RITES Limited has released a recruitment advertisement for Manager and Assistant Manager posts in civil engineering, on a regular basis. As per the official RITES advertisement (VC Nos. RG/35/26 to RG/45/26), online applications open on 15 September 2026 and close on 8 October 2026. Applications are submitted through the Career section of the RITES website. RITES Manager and Assistant Manager 2026 suit civil engineers with work experience in bridge design, survey, cost estimation, railway planning or tunnel work.
There are 29 vacancies in total, with 11 Manager posts and 18 Assistant Manager posts. A full post-wise breakdown follows below. Selected candidates can be posted at any place in India or abroad. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official RITES Limited advertisement, VC Nos. RG/35/26 to RG/45/26 (advertisement number and issue date not mentioned in the official notification). Last verified: 16 September 2026.
RITES Limited is recruiting 29 Manager and Assistant Manager posts for civil engineers under VC Nos. RG/35/26 to RG/45/26. The last date to apply online is 8 October 2026, through the Career section of www.rites.com. Selection is through a written test on 25 October 2026, document scrutiny and an interview.
Quick Summary of RITES Manager and Assistant Manager 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Ministry of Railways) |
| Posts | Manager and Assistant Manager (civil engineering) |
| Total Vacancy | 29 Posts |
| Salary | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 (Manager), ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (Assistant Manager) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering plus post-wise experience (some posts also need a Master’s) |
| Selection Process | Written test, document scrutiny, interview, medical |
| Place of Posting | Any place in India and abroad |
| Last Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Experienced civil engineers, age up to 35 (Manager) or 32 (Assistant Manager) |
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About RITES Limited
RITES Limited is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It is a multi-disciplinary consultancy organisation working in transport, infrastructure and related technologies. Its head office is at Shikhar, Plot No. 1, Sector 29, Gurgaon 122001. These vacancies are regular posts, so they carry Dearness Allowance, Provident Fund, gratuity and a post-retirement medical scheme. Every post in this advertisement is technical civil engineering work on bridges, railway lines, metro stations, survey or tunnels.

Local context and how it compares
This is an all-India recruitment, but it matters for candidates in North Bengal, Sikkim and the North East. The written test centre list includes Guwahati and Kolkata. RITES says every centre except Delhi/Gurgaon is tentative and depends on the number of candidates. Candidates must give two centre preferences in the online form.
Candidates from Siliguri, Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling can reach both Kolkata and Guwahati by rail from New Jalpaiguri, or by air from Bagdogra. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Most engineering vacancies in the region come from state departments and ask only for a degree. These RITES posts are different. Each one asks for a specific kind of design or field experience. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
The written test date is already fixed in the advertisement. Exact time and venue will be sent to candidates separately.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application and fee payment start | 15 September 2026 |
| Last date for application and fee payment | 8 October 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date (age, experience) | 8 October 2026 |
| Written test | 25 October 2026 |
| Interview | Will be intimated later |
The written test for all Assistant Manager posts will be held on the same date and at the same time.
Vacancy details and salary
RITES has advertised 11 posts across 11 VC numbers. Every post is listed below.
| VC No. | Post | Posts | Pay Scale | Category Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG/35/26 | Manager (Design Engineer / Long-span Bridges) | 1 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | UR 1 |
| RG/36/26 | Manager (Design Engineer / Bridges) | 6 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | UR 3, OBC-NCL 1, SC 1, ST 1 |
| RG/37/26 | Manager (Design Engineer / Metro Stations) | 1 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | UR 1 |
| RG/38/26 | Manager (ESP Expert) | 1 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | UR 1 |
| RG/39/26 | Manager (Steel Structure Engineer) | 1 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | UR 1 |
| RG/40/26 | Manager (Bridge cum Instrumentation Engineer) | 1 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | UR 1 |
| RG/41/26 | Assistant Manager (Design Engineer / Bridges) | 10 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | UR 5, EWS 1, OBC-NCL 2, SC 1, ST 1 |
| RG/42/26 | Assistant Manager (Cost Estimator) | 1 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | UR 1 |
| RG/43/26 | Assistant Manager (Survey) | 2 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | UR 1, EWS 1 |
| RG/44/26 | Assistant Manager (Bridge Rehabilitation & NDT Engineer) | 4 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | UR 2, OBC-NCL 1, SC 1 |
| RG/45/26 | Assistant Manager (Tunnel Engineer) | 1 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | UR 1 |
| Total | 29 | UR 18, EWS 2, OBC-NCL 4, SC 3, ST 2 |
UR means Unreserved, EWS means Economically Weaker Section and OBC-NCL means Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer).
PwBD reservation
Two posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) on a horizontal basis.
| VC No. | PwBD Category | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| RG/36/26 | Cat-c | 1 |
| RG/41/26 | Cat-b | 1 |
Pay and benefits
Pay will be fixed at the minimum of the scale. Employees joining on a regular basis from other PSUs or government bodies get pay protection (Basic + DA) as per company policy. This applies only if they applied through proper channel or submitted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the interview.
On top of basic pay, RITES pays DA, fixed or variable allowances, Performance Related Pay, medical facilities and HRA or lease accommodation. Other benefits listed are PF, gratuity, a post-retirement medical scheme, leave, maternity or paternity leave, group insurance and leave encashment. The in-hand salary is not mentioned in the official notification.
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Eligibility
All eligibility is counted as on 8 October 2026. Every post needs a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, so candidates with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering or B.E. should check the post-wise experience below.
Age limit
| Posts | VC Nos. | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | RG/35/26 to RG/40/26 | 35 years |
| Assistant Manager | RG/41/26 to RG/45/26 | 32 years |
Age relaxation (with certificates):
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- J&K Domicile: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years, on top of the SC/ST/OBC-NCL relaxation, where the post is identified suitable
- RITES regular or contract employees who meet the qualification and experience: 5 years over the upper age limit
Manager posts (RG/35/26 to RG/40/26)
Every Manager post needs 5 years of post-qualification experience.
| VC No. | Qualification | Specific Experience (within 5 years) | Software / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG/35/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and Master’s in Structural Engineering | 3 years in detailed design of long-span bridges (Cable-Stayed / Suspension / Extradosed) | MIDAS Civil / SOFiSTiK / LUSAS / CSI Bridge or equivalent |
| RG/36/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and Master’s in Structural Engineering | 3 years in design of Railway Bridges / ROBs / RUBs etc. | STAAD Pro, MIDAS Civil or equivalent |
| RG/37/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | 3 years in design of Metro / RRTS Stations | STAAD Pro, ETABS or equivalent |
| RG/38/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | 3 years in design and preparation of railway yard plan and ESP for new line and/or multitracking (doubling, tripling etc.) projects | Not mentioned |
| RG/39/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | 3 years in design of steel superstructure for railway or highway bridges | Retrofitting or rehabilitation experience preferred |
| RG/40/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | 3 years in instrumentation of infrastructure or bridge works | Preferred: railway bridge instrumentation, condition assessment, FEM modelling, model validation, fatigue life assessment |
Extra pay-level rule for Manager posts. This rule applies to the candidate’s last (latest) organisation.
- Central/State Govt., PSU or autonomous body (IDA/CDA scale): 5 years total experience, with at least 2 years in the IDA scale of ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 or CDA Level 7 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
- State PSU, PSB, public sector insurance company or statutory body not on IDA/CDA: 5 years total, with at least 2 years in a scale equal to the above. Equivalence is decided by comparing maximum basic pay.
- The 2-year rule does not apply to candidates already in the same or a higher scale than the advertised post.
- Private sector or other organisations: 5 years total experience and an annual CTC of at least 16.27 LPA on 8 October 2026.
Assistant Manager posts (RG/41/26 to RG/45/26)
Every Assistant Manager post needs 2 years of post-qualification experience.
| VC No. | Qualification | Specific Experience | Software / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG/41/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and Master’s in Structural Engineering | 1 year (within 2) in design of Railway Bridges / ROBs / RUBs / LHS etc. | STAAD Pro, MIDAS Civil or equivalent |
| RG/42/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | 1 year (within 2) in cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for railway bridges and other projects | Working knowledge of USSOR and other Schedules of Rates |
| RG/43/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | 2 years in topography and detailed land survey using Total Station, DGPS, LiDAR, Auto level for railway or road projects | Not mentioned |
| RG/44/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | 1 year (within 2) in bridge design, inspection, condition assessment, NDT techniques and rehabilitation | Not mentioned |
| RG/45/26 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering | 2 years in Tunnel Engineering | Not mentioned |
Marks and degree rules
- UR/EWS candidates, and reserved category candidates applying against unreserved posts, need a first class or 60% marks in the minimum qualification.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates need at least 50% marks for reserved posts.
- The degree must be recognised by AICTE/UGC, from a university set up by a Central or State Act, or a deemed university.
- Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India) are accepted.
- If marks are in CGPA, the university’s conversion formula must be uploaded. Where no formula exists, an undertaking from the university is needed, and 6 on a 10-point scale counts as 60%.
- Where a specialisation is needed (such as Structural Engineering), a university certificate stating it must be submitted.
- The qualification date is the earliest of the final exam month end, result date, marksheet date or degree date.
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What does not count as experience
Training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic, fellowship and PhD research periods are not counted. Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in the relevant discipline is counted. An offer letter is not accepted as proof of experience.
PwBD suitability
The posts are identified for Locomotor disability (OA, OL) and Hearing Impairment (HI). Physical requirements listed are S, ST, BN, W, SE, MF, C, RW, R, W. PwBD candidates from these categories can apply even where no post is reserved for them.
Selection process
Selection has three stages, followed by a medical examination. Candidates can take the selection process in Hindi or English.
- Written test: 125 objective questions of one mark each, in 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking. PwBD candidates get 50 minutes compensatory time. Qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD against reserved posts.
- Document scrutiny: RITES checks uploaded documents based on the written test result. Any deficiency is notified on the website with the interview list. Missing documents must be produced in original at document verification.
- Interview: Candidates are called in the ratio of 1:6 to vacancies. Minimum marks are 60% for UR/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD against reserved posts. There is no minimum aggregate.
- Medical examination: Appointment depends on being found medically fit as per RITES standards.
Final merit weightage:
| Stage | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Written test | 60% |
| Interview (Technical & Professional proficiency) | 30 |
| Interview (Personality, Communication & Competency) | 10 |
| Total | 100% |
RITES may hold the written test or interview at Regional Offices. This will be stated in the call letter. No fares, TA or DA will be paid.
Written test centres
- Delhi/Gurgaon
- Kolkata
- Bangalore
- Mumbai
- Bhubaneswar
- Guwahati
All centres except Delhi/Gurgaon are tentative. RITES may allot a centre the candidate did not choose.
Syllabus
The syllabus has two parts. Part A is common to all 11 posts. It covers Surveying and Geomatics, Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering, Estimation, Costing & Tenders, Structural Analysis, RCC and Prestressed Concrete, Steel Structures, and Highway, Railway & Airport Engineering.
Part B is specific to each VC number. For example, the Tunnel Engineer post covers rock mass basics, RQD and RMR, NATM and drill-and-blast methods. The ESP Expert post covers Engineering Scale Plans, railway alignment, curves, gradients and super-elevation. The full post-wise list is in the official advertisement.
After selection
The appointment starts with one year of probation. Candidates must clear a screening test at the end of probation. If they fail, probation may be extended. RITES will not forward an employee’s application for outside jobs until 2 years of service are complete.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹600 plus taxes |
| EWS / SC / ST / PWD | ₹300 plus taxes |
- For posts not reserved for SC/ST/PwD, candidates from these categories must pay the full fee.
- The fee paid by SC/ST/PwD candidates is refunded after they take part in the written test or interview. The refund goes to the same account or card, minus GST and bank charges.
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates must upload their certificate at the time of fee payment to get the refund.
- Fee paid by any other mode is not accepted, and the application will be rejected.
- If the invoice cannot be downloaded after payment, candidates must email rectt@rites.com with registration details.
Fee payment help: Helpdesk 011-33557000, Extension Code 13221, email pg.service@hdfc.bank.in.
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How to apply
- Read the advertisement and check eligibility for the chosen VC number.
- Open the Career section of the RITES website at http://www.rites.com.
- Fill the online form. The system generates a Registration No. Note it for login and all later communication.
- Complete the “Fill/ Modify Application Form” section carefully.
- Upload all documents in the “Upload Document” section.
- Pay the fee in the “Make Payment” section.
- After successful payment, download the final application form and keep a copy.
Candidates can submit only one application for one vacancy. A submitted application cannot be changed. A valid email ID is needed.
Candidates working on a regular basis in Government, PSU or PSB jobs must apply through proper channel. Those applying directly must bring an NOC to the interview for pay protection and joining benefits. An NOC submitted after the interview date will not be considered. RITES employees must send a copy of their form to HR through proper channel.
Documents to keep ready
- High School certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Certificates and all semester or year marksheets (10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation as claimed)
- Percentage conversion document from the university (if applicable)
- EWS / SC / ST / OBC certificate in Government of India format (if applicable)
- Proof of identity and address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Aadhaar etc.)
- PAN Card
- All experience proof in one PDF in chronological order (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, pay slips)
- Proof of CTC or salary (last Form 16, earning card, salary slip or appraisal letter)
- PwBD certificate in the latest format (if applicable)
- University certificate showing specialisation (where required)
The OBC-NCL certificate must not be older than one year on 8 October 2026. The EWS certificate must be valid for FY 2026-27. Hard copies must not be posted to RITES.
At document verification, candidates must bring the signed application form, originals with one self-attested copy each, one recent passport size colour photograph and two filled copies of Annexure A. OBC-NCL candidates must also submit the Annexure III declaration.
Queries go only to rectt@rites.com with the VC No., registration or roll no., full name in block letters and the registered email ID.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official notification | Download the RITES Manager and Assistant Manager advertisement PDF |
| Apply online | RITES Career section for online application |
| More central jobs | Latest government jobs across India |
| PSU and government vacancies | Browse current government jobs |
Should you apply?
RITES Manager and Assistant Manager 2026 suit civil engineers who already work in one narrow area, such as bridge design, railway yard planning, survey, cost estimation or tunnels. A general site engineer with no design or specialist record will struggle to meet the experience rules. The software knowledge named for some posts is also part of eligibility.
Manager applicants face an extra test. Their last employer’s pay scale or CTC must meet the stated level. Candidates should check this against salary documents before paying the fee.
Most posts have one or two vacancies, and many are open only to UR candidates. Competition is likely to be tight for the single-vacancy posts. The larger openings are RG/41/26 with 10 posts and RG/36/26 with 6 posts. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
The honest trade-off is location. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India or abroad, and pay starts at the minimum of the scale. In return, these are regular PSU jobs with full benefits.
All Assistant Manager written tests are at the same time, so applying for two of them serves no purpose.
FAQs on RITES Manager and Assistant Manager 2026
What is the in-hand salary of RITES Assistant Manager 2026?
The in-hand salary is not mentioned in the official notification. The pay scale is ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000, and pay is fixed at the minimum of the scale. DA, allowances, Performance Related Pay and HRA or lease accommodation are paid on top of basic pay.
Can freshers apply for RITES Assistant Manager recruitment 2026?
No. Every Assistant Manager post needs at least 2 years of post-qualification experience as on 8 October 2026. Internship, teaching, academic and PhD research periods do not count. Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in the relevant discipline is counted.
Is there a RITES exam centre in Guwahati or Kolkata?
Yes, both Guwahati and Kolkata are on the written test centre list. RITES says they are tentative and depend on the number of candidates. Candidates give two preferences, but RITES can allot a different centre.
What is the career growth after RITES Assistant Manager?
Promotion rules are not mentioned in the official notification. In most central PSUs, the Assistant Manager grade leads to Manager and then senior manager grades, based on company policy and performance. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

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