Applications are open. Apply before 17 Aug 2026 — 4 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
RITES Limited has notified recruitment for 24 posts under RG/11/26. Applications are accepted online from 17 Jul 2026 to 17 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A full-time bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technology with two years' post-qualification experience.
Selection is made through Written test, Document scrutiny and Interview. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000. The place of posting is All India — RITES project offices.
The application fee is ₹600 plus taxes for General and OBC. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 24 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A full-time bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technology with two years' post-qualification experience
- Pay scale: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
- Application fee: ₹600 plus taxes for General and OBC
- Last date to apply: 17 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- RITES Limited
- Advertisement No.
- RG/11/26
- Total Vacancies
- 24
- Job Location
- All India — RITES project offices
- Qualification
- A full-time bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technology with two years' post-qualification experience
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.rites.com
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application and fee payment open | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Cut-off for age, experience and eligibility | 17 Aug 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General and OBC | ₹600 plus taxes | Online |
| EWS, SC, ST and PwBD | ₹300 plus taxes | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Mechanical) | 24 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Mechanical) | A full-time bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 60% marks for Unreserved and EWS candidates, or 50% for reserved categories, together with two years' post-qualification experience. |
- Two years' post-qualification experience is required — this is not an entry-level opening for a fresh graduate.
- No negative marking in the written test.
- The shortlist for interview is drawn at six candidates per vacancy.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Years of service plus 3 years |
| Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years, in addition to the category relaxation |
Age, experience and eligibility are all reckoned as on 17 August 2026.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Mechanical) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Written test — 125 objective questions in two and a half hours, with no negative marking
- 2Document scrutiny — on the merit of the written test
- 3Interview — candidates called at six per vacancy; the final result weights the written test at 60% and the interview at 40%
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written test — objective | 125 | 125 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
There is **no negative marking**, so attempt every question. The written test carries **60% of the final weight** and the interview 40%.
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the career section on the RITES website.
- 2Register and fill the application form.
- 3Upload the required documents.
- 4Pay the application fee online.
- 5Download the final application form for your records.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Official notification (PDF)Download
- RITES LimitedVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.