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RITES Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 29 Manager & Assistant Manager (Civil Engineering) Posts

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Sep. 15, 2026
Manager (Design Engineer / Long-span Bridges)Manager (Design Engineer / Bridges)Manager (Design Engineer / Metro Stations)Manager (ESP Expert)Manager (Steel Structure Engineer)Manager (Bridge cum Instrumentation Engineer)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
29 Posts
Pay Scale
₹ 40,000 - 1,40,000 (AM) / ₹ 50,000 - 1,60,000 (Manager)
Age Limit
32 to 35 Years (As on 08.10.2026)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 15, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 25, 2026

Application Window15 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

Candidates must possess a Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institution approved by AICTE/UGC. For specialized bridge design posts (VC Nos. RG/35/26, RG/36/26, RG/41/26), a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering is also mandatory. Candidates must have secured at least 60% marks (First Class) for UR/EWS or 50% marks for reserved categories. Minimum post-qualification experience required is 5 years for Manager cadres and 2 years for Assistant Manager cadres.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 35 Years for Manager posts (VC Nos. RG/35/26 to RG/40/26) and 32 Years for Assistant Manager posts (VC Nos. RG/41/26 to RG/45/26) as on 08.10.2026. Age relaxations: SC/ST by 5 years, OBC(NCL) by 3 years, PwBD by 10 years, and RITES regular/contract employees by 5 years.

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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 Test (CBT/OMR)

Objective Type Examination (125 MCQs, 2.5 Hours, No Negative Marking, 60% Weightage)Merit Scored

Document Scrutiny & Verification

Verification of Eligibility and Chronological Experience DocumentsQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Technical & Professional Proficiency (30 Marks) + Personality & Competency (10 Marks), 40% Weightage (1:6 Shortlisting Ratio)Merit Scored

Medical Fitness Examination

Medical Examination as per RITES StandardsQualifying Only

The selection process consists of two evaluated stages: a Written Test (60% weightage) and a Personal Interview (40% weightage). The written exam comprises 125 objective questions (1 mark each, 2.5 hours duration) with no negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks in the written test are 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. Candidates are called for interview in a 1:6 ratio. Minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 60% for UR/EWS (24/40 marks) and 50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD (20/40 marks). Final merit is determined out of 100%.

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

Tier 1

Total Duration

As per Notification

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

As per Notification

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

YearCategory / Post StreamCutoff / Qualifying Criteria
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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. is India's leading transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. Engineering professionals work on prestigious projects including Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCCIL), High-Speed Rail (MAHSR), Metro Rail Corporations (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai), major river bridges (Chenab, Bogibeel), and international railway projects in Africa and South Asia. Work culture is fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and involves technical design validation, feasibility surveys, site condition monitoring, and coordination with Indian Railways / foreign governments.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is on probation for 1 year from the date of joining. At the end of probation, candidates must clear an internal screening test for confirmation of service. Postings can be at the corporate office (Shikhar, Gurugram), regional project offices, or site locations across India and abroad.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Regular cadre with well-defined PSU promotion ladders under IDA pay scales: Assistant Manager (E-1, ₹ 40k-140k) -> Manager (E-2, ₹ 50k-160k) -> Senior Manager (E-3, ₹ 60k-180k) -> AGM (E-4) -> DGM (E-5) -> JGM (E-6) -> GM (E-7). RITES enforces a 2-year service lock where applications for external jobs will not be forwarded until completing two years of service.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Same Date & Time for All Assistant Manager Exams: The written test for all Assistant Manager posts (VC Nos. RG/41/26 to RG/45/26) will take place simultaneously on 25.10.2026. Applying for multiple AM posts will result in conflicting exam schedules; candidates must choose the post that best aligns with their experience.
  • Minimum 60% Academic Cutoff: UR and EWS candidates must have secured at least 60% marks (First Class) in their qualifying engineering degrees. Reserved candidates must have 50%. Applications failing this benchmark are disqualified during document scrutiny.
  • Single PDF for Chronological Experience: Applicants must combine all experience documents (appointment letters, joining orders, relieving letters, and salary slips) into a single consolidated PDF in chronological order.
  • Fee Refund Mechanism: Application fees paid by SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are refunded to the original payment source only after they actually appear in the written test/interview.
  • Two-Year Job Application Embargo: No application for external employment will be forwarded by RITES until the candidate completes at least 2 years of regular service.

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

  • Manager (Design Engineer / Long-span Bridges) [VC RG/35/26]1 (UR: 1)
  • Manager (Design Engineer / Bridges) [VC RG/36/26]6 (UR: 3, OBC: 1, SC: 1, ST: 1, PwBD: 1)
  • Manager (Design Engineer / Metro Stations) [VC RG/37/26]1 (UR: 1)
  • Manager (ESP Expert) [VC RG/38/26]1 (UR: 1)
  • Manager (Steel Structure Engineer) [VC RG/39/26]1 (UR: 1)
  • Manager (Bridge cum Instrumentation Engineer) [VC RG/40/26]1 (UR: 1)
  • Assistant Manager (Design Engineer / Bridges) [VC RG/41/26]10 (UR: 5, EWS: 1, OBC: 2, SC: 1, ST: 1, PwBD: 1)
  • Assistant Manager (Cost Estimator) [VC RG/42/26]1 (UR: 1)
  • Assistant Manager (Survey) [VC RG/43/26]2 (UR: 1, EWS: 1)
  • Assistant Manager (Bridge Rehabilitation & NDT Engineer) [VC RG/44/26]4 (UR: 2, OBC: 1, SC: 1)
  • Assistant Manager (Tunnel Engineer) [VC RG/45/26]1 (UR: 1)
Total Vacancies29 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Manager (E-2 Level): IDA Pay Scale of ₹ 50,000 - 1,60,000/-.
Assistant Manager (E-1 Level): IDA Pay Scale of ₹ 40,000 - 1,40,000/-.
Appointees are placed at the minimum basic pay of the scale with full IDA, cafeteria perks, PRP, HRA, and superannuation benefits.

Regular appointment in IDA Pay Scale. In addition to basic pay, employees receive IDA, HRA/Company leased accommodation, Performance Related Pay (PRP), medical benefits, EPF, Gratuity, and post-retirement medical scheme.

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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 portal of RITES Limited at www.rites.com and navigate to the Careers section.
  2. Click on the registration link for Recruitment of Engineering Professionals on Regular Basis (CEDS Cluster-I, VC Nos. RG/35/26 to RG/45/26).
  3. Complete the registration form to generate a unique Registration No.
  4. Upload mandatory documents: Proof of Date of Birth, Degree/PG Certificates, All Semester Marksheets, Formula for CGPA conversion, Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD), Identity Proof, and chronological work experience proof in a single PDF file.
  5. Pay the application fee online via HDFC payment gateway (₹ 600/- for UR/OBC; ₹ 300/- for EWS/SC/ST/PwBD) and download the fee invoice.
  6. Download and print the final submitted application form before 08 October 2026. Written test will be held on 25 October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General / OBC Candidates: ₹ 600/- plus applicable taxes.
EWS / SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹ 300/- plus applicable taxes.
(Application fee paid by SC, ST, and PwBD candidates is fully refundable upon appearing in the written test/interview).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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

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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.

Manager positions (VC Nos. RG/35/26 to RG/40/26) carry an IDA pay scale of ₹ 50,000 - 1,60,000 (E-2 Level). Assistant Manager positions (VC Nos. RG/41/26 to RG/45/26) carry an IDA pay scale of ₹ 40,000 - 1,40,000 (E-1 Level). In addition to basic pay, employees receive IDA, HRA, cafeteria allowances, PRP, and superannuation benefits.

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