RITES Limited Recruitment 2026 – 12 Posts
- Last Date
- 30 Sep 2026 (Expired)
- Total Posts
- 12
- Apply Mode
- Online
- Job Type
- Regular Government Service
RITES Limited Recruitment 2026 – 12 Posts
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has invited online applications for recruitment of Engineering Professionals on a regular basis, across 6 designations. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, pay scale, and how to apply.
RITES Limited Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Post-wise Vacancy and Age Details
| VC No. | Designation/Post | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | Total | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG/19/26 | DGM (Structural Engineer/Buildings) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 41 years |
| RG/20/26 | Assistant Manager (Structural Engineer/Buildings) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 32 years |
| RG/21/26 | Assistant Manager (BIM Expert/Public Health Engineering) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 32 years |
| RG/22/26 | Assistant Manager/Architect (Healthcare/Hospital Expert) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 32 years |
| RG/23/26 | Assistant Manager (Architect/Building Expert) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 7 | 32 years |
| RG/24/26 | Assistant Manager (Architect/Metro Rail Expert) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 32 years |
The written test for all Assistant Manager posts will be conducted on the same date and time; candidates should ensure their eligibility for the appropriate post before applying.
Pay Scale
Eligibility Criteria – DGM (Structural Engineer/Buildings), RG/19/26
- Essential Qualification: Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, AND Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering.
- Post-Qualification Experience: Minimum 11 years, including at least 5 years’ experience in design of multi-storied buildings (RCC, Steel, and Composite Structures). Desirable: proficiency in ETABS, STAAD, SAFE, or similar structural design software.
- For Govt./PSU candidates: Should have worked at least 2 years in IDA pay scale Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 or equivalent CDA Level-11 pay matrix.
- For Private Sector candidates: Should have an annual CTC of at least Rs. 24.10 LPA as on the application closing date.
Eligibility Criteria – Assistant Manager Posts (RG/20/26 to RG/24/26)
- Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline (Civil Engineering with Master’s in Structural Engineering for RG/20/26; other posts have their own specific qualification combinations as detailed in the full advertisement).
- Post-Qualification Experience: Minimum 2 years, including relevant hands-on experience in the specific domain (e.g., multi-storied building design for RG/20/26).
- Similar Govt./PSU vs. Private Sector experience/CTC criteria apply proportionally, as detailed in the full advertisement for each post.
Application Fee
Fee charged from SC/ST/PwBD candidates during online application is refunded later upon their participation in the written exam/interview stage, after submission and scrutiny of their category certificate. Posts not reserved for SC/ST/PwD will still require these candidates to pay full fees at the application stage.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RITES website and complete the online application form for the desired post.
- Upload supporting documents substantiating all claims made in the application, including proof of CTC/salary (Form 16/Earning Card/salary slip).
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Complete registration and fee payment between 03 September 2026 and 30 September 2026.
Selection Process
- Document Scrutiny: Applications are scrutinized by RITES; eligible candidates are called for verification of original documents.
- Any deficiency in documents will be notified on the website along with the list of candidates called for document verification and interview.
- Candidates must produce all documents establishing their eligibility at the time of document verification; inability to fulfil a notified deficiency will render the candidature ineligible.
- For Assistant Manager posts, a Written Test is conducted (at the same date/time across all Assistant Manager posts), at 6 different locations across India, followed by document verification and interview for shortlisted candidates.
Important Terms and Conditions
- Age, experience, and all other eligibility criteria are reckoned as on the cut-off date, 30 September 2026.
- The requirement of 2 years’ residency in the immediately lower pay scale does not apply to candidates already in the same or higher pay scale as the advertised post.
- Criteria for both Govt./PSU and Private Sector candidates apply based on the candidate’s latest (most recent) organization of employment.
- Candidates should note that fee paid through any mode other than the specified online gateway will not be accepted, and such applications will be summarily rejected.
About This Recruitment
RITES Limited, a premier multi-disciplinary consultancy organization in transport, infrastructure, and related technologies under the Ministry of Railways, is recruiting experienced structural, architectural, BIM, and public health engineering professionals to strengthen its buildings and infrastructure consultancy vertical. With 7 of the 12 posts concentrated in the Assistant Manager (Architect/Building Expert) category alone, this drive particularly emphasizes architectural and building design expertise across RITES’s project portfolio.
Why the Dual Eligibility Pathway (Govt./PSU vs. Private Sector) Matters
RITES structures its experience eligibility differently depending on whether a candidate comes from a Government/PSU background (requiring specific pay scale residency) or from the private sector (requiring a minimum annual CTC threshold), recognizing that compensation and grade structures differ substantially between these sectors. Candidates should carefully identify which pathway applies to their current employment and ensure they meet the specific years-in-grade or CTC threshold for their category, since these criteria apply based on the candidate’s latest organization, not their overall career history.
Understanding the Combined Written Test for Assistant Manager Posts
Since the written test for all 5 Assistant Manager posts (RG/20/26 through RG/24/26) will be conducted on the same date and time across 6 locations nationwide, candidates should ensure they select and prepare for only the specific post for which they are genuinely eligible, given that the shared test schedule means candidates cannot attempt multiple Assistant Manager posts in the same recruitment cycle even if broadly qualified for more than one.
Preparing a Complete Online Application
Candidates should gather their educational degree certificates, experience certificates clearly establishing post-qualification experience in the specific relevant domain (structural design, BIM, healthcare architecture, etc.), and proof of CTC/salary such as Form 16, salary slips, or earning cards, well before the 30 September 2026 deadline. Since document deficiencies identified during scrutiny must be resolved by the time of document verification, candidates should proactively ensure all uploaded documents are complete, clear, and directly substantiate every claim made in their application.
Final Word
Eligible engineering and architecture professionals meeting the qualification and experience criteria for the DGM or Assistant Manager posts should complete their online application on the RITES website, upload all supporting documents, and pay the applicable fee well before the 30 September 2026 deadline.
Why RITES’s Buildings Consultancy Vertical Is Expanding
As a Navratna PSU serving the Ministry of Railways alongside a wide range of government and infrastructure clients, RITES undertakes consultancy work spanning transport infrastructure, metro rail systems, healthcare facilities, and general building projects, and this recruitment reflects a deliberate strengthening of its structural engineering, architecture, and specialized public health engineering capabilities. The inclusion of a dedicated BIM (Building Information Modeling) Expert post alongside traditional structural and architectural roles signals RITES’s move toward more technology-driven design and project delivery processes, aligning with broader industry trends in digital construction management.
A Closer Look at the Healthcare and Metro Rail Specializations
Two of the Assistant Manager posts, Healthcare/Hospital Expert (RG/22/26) and Metro Rail Expert (RG/24/26), call for architects with specific sector expertise rather than general building design experience, reflecting RITES’s diversified project portfolio across hospital infrastructure and urban metro rail systems. Candidates with prior consultancy or in-house design experience specifically in hospital planning or metro station/depot architecture should highlight this specialized background prominently in their application, since it directly targets the niche expertise these two posts are seeking beyond standard architectural qualifications.
A Note on the Public Health Engineering Post
The BIM Expert/Public Health Engineering post (RG/21/26) combines two distinct technical competencies, digital building modeling expertise and public health engineering design (typically covering water supply, drainage, sanitation, and plumbing systems within building projects), suggesting RITES is seeking a candidate who can bridge modern digital design tools with traditional infrastructure engineering disciplines. Candidates with a civil or public health engineering background who have also worked extensively with BIM software platforms are particularly well-positioned for this specific role compared to candidates with expertise in only one of these two areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many total posts are advertised by RITES Limited?
12 posts, across 6 designations.
2. What is the last date to apply?
30 September 2026.
3. What is the pay scale for DGM (RG/19/26)?
INR 70,000-2,00,000.
4. What is the pay scale for Assistant Manager posts?
INR 40,000-1,40,000.
5. What is the application fee?
Rs. 600 for General/OBC; Rs. 300 for EWS/SC/ST/PwD.
6. What is the age limit for DGM?
41 years.
7. What is the age limit for Assistant Manager posts?
32 years.
8. Which post has the most vacancies?
Assistant Manager (Architect/Building Expert), RG/23/26, with 7 posts.
9. What experience is required for DGM?
Minimum 11 years, including 5 years in multi-storied building design (RCC, Steel, Composite Structures).
10. What is the selection process for Assistant Manager posts?
Written Test, followed by Document Verification and Interview.
11. Is the fee refundable for SC/ST/PwBD candidates?
Yes, it is refunded upon their participation in the written exam/interview, after category certificate scrutiny.
12. Can private sector candidates apply?
Yes, provided they meet the minimum annual CTC threshold specified for each post.
13. Where is the written test conducted?
At 6 different locations across India.
14. What is the cut-off date for eligibility?
30 September 2026.
15. Who conducts this recruitment?
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India.
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