Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited
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RITES Manager Railway Design Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Manager (Railway Design & Operation)

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B.Tech185
M.Tech110
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
IDA Scale ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/- (E-2 Level)
Age Limit
Maximum 55 Years as on 07.11.2026
Job Location
All India41Gurugram12

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

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Starts

Sep 24, 2026

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Deadline

Nov 7, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 7 Nov 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

• Eligibility: Serving Railway officials working in Pay Level 7 as per 7th CPC on a regular basis/permanent cadre in Zonal Railways, Production Units (PUs), or RDSO.
• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Relevant higher qualifications such as M.Tech or MBA receive additional weightage.
• Professional Experience: Experience in Railway Operations, Train scheduling, rake management, traffic management, or related functional domains; sound understanding of railway operating rules, yard design, station layouts, signaling, and block working; demonstrated ability to formulate operation plans, assessment and technical reports, and interdepartmental liaison; proficient in MS Office.
• Vigilance & APAR Record: Minimum 5 years of service with clear vigilance/D&AR record and high APAR gradings (OS/VG) for the past 5 financial years (2021-22 to 2025-26).

Age Limit & Relaxations

The officer should not be more than 55 years of age as on the last date of submission of application (07.11.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Departmental Scrutiny, Vigilance Clearance & APAR Review

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

100-Point Evaluation Matrix & Suitability Assessment

Scrutiny / Selection Committee EvaluationMerit Scored

Selection will be made on a 100-point evaluation scale assessing Educational Qualifications (20 marks), Vigilance/D&AR record (10 marks), APAR Performance in service for the past 5 years (25 marks), Work Experience (15 marks), Length of Service (10 marks), and Overall Suitability/Domain Knowledge & Managerial Competency (20 marks). Candidates securing 75% or above will be qualified for consideration in the final Merit List for immediate absorption.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Educational Qualification (20 Points)Basic/Minimum Degree in relevant discipline (15 pts) + Additional relevant qualifications like M.Tech, MBA (1 pt each, max 5 pts)
Vigilance / DAR Record (10 Points)No vigilance history during entire career (10 pts), Cases closed without action (10 pts), Minor penalty (7.5 pts), Major penalty (5 pts)
Performance in Service / APAR (25 Points)Past 5 years APAR grading (Outstanding: 5, Very Good: 4, Good: 3, Average: 2, Below Average: 1)
Work Experience (15 Points)Depth, variety, and relevance in Railway Operations, yard design, rake management, and train scheduling
Length of Service (10 Points)5 years of service in Indian Railways (5 pts) + 1 point for each additional year in relevant discipline (max 5 pts)
Overall Suitability (20 Points)Evaluation of domain knowledge, station layouts, signaling, block working, and managerial competency by the Selection Committee

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 Limited is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, recognized internationally as a premier multi-disciplinary consultancy in transport, rail infrastructure, and urban mobility. Managers in Railway Design & Operation work at the intersection of technical rail consultancy and large-scale project execution. Daily responsibilities include reviewing track layouts, designing efficient freight and passenger station yards, preparing operation simulation plans, conducting traffic studies for private freight terminals (PFTs), dedicated freight corridors (DFC), and siding connectivity for thermal power plants and steel mills. The work environment is corporate, professional, and performance-oriented, featuring extensive client interaction with Indian Railways, public sector undertakings, and international transport ministries. Work hours are structured (9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday), with periodic field visits to railway yards and project sites across India.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial posting is stationed at RITES Corporate Office, Shikhar, Sector-29, Gurugram, or designated regional project units. As per service rules, the appointed officer can be posted anywhere in India or abroad depending on project consultancy assignments. The appointment is on an immediate absorption basis, meaning the selected railway official permanently transitions from Indian Railways service into the regular cadre of RITES Limited. Company-leased accommodation or HRA is provided as per RITES housing policy, along with comprehensive medical coverage for the employee and family.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Career progression within RITES follows the CPSE executive cadre structure: Manager (E-2 Level, ₹50,000–₹1,60,000) advances to Senior Manager (E-3 Level, ₹60,000–₹1,80,000), Assistant General Manager (E-4 Level, ₹70,000–₹2,00,000), Joint General Manager (E-5 Level, ₹80,000–₹2,20,000), Additional General Manager (E-6 Level, ₹90,000–₹2,40,000), and General Manager (E-7 Level, ₹1,00,000–₹2,60,000). Promotions are governed by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) guidelines and RITES Annual Performance Appraisal Review (APAR) merit cycles.

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

  • UR / General (Immediate Absorption)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Appointees will be placed in the IDA Pay Scale of ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/- (E-2 Level). Candidates transitioning from 7th CPC CDA pay scales will be entitled to fitment benefits in accordance with RITES and DPE regulations.

IDA Pay Scale of ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/- (E-2 Level). Officials switching over from 7th CPC CDA pay scale to 3rd/4th PRC IDA pay scale will receive fitment benefits as per DPE / RITES rules, plus Industrial DA, HRA, perks, and medical benefits.

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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. Download Proforma: Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-III) from the vacancy circular No. 22/26 (D) available on the RITES website at rites.com under Careers section.
  2. Advance Copy Submission: Fill out the application form with complete personal, educational, service, and experience details. Candidates are advised to immediately send an advance copy along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) via email to [email protected].
  3. Forwarding Through Cadre Authority: Submit the application through proper channel to the cadre controlling authority (General Manager (P) of Zonal Railway / Production Unit / RDSO / Secretary, Railway Board).
  4. Document Verification by Department: The parent department must forward the application along with No Objection Certificate (NOC), Vigilance/D&AR clearance report, and certified copies/gradings of APARs for the last 5 years (2021-22 to 2025-26) to RITES by email to [email protected] on or before 07th November 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

There is no application fee for applying through proper channel on immediate absorption basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Serving regular Railway officials working in Pay Level 7 as per 7th CPC with a Bachelor's degree and hands-on experience in railway operations, train scheduling, yard design, or traffic management, aged not more than 55 years as on 07.11.2026.

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