Contractual / Regular

RITES Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 11 Individual Consultant Posts

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 15, 2026
Individual Consultant: Tunnel Design EngineerIndividual Consultant: Bridge / Structural EngineerIndividual Consultant: Tunnel Safety ExpertIndividual Consultant: Senior Geotechnical ExpertIndividual Consultant: Senior GeologistIndividual Consultant: Senior Contract Expert
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
11
Pay Scale
Rs. 40,000 – 1,70,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Not exceeding 62 to 63 years as on 11.10.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

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Starts

Sep 15, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 11, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window15 Sep – 11 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

Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification and post-qualification domain experience:
Survey Engineer: Diploma in Civil / Survey Engineering with 5+ years experience.
Bridge / Structural Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 10+ years experience.
Tunnel Lining Expert: B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Mining Engineering with 10+ years experience.
Senior Contract Expert & Safety Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 15+ years experience.
SCADA Expert: B.E./B.Tech in IT/CS/Electrical/Electronics/Civil/Mechanical with 15+ years experience.
Tunnel Design, Geotechnical Expert & Tunnel Safety Expert: Degree/PG in Civil/Mining Engineering or Geology with 20+ years experience.
Senior Geologist: M.Sc in Geology / Applied Geology with 20+ years experience.
Note: Candidates applying for Category-1 to Category-6 must mandatorily provide their INFRACON ID.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not exceed 62 years of age as on the cut-off date (11.10.2026). For Senior Contract Expert (Category 6), the maximum age limit is 63 years. Retired Government/PSU personnel may also apply.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny & Verification

Online | OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Online | OfflineMerit Scored

Client CV Approval & Engagement Letter Issuance

OfflineQualifying Only

Candidates who submit complete online applications will undergo Document Scrutiny and Verification (12th–14th October 2026). Shortlisted eligible candidates will appear for Personal Interview (14th–15th October 2026) conducted in-person at RITES Corporate Office (Gurugram) / Regional Office (Guwahati), or online via Video Conferencing. Evaluation criteria include technical skills, domain knowledge, relevant infrastructure project experience, and interpersonal communication. CVs of candidates recommended by the selection committee will be submitted for client approval before issuance of final offer/engagement letters.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Technical Proficiency & Domain Subject Knowledge50 MarksIn-depth expertise in tunnel engineering, long-span bridge construction, NATM tunneling in Himalayan geology, geotechnical shaft sinking, SCADA system architecture, or highway surveying
Relevant Post-Qualification Work Experience30 MarksDocumented track record in major transportation tunnel and highway projects (>=1.5 km), contract arbitration, tunnel safety audits, or modern survey equipment (Total Station/Digital Level)
Communication, Leadership & Client Coordination20 MarksInterpersonal skills, project management capabilities, problem-solving, and ability to coordinate with client authorities and contractors under challenging mountainous field conditions

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.

These positions are senior Individual Consultant engagements for RITES Limited on a major infrastructure consultancy assignment headquartered at Aizawl, Mizoram in the geologically active and rugged Northeastern Himalayan terrain. Consultants oversee execution and construction supervision for major transportation tunnels (NATM), long-span bridges, geotechnical shaft sinking, and safety systems. The work requires extensive field presence at tunnel portals and construction sites, rigorous quality and safety audits, and active liaison between contractors, RITES management, and project clients. The operational tempo is demanding and focused on milestone delivery under tight project schedules.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The initial tenure of engagement is 12 months, extendable annually based on performance and project duration up to 30 to 36 months (maximum age cap is 65 years). The primary posting location is Aizawl, Mizoram. Individual consultants have the legal status of independent service providers without employee status, entitled to 1.5 days leave per completed month, but without PF, ESI, gratuity, or pension benefits.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As these are CV-based individual consultancy contracts tied to a specific project, there is no formal departmental promotion hierarchy. Remuneration may be reviewed annually after one year based on client fee escalation. Outstanding execution on challenging Himalayan infrastructure projects provides valuable empanelment credentials for subsequent senior advisory roles across RITES, NHIDCL, and international consulting contracts.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Mandatory INFRACON ID Requirement: Candidates applying for Category-1 through Category-6 (Tunnel Design Engineer, Bridge Engineer, Tunnel Safety Expert, Geotechnical Expert, Geologist, Contract Expert) must enter their INFRACON ID during online registration. Omission will disqualify the application.
  • Rigid Minimum Experience Cut-off: The required post-qualification experience (5 years for Survey Engineer, 10–15 years for Bridge/Contract/SCADA/Safety, and 20 years for Tunnel Design, Safety, Geotechnical, and Geologist) must be completed as on the cut-off date (11.10.2026). Academic research, PhD, or teaching experience is excluded.
  • Fast-Track Interview Turnaround: Applications close on 11.10.2026 at 11:00 PM, with Document Scrutiny immediately starting on 12th–14th October 2026 and Interviews scheduled for 14th–15th October 2026 in Gurugram, Guwahati, or via online video conference.
  • Client Approval Prerequisite: Selection by RITES committee does not guarantee appointment; issuance of formal engagement letters is subject to final CV approval by the project client.
  • Strict No-Hard-Copy Policy: All testimonials, pay slips, Form 16, and experience certificates must be uploaded to the portal and presented during verification. Do not send physical dossiers by post.

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

  • VC No. YP/40-R1/26: Tunnel Design Engineer (Aizawl, Mizoram)1
  • VC No. YP/41-R1/26: Bridge / Structural Engineer (Aizawl, Mizoram)1
  • VC No. YP/42-R1/26: Tunnel Safety Expert (Aizawl, Mizoram)1
  • VC No. YP/43-R1/26: Senior Geotechnical Expert (Aizawl, Mizoram)1
  • VC No. YP/44-R1/26: Senior Geologist (Aizawl, Mizoram)1
  • VC No. YP/46-R1/26: Senior Contract Expert (Aizawl, Mizoram)1
  • VC No. YP/49-R1/26: Instrumentation & Control Expert (SCADA) (Aizawl, Mizoram)1
  • VC No. YP/52-R1/26: Tunnel Lining Expert (Aizawl, Mizoram)1
  • VC No. YP/56-R1/26: Safety Engineer (Aizawl, Mizoram)2
  • VC No. YP/58-R1/26: Survey Engineer (Aizawl, Mizoram)1
Total Vacancies11

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly fee for services based on post:
• Survey Engineer: Rs. 40,000/-
• Bridge/Structural Engineer & Tunnel Lining Expert: Rs. 1,00,000/-
• Senior Contract Expert, SCADA Expert & Safety Engineer: Rs. 1,30,000/-
• Tunnel Design Engineer: Rs. 1,50,000/-
• Tunnel Safety Expert, Senior Geotechnical Expert & Senior Geologist: Rs. 1,70,000/-

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration ranging from Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 1,70,000/- per month. Initial contract tenure is 12 months, extendable annually up to 36 months based on project requirements. Entitled to 1.5 days leave per completed month. No statutory PF/ESI/Gratuity.

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 in the Career section at rites.com.
  2. Under Online Registration, open the application link for Engagement of Individual Consultants in RITES LTD. (VC Nos. YP/40-R1/26 to YP/58-R1/26).
  3. Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and chronological work experience details. Candidates applying for Category-1 to Category-6 must mandatorily enter their INFRACON ID.
  4. Upload scanned copies of mandatory documents on the portal: 10th certificate (proof of date of birth), 12th marksheet, Diploma / Graduation / Post-Graduation certificates and all-semester marksheets, comprehensive chronological experience certificates, last employer relieving order / NOC, latest salary proof (last 3 months pay slips or latest Form 16), Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and passport-size photo.
  5. Submit the online form before the deadline of 11.10.2026 (11:00 PM). The application fee is NIL.
  6. Print and sign the submitted online application form, fill out the Annexure-A document checklist, and carry originals along with self-attested photocopies to the document verification/interview venue (Gurugram or Guwahati) or present them during the online video conferencing session. Do not send physical documents by post.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

The application fee for all categories of posts is NIL (Free).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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.

Qualifications range from Diploma in Civil/Survey Engineering (Survey Engineer) to Degree/Postgraduate in Civil Engineering, Mining, Geology, or IT/SCADA, with 5 to 20 years of post-qualification domain experience. Category-1 to Category-6 applicants must mandatorily hold an INFRACON ID.

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