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RITES Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Assistant Manager (Programmer) Post

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Aug. 26, 2026
Assistant Manager - Programmer (AM-Programmer)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000/- (IDA Scale E-1)
Age Limit
Maximum 40 Years as on 17-09-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 25, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 22, 2026

Application Window25 Aug – 17 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date22 Sep 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 Qualification: Full-time B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or equivalent engineering branch, OR Master of Computer Applications (MCA) with minimum 60% marks (First Class). Full-time Engineering Diploma holders in relevant branches are also eligible with 60% marks.
Post-Qualification Experience: Minimum 02 years of hands-on professional software development experience in C++ and Linux for Degree/MCA holders; minimum 08 years of relevant experience for Diploma holders.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 40 years as on the cut-off date (17.09.2026). Standard age relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny & Online Eligibility Verification

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Technical Proficiency: 65%, Personality & Competency: 35%) at RITES Corporate Office, Gurugram (22-23 September 2026)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based 100% on Personal Interview evaluation (Technical Proficiency 65% + Personality/Communication 35%). Eligible candidates must secure at least 60% marks in the interview to be empanelled on the final merit list.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Technical & Professional Proficiency in Modern C++, Object-Oriented Architecture & Linux System Calls65 Marks
Personality, Communication Skills, Problem Solving & Professional Competency35 Marks

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, headquartered at Shikhar, Sector-29, Gurugram. The Assistant Manager - Programmer works in the core technology team developing embedded software, traffic management systems, railway signaling software, and enterprise transport applications in C++ under Linux environments. High-caliber engineering environment with strong emphasis on software performance, memory management, and mission-critical reliability.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement initially for one (1) year on IDA pay scale, renewable annually based on project requirements and satisfactory performance. The post carries all-India transfer liability across RITES project offices, with initial deployment at Corporate Office, Gurugram.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Employed on the IDA scale E-1 (₹40,000 - ₹1,40,000/-) with full CPSE industrial DA, cafeteria allowances, and medical facilities. Working in a Navratna Railway CPSE provides significant corporate visibility, valuable experience on national railway infrastructure technology projects, and high market value for lateral entry into senior PSU or private tech leadership positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Online Submission Deadline: Online application must be submitted via the RITES Career portal (www.rites.com) by September 17, 2026.
  • No Physical Postal Submissions: Hard copies of application forms should NOT be posted to RITES; bringing printouts with Annexure-A to the interview is mandatory.
  • Strict Minimum Marks & Experience: Minimum 60% marks in qualifying degree and verifiable 2 years post-qualification experience in C++ and Linux (8 years for Diploma holders) is required; internships and teaching experience are excluded.
  • Interview Qualifying Standard: Candidates must secure at least 60% marks in the interview to be placed on the selection panel.
  • Interview Reporting: Interviews are tentatively scheduled on September 22 and 23, 2026, at RITES Limited, Shikhar, Sector-29, Gurugram; no TA/DA is admissible.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Contract IDA Scale: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000/- per month with full Navratna CPSE perks and allowances.

IDA Pay Scale of ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000/- (E-1 grade). Includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), allowances @23% of Basic Pay, HRA/Lease, PF, Gratuity, Medical facility, and Leave Encashment.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online through the Career Section of the RITES website, http://www.rites.com. The application process involves the following steps:

  1. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
  2. Apply online using the registration format available on the RITES website.
  3. Note down the system-generated 'Registration No.' for future communication.
  4. Carefully fill in all required details, especially regarding "Identity Proof," as these will be required for verification.
  5. Upload all necessary documents in the "Upload Document" section to substantiate your claims. This includes:
    • High School certificate (Date of Birth proof)
    • Certificates and mark sheets for Academic & Professional qualifications (Xth, XIIth, Diploma/Graduation/Post-Graduation)
    • Percentage Conversion Document (if applicable)
    • EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Certificate (if applicable, in prescribed format)
    • Proof of Identity & Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card etc.)
    • PAN Card
    • Proof of each period of experience claimed, submitted as a single PDF in chronological order (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, pay slips etc.).
    • Any other supporting document.

    Note: Scanned copies must be clear and visible. Failure to upload necessary documents will lead to cancellation of candidature.

  6. After uploading documents, proceed to the "Make Payment" section. Though the fee is NIL, candidates must complete this step and download the final application form. Retain a copy for future reference and carry it for the selection process.
  7. For document verification/selection process, candidates must bring two duly filled copies of Annexure A and original documents with one self-attested copy, in chronological order.

Applications without successful fee payment (even if NIL) will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee is Nil for all candidates.

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.

Applications must be submitted online through the Career section of the RITES website (www.rites.com) on or before September 17, 2026. Hard copies must not be posted.

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