Permanent

RITES Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 05 Senior Manager & Assistant Manager Posts

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 16, 2026
Sr. Manager (Ports & Waterways)Assistant Manager (Ports & Waterways)Assistant Manager (Coastal Modelling)
Get Job Alerts on Google
Save Job

Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
05 Posts (Sr. Manager: 1, Assistant Manager Ports & Waterways: 2, Assistant Manager Coastal Modelling: 2)
Pay Scale
₹40,000 - ₹1,80,000 (IDA Pay Scale E-2 to E-4)
Age Limit
Up to 32 Years (AM) / 38 Years (Sr. Mgr) as on 08.10.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 16, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 16, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 25, 2026

Application Window16 Sep – 8 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date25 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

Educational Qualifications: Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering AND Master's Degree in Marine Engineering & Management / Ocean Structures or Engineering / Structural Engineering (or Coastal Engineering for Coastal Modelling post) from an AICTE/UGC-recognized university.
Minimum Marks: Minimum 60% marks (First Class) for UR/EWS candidates, and minimum 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates applying against reserved posts.
Post-Qualification Experience:
Sr. Manager (Ports & Waterways): Minimum 8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in hands-on design, analysis, and detailing of marine/coastal structures. For PSU/Govt employees: 2 years residency in IDA scale ₹50,000–1,60,000 / 7th CPC Level 9; for Private sector: minimum annual CTC of ₹20.16 Lakhs.
Assistant Manager (Ports & Waterways): Minimum 2 years of experience in design/analysis of marine structures (jetties, dolphins, quay walls, breakwaters).
Assistant Manager (Coastal Modelling): Minimum 2 years of experience in coastal/ocean engineering projects or numerical modelling of coastal processes.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 38 years for Sr. Manager and 32 years for Assistant Manager as on 08.10.2026. Age relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, and 5 years for internal RITES employees.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

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

Written Test (125 MCQs, 150 Minutes, Tentatively on 25.10.2026)

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Scrutiny & Original Credential Verification (Ratio 1:6)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Technical: 30 Marks, Personality: 10 Marks = 40 Marks)

OfflineMerit Scored

Pre-Employment Medical Examination as per RITES Medical Rules

OfflineQualifying Only

The selection process comprises a Written Examination (60% weightage) and a Personal Interview (40% weightage):
1. Written Test: 125 objective MCQs (1 mark each, no negative marking) over 2.5 hours (150 minutes). Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD).
2. Document Scrutiny: Shortlisted candidates in a ratio of 1:6 will undergo original document verification.
3. Personal Interview: 40 marks total (Technical & Professional proficiency: 30 marks; Personality, Communication & Competency: 10 marks). Minimum qualifying marks: 60% for UR/EWS (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD).
4. Final Merit: Formulated strictly based on the combined score (60% Written + 40% Interview), subject to clearing the medical fitness examination.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

Verified Official Source

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

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Test (OMR/CBT)

Total Duration

150 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking (0 marks deducted for wrong answers)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Core Technical & Engineering Specialization (Ports, Coastal & Marine Structures / Coastal Modelling)100100
General Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & English Language2525
Total125125

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

Verified Official Source

Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2024
Written Test (Cut-off for Interview)
8269757165

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

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. is a premier Navratna engineering consultancy enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. The Ports & Waterways division handles high-profile national maritime infrastructure projects, including major port expansions, Sagarmala initiatives, inland waterways development (NW-1, NW-2), coastal protection works, and international jetty assignments. The role involves technical design, hydrographic survey analysis, numerical modelling, client interactions with Port Trusts/IWAI, and site feasibility visits.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is on probation for 1 year from the date of joining. Continuance and confirmation depend on performance appraisal, document veracity, and clearing the mandatory screening test at the end of probation. Selected candidates are liable for posting anywhere in India or abroad as per company requirements.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

RITES follows established Central PSU IDA career progression guidelines. Assistant Managers (E-2) progress to Manager (E-3) and Senior Manager (E-4) through departmental promotion committees based on Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) and residency criteria. Outside employment applications are strictly barred until completing 2 years of service.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Same Date & Time Examination: The written tests for all advertised posts (RG/26-R1/25, RG/27-R1/25, RG/28-R1/25) will be held simultaneously on 25.10.2026. Candidates must apply for only ONE post after verifying eligibility.
  • Strict Experience & Pay Scale Requirement: For Sr. Manager, candidates from PSUs/Govt must demonstrate at least 2 years in IDA scale ₹50,000-1,60,000 or Level 9 7th CPC. Private sector candidates must prove a minimum annual CTC of ₹20.16 Lakhs on the cutoff date (08.10.2026).
  • Cutoff Reckoning Date: Age, educational qualifications, and relevant post-qualification experience will be strictly calculated as on 08.10.2026.
  • Document Scrutiny Deficiency Notice: Any deficiency in uploaded documents will be notified on the RITES website; candidates must produce original corrective documents at document verification before the interview or face immediate disqualification.
  • Probation Screening Test: Confirmation in service requires clearing a mandatory screening test at the end of the 1-year probation period.

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

  • Sr. Manager (Ports & Waterways) - UR1
  • Assistant Manager (Ports & Waterways) - UR1
  • Assistant Manager (Ports & Waterways) - OBC (NCL)1
  • Assistant Manager (Coastal Modelling) - UR1
  • Assistant Manager (Coastal Modelling) - OBC (NCL)1
Total Vacancies05 Posts (Sr. Manager: 1, Assistant Manager Ports & Waterways: 2, Assistant Manager Coastal Modelling: 2)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Sr. Manager (Ports & Waterways): ₹60,000 - ₹1,80,000 (E-4 Level)
Assistant Manager: ₹40,000 - ₹1,40,000 (E-2 Level)
Pay protection is admissible for candidates joining from other PSUs/Govt bodies through proper channel.

Full IDA executive package including Basic Pay, Industrial DA, HRA/Company Lease, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical facilities, Group Insurance, PF, Gratuity, and Superannuation scheme.

Central Govt Salary Calculator

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 recruitment portal at www.rites.com (Career section → Online Registration).
  2. Fill out the registration details carefully; note the system-generated Registration Number and password.
  3. Navigate to 'Fill / Modify Application Form' and fill all personal, educational, experience, and category details.
  4. Upload clear scanned copies of required documents under 'Upload Document' section: Proof of Date of Birth (10th certificate), all semester mark sheets and degree certificates, CGPA conversion formula, category certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD), photo ID, PAN card, and chronological experience certificates/salary slips/Form 16/appointment letters in a single PDF.
  5. Make online fee payment (₹600 for General/OBC; ₹300 for EWS/SC/ST/PwD) through the payment gateway, generate the fee invoice, and download the submitted application form for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General / OBC Candidates: ₹600/- plus applicable taxes.
• EWS / SC / ST / PWD Candidates: ₹300/- plus applicable taxes.
Note: Fees paid by SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be refunded to source accounts upon participating in the written test / interview after document verification.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

Verified Official Domain
Visit Official Website

Similar B.Tech Opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

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

Candidates must have a full-time Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering along with a Master's degree in Marine Engineering, Ocean Structures, or Structural Engineering, plus minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in marine structure design.

Sarkari Job Khojo is an independent information service and job discovery platform. All recruitment insights, syllabi, previous year exam cutoffs, and selection stages are compiled from official government notifications, gazettes, and recruitment portals. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or an official representative of any government agency or recruitment board. Always verify details in the official advertisement PDF before applying.

Join TelegramJoin WhatsApp