after submission |
How to Apply Online for RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check that you meet the eligibility, then open the Career Section of the RITES website (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Register and note the system-generated Registration No. |
| 3 | Fill the Identity Proof details carefully; you need the same ID later |
| 4 | Fill the application form and upload all documents under Upload Document |
| 5 | Choose two test centre preferences and pay the fee under Make Payment |
| 6 | Download the final application form and keep a copy |
Documents to upload include the date-of-birth proof, mark sheets of all years, percentage conversion document, category certificate, ID and address proof, PAN Card, and all experience proof in a single PDF in chronological order. Do not send hard copies by post or courier. Ensure the invoice is generated after payment; if it is not, email cont.rectt@rites.com with your registration details. Queries need VC No., registration number, full name in capitals and email.
What are the Important Dates for RITES Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application and fee payment starts | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date of application and fee payment | 22 November 2026 |
| Written Test (tentative) | 29 November 2026, morning shift |
What is the Application Fee for RITES Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC | Rs 300 plus taxes |
| EWS, SC, ST, PwBD | Rs 100 plus taxes |
Pay online only. SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay at the time of applying and the fee is refunded after they take part in the written exam or interview, less GST and bank charges. For the refund, upload your category certificate at the time of payment. If the post is not reserved for your category, you pay the full fee.
RITES Senior Technical Assistant 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit RITES Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are a diploma holder looking for government jobs with civil site experience, do not wait for the last week. Keep your certificates and experience proof ready, apply by 22 November 2026, and then start practising aptitude and reasoning for the 29 November test. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.