RITES Ltd., a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released a notification for the Engagement of Multiple Engineering Professionals on Contract Basis. The recruitment offers a great opportunity for diploma holders in Mechanical and related engineering fields to join India’s leading transport and infrastructure consultancy. Candidates will be selected through a written test and document verification, and the posting will be across different regions of India depending on vacancy codes.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application & Fee Payment | 09 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees | 30 December 2025 |
| Written Exam Date | 11 January 2026 (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM) |
Vacancy Details
- Post: Senior Technical Assistant (Mechanical)
- Total Vacancy: 150
- Region-wise breakup:
| Region | Vacancy Code | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | M/121/25 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 50 | 2 |
| East | M/122/25 | 31 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 75 | 2 |
| West | M/123/25 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| South | M/124/25 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
Total PwBD Seats: 6 (Horizontal Reservation)
Educational Qualification
- Full-time Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical & Automobile Engineering
- Candidates with higher qualifications (Degree/PG in same discipline) are also eligible
- Minimum marks required:
- UR/EWS/General: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD: 45%
Experience Requirement
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in relevant engineering field
- Apprenticeship training (under The Apprentices Act 1961) in relevant field is counted as experience
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 30.12.2025)
- Age relaxation as per Government rules for reserved categories and PwBD
Salary Details
| Post | Basic Pay (per month) | Approx. Gross CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | Rs. 16,338 | Rs. 29,735 |
Salary may vary based on place of posting and other conditions.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 300 + Taxes |
| EWS/SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 100 + Taxes |
Note: Fees paid by SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be refunded after they appear in the written exam (after GST/bank charges deduction).
Selection Process
- Written Test
- Objective type, 125 questions, 1 mark each
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- No negative marking
- Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD (reserved posts): 45%
- Document Scrutiny
- Based on written test merit and vacancy
- Documents must match details filled in online form
Final selection and deployment will depend on project requirements. Empanelment does not guarantee job posting.
How to Apply
- Visit RITES website.
- Go to Career Section and complete online registration
- Fill application form carefully and upload all required documents:
- Date of Birth proof
- Academic certificates and marksheets (10th, 12th, Diploma/Degree)
- Experience certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Driving License etc.)
- PAN Card
- Pay application fees online
- Download and keep a copy of the final submitted application form
- Original documents must be produced at the time of verification (if shortlisted)
