Overview
Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited has opened recruitment for 48 engineering positions including Team Leaders, Project Engineers, and Junior Engineers. This is a golden opportunity for civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers to work with a prestigious government organization on major infrastructure projects across India.
🏢 Organization Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited |
| Advertisement Number | CP/01/26 to CP/06/26 and CL/01/26 to CL/02/26 |
| Official Website | https://www.rites.com |
💼 Total Vacancies: 48 Posts
RITES is recruiting across three main categories with multiple specializations.
📌 Post Type
1. Team Leader (9 Posts)
- Safety, Civil, MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing), and Quality Control roles
- Senior positions requiring 15+ years of experience
- Leadership and management responsibilities
2. Project Engineer (8 Posts)
- Civil and MEP specializations
- Mid-level positions with 7+ years experience requirement
- Project coordination and technical execution
3. Junior Engineer (31 Posts)
- Civil and MEP categories
- Entry to mid-level positions
- 5-7 years experience based on qualification type
💻 Job Type
Employment Type: Contractual (Full-Time)
Duration: Initial 1 year, extendable based on performance and project requirements
Work Nature: Field-based positions for infrastructure projects across India (especially Kerala deployment)
Working Pattern: 6-day work week with extended hours during project needs
📱 Application Mode
Online Only – Candidates must apply through the official RITES recruitment portal
Official Website
https://www.rites.com (Career Section)
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 22 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 February 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview (Team Leaders & Project Engineers) | 23-24 February 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview (Junior Engineers) | 25-27 February 2026 |
| Reporting Time for Interview | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
📍 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Team Leader (Safety) | Civil Eng. | 1 |
| Team Leader (Civil) | Civil Eng. | 2 |
| Team Leader (MEP) | Elec./Mech. Eng. | 2 |
| Team Leader (QC) | Civil Eng. | 4 |
| Project Engineer (Civil) | Civil Eng. | 2 |
| Project Engineer (MEP) | Elec./Mech. Eng. | 6 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Civil Eng./Diploma | 21 |
| Junior Engineer (MEP) | Elec./Mech. Eng./Diploma | 10 |
| Total | 48 |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Team Leader (All Categories):
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from recognized university
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in high-rise buildings, water/irrigation/harbour projects
- For Safety Role: OSHA or NEBOSH certification mandatory
- For QC Role: Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification required
Project Engineer (Civil & MEP):
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of experience in building/water supply/coastal/irrigation/harbour projects
Junior Engineer (Degree Holders):
- Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of relevant project experience
Junior Engineer (Diploma Holders):
- Full-time Diploma in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of relevant project experience
General Requirements:
- All degrees must be from AICTE-recognized institutions
- Experience calculation date: 26 February 2026
- Training/internship/teaching period not counted as experience
- Sections A & B exams (Institution of Engineers India) with enrollment before 31.05.2013 treated as equivalent to degree
💰 Salary / Stipend (Per Month)
| Position | Pay Scale | Gross Monthly | Annual CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Leader | ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 | ~₹1,65,417 | ₹19.85 LPA |
| Project Engineer | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ~₹1,18,500 | ₹14.22 LPA |
| Junior Engineer (Degree, 5 Yrs) | Basic ₹25,504 | ₹46,417 | ₹5.57 LPA |
| Junior Engineer (Diploma, 7 Yrs) | Basic ₹18,940 | ₹34,471 | ₹4.14 LPA |
Components Include:
- Basic pay and DA
- Fixed/variable allowances (23% of basic)
- HRA/Lease accommodation
- PF contribution
- Medical facility
- Maternity leave, accident/death insurance, leave encashment
Note: CTC is indicative and varies based on posting location and allowances
⏳ Age Limit (As on 26 February 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 55 years | — |
| OBC-NCL | 55 years | +3 years = 58 years |
| SC/ST | 55 years | +5 years = 60 years |
| PWD | 55 years | +10 years = 65 years |
PWD Note: 40% or more disability recognized; relaxation applies even for unreserved posts if identified as suitable for PWD
🎯 Selection Process
Three-Stage Selection Process:
Stage 1: Application Screening
- Verification of online application completeness
- Eligibility check against posted criteria
Stage 2: Document Verification
- Original documents and certificates verification
- Experience proof validation
- Certificate authenticity check
Stage 3: Walk-in Interview
- First-come-first-served basis
- Two interview venues: Gurugram (Haryana) and Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
- Interview conducted in Hindi or English (candidate’s choice)
- Candidates can appear at any venue
Interview Evaluation:
- Technical & Professional Proficiency: 65%
- Personality, Communication & Competency: 35%
Qualifying Marks:
- General/EWS: 60% in interview
- SC/ST/OBC/PWD: 50% in interview
Important Notes:
- No minimum aggregate marks requirement
- RITES reserves right to shortlist candidates as needed
- Final offer subject to client CV approval
- Medical fitness examination required after selection
📑 How to Apply
Online Application Steps:
- Visit RITES Website: Go to https://recruit.rites.com/frmRegistration.aspx
- Registration: Create account with valid email ID and password
- Fill Application Form: Complete all mandatory fields:
- Personal details (name, date of birth, contact)
- Educational qualifications with marks
- Work experience with company names and duration
- Select vacancy code and position
- Upload recent passport-size colour photo
- Note Registration Number: The system generates a unique registration number (save this)
- Submit Application: Review and submit online form before deadline
- Print Confirmation: Print the submitted form with registration number
- Prepare Documents: Arrange all required documents in given order
Application Deadline: 26 February 2026
Important Instructions:
- Apply for only one position (submit only one application per candidate)
- No application fee for any category
- Valid email ID mandatory for all communications
- Application once submitted cannot be altered
- No offline applications accepted
- Carry two copies of filled Annexure A at interview
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Bring Self-Attested Copies at Interview (In Order):
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (4×6 cm)
- Updated CV/Resume with all details
- High School certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- All educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (all years/semesters)
- Experience certificates from all previous employers with specific work details
- Relieving letters from previous organizations
- Identity proof (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or Aadhar)
- Address proof (utility bill, rent agreement, etc.)
- PAN Card
- Proof of experience periods claimed (employment letters, offer letters, contracts)
- SC/ST/OBC certificate in GOI prescribed format (if applicable)
- PWD certificate as per latest format (if applicable)
- EWS certificate issued on or after 01.04.2024 (if applicable)
- Any other supporting documents
Document Quality Guidelines:
- All documents must be clear and legible
- Self-attested copies required
- Original documents to be verified at interview
- No documents to be submitted with online application
- Hard copies not to be sent by post
📘 Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | https://recruit.rites.com/frmRegistration.aspx |
| Official Notification | https://www.rites.com/Upload/Career/CP_01-06_26__CL_01-02_26_pdf-2026-Jan-21-17-51-27.pdf |
| Official Website | https://www.rites.com/ |
| Career Page | https://www.rites.com/career-opportunities |
✅ Important Points to Know
- No Application Fee: Free application for all candidates
- Walk-in Interview: First come first served basis at mentioned venues
- Contract Basis: No permanent position; extendable based on performance
- Pan-India Posting: Liable to work anywhere in India as per company requirements
- Kerala Deployment: Instant recruitment for client site deployment in Kerala
- Medical Fitness: Appointment conditional on medical examination
- Client Approval: Offer subject to client’s CV approval
- No TA/DA: No travel allowance for interview attendance
- Reservation: As per Government of India rules for reserved posts
❓ FAQs
Q1. Can I apply for multiple positions? No, submit only one application per candidate. Multiple applications will result in consideration of the last submitted one only.
Q2. Is this a permanent position? No, this is purely contractual for 1 year initially, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
Q3. What happens if I don’t meet minimum qualifying marks? Candidates scoring below 60% (General/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in interview will not be selected.
Q4. Can I attend interview at any venue? Yes, you can choose to attend interview at either Gurugram or Thiruvananthapuram as per your convenience.
Q5. When will final results be announced? Results will be announced after interview process completion. RITES will notify selected candidates via email.
Q6. What if I don’t receive interview call? Check your registered email regularly. Also monitor the official website’s career page for shortlist updates.
Q7. Is there age relaxation for PWD candidates? Yes, 10 years relaxation for PWD (40% or more disability) in addition to category-specific relaxation.
Q8. Can I submit documents after interview? No, all documents must be brought in self-attested form at the time of interview for document verification.
Last Updated: January 22, 2026
For queries: recruitment@rites.com (with VC No., Registration No., Name, and Valid Email ID)
For latest updates, regularly visit https://www.rites.com and check your registered email.
