RITES Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

RITES Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Post Name : Assistant Manager (Mechanical)

Total Vacancies : 24

 

Important Dates :

Candidates applying for RITES Recruitment 2026 should note that the same date range applies to both the online application and the online fee payment.

Commencement of Online Application & Fee Payment : 17 July 2026
Last Date of Online Application & Fee Payment : 17 August 2026
Cut-off Date for Age/Experience/Eligibility : 17 August 2026

The exact date, time, and venue of the written test and interview will be communicated separately to shortlisted candidates and are not yet announced in the notification.

 

Vacancy Details 2026

RITES Recruitment 2026 covers a total of 24 Assistant Manager (Mechanical) vacancies, distributed across categories as shown below. One post is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) on a horizontal basis, and the total includes backlog vacancies.

PwBD Category-Wise Breakup (1 Vacancy)

For the PwBD post, RITES will follow this priority order while issuing offers: first, candidates belonging to the disability type detailed in the table above; second, candidates belonging to any disability type that meets the job requirements for the position; and third, if no suitable candidate is found in the first two categories, the vacancy will be filled from any other category.

Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates wondering whether they qualify for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 can check the educational qualification, experience, and age limit requirements below.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology in Mechanical, Production, Production & Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical/Railways, Mechatronics & Automobile, or a combination of the above disciplines in part or whole.

UR/EWS candidates (and SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD candidates applying against unreserved posts) need a first-class degree or a minimum of 60% marks.

Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD, as applicable) need a minimum of 50% marks for consideration against reserved posts.

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The degree must be recognized by AICTE and awarded by a University established under an Act of Parliament/State legislature, or a Deemed University under the UGC Act, 1956. Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examination, treated as equivalent to a degree by the Government of India, are also accepted.

If the marksheet does not show a class/division or percentage, candidates must submit the conversion formula issued by their university; if no such formula exists, an authorized undertaking is required, and a CGPA of 6 on a 10-point scale will then be treated as 60%.

 

Experience Requirement

Candidates need a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in production or mechanical maintenance or other mechanical  engineering areas, gained while working at a project site, factory, or plant. Training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic work, fellowship, or Ph.D. research experience will not be counted. However, Apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, in the relevant discipline will be considered towards the minimum experience, subject to fulfilment of other eligibility conditions.

Age Limit

The upper age limit for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical)  Recruitment 2026 is 32 years as on the last date of application submission (17 August 2026).

For the Mechanical discipline, the post is identified suitable for candidates with locomotor disability categories OA, OL, OAL, BL, Leprosy Cured, and Acid Attack Victims, with functional classifications S, ST, BN, W, SE, MF, C, R, W & RW. Persons with disabilities belonging to an identified category can apply even where no vacancy is specifically reserved for them, and will be considered by the general standard of merit.

 

Selection Process 2026

Selection for RITES Recruitment 2026 involves three stages – a written test, document scrutiny, and an interview – with a fixed weightage split between the written test and interview.

1. Written Test

The written test consists of 125 objective-type questions carrying one mark each, for a duration of 2.5 hours.

There is no negative marking; no marks are deducted for incorrect answers.

PwBD candidates are eligible for a compensatory time of 50 minutes.

A minimum of 50% marks is required for UR/EWS candidates (45% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts) to be considered further.

2. Document Scrutiny

Based on the written test result and the number of vacancies, RITES will scrutinize the documents submitted by candidates, and shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview preceded by verification of original documents. It is the candidate’s responsibility to upload documents that substantiate all claims made in the application form.

3. Interview

Candidates are called for interview in the ratio of 1:6 to the number of vacancies.

Weightage: Written Test – 60%, Interview – 40% (Technical & Professional proficiency: 30, Personality, Communication & Competency: 10). Total: 100%.

A minimum of 60% marks in the interview is required for UR/EWS candidates (50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD against reserved posts) to be placed on the panel. There is no minimum qualifying mark required in the aggregate.

Candidates can appear for the selection process in either Hindi or English.

Based on RITES’s discretion, the written test and/or interview may be conducted at Regional Offices, which will be communicated with the call letters.

Appointment of selected candidates is subject to being found medically fit as per RITES Rules and Standards of Medical Fitness for the post.

Written Test Venue & Centres

Candidates must give two preferences for their choice of written test centre at the time of online application. RITES will make efforts to allot a preferred centre but reserves the right to allot a different one.

All centres except Delhi/Gurgaon are tentative and will depend on the number of candidates and RITES’s discretion. The exact address, date, and time will be communicated to candidates separately.

 

Written Test Syllabus

The written test syllabus for the Mechanical discipline covers core mechanical engineering subjects, similar in scope to the GATE Mechanical syllabus.

Applied Mechanics and Design: Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Machine Design.

Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences: Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Power Engineering, I.C. Engines, Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, Turbomachinery.

Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering: Engineering Materials, Casting/Forming/Joining Processes, Machining & Machine Tool Operations, Metrology & Inspection, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Production Planning & Control, Inventory Control, Operations Research.

Manufacturing Processes: Metal casting, metal forming, metal joining/welding, welding metallurgy, powder metallurgy, non-destructive testing.

Testing of Materials: Non-destructive testing (ultrasonic, radiography, magnetic particle, eddy current, dye penetration), physical testing (tensile, hardness, impact, bend, shear, fatigue, creep), chemical testing, metallography.

Material  Science: Thermal, chemical, electrical, magnetic and mechanical properties of materials, structure of metals, corrosion, heat transfer, air compressors, air conditioning.

Salary and Pay Scale 2026

Candidates checking the RITES Assistant Manager salary can note that the pay scale for the post is ₹40,000–1,40,000, with pay fixed at the minimum of the scale for new appointees.

Employees appointed on a regular basis from other PSUs or Government organizations (Central/State/Banks/Autonomous Body), who applied through proper channel or submitted an NOC at the time of interview, are eligible for protection of pay (Basic + DA) as per company policy.

In addition to Basic Pay, selected candidates will get DA, fixed/variable allowances, Performance Related Pay, medical facilities, HRA/lease accommodation, and a superannuation package including PF contribution, Gratuity (as per the Gratuity Act), and Post Retirement Medical Scheme.

Other benefits include leave as per leave rules, Maternity/Paternity Leave, medical facility, Group Insurance, and Leave Encashment, as applicable to regular employees.

Candidates switching from 8th CPC CDA pay scales to 4th PRC IDA pay scales on appointment/absorption in RITES will be entitled to the benefit of only one fitment, with final fixation done after implementation of the 4th PRC report, if any.

 

Application Fee 2026 :

The application fee for RITES  Recruitment 2026 must be paid online at the time of application submission and varies by category.

Candidates applying against unreserved posts must pay the full fee at the online application stage, even if they belong to SC/ST/PwBD category.

The fee charged from SC/ST/PwBD candidates during online application will be refunded upon their participation in the further selection process (written exam/interview), credited to the original payment source after deducting GST/bank charges, once their category certificate is submitted and scrutinized.

Fees paid through any mode other than the one specified will not be accepted, and such applications will be treated as without fee and summarily rejected.

Candidates must ensure the invoice is generated after successful payment; if unable to download it, they should immediately email [email protected] with their registration details.

For queries regarding fee payment, candidates can contact Helpdesk No. 011-33557000, Extension 13221, or email [email protected].

Documents Required :

Candidates must upload the following documents during online application, substantiating their eligibility and claims:

High School certificate for proof of Date of Birth

Certificates and mark statements of all academic/professional qualifications for all semesters/years (10th, 12th, Diploma/Graduation/Post-Graduation as claimed)

Percentage Conversion Document issued by the University/Institute (wherever applicable)

EWS/SC/ST/OBC Certificate in the prescribed Government of India format (wherever applicable)

Proof of Identity & Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, etc.)

PAN Card

 

Proof of each period of experience claimed, compiled in a single PDF in chronological order (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, relevant pay slips, etc.)

PwBD Certificate as per the latest format (if applicable)

Any other document supporting the candidature and claims made in the application

Candidates called for document verification must additionally carry a printed, signed copy of the application form (with registration number) along with self-attested scanned copies of the same documents, plus one recent passport-size colour photograph, in the prescribed order.

How to Apply ?

Ensure you satisfy the necessary conditions and requirements before applying.

Apply online through the registration format available in the Career Section of the RITES website, www.rites.com.

Note down the “Registration No.” generated on top of the online form for all further communication with RITES.

Carefully fill in the “Identity Proof” details, and ensure the same document is available for production at later stages of selection.

Upload all the required documents under the “Upload Document” section, ensuring scanned copies are clear and visible.

Make the online payment under the “Make Payment” section, and download the final application form after successful payment.

Keep a copy of the submitted application form and carry it at the time of selection, if called.

Applications without successful fee payment will be treated as incomplete and summarily rejected. Candidates can apply for any number of vacancies separately, but only one application per vacancy is allowed, and an application once submitted cannot be altered.

Important Instructions

Candidates working in Government organizations (Central/State/Autonomous Body)/PSUs/PSBs on a regular basis must apply through proper channel; if applying directly, they must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview for pay protection, transfer of gratuity/leave, and joining benefits. NOC submitted after the interview date will not be considered.

SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates must furnish caste certificates in the prescribed Annexure I/II format, valid as on the last date for application submission; OBC-NCL candidates must additionally submit a non-creamy layer declaration (Annexure III) at document verification.

EWS candidates must possess an Income and Asset Certificate in the Government of India format, valid as on the last date of application submission (valid for FY 2026-27).

Hard copies of documents are not to be sent to RITES by post or courier.

Candidates must bring two duly filled copies of Annexure A (Documents Submission Checklist) along with supporting documents in chronological order at the time of document verification/selection.

The date of acquiring a qualification is the earliest of: the last day of the month in which the final exam was held (or the exact exam date, if stated), the date of declaration of result, the date of issuance of the marksheet, or the date of issuance of the degree – with no relaxation on this account.

Where a specialization is required in the qualifying degree, candidates must submit a certificate from their University/Institution clearly specifying the specialization.

The appointment will initially be on probation for one year from the date of joining; confirmation depends on performance and verification of submitted certificates/documents.

Selected candidates are liable for posting anywhere in India and abroad, as per company requirements.

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Candidates must clear a screening test for confirmation of service at the end of probation; failure may lead to extension of probation.

No employee’s application will be forwarded for outside jobs until they complete 2 years of service at RITES.

Any corrigendum/addendum to the advertisement will be displayed only on www.rites.com.

No fares, TA, or DA will be paid for the selection process. Legal jurisdiction for any dispute is Delhi.

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