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RITES Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 DGM, Manager & Assistant Manager Posts

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Sep. 10, 2026
DGM / Contract Specialist (RG/25/26)Manager / Structural Engineer - Highway Design (RG/26/26)Manager / Highway Design Engineer (RG/27/26)Assistant Manager / Highway Design Engineer (RG/28/26)Assistant Manager / Structural Engineer - Highway Design (RG/29/26)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
7
Pay Scale
₹40,000 - ₹2,00,000 (IDA Scale)
Age Limit
Up to 41 Years (as on 05/10/2026)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 10, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 10, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 25, 2026

Application Window10 Sep – 5 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

Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute with minimum 60% marks for UR/EWS candidates (50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates against reserved posts). Sections A & B of AMIE accepted. Post-qualification experience: 11 years for DGM (RG/25/26), 5 years for Manager (RG/26/26 & RG/27/26), and 2 years for Assistant Manager (RG/28/26 & RG/29/26) in Highway/Expressway construction, structural design of highway bridges/ROBs/flyovers, or geometric highway design. Desirable: Master's Degree in Structural / Highway / Transportation / Geotechnical Engineering.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit as on 05/10/2026: 41 years for DGM (RG/25/26), 35 years for Manager (RG/26/26 & RG/27/26), and 32 years for Assistant Manager (RG/28/26 & RG/29/26). Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwBD, 5 years for J&K domicile, and 5 years for regular/contract RITES employees.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

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

Written Test (CBT / OMR)

Online / OfflineMerit Scored

Document Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

For Manager & Assistant Manager posts (RG/26/26 to RG/29/26), selection involves a Written Test (60% weightage) and Personal Interview (40% weightage). The written test comprises 125 objective-type questions (1 mark each, 2.5 hours duration, no negative marking). Minimum qualifying marks in written test: 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. Shortlisted candidates are called for interview in 1:6 ratio. Minimum qualifying marks in interview: 60% for UR/EWS and 50% for reserved categories. For DGM (RG/25/26), selection is based on Document Scrutiny and 100% Interview weightage.

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

Total Duration

150 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking (0 marks deducted for incorrect answers)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General Knowledge & Mental Ability2525
Technical Core Engineering (Civil / Highway / Structural)100100
Total125125

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 premier Navratna central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways specializing in transport consultancy, multidisciplinary infrastructure development, and quality assurance. Highway and structural design professionals at Shikhar Corporate Office (Gurgaon) or Regional Project Offices work closely with NHAI, MoRTH, and state road development corporations on high-priority expressways, greenfield highway corridors, and complex bridge projects. The work environment requires hands-on proficiency with engineering software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, STAAD Pro, MIDAS Civil) and rigorous adherence to Indian Roads Congress (IRC) specifications.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Core structural and highway design engineers are predominantly posted at the RITES Corporate Office in Gurgaon or designated Regional Project Offices (Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, Secunderabad, Guwahati). However, candidates hold all-India and overseas transfer liability depending on project monitoring requirements, construction site inspections, and client engagements.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Under RITES Executive Promotion Policy, career advancement from Assistant Manager (E-1) to Manager (E-2) and onwards to Senior Manager (E-3), AGM, and DGM (E-4) typically requires 3 to 4 years of residency in grade, governed by Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR), professional benchmarks, and vacancy availability within the engineering cadre.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Same Date & Time for Written Test: The written test for Manager (RG/26/26 & RG/27/26) and Assistant Manager (RG/28/26 & RG/29/26) posts will be conducted concurrently on 25.10.2026; candidates can only appear for one post and must verify eligibility carefully before applying.
  • Private Sector CTC Threshold: Applicants from the private sector must submit proof of minimum annual CTC as on 05.10.2026: at least 24.10 LPA for DGM (RG/25/26) and at least 16.27 LPA for Manager (RG/26/26 & RG/27/26).
  • Strict First-Class Graduation Rule: Candidates applying against Unreserved posts must possess at least 60% marks or First Class in their Civil Engineering degree (50% for reserved candidates against reserved vacancies).
  • Mandatory Consolidated Experience PDF: All proof of experience (appointment letter, joining order, relieving letter, pay slips, Form-16) must be merged into a single chronological PDF and uploaded during online application; missing proofs will lead to immediate rejection during document scrutiny.

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

  • UR5
  • OBC1
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST1
Total Vacancies7

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

DGM / Contract Specialist (RG/25/26): INR 70,000 - 2,00,000
Manager (RG/26/26 & RG/27/26): INR 50,000 - 1,60,000
Assistant Manager (RG/28/26 & RG/29/26): INR 40,000 - 1,40,000

Basic pay fixed at scale minimum with IDA, perks & allowances, performance-related pay (PRP), medical facilities, HRA or leased accommodation, PF, gratuity, and post-retirement medical scheme. Pay protection granted to candidates joining from CPSEs or Government organizations.

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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 RITES recruitment portal at www.rites.com and navigate to the Career section.
  2. Complete online registration to generate a unique 'Registration No.' and note it down for future communication.
  3. Fill up candidate details under 'Fill/Modify Application Form' ensuring accuracy in personal, educational, and experience entries.
  4. Upload scanned documents under 'Upload Document' section: High school certificate (DoB proof), degree certificates and semester-wise marksheets, CGPA conversion formula, caste/PwBD certificate, government ID/address proof, PAN card, and a single chronological PDF containing all employment/experience proofs (appointment letters, service certificates, Form-16, pay slips).
  5. Proceed to 'Make Payment' and pay the applicable fee (Rs. 600/- for General/OBC, Rs. 300/- for SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) through the online payment gateway before 05/10/2026.
  6. Download and print the final submitted application form with registration invoice for production during document verification and interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General / OBC Candidates: Rs. 600/- plus applicable taxes. EWS / SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 300/- plus applicable taxes. (Fees for SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be refunded to the source account after attending the selection 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.

No, there is no negative marking in the RITES written examination. The test consists of 125 objective-type multiple-choice questions for 125 marks, and candidates are encouraged to attempt all questions.

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