Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited
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RITES Assistant Manager IT Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Assistant Manager (IT/Network & security)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
INR 40,000 - 1,40,000 (IDA Pay Scale E-1)
Age Limit
Maximum 32 Years (as on 27.10.2026)
Job Location
All India40Gurgaon7

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 27 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering / Technology / Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation OR Master's / Post Graduate Degree in Electronics / Telecommunications / Computer Science / Information Technology / MCA from a recognized University/Institution with at least 60% marks for UR/EWS and 50% marks for SC/ST candidates.
Post-Qualification Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in enterprise network administration, high-availability firewall configuration, core protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, SD-WAN), endpoint detection & response (EDR/DLP), and DPDP compliance.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 32 years as on 27.10.2026. Age relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, 5 years for J&K Domicile, and 5 years over and above for RITES regular/contract employees.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Written Examination (Objective CBT)

OnlineQualifying Only

Document Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on a combined merit of Written Test (60% weightage) and Personal Interview (40% weightage). The Written Test consists of 125 objective questions (125 marks, 2.5 hours duration, no negative marking). Minimum qualifying marks in the written test are 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and interview in a 1:6 ratio based on written exam merit. The interview carries 40 marks (Technical & Professional proficiency: 30 marks; Personality & Competency: 10 marks), with qualifying marks of 60% for UR/EWS and 50% for reserved posts.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Test (Objective Multiple Choice)

Total Duration

150 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking (no marks deducted for incorrect answers)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
IT, Network & Security Technical Domain125125

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2024
Written Test (Call for Interview - VC No. 135/24)
827169064
2024
Written Test (VC No. 37/24)
777066061

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Positions are in RITES Corporate Office (Shikhar, Sector-29, Gurgaon) or at project site offices across India and overseas. IT/Network & Security officers oversee corporate IT backbone, datacenters, SD-WAN infrastructure, railway project connectivity, and enterprise cybersecurity under Ministry of Railways mandates. The environment is professional and corporate-oriented, with high emphasis on uptime, DPDP compliance, and vendor SLA management. Official working hours are standard PSU timings with 5-day workweeks at headquarters, though emergency on-call support for network and firewall incidents is expected.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is on probation for 1 year from the date of joining. Confirmation of service is subject to satisfactory performance and qualifying a mandatory internal screening test at the end of the probation period. Officers are liable for posting anywhere in India or abroad depending on project requirements. No applications for outside employment will be forwarded until completion of 2 years of service in RITES.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Assistant Manager (E-1 level, ₹40,000 - ₹1,40,000) follows a structured PSU executive promotion ladder: promotion to Manager (E-2, ₹50,000 - ₹1,60,000) typically occurs within 3 to 4 years based on Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR), followed by Senior Manager (E-3, ₹60,000 - ₹1,80,000) and AGM/DGM. Lateral pay protection (Basic + DA) is extended to regular employees joining from other PSUs or government departments with valid NOC.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Experience Documentation: Offer letters are strictly not accepted as proof of experience. Candidates must upload joining letter, relieving letter/experience certificate, and recent salary slips or Form 16.
  • No Outside NOC for 2 Years: Selected candidates cannot have applications forwarded for jobs outside RITES until they complete at least 2 full years of service.
  • Mandatory Probation Screening Test: Confirmation in service after the 1-year probation period requires clearing an internal screening test.
  • Application Fee Refund: SC/ST/PwBD candidates must pay the fee upfront but are eligible for a refund directly to their source account upon appearing in the written test/interview.
  • Degree Percentage Thresholds: UR/EWS candidates require a minimum of 60% aggregate marks, whereas reserved category candidates (applying against reserved posts) need at least 50% marks in the qualifying degree.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
  • ST1
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

IDA executive pay scale of INR 40,000 - 1,40,000 at E-1 grade with annual increments, Industrial Dearness Allowance, and attractive allowances.

IDA Pay Scale INR 40,000 - 1,40,000 (E-1 Level). In addition to Basic Pay, candidates are entitled to Industrial DA, HRA/Lease accommodation, Performance Related Pay (PRP), medical facilities, PF, Gratuity, and superannuation benefits. Regular employees from other PSUs/Government departments are eligible for pay protection (Basic + DA).

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official RITES website at https://www.rites.com and navigate to the Career section.
  2. Click on the online application registration link for VC No. RG/08-R1/26 (Assistant Manager IT/Network & Security).
  3. Complete the registration form, note down the system-generated Registration Number, and enter all personal, educational, and experience details.
  4. Upload scanned self-attested copies of all mandatory documents: DOB proof (10th certificate), degree certificates and semester marksheets, chronological experience proofs (joining letter, relieving letter, pay slips, Form 16), category/PwBD certificates, photo, and signature.
  5. Pay the application fee online through the payment portal (₹600 + taxes for General/OBC; ₹300 + taxes for EWS/SC/ST/PwBD) and download the generated payment invoice and final application form.
  6. Print, sign, and retain a copy of the submitted application form along with two filled copies of Annexure A for document verification at the time of interview. Do not send hard copies by post.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General & OBC Candidates: ₹600/- plus applicable taxes.
EWS, SC, ST & PwBD Candidates: ₹300/- plus applicable taxes.
Note: Fee charged from SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be refunded to the source account upon appearing in the written exam or interview.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Selection consists of a Written Test (60% weightage) with 125 objective questions (150 minutes, no negative marking) followed by Document Verification and a Personal Interview (40% weightage) called in a 1:6 ratio.

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