Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited
Contractual / Regular

RITES Manager PAPIS Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 19, 2026
Manager-PAPIS

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Diploma111
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹50,000 - ₹1,60,000 (IDA Scale)
Age Limit
Maximum 40 Years as on 04.10.2026
Job Location
Tamil Nadu87All India43+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 14, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 14, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 8, 2026

Application Window14 Sep – 4 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date8 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Full-time Diploma or B.E./B.Tech degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication engineering or equivalent from an AICTE/UGC-recognized university or institution.
• Minimum Marks: First Class / Minimum 60% marks for UR/EWS candidates (50% marks for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates applying against reserved posts).
• Post-Qualification Experience:
- For Degree holders: Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience with at least 2 years in Installation & Commissioning / Maintenance / Supervision of metro rolling stock PAPIS (Public Address and Passenger Information System).
- For Diploma holders: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience with at least 2 years in Installation & Commissioning / Maintenance / Supervision of metro rolling stock PAPIS System.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 40 years as on the application cut-off date (04.10.2026). Standard relaxation in upper age limit applies: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC-NCL: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (cumulative where applicable).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny and Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Technical 65% + Personality/Communication 35%)

OfflineMerit Scored

Pre-Employment Medical Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

Candidates who successfully submit their online application will appear for document scrutiny to verify eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview (100% total weightage), distributed as: Technical & Professional Proficiency (65%) and Personality, Communication & Competency (35%). Minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 60% for UR/EWS (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). There is no written examination. Selected candidates must be certified medically fit as per RITES standards.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Technical & Professional ProficiencyTechnical knowledge, domain competence, and practical field experience in Installation & Commissioning, Maintenance, and Supervision of Metro Rolling Stock PAPIS (Passenger Information & Public Address System).
Personality, Communication & CompetencyAssessment of communication skills, executive demeanor, managerial competency, problem-solving ability, and situational responsiveness.

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.

RITES Ltd. operates as a premier multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy under the Ministry of Railways. The Manager - PAPIS role is focused on metro rail projects in Tamil Nadu (including Chennai Metro rolling stock retrofitting and depot operations). The role oversees installation, commissioning, maintenance, and technical audit of PAPIS subsystems. The work environment requires close coordination with train manufacturers, system suppliers, and metro operations personnel under disciplined quality and safety standards.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is on a contract IDA scale basis initially for 1 year, extendable based on mutual consent and project requirements until assignment completion. Postings are primarily in Tamil Nadu with pan-India mobility liability based on company project needs.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual executives on IDA scales undergo periodic performance appraisals, contract renewals, and annual grade increments. Progression to regular or senior leadership cadres is subject to internal organizational notifications, project requirements, and demonstrated technical performance.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Domain Experience Requirement: Minimum 2 years of specific, hands-on experience in Installation & Commissioning / Maintenance / Supervision of Metro Rolling Stock PAPIS System is mandatory. Generic electrical/electronics experience without metro PAPIS exposure will lead to immediate rejection.
  • Mandatory Checklist (Annexure-A): Candidates must submit two copies of Annexure-A with self-attested copies of academic certificates, CGPA conversion formula, and chronological experience certificates (offer letters alone are NOT accepted as proof of experience; joining and relieving letters or salary slips/Form 16 are required).
  • Interview Qualifying Threshold: Candidates must secure a minimum of 60% marks in the personal interview (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) to be eligible for placement on the selection panel.
  • Zero Application Fee: The application process is free of cost (Fee: NIL). Beware of fraudulent payment portals or third-party claims.

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
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

IDA Pay Scale: INR 50,000 - 1,60,000 per month (approx. ₹14-16 LPA CTC) plus Dearness Allowance, allowances at 23% of basic pay, HRA/lease, EPF, and gratuity as applicable to contract executives.

Basic pay in IDA scale INR 50,000 - 1,60,000 plus DA, fixed/variable allowances @ 23% of Basic Pay, HRA/Company Lease, PF, Gratuity, Medical facility, Leaves, and Accident/Death Insurance as per company contract rules.

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 portal at rites.com and navigate to the Career section.
  2. Fill out the online application form for VC No. CP/14/26 between 14.09.2026 and 04.10.2026. Note down the system-generated Registration Number.
  3. Upload required documents including High School certificate, degree/diploma marksheets, chronological experience proofs in a single PDF (joining/relieving letters, pay slips, Form 16), identity proof, and category certificates.
  4. Submit the form (Application Fee is NIL) and download/print the finalized application form.
  5. Carry two self-attested copies of the application form, checklist (Annexure-A), original testimonials, experience proofs, and identity documents to the interview venue on 08.10.2026 or 09.10.2026 at RITES Inspection Office, Chennai (CTS Building, 2nd Floor, BSNL Complex, No-16, Greams Road, Chennai-600006) or RITES Shikhar, Gurugram.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application Fee: NIL (No fee for any category)

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates need a full-time Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Electronics & Telecommunication with minimum 60% marks (50% for reserved categories). Degree holders require at least 4 years of post-qualification experience (with 2+ years in Metro rolling stock PAPIS), while Diploma holders require at least 10 years (with 2+ years in Metro rolling stock PAPIS).

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