RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 31 Posts

RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India, is recruiting 31 Senior Technical Assistants on a contract lumpsum basis for its Southern region (VC No. CL/12/26). The appointment is initially for one year. Monthly gross pay is about Rs. 26,218 to Rs. 39,137, depending on the city. Candidates need a Full-Time Diploma in Civil Engineering and 02 years of post-qualification experience. Applications are made online through the Career Section of the RITES website from 02 November 2026 to 22 November 2026. The written test is tentatively scheduled for 29 November 2026 (Morning Shift).

RITES Senior Technical Assistant at a Glance

About RITES

RITES Ltd. is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India. It describes itself as a multi-disciplinary consultancy organisation in transport, infrastructure and related technologies. The notice was issued from its office at Shikhar, Plot No. 1, Sector – 29, Gurgaon – 122001. This recruitment is for professionals on a contract lumpsum basis in the Southern region.

Vacancy Details

All 31 Senior Technical Assistant posts are listed under VC No. CL/12/26 for posting in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Lakshadweep. Selected candidates are also liable for posting anywhere in India as per Company requirements. The notice states that the number of vacancies may vary.

Of these, 02 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates on a horizontal basis: 01 for Cat-b and 01 for Cat-c. No posts are reserved for Cat-a or Cat-d & e.

Who Can Apply

• General/EWS candidates, and SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD candidates applying against unreserved posts, need a minimum of 50% marks in the minimum educational qualification.
• Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD, as applicable) need at least 45% marks for consideration against reserved posts. The same applies to candidates with higher qualifications in the same discipline.
• Candidates with higher qualifications (Degree / PG Degree) in the same discipline are also eligible to apply.
• The diploma or degree must come from an institution recognised by BTE/AICTE respectively, a university incorporated by a Central or State Act, an institution established by an Act of Parliament, or a university deemed under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
• Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examination are also accepted.
• If a mark sheet does not show the percentage, the candidate must provide the university's conversion formula. If the university has none, an undertaking signed by its authorised representative is required, and a minimum of 5 on a 10-point scale is treated as 50%.
• Training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic, fellowship or PhD research experience is not counted as experience.
• The date of acquiring the qualification is the earliest of the following: the last day of the month of the final examination, the date of the result, the date of the final mark sheet, or the date of the degree. No relaxation is given on this point.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The maximum age is 40 years as on the last date of application, i.e. 22.11.2026. Age, experience and all other eligibility criteria are reckoned as on that date.

The PwBD relaxation applies whether or not the post is reserved, provided the post is identified as suitable for PwBDs. Only candidates with not less than 40% of the relevant disability get PWD benefits. The post is identified for locomotor disability (OA, OL) and hearing impairment (HI). Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, seeing, manipulation by fingers, communication, and reading and writing. Persons with these disabilities may apply even where no vacancy is reserved for them; they are then considered by the general standard of merit. The relaxations are given subject to the required certificates. For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, candidates should check the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

RITES gives the following approximate emoluments at the minimum of the pay-scale for the Senior Technical Assistant position:

The basic remuneration is revised in line with the minimum wage rates notified by the Central Government from time to time. The appointment is purely on contract basis, initially for one year. It is extendable until completion of the assignment, subject to mutual consent and satisfactory performance. Services may be terminated without notice, or pay in lieu of notice, for unsatisfactory performance, misconduct or discontinuation of services by the client. Offers are issued only according to project or company requirement. Empanelment against a vacancy does not guarantee selection or a right to the job.

How to Apply for RITES Senior Technical Assistant

1. Open the registration format in the Career Section of the RITES website, http://www.rites.com, between 02.11.2026 and 22.11.2026.
2. Note the Registration No. that the system generates on top of the form. Quote it in all further communication with RITES.
3. Fill in the details under "Fill/ Modify Application Form", entering the "Identity Proof" details carefully. The same identity proof must be produced in original at later stages.
4. Give two preferences for the written test centre.
5. Upload all documents under the "Upload Document" section.
6. Pay the fee online under the "Make Payment" section, then download the final application form.
7. Print, sign and keep a copy of the application form, and carry it if called for selection.

Application Fee

• Where a post is not reserved for the SC / ST / PwD category, candidates from that category must also pay the full fee during the online application.
• The fee paid by SC / ST / PwD candidates is refunded once they take part in the written exam / interview (as applicable). The refund goes to the source account or card, less GST / bank charges, after the category certificate is checked.
• SC/ST/PwBD candidates must submit their certificate through the portal at the time of paying the fee to be considered for a refund.
• A fee paid by any other mode is not accepted, and such an application is rejected. An application without successful fee payment is treated as incomplete.
• If the invoice cannot be downloaded after payment, email [email protected] with your registration details. For payment problems, contact Helpdesk No: 011 – 33557000, Extension Code - 13221, or [email protected].

Documents named in the notice (to upload)

• High School certificate for proof of Date of Birth
• Certificates of academic and professional qualifications, with mark sheets of all semesters/years (Xth, XIIth, Diploma / Graduation / Post-Graduation as applicable)
• Percentage Conversion Document issued by the University / Institute (wherever applicable)
• EWS/ SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Certificate in the Govt. of India format (wherever applicable)
• Proof of Identity & Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card etc) and PAN Card
• Proof of each period of experience in a single pdf in chronological order (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, pay slips etc.)
• Any other document supporting the claims made in the application

Candidature is liable to be cancelled if these documents are not uploaded. Hard copies of documents are not to be sent by post or courier. SC/ST candidates need a caste certificate in the Annexure I format. OBC-NCL candidates need a certificate in the Annexure II format, not older than one year on 22.11.2026, plus an Annexure III declaration at document verification. EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate (valid for FY 2026-27) in the Govt. of India format. If a valid OBC-NCL or EWS certificate is not produced even by the date of joining, the candidate will be treated as UR.

Selection and Interview

The RITES Senior Technical Assistant selection consists of a written test followed by document scrutiny. Appointment also depends on medical fitness.

Written Test

The written test has 125 objective type questions of one mark each, with a duration of 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking. PwBD candidates get a compensatory time of 50 minutes. To be considered further, candidates need a minimum of 50% marks (UR/EWS) or 45% marks (SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts).

The tentative test centres are Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram and Secunderabad. RITES may allot a centre that the candidate did not choose. The exact date, time and venue will be communicated separately.

Document Scrutiny and Merit List

Based on the written test result and the number of vacancies, RITES scrutinises the uploaded documents. A merit list is prepared only for candidates who meet the minimum marks and are shortlisted in the document scrutiny. Offers are then issued provisionally. Original documents are verified at joining, and the offer is cancelled if they cannot be verified. Depending on requirement, the written test, document verification or interview may be held at RITES' Regional Offices. Selected candidates must be found medically fit as per RITES Rules.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Submit only one application per vacancy. An application cannot be altered after submission, and a valid e-mail ID is essential.
• At document verification or the selection process, bring two filled copies of Annexure A (documents checklist) and the documents it lists, in chronological order. Bring the originals with one self-attested copy of each.
• For experience claims, bring experience certificates from previous employers. Current employees must bring a joining letter or experience certificate with the last month's salary slips, or Form 16. An offer letter is not accepted as proof of experience.
• Employees of RITES, Government Departments or PSUs may join only after being properly relieved. Annexure A asks for an NOC from Govt./PSU employees.
• No fares / TA / DA will be paid.
• Management may cancel, restrict, enlarge or modify the recruitment process at any stage. Any corrigendum will be displayed only on www.rites.com.
• Queries must be sent only to [email protected], quoting the VC No., the Registration/Roll No., your full name in block letters and the email address given in the application.
• Legal jurisdiction for any dispute is Delhi.

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